Animal Shelters & Rescues near Council Bluffs, IA

At Chewy, we share your passion for pets. You can help us make an even greater impact by donating items to your local shelter or rescue through their Wish List or opening up your heart and home by adopting. Together, we can make a bigger difference.

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Heartland Rescue

18050 Bunge Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 (0 mi from Council Bluffs, IA)

At Heartland Animal Rescue, our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need while promoting responsible pet ownership and reducing pet overpopulation in our communities. We are committed to giving every animal—regardless of age, br... Learn More

7 Wish List Items

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Nicks Critter Rescue

Council Bluffs, IA (0 mi from Council Bluffs, IA)

Non-Profit located in the Council Bluffs/Omaha area. We are a network of foster homes committed to rescuing and fostering any small animals in need. We do any animals with the exception of dogs and cats. We thank you for your support! Learn More

36 Wish List Items

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Promise 4 Paws Senior Dog Sanctuary

1027 S 3rd St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 (1 mi from Council Bluffs, IA)

Our organization is committed to keeping Senior dogs safe, happy, healthy, and loved in our home for the remainder of their lives. Learn More

11 Wish List Items

9 People Favorited

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Solas Rescue

Council Bluffs, IA (1 mi from Council Bluffs, IA)

Solas is a 501(c) animal rescue, and we specialize in finding new homes for cats of all kinds. We have been rescuing pets since 1995, and not slowing down anytime soon. All cats who leave our care for new adoptive homes receive age-appropriate medica... Learn More

28 Wish List Items

6 People Favorited

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Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue, Inc

Council Bluffs, IA (3 mi from Council Bluffs, IA)

We are an all-breed rescue and we believe that every pet deserves to be happy & loved. Our goal is to give a SECOND CHANCE to any pet who needs it. What We Do...​ 🐾Provide foster homes when a pet needs a safe and loving place to stay until they find... Learn More

21 Wish List Items

25 People Favorited

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Short Noses and Friends United Rescue DBA SNAFU Rescue

Council Bluffs, IA (3 mi from Council Bluffs, IA)

​​SNAFU Rescue (Short Noses And Friends United Rescue) is dedicated to raising money to remove dogs from the commercial breeding system and commercial breeder dog auctions, and raising money for those dog's vet bills. We also network as much as possi... Learn More

7 Wish List Items

27 People Favorited

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Western Iowa's Feral and Homeless Cat Program

1116 Tower Ridge Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-0324 (4 mi from Council Bluffs, IA)

Better known as WIFCaP, we are a group of cat lovers that want to care for the feral and free roaming cats in Western, Iowa by trapping, neutering, vaccinating and returning outdoor cats. We are NOT a rescue or a shelter and cannot physically remove ... Learn More

21 Wish List Items

5 People Favorited

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Midlands Humane Society

1020 Railroad Hwy, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 (4 mi from Council Bluffs, IA)

The Midlands Humane Society (MHS) opened its doors in 2015 and serve as the first and only humane society in the city of Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County. Our Mission is "To protect and nurture companion animals and enrich the lives of people... Learn More

43 Wish List Items

13 People Favorited

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Nebraska Boston Terrier/French Bulldog Rescue

PO Box 540073, Omaha, NE 68154 (5 mi from Council Bluffs, IA)

To rescue Boston Terriers and French Bulldogs (and their mixes) that are unwanted, homeless (stray), mistreated and/or neglected. We take them in no matter what their age or health and we will address any mental, medical or physical issues each dog m... Learn More

7 Wish List Items

1 Person Favorited

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The Good Life Bulldog Rescue

Omaha, NE (6 mi from Council Bluffs, IA)

The Good Life Bulldog Rescue is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization located in Omaha, Nebraska. We are dedicated to the care, education regarding, and adoption of bulldogs (English and Olde English). Staffed only by volunteers, our main goals are: • ... Learn More

63 Wish List Items

8 People Favorited

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Catnip and Tails Rescue

Crescent, IA (6 mi from Council Bluffs, IA)

The key to finding great pets is finding great people to work with them...like those found among the foster families and volunteers of Catnip and Tails Rescue. Learn More

$1.00 - $75.00 Adoption Fee

13 Wish List Items

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Northern Plains Boxer Rescue

Po Box 540855, Omaha, NE 68154 (7 mi from Council Bluffs, IA)

From the Northern Plains of Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota, we believe that every boxer counts. We are foster based, and boxers in shelters and puppy mills deserve their forever family. Learn More

2 Wish List Items

2 People Favorited

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Hands Hearts and Paws

4828 William St, OMAHA, NE 68106 (7 mi from Council Bluffs, IA)

Hands Hearts and Paws rescues dogs from many situations (high kill pounds, puppy mills, owner surrenders) and then finds new, furever homes. We help high medical need dogs, parvo, broken legs, heartworm positive. Saving lives, one dog at a time. Learn More

13 Wish List Items

31 People Favorited

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Harbor of Hope Dog Rescue

Bellevue, NE (7 mi from Council Bluffs, IA)

We are a non-profit dog rescue that is comprised entirely of dedicated and compassionate foster homes ready to provide a safe haven from life’s storms. We cannot stop the world from being cruel, but we can offer a safe, loving and restorative place w... Learn More

20 Wish List Items

11 People Favorited

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Together Furever

Bellevue, NE (7 mi from Council Bluffs, IA)

We help our unhoused community by providing resources for their pet while the owner(s) are utilizing shelter and housing resources. We offer fostering, clinic visits, pantries, and other services to ensure their care until new housing can be obtained... Learn More

28 Wish List Items

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The Foster Kitten Project

901 West 29th Avenue, Bellevue, NE 68005 (8 mi from Council Bluffs, IA)

The Foster Kitten Project (FKP) specializes in neonatal kittens, which are defined as kittens who are unable to feed themselves. Many shelters are unable to take on this group of kittens due to their intensive round the clock care needs and, therefor... Learn More

55 Wish List Items

12 People Favorited

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Midwest Dog Rescue Network

Bellevue, NE (10 mi from Council Bluffs, IA)

We are a foster home based rescue that helps find homeless pets forever homes. We intake from over crowded shelters, puppy mills and owners that can no longer care for their pets. We make sure the animals are healthy, all our dogs are spayed or neu... Learn More

$100.00 - $450.00 Adoption Fee

22 Wish List Items

7 People Favorited

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Dracos Reptile Rescue and Refuge Incorporated

Omaha, NE (11 mi from Council Bluffs, IA)

Our organization is committed to giving reptiles a second chance. We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome them to forever homes. Our Motto is “Leave no reptile behind” and we have lived by that motto for the last year. We have rescued over 100 abused, ne... Learn More

1 Wish List Item

3 People Favorited

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Community Cats Of Omaha

Omaha, NE (11 mi from Council Bluffs, IA)

At Community Cats Of Omaha, we feed over 150 Kitty's per day, We also help those in need of assistance to feed their colony's. Cat Food Donations are always needed. Learn More

23 Wish List Items

9 People Favorited

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Nebraska Humane Society

8929 Fort St, Omaha, NE 68134-2899 (11 mi from Council Bluffs, IA)

The Nebraska Humane Society in Omaha, NE offers shelter to animals who have no place to call home and provides vital services to them and to the people who love them. It is our mission to protect, save, and enrich the lives of animals in the communit... Learn More

22 Wish List Items

72 People Favorited

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