Animal
Relief
Fund
for a
Shelter
What is ARFS and how did it
come to be?
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ARFS is
a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the plight of
homeless and lost domestic animals in Mills County, Iowa. Our goal
is to build an animal shelter, where lost, abandoned and homeless pets
can live until they can be reunited with their families or adopted.
In 1994 a group of animal lovers recognized the
problem of unwanted animals in Mills County. This small group included a number
of members who personally rescued, fostered and adopted out countless dogs and
cats. They applied for and received non-profit status (501 C 3). |
Why is
there no shelter in Mills County and why is one needed?
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Domestic animals are not a high priority in rural communities. Glenwood is fast
becoming a bedroom community to Omaha because of I-29. Many animals are
dumped in the area by people who think a domestic animal can fare in a rural
environment. Many of these animals end up getting hit and killed on the
interstate. ARFS and Mills County
Communications receive calls regarding stray or dumped animals on a daily basis.
The population is quite small for the size of the county,
therefore the tax base is low and there is nothing budgeted for animal
control and/or care. Over the years ARFS members have met with the Glenwood
City Council and the Mills County Supervisors for assistance in obtaining land
for a shelter. We have recently purchased land and are beginning fundraising
activities and grant applications.
ARFS has
plans to use part of the land for a dog park that will be open to the public.
Potentially a portion of the shelter building will be used for youth activities
and animal training classes. |
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How can you
help ARFS?
*Become a Member and Support ARFS today*
We have land, now we are raising money
to build the shelter.
We can also use volunteers and families who would be
willing to foster a pet until a home can be found.
If this is something you are
interested in, please call: (712) 527-0753 and leave a message.
If you would like to
make a tax deductible donation you may contact...
Glenwood State Bank
or
Send donations to:
ARFS
P.O. Box 571
Glenwood, IA 51534
or
712-527-0753
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