Welcome
Promoting animal welfare and community outreach in Henry County, Iowa
A commission of the First Presbyterian Church
Who We Are
AGC is a group of animal advocates in Henry County, Iowa who have seen a need in our community, and are striving to fill it. Our Board of Directors, our advisors, and volunteers have put in extraordinary time and efforts into making a successful animal shelter a reality. We look to provide much needed services for homeless and abandoned animals, and are excited to connect with people in the community who may benefit from animal education programs and meaningful volunteer experiences.
The Shelter
We hope to be closing on a building and green space very soon! Our facility will provide housing, medical attention, foster services, socialization and adoption services for homeless animals in Henry County, Iowa. AGC is currently consulting with local shelters, programs, and veterinarians to learn how best to design and run our shelter to provide the best experience for animals and volunteers.
Trap/Neuter/Release
Our TNR program has been up and running for over a year, and we've spayed/neutered 50+ stray cats in the county! This has prevented hundreds of unwanted kittens from being born into poor conditions. We transport strays to the Iowa Humane Alliance, who offers low-cost services, then return them to their location. The cat is ear-tipped, so that the public can easily identify them as neutered and vaccinated.
Programs
Our goal is to partner with various groups in the community to provide meaningful programs and experiences to enrich the lives of local individuals. We plan on promoting animal advocacy and volunteerism for folks of all ages.