01/09/2024
So many older folks will get this.
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Our mission is to financially assist getting as many pets and street cats fixed. Message for help. In 2023 We are taking few animals in at this time.
If it’s a small, friendly canine we will highly consider those. We are maintaining the care of the ones here that have never been adopted and doing community outreach, helping with the costs to spay and neuter Pitties and Street Kitties and those who are struggling with the costs to fix their pets. You can message us to see if we can help in Iowa or outside if we can help with legitimate costs, we
will. Not all orgs are reputable, be careful who you contact or take animals to of any specie. We are licensed in good standing in the State. Have a very up front and honest approach of how we deal with our animals and the public be it with those who hurt animals those who are irresponsible, those who care for their beloved pets and those who love animals. We are transparent about what we use our donations for. We have been a part of education and speaking out on behalf of animals for 3 decades. We believe every Org should have oversight and have run on the promise of quality care over quantity of animals because the amount of animals versus the amount of manpower to care for them does matter or we are not helping any specie of animal in the big picture when we have way to many. Enrichment is what we strive for while they wait. We have huge fenced in areas, roomy kennels, dogs get sleepovers in the camper, we do training, cats have loose access throughout the day in their own room. Our animals here do not lay and wait for Vet care, they are immediately transported to Vets if needed. Donations go to the animals as donors intended. If you are interested in donating in kind or financially, 100% goes back to the animals, and if we have any in kind items left over we share those with other responsible, reputable Rescues. You may message us with how to help. We have been changing lives here at this spot for over 25 years and the Director has been doing this work for over 30 years. We take some of the worst cases and turn their lives around one pet at a time. Please continue to help us help them. Thank you for the decades of support. To Donate-https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/AgapeFosters
29/08/2024
Adopt a true Rescue who’s paid their dues❤️🩹
29/08/2024
Sanctuary for domestics, exotics, wildlife, barnyards gets put out there far too easily. Real Sanctuary is not high confinement, not isolation, not being drug around for egos or money, not lack of medical care, not lack of daily enrichment. Don’t just go by labels and important sounding catchy words, ask hard questions before you donate or take an animal to anyone licensed or not, non profit or not. In Iowa our oversight is dismal.
Indu deserves better! Originally touted as a "sanctuary," Phoenix Zoo is nothing like a sanctuary if you're an elephant housed in solitary confinement.
Indu the elephant has been alone at the Phoenix Zoo in a small enclosure since 2021. Elephants are highly social beings that thrive on interactions with their herd.
Phoenix Zoo is accredited by the AZA (The Association of Zoos & Aquariums). However, housing a female elephant alone is against AZA's strict guidelines for animal care.
Please submit a message to retire Indu to a true humane sanctuary, where she can be with other elephants: https://www.cwint.org/advocate/induinphoenix
26/08/2024
It’s an oven out there, where are your pets. Hopefully not lost, stray, dumped, not in your vehicle or outside suffering in this heat. See an animal suffering, contact the authorities, if they refuse to do their job, publicly post on social media with photos of the animals in trouble. But don’t ignore it.
25/08/2024
25/08/2024
Almost Home Fort Dodge. Lots of the hard work done.
Mini Shepherd look.
23/08/2024
Grinnell Iowa
Comet has been learning new skills during Beginner Obedience Classes! He is working on loose leash walking, heeling, sit, down, and stay commands. It is also getting his brain working and giving him an hour away from the shelter. Comet has been with us over a year now with very little interest. He does seem like a high-energy dog in his kennel, but give him a couple minutes out of it, and he will be sitting on your lap wanting snuggling. He loves people and could live with school-aged kids. If you have a dog-friendly dog, they can be brought out to meet him, some dogs he does great with. He does amazing with cats, ignores them even when they hiss or run from him. Comet is a sweet boy who would love a nice, comfy spot to chill at home.
Comet is a 3 year old boxer mix.
Come visit us Wednesday-Friday 1-6pm and Saturday 10-2pm.
21/08/2024
Found out what products sell best at Pet Supplies Plus!
20/08/2024
True Love 😻
19/08/2024
It’s irresponsible and reckless to leave your dog out unattended even just to go potty. Too many bad things can happen.
Please be responsible!
17/08/2024
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 🦇 now the USPS needs to stop the shipment of any animal.
A big win for bats! 🦇
For years, Etsy has been one of the largest online platforms that permitted the sale of deceased bats. Bats are killed by the thousands overseas for the purpose of import into the United States, and despite this, are often labeled as "ethically sourced." They wind up for sale on sites like Etsy, Amazon, and eBay, and are purchased by unsuspecting members of the public, who believe they are buying an ethical specimen.
As of July 29th, Etsy has BANNED the sale of bats! This is a massive win for bat conservation, and we are thrilled that Etsy has taken this step in protecting keystone species. In the comments below, we will link the new policy.
If you have a free moment, we implore our followers to visit Etsy.com, and search for taxidermy bats and bat skeletons. If you see any active listings, hit "report this item to Etsy." While a large portion of the listings have been removed, many are still up on the site.
We'd like to extend a big thank you to everyone to made this possible, as well as Microbats of Melbourne for reporting on it first. While we still have a long way to go, bats are just a little bit safer now.
15/08/2024
Minnesota Renaissance Festival Shame On You! 💔🐘 Please let them know this is not acceptable. Have fun without exploitation of animals.
Unacceptable this is still happening in 2024!
Three elephants are being exploited at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, where they will be forced to give rides until the end of September.
Speak up for these amazing beings; they deserve better:
https://tinyurl.com/mnrenfest
15/08/2024
May you Rest In Paradise. This is why we speak out about circuses that use animals and the bad zoos. Please don’t pay for this cruelty and despair to be inflicted on these animals.
The elephant was euthanized Saturday due to her deteriorating health.
13/08/2024
She’s no one trick pony. Handi Tandi has needed a real home for over 5 years. Came in as a kitten off the streets with a broken leg, we fixed her all up.
She can be sweet and be a pistol, needs an adult home that lets her do her thing safely inside. Has gotten along with some cats, may do best as an only cat or a cat friendly dog.
If you want to know more about Tandi, message this page and we’ll get you to the right person. She’s paid her dues and deserves to blossom in a real home.
08/08/2024
DesMoines! Check this doll out!
06/08/2024
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Bye Dog Racing.
Following the closure of the last dog racing track in Mexico, the final dogs arrived at Operation Greyhound in El Cajon last week.
04/08/2024
Drop The Mic 🎤
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Check out their pets up for adoption! Or sponsor, they’ve been working hard at taking good care of and marketing their pets. Support the reputable orgs with your time and money.
With more than 100 cats and 60 dogs in its shelter currently, the ARL of Marshalltown has gotten creative when it comes to ensuring these critters have the care they need. That’s why the organization provides sponsorship of kennels, open to businesses and individuals. “We’ve offered this for a...
01/08/2024
If you won’t keep vaccinations up to go to the groomer or spend the money to keep your dog groomed, don’t get one. Or pull on your hair all day and join them in the pain they feel. This is NEGLECT!
Thinking about getting a Doodle, Cockapoo or any Poodle mix? Have you been told they "don't need grooming until 1yrs old" or "coat maintenance is easy"?
*PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING piece written by a groomer..in the pic that's known as a pelted coat /Pelting. A dog’s fur gets so matted & tangled it will come off in one piece. It puts tension on the skin, can damage the skin causing horrible infections and sometimes renders the dog helpless,unable to move and it can then cause fatality.
Poodle crosses (cockapoos, doodles, maltipoos etc.) are not "easy breeds" to maintain. The photo attached (shared from another groomer) shows how matting forms at the skin. By looking at this dog's top coat, you may not see the knots and you may not feel them as you would a knot on the ends of the fur but under that fluffy top layer this is going on. Once it starts it’s very difficult/ impossible to brush out... and even if you could it would be cruel to put the dog through it.
Maintenance at home has to be more than a quick once over for these dogs if you want to keep them in that fluffy coat which was probably one of the reasons you chose a poodle cross in the first place. You really need to sit down with a brush and then a metal comb and make sure you can get it through the entire body at least 2 to 3 times a week.
I often feel like owners don't believe groomers when they say their dog has to be clipped very short. I always hear "I know he/she is matted, but leave as much as you can". You cannot clip through matting, you can only clip under it. As this photo shows, clipping under the matting means taking the coat back to the skin.
I promise you, your groomer really doesn't want to do this but they won't hurt your dog by putting it through dematting, they also don't want to hurt their reputation when the clients go around complaining about how the last groomer "scalped" their dog but there really is not any alternative. Instead of being angry with your groomer if they clip your dog very short please respect their commitment to do what is in your dog's best interest, accept responsibility for not having brushed your dog properly at home, and work with your groomer because, together, you can prevent this happening again. All groomers will be very happy to demonstrate a technique called line brushing which will help make your grooming at home more effective. Just ask! We all want owners to know how to do this
Poodle crosses are easily one of the highest maintenance dogs in reference to their coats. The combination of the soft coat they are mixing poodles with these days is a coat that is extremely prone to matting.
If you like a fluffy pup, you probably need to consider no more than 3-5 week intervals between grooming and set aside time for regular brushing AND combing at home.
Please know, if you bathe your poodle cross you really need to blow dry and brush out right after. Moisture, be it a bath, rain, swimming, snow etc are all going to make matting worse. If you know your dog is already matted-- bathing is only going to make it worse! Brush out before the bath.
Lastly "breeders" who say these dogs can't or shouldnt be clipped and not to give them a hair cut until they are one year old are misleading potential owners in order to sell$$$$ puppies and setting them up for a sad day when they finally take their pup to the groomer!!!
If this hasn't put you off buying one please schedule your puppy's first groom immediately after they've had their vaccinations and then be prepared to do the maintenance at home between regular professional grooms.
31/07/2024
Boone, Iowa
31/07/2024
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She’s no one trick pony. Handi Tandi has needed a real home for over 5 years. Came in as a kitten off the streets with a broken leg, we fixed her all up. She can be sweet and be a pistol, needs an adult home that lets her do her thing safely inside. Has gotten along with some cats, may do best as an only cat or a cat friendly dog. If you want to know more about Tandi, message this page and we’ll get you to the right person. She’s paid her dues and deserves to blossom in a real home.
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MeeU is the hospice nurse for the dogs who are old and in this case with Kynzee old and she has cancer. MeeU has always gravitated towards dogs over cats or people. Kynzee is the Directors dog they adopted from Agape Fosters over 10 years ago when she came in to the org after picked up stray by AC. MeeU chooses a dog and then sticks to them like glue, following them everywhere and when they become needing hospice care she’s right with them until shortly before they pass, she seems to know it’s coming and starts to detach. MeeU who’s also a senior came to Agape Fosters after her owner was moving from the Country and MeeU was a semi tame barn cat that she helped for years and wanted her safe. Animals bond, feel fear and pain and loss. Cats are not useless and a nuisance, they bring a lot of comfort and companionship. If humans would do their part and spay and neuter, it would help communities and cats as a whole. Don’t harm and be cruel to cats, just like you, they have a right to be here too. Spay and Neuter!!
Buttons
Buttons who’s been with us about 9 years is getting some mental enrichment fishing out cat treats. She loves and is social with those she knows, is quite shy with strangers. She feels like she’s the Queen of the cat room and that this is a safe place and home.
Alumni Frida, of course she’s the Giant one, that was our forte for over 30 years. We need more Rescues to take in large and Giant breeds they’re turned away often in favor of small dogs and puppies. We are concerned for the ones needing spots as we don’t take dogs in anymore which is concerning for the larger dogs. Please consider adopting a 50lb-150lb dog, they need love too. Frida is a Dane/Saint by a backyard breeder, we had Fridas 1/2 sister Bridget too, both lived in squalor and then their elderly owner died. The irresponsible breeder sold puppies to this man, they were only 1 and 3 years old when rescued. Responsible Breeders and Rescues/Shelters match up pets with people by having a criteria. This time Frida was matched up with a home that fits her needs and longevity. “We have finally won Frida over 100%! She loves the suburb life and playing with other dogs. She’s the most complimented dog. Extremely mannered naturally and gorgeous. She has a beautiful coat and color.”
Yoda would sure love a home of her own. Lived in a hoarder house and has waited for over 2 years. Interested? Message the page.
New scratcher bowl.
Putting this much patience, time and love ❤️ into your dogs enrichment and life is a beautiful sight to see. Even for those senior dogs like Hank. Listen to Typo’s mom share her joy and love for her dog at the end. In all the cruelty, irresponsibility, neglect and loneliness we see with pets and foster animals, this is a nice change.
Buttons
8 year old Buttons, a sanctuary kitty here loves to spend her bedtime hours getting out toys and carrying them around. She then will share all about it at breakfast. She must put on quite a show for the other kitties trying to sleep. She’s very shy with strangers but loves the Director and most volunteers, otherwise she hides.
MeeU
MeeU came to us years ago, a semi wild barn kitty in her previous setting. Her caretaker was moving out of the Country and wanted her to be as safe as possible. After her initial lock in and slowly introducing her to the sights and sounds at AF and property she has acclimated. She likes other animals but not people so much which made her a sanctuary pet versus adoption. She’s a senior now and this is home, she’s more an office cat now along with her 2 sanctuary cat friends and the sweet senior dog rescued and adopted by the family. She’s a character and looks far younger than her 13 or so years.
Merci’
Merciʼ has been with us 8 years. She had been living in a pen and was going to be used as a breeder with a dog that outweighed her by at least 50lbs. Fortunately that never happened. She had behavior issues from lack of socialization and training when she came and we’ve work with her on those. She also likes to eat things she shouldn't which resulted in 2 expensive stomach surgeries in 5 years. In the last couple years she’s shown she can be trusted to be loose in Clyde’s House and enjoy the couches. All of the above have made her very hard to place in an appropriate home and she’s had few inquiries. She must’ve been a poop scoop in her previous life as she loves poop and likes to show us where it is. She’s slowed up but still has some speed and a spring in her step. You could say she’s a sanctuary pet here but if the right home came along we would always do what’s best for any of those who’ve or who live here.
Tikky
Tikky is an adult cat that needs temporary housing while his owner finishes her time in n treatment. It would be for approx 30 days. Right now he he’s been emergency held in a cold basement and he’s not happy. He doesn’t like the resident cats. He is 4 paw declawed, can be grumpy but is an easy keeper. Needs a lower stress room or home to stay safe in (not get loose) until his owner can retrieve him. Poor guy is confused and sad. Can you help Tikky temporarily? Please be committed, owner said she’ll donate to his care. More pictures in the comments. Waterloo, Iowa area. Transport possible.
TV 📺 night.
The AF dogs are watching The Lawrence Welk Show 🎶 for Saturday night TV 📺. What are yours watching?
Alumni kitten Tyson being brave. Great music with it.
A few of the old timers that have lived at AF for over a decade. A friend brings them apples weekly, they know her well as you can tell. Ringo, Bertie and Annie❤️
It’s a death trap outside for animals with this heat and humidity. This dog was only out about 5 mins at 90 degrees heat index. Keep them safe, keep them home. No walks, don’t have them inthe car, no letting out unattended if you value their life. A pet suffering without Vet Care is against the law, either Animal Control or local Law Enforcement is to enforce the laws on animal welfare. Call and if nothing gets done call the media to cover it. Please share your pets staying cool or ones you’re worried are in danger. You can message us to share anonymously.
We see you Diesel and know you’ve suffered at the hands you were returned to. We hope if you’re or any highly neglected or suffering pet is ever rescued again by Good Samaritans that they disappear into a loving home never to be heard from again. Grundy County Sheriff’s Dept failed you and the citizens. They cannot be trusted to follow animal neglect and cruelty cases. Anyone who hands any animal over to this woman or the one in Reinbeck who kept dogs trapped in a filthy house for years is part of the cruelty and that includes paid to fail public servants who have an oath to follow the law. The citizens did their part The Veterinarian office did their part This page did their part This Org has gone above and beyond to help animals only to hit a brick wall with those paid to handle animal welfare issues in this County. And no one is held accountable. The horrible owners or LE. We try not to get so disgusted but after decades of this, it’s gotten beyond disheartening and disgusting, remaining silent has changed nothing. Speak up louder then you would if you got poor service at a restaurant, hotel, postal service, grocery store, animal welfare is far more important.
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