There is no love more pure than that between a rescue pet and its adopter. Meet Bellatrix, Wally, Seymour, Peabody and Duncan — and the humans that adore them. […]
My fuzzy Valentine: Love stories from former shelter pets and their adopters
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Pretty Girl, the blind, deaf and super-sweet senior
Every shelter animal has its challenges, some steeper than others. With very little in the way of hearing and no sight, life at the Iowa City Animal Center can be more confusing and stressful for Pretty Girl than a dog with full use of its senses. Still, it couldn’t be more obvious that the 11-year-old is a perfect companion.
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Adoptable Pets of the Week: The lazy four of the cat colony room
The Iowa City Animal Center’s cat colony room is currently flushed with kittens, but a second, makeshift colony room has sprouted across the hall to house the sociable but much slower band of adult cats. […]
Adoptable Pets of the Week: Chill cats Indigo and Sherri
It’s not easy being the most mature person in the room, especially when you’re still a kid yourself. “Teenage” cat Indigo has his hands full with four rambuctious roommates, while Sherri waits for a castle to call home. […]
Adoptable Pet of the Week: Jack the smiling dog and Peter the parakeet
All dogs are adorable, but there are few as photogenic as Jack. His face is so expressive and smiley, he’s like a living cartoon. And like a good cartoon, there is never a dull moment when Jack’s in the room. […]
Adoptable Pets of the Week: ‘People cats’ Godiva and Sable
Many self-proclaimed cat people would prefer to hang out with their pets than fellow human beings. Godiva and Sable have the same attitude towards their own species — the two Iowa City Animal Center felines love cozying up to and playing with people, but turn their tails up at other cats. […]
Adoptable Pets of the Week: Cuddle bunnies Dumbledore and Honey
There’s nothing quite so delightful as a bunny, especially one that’s house-trained, snuggly and shares the name of a beloved literary character.
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Abraham, the country bumpkin
Restless warrior. Wide-eyed wanderer. Star-crossed voyager. These aren’t just phrases used in Elton John’s “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” They describe Abraham, a rugged feline at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center. […]
Adoptable Pet of the Week: Princess, the shelter’s hidden gem
Like the princesses in many a fairy tale, Princess the dog was not meant to be caged. The pit-lab-mystery mix is a sight to behold when given an open, comfortable space, prancing like a graceful doe and taking in all her surroundings.
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Frankie, who could not care less
While humans love to gush over snuggly, playful, dog-like felines, there’s something irresistible about a cat who is true to its individualistic nature. Enter Frankie, a classic cat who loves food, sleep and a few good pats on her head.
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Sophisticated Nautilus, and Marengo the dog’s Cinderella story
Nautilus may be a black cat, but she’s anything but a bad omen. This petite, green-eyed girl is a gentle, calming presence at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center. She likes to sit upright and serenade humans with a beautiful chorus of meows. But when a toy crosses her path, the 1-year-old proves that she still has some kitten in her. […]
Adoptable Pets of the Week: Kitten roomies Lila and Maggie
There’s not much to say about this playful pair of kittens that isn’t better understood from observing their quirky, synchronized style of play. Luckily, we have plenty of photos.
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