RVAS partners with or has been nationally recognized by the following organizations: |
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SHOP and SAVE A LIFE! It's that simple. Our 9th annual SAVE OUR TAIL sale has wonderful items for purchase all donated by generous people and benefit animals in need! Click the photo above for a sneak peek at some of the wonderful items available! |
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NEWS & MORE... |
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TIPS OF THE MONTH:
ALLERGIES!
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CATS! CATS & MORE CATS! |
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9TH ANNUAL SAVE OUR TAIL SALE!
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NEW ITEMS AVAILABL IN OUR C-PRESS SHOP
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COMING IN JUNE... |
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Did you know your pets can have allergies, too? Just like people, your pet can suffer from allergans in nature, so here are a few tips from obtaining a correct diagnosis to learning how to manage them! |
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LOVE CATS? So do we, but not when they are homeless. Check out some of the wonderful companions we have still waiting for homes! |
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Our 9th Annual SAVE OUR TAIL Sale has returned and this year we're doubling the fun by having TWO sales! See all the wonderful items already tagged and waiting for you on JUNE 7 & 8 by clicking here.... |
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LOVE ANIMALS? Are you an Animal Rescuer? If so, how about checking out some of the new items we have in our shops, just for you! Click here to shop now! |
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June is Adopt A Shelter Cat Month so join us at one of our many catabrations during the month. More details to come soon! |
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ALL ABOUT ANIMALS... |
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THE LARGEST BEAR RESCUE IN U.S. HISTORY... |
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CHECK OUT OTHER ADOPTION OPTIONS! |
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FEATURED GROUP OF THE MONTH |
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HOW TO HELP FERAL CATS! |
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BREEDER VS. PUPPY MILL |
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Read this heartfelt story about how The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado saved Bears and set them free to touch grass for the first time in their lives (To read Ben's story click here.).
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Don't see that purr-fect companion on our website? RVAS networks with quality rescues and shelters to help you find the right match for life Learn more. |
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Animal Resource Foundation of Iowa offers a variety of support to shelters and rescues, including low-cost spay/neuter and operates a food bank. Check them out... |
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Alley Cat Allies is all about humane solutions for feral cats. Read how their national campaign is providing alternative humane solutions for feral cats! |
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Do YOU know the difference? Learn about the different "types" of breeders before purchasing your pet and make sure that you aren't being ripped off or supporting puppy millers! |
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| Read some of our other favorite articles here... |
| 2012: YEAR IN REVIEW - Read some of the highlights from 2012 events and those animals that changed our volunteers lives...forever! |
| CLEO: A Cat*astrophic Tail - This sweet senior feline's survival tail will touch your heart. Read more about how she went from a loving home to a life threatening illness and back. |
| SANDIE is in need of assistance. After years of neglect she was set free by a determined Volunteer of RVAS and now will require medical care for the rest of her life. Read her story here... |
| ESTATE KITTIES: 22 cats under the age of 2 years were rescued by RVAS volunteers from an estate after their owner passed away. Learn whose life was saved and where they are now. |
| 2011: A Year in Review. Read some highlights from last year and join us this year as we continue to not only save lives, but to pave the way for a better world for animal companions! |
| SKIPPER 'n TIPPER aka the BAG Kittens survived a henous act of cruelty. At a mere 3 weeks of age they were stuffed in a food bag, and thrown out onto the road. Only two survived, but thanks to a family dog and her owner, we were able to give them a second chance. Read their story here and follow their adventures in their new home. |
| MOLLY, a victim of abuse, found herself rescued with an embedded collar so deep it had to be surgically removed. Read her story here... |
| BEBE, a 3 year old chocolate lab. Tragically hit by a car, her owners found themselves strapped to care for her needs. Not wanting to surrender her, but seeing no other option, they turned to RVAS for help. Read how a small group of people saved not only a dog's life, but an entire family! |
| ZIGGY (a 6 week old kitten with a broken leg): On Friday, September 25, 2009 Little Webster, a 6 week old kitten plummeted to the ground, breaking his leg. Unable to afford the cost of surgery, the owner turned to two local shelters, both who turned him away. Learn how RVAS stepped forward and not only saved his life, but partnered with Iowa Veterinarian Specialties to give him the needed surgery to live a normal healthy life. |
| DAKOTA (injured in a shelter set for euthanasia): The Tragedies of Traditional Shelters - A group of university students stepped up to save a puppy's life after it was ordered euthanized by the very shelter it was injured by. |
| BEN, the BLACK BEAR (freed from captivity after 5 years): was was finally rescued from a 1,000 ft pen in Linden, Iowa. He now resides at The Wild Animal Sanctuary, among friends, where he can live as natural as a bear in captive can live. |
| SKIDBOOT: One dog, one man...forever bonded. Read this heartwarming story of how an average dog became a national hero. |
| Des Moines Dog Show 2009: View photos from this year's event. RVAS partnered with Petco Stores. |
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| Pet Food Recall - Keep informed of whether the food you feed your pets is safe. |
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