About us
PALS works hard to provide our county with a shelter for animals in need. We care for our cats and dogs 365 days a year. Prior to our opening, the only option for stray animals picked up by city police and sheriff’s departments in Poweshiek County was a 7-day stay at local veterinary clinics. If owners or an adopting family were not found in that short period of time, the animals were then euthanized.
PALS has stepped in not only to provide a safe haven for these homeless animals, but to also ensure they receive responsible vet care including spay/neuters, shots, deworming, and flea/tick control, as well as addressing any emergency medical concerns. We began with a network of foster homes in 2004, and we began our licensed shelter in 2007 after a generous donation from an anonymous source. We purchased 7 acres south of Grinnell, which is the animals' current home.
We are happy to report that we have helped over 3000 cats and dogs find loving homes! Read more about our life-saving statistics.
We rely entirely on donations. Unlike most animal shelters in Iowa, PALS receives no public funding of any kind.
PALS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. We are licensed by the Iowa Department of Agriculture.
Read more about us: "PALS: A Voice for Those Who Can’t Speak, A Safe Haven for Those with No Home.
PALS has no authority to perform animal control. Unfortunately, this means we have no authority to remove animals from abusive situations, or to retrieve strays. But we are 100% committed to helping animals in need however we can.
If you see a stray dog you should call the Grinnell Police Department (641 236 2670) as they have the resources to do animal control for dogs. After an initial search for the owner, Grinnell PD will take the dog to PALS. We will try to find the owners. After seven days, we make arrangements to adopt the animal into a new home.
But if you don't know what to do with an animal, you can always get in touch with us for help, and you can also contact us anonymously to report an animal in danger.
Shannon Foreman
Operations Manager
Shannon oversees the day-to-day administration of the shelter, including coordinating animal intakes and adoptions, maintaining records, caring for animals, making veterinary appointments, and communicating with the public.
Shannon and her husband have lived in the Grinnell area for 22 years. They have two human kids and four furry kids. Shannon has always had a love for animals, and she is passionate about helping rescues find their forever homes.
Email Shannon at palspetsia@gmail.com.
Board Members
Kathy Klemm
President
pals.funrun@yahoo.com
Gary Schroeder
Secretary
gschroeder@brooklyn.k12.ia.us
Chris Grundler
Treasurer
palspetsaccts@gmail.com
Deb Calderwood
debbiecc_49@hotmail.com
Stephanie Fleming
Tim Willis
willisincphotography@gmail.com
Erin Wells