Sheltering Resources

The Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center strives to help Iowa’s charitable nonprofit organizations become more effective in building their communities.

Poison Control

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center—the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals compilation of toxic plants, drugs, and information about making your home poison safe

Sheltering

American Humane (AHA)—Resources for Shelter Professionals

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)—Resources for Animal Welfare Professionals

Animal Sheltering—Resources for Animal Care Professionals and Volunteers

Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)—Resources for the Animal Care Community

Trouble Affording Veterinary Care?

Good Ideas from HSUS

Sources of Financial Aid for Veterinary Health Assistance

Wildlife Rehabilitation

Alley Cat Allies (ACA)—proof that two women on a shoestring budget can make a difference in the lives of feral and barn cats worldwide

Feral Cat Coalition—from the definition of “feral” to raising and taming orphaned and feral kittens

Humane Society of the United States

Iowa Wildlife Rehabilitators

Johnson County Humane Society—wildlife conservation law in Iowa; how to help/how to avoid harm

Macbride Raptor Project—devoted to the preservation of Iowa’s raptors and their natural habitats.Activities include the rehabilitation of sick and injured raptors, educational programs for the public, and field research of Iowa’s native birds of prey

Wapsi River Wildlife Rehab (formerly the Iowa Wildlife Rehabilitators Association)—(Hotline: 319-480-1917)

Wildlife Department of the Wisconsin Humane Society