Buchanan County Animal Shelter. DBA Otter Creek Animal Shelter

08/05/2025

Biscuit has continued to thrive at the shelter while he waits for a forever family. We know that a home is the best, but until that point we are working hard to fill that hole. On these cooler days he enjoys being outside in the dog runs.
He loves playing fetch and running around with squeaky toys.

Biscuit is neutered and up-to-date on shots. Like all of us, he has his little quirks and will take a while to get used to someone. He needs a family that will give him a little time to adjust in a new setting, as he becomes part of their family. He also needs a fenced area where he would be able to runoff some energy and play. If you think you might be interested in Biscuit or would simply like more information, please feel free to contact the shelter.

07/29/2025

There is still time to be sponsored. Please follow the link or contact the Shelter for information.@

🔥 Sponsorship Opportunities Available! 🔥

We’re gearing up for another amazing year of Independence BrewBQ, and we want YOU to be part of it! Sponsorship opportunities are available—and this year, your support will help benefit our incredible charity partner, Buchanan County Animal Shelter. DBA Otter Creek Animal Shelter 🐾❤️

Whether you're a small business or a major brand, there's a sponsor level for you. Get great exposure and support a paws-itively awesome cause!

➡️ Learn more about sponsor levels and benefits: www.brewbq.org/become-sponsor/

07/29/2025

Looking forward to seeing everyone

🍻 Craft Brew Zone Spotlight 🍻
We're thrilled to welcome The Busted Cup Brewhouse from Burlington, Iowa, to this year's Independence BrewBQ!

Get ready to raise a glass and experience their unique brews—crafted with bold flavor and serious passion.

🔥 Great beer. 💨 Smokin’ BBQ. 🎶 Live music.
Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss it.

Learn more at brewbq.org.

07/27/2025

It is only four weeks from today and the Independence Brew BQ will be here. Please join us that day starting at noon for a fantastic time that will include a variety of food trucks ( this year, including both barbecue and a non-barbecue trucks and Totally Rolled Ice Cream) and music. The craft beer zone area will start at 3:30 for those that have purchased tickets which will still be available on the day of the event.
Please join us for late summer day of fun and help the shelter as we serve as their charitable partner for this event.

For anyone who would still like to volunteer they're still are several openings including cleaning up from the craft bar zone between 6:30 - 7:30, working at the craft beer check-in gate from 3:30 until 630 and token/wristband sales for beverages from 3-6. If you're interested and would like to help, please click the attached link and sign up under the time of your choice.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084CAEAD2AABFC1-56519400-independence #/

We look forward to seeing everyone at this very special event

Independence BrewBQ is held at Riverwalk Parks (1st Ave NE and 6th St NE). Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

07/25/2025

The Shelter is looking to hire for a few part-time hours during the work week as we move into fall.
Individuals must be self motivated, able to work with others as a team, provide excellent animal care, have the ability to attend to detail and have a willingness to clean thoroughly and consistent and be dependable. Work is physical at times so must be able to bend and lift weigh up to 40 pounds on occasion. If interested, please send personal information including name, address and a summary of your work experience along with references to ottercreekanimal [email protected]. All applicants for employment must be at least 18 years of age.

07/25/2025

Our next TNR day is August 1 . We are full for females but do have openings for males. Please call 319 827 2773 to get scheduled if you have a male farm or community cat to fix. No household pets.

07/22/2025

Thank you to Dax Youngblut for his donation to the shelter. He has been doing lawn mowing and wanted to help support the shelter animals with funds he earned.

07/21/2025

Update: He has been found. Thanks everyone.
We realize that a lot of our followers don't necessarily live in Black Hawk county but we wanted to share this for one of our Shelter alumni. Murphy's family had taken a brief trip out of state and he was staying with a well respected caretaker who he had been with before. Late last night, he jumped the fence and is missing in the Cedar Falls area. He was last seen around the 27th St. and Union Road area.
He does have tags and information to identify him, is micro chipped and also has an AirTag. Extended family members and neighbors are out looking for him Law-enforcement agencies and local vet clinics have been notified. He is also
listed on various social media sites. Even if you're not in the area, please share this information. Murphy is very loved and has a family frantically driving home along with his two boys that are his best friends. He is probably scared and may not come so approaching him is not the best bet. Please just keep him in your view and if you see him, you call to the shelter at 319-636-2061 or 319-239-1832.

07/19/2025

We are happy to report that Dora has a probationary adoption completed. Her new family includes a former shelter employee and one of our volunteers. We are so excited, and know she will have a great life.

07/19/2025

It is just five weeks from today until the Shelter will have the honor of serving as a charitable partner for the Independenc BrewBQ which will be held August 23 at Riverwalk Park. There will be food, beverages, and entertainment. There are still opportunities to help be a sponsor for this event as well as attend and participate in the special section of the event the Craft Beer Zone.

The Shelter is still looking for a couple volunteers to help complete the schedule for this event.
Time we could use help as follows.

Staffing the gate to the craft beer zone from 3:30 until 6:30 - 2 people

Clean up in the craft beer zone from 6:30 until approximately 7:30 or earlier if completed. – 5 to 6 people.

Staffing the will call/crafter zone and wristband sales booth from 3:00 until 6:00/ 2-3 people

Sunday morning cleanup between 8 and 10. we still could use three or more people for this to help make the process go faster. This could be a perfect opportunity for older youth group or someone who wants to earn community service hours.

Please consider reaching out to your family members, a friend or neighbor and signing up to fill these remaining slots. We would really appreciate your help and support for the Shelter that day. There will be support available for each job if you have any questions, you can enjoy what we hope will be a beautiful late summer day and have the opportunity to help out the Shelter at the same time.

Sign ups can be completed at the following link

Independence BrewBQ is held at Riverwalk Parks (1st Ave NE and 6th St NE). Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

07/11/2025

Dora is also new to the shelter. This long haired kitten is around 10 weeks old. She is a little explorer. She rode from a rural farm in Brandon to Walmart under the truck. She was discovered in the parking lot. Physically she is doing great now. She was surrendered after being taken back home. Turns out family members were very allergic. She has had age appropriate shots.

07/10/2025

The shelter would like to thank the Mostek family for their kind donation in honor of their son and daughter-in-law's 15th anniversary. Congratulations on the anniversary and thank you for your support.