Animal Welfare Friends

11/13/2026

🐾 WELCOME TO THE AWF FAMILY!🐾

We have some new faces joining us this week, and we couldn't be more excited to introduce them! These pups are ready for their next chapter, and we can't wait to help each of them find a family to call their own. ❤️

New surroundings, new adventures, and hopefully a whole lot of happily-ever-afters are just around the corner!

Keep an eye on our page as we introduce our newest arrivals throughout the week. You just might meet your next best friend! 🐶

Let's get these pups home!Share, comment, and help us spread the word. Their fresh start could be one share away!

📍 Location: 22407 Business HWY 151 Monticello, IA 52310
🕒 Hours: Wed: By Appointment Only | Thurs–Friday: 1PM–6PM | Sat: 10AM–4PM | Sun: 11AM–3PM
🌐 Website: https://animalwelfarefriends.org/adopt/
🌐 Application: https://animalwelfarefriends.org/adopt/application/

11/12/2026

🐾 Thankful Thursday: A Special Shoutout to Monticello Police Department!💙

This Thursday, we want to recognize a community partner who is always ready to lend a helping hand: the Monticello Police Department!

From helping with stray animal intakes and recovering loose dogs to stepping in when situations involving public threats arise, they have been there when we needed them. And sometimes, they even provide a little vehicle safety assistance along the way!

Animal welfare work can come with some unexpected challenges, and having a local police department willing to step up, offer support, and help keep our community safe makes a difference.

We are incredibly grateful for the partnership, support, and dedication of the Monticello Police Department. Thank you for being there for us, the animals, and our community!

Please join us in giving them a big THANK YOU! 👏🐶

11/12/2026

Meet Duke! ❤️

Duke is a big guy with a big heart who is ready for a second chance at a forever home!

He's house-trained, accustomed to indoor living, and familiar with the routines of family life. He enjoys outdoor adventures, exploring the yard, playing, and even cooling off with a hose! He also walks nicely on a leash.

Duke will do best with a family that can provide consistency, structure, and positive reinforcement. He's looking for a home with children over 12 and people who are committed to helping him continue to succeed.

Through no fault of his own, Duke is looking for a fresh start. Could you be the one to give this sweet boy the loving home he deserves? 🐾

Duke is ready to meet his forever family! ❤️

Animal Welfare Friends 22407 Business Highway 151 Monticello, IA 52310
Website:https://animalwelfarefriends.org/adopt/
Application:https://animalwelfarefriends.org/adopt/application/
Hours
Wednesday: By Appointment Only
Thursday-Friday:1 PM-6 PM
Saturday:10 AM-4 PM
Sunday:11 AM-3 PM

11/12/2026

Meet Vixen, your dog’s new best friend!

This sweet boy is almost a year old and still figuring out that the world isn’t such a scary place. ❤️ He’s a little shy at first, but he’s been making great progress and slowly coming out of his shell in his foster home.

Vixen would really benefit from a home with another dog. Having a canine buddy to show him the ropes and help build his confidence could make all the difference!

He’s got a lot of growing and learning ahead of him, and we’d love to see him find a home where he can continue to blossom. Could Vixen be the one you’ve been looking for?

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📍 Location: 22407 Business HWY 151 Monticello, IA 52310
🕒 Hours: Wed: By Appointment Only | Thurs–Friday: 1PM–6PM | Sat: 10AM–4PM | Sun: 11AM–3PM
🌐Website: https://animalwelfarefriends.org/adopt/
🌐 Application: https://animalwelfarefriends.org/adopt/application/

11/11/2026

We are absolutely thrilled for the opportunity to partner with the Blind Pig Monticello this month!

Enjoy one of their specialty cocktails and support the dogs and cats of Animal Welfare Friends! 🐶😸🍹🍸

11/11/2026

💕🐾 MEET MOSHA! A WHOLE LOT OF LOVE IN ONE BEAUTIFUL PACKAGE! 🐾💕

Stop scrolling and check out this gorgeous girl! 😍 Meet Mosha, a stunning 1-year-old red/mahogany mixed breed who's ready to steal your heart!

At 58 pounds, she's a big girl with an even bigger heart! ❤️ Mosha is affectionate, friendly, and has just enough mischievous personality to keep you smiling every day. 😉

Here's a little more about this sweet girl: 🐾 Spayed and ready for her forever home 🐕 Gets along well with other dogs 💕 Affectionate, friendly, and playful

Mosha would love a forever family, especially one with a four-legged friend to keep her company and share life's adventures!

All she's missing is YOU! 🏡

Come visit Mosha at the shelter and see if this beautiful girl is your perfect match. She has so much love to give and is just waiting for someone to give her a chance!

SHARE THIS POST AND HELP MOSHA FIND HER FOREVER FAMILY! 💗🐾

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Animal Welfare Friends 22407 Business Highway 151 Monticello, IA 52310
Website:https://animalwelfarefriends.org/adopt/
Application:https://animalwelfarefriends.org/adopt/application/
Hours
Wednesday: By Appointment Only
Thursday-Friday:1 PM-6 PM
Saturday:10 AM-4 PM
Sunday:11 AM-3 PM

11/11/2026

🐾 WE NEED FOOD... AND A NEW SCALE!🐾

With a recent influx of dogs and kittens, we're going through our food supplies faster than ever! Full bellies are a daily necessity around here, and we're hoping our amazing community can help us restock.

We also have another important need: a NEW SCALE! From growing puppies and kittens to our adult dogs and cats, keeping track of weights is an important part of making sure everyone gets the care they need.

Here are three ways you can help:

🍽️ DOG FOOD: We primarily use Diamond Adult (green or red bag) and Diamond Puppy (purple bag).

🐱 KITTEN FOOD: Our little feline friends need full bellies, too! Kitten food donations are greatly appreciated.

EDIT: SCALE HAS BEEN ORDERED! ⚖️ A NEW SCALE: We've found one on Amazon that would be a huge help to our daily operations!

🔗 Amazon: https://a.co/0henAi52

Whether you purchase a bag of food, help us get a new scale, or share this post, every bit makes a difference.

We have a lot of hungry mouths counting on us, and we're grateful for a community that helps us keep those bowls full! ❤️

Can you help us stock the shelves and keep the tails wagging?🐾

11/10/2026

🎬 Meet Wick! The only thing he has in common with John Wick is his name! 😂

Unlike his action-packed namesake, our Wick is an amazingly good boy who is happy, well-mannered, and just wants someone to throw a ball for him!

This goofy, fun-loving guy has energy to spare and thinks life is best spent running, playing fetch, and enjoying a good game of tug. He's already showing off his manners by knowing how to sit, taking treats nicely, and keeping his kennel clean. What more could you ask for?

Wick is looking for an active family who will keep him moving, give him plenty of playtime, and provide a secure fenced yard where he can stretch those legs.

Forget the action hero. Wick is ready to be the star of your family! ❤️

Ready to meet this good boy? Apply to adopt Wick today!

📍 Location: 22407 Business HWY 151 Monticello, IA 52310
🕒 Hours: Wed: By Appointment Only | Thurs–Friday: 1PM–6PM | Sat: 10AM–4PM | Sun: 11AM–3PM
🌐 Website: https://animalwelfarefriends.org/adopt/
🌐 Application: https://animalwelfarefriends.org/adopt/application/

11/10/2026

❤️🐾 MEET MAXIMUS! YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND IS WAITING! 🐾❤️

Just look at this handsome guy! 😍 Meet Maximus, a gorgeous 1-year-old red/mahogany mixed breed with a big heart and an even bigger personality!

Weighing in at a solid 60 pounds, Maximus is a strapping young fellow who's full of love, playful energy, and just a little mischievous charm! 😉

Here's what makes him special:🐕 Gets along great with other dogs 🎉 Friendly, fun-loving, and full of personality!

Maximus would love a forever home where he can have a canine companion to share his adventures with. Could that be your home?

He's ready to leave shelter life behind and start making memories with his very own family.

Come meet Maximus at the shelter! You just might fall head over paws for this wonderful boy! ❤️

🏡 ADOPT MAXIMUS! GIVE THIS GOOD BOY THE FOREVER HOME HE DESERVES!

Please SHARE to help Maximus find his people! 🐾❤️



Animal Welfare Friends 22407 Business Highway 151 Monticello, IA 52310
Website:https://animalwelfarefriends.org/adopt/
Application:https://animalwelfarefriends.org/adopt/application/
Hours
Wednesday: By Appointment Only
Thursday-Friday:1 PM-6 PM
Saturday:10 AM-4 PM
Sunday:11 AM-3 PM

11/10/2026

Thank you Can Shed and Cedar Rapids RoughRiders! We didn’t expect anything after Fitzgerald lost. It is extremely generous to give us $100! We greatly appreciate it!

🐾🏆 THERE ARE NO LOSERS IN THIS RACE! 💚

What a PAW-SOME night on and off the ice for our 2nd Annual Can Shed Canine Challenge for Charity! 🐶🏁

A HUGE thank you to Can Shed for generously donating $600 and Theisen’s for providing amazing prize packages for our pups!

We received an incredible 578 nominations! Thank you to everyone who nominated and participating showing just how much these animal organizations mean to our community. Everyone was deserving!

🐾 Our seven organizations drawn: Animal Welfare Friends, Safe Haven, Tails in Transit, Deafinitely Dogs, Critter Crusaders, Fur Fun Rescue, and Paws of Hope Rescue!

🏁 WHAT A RACE! A PHOTO FINISH we’ll never forget! Fauna (Tails in Transit) and Bruno (Critter Crusaders) finished in an unbelievable TIE after Bruno’s late-race charge! Both organizations will receive $300 each, thanks to Can Shed and an additional $100 from the RoughRiders!

🐶 Bosco (Paws of Hope Rescue) rounded out our top three!

BUT THE GIVING DIDN’T STOP THERE! Seeing the overwhelming support, Coach Mark and Tammy Carlson are personally donating an additional $400 -$100 to each of the four remaining organizations.

🎉 THAT’S $1,000 GOING BACK TO SEVEN LOCAL ANIMAL ORGANIZATIONS! Every organization walked away a winner! All organizations will be contacted by the RoughRiders.

And to top it off, the RoughRiders completed the weekend with TWO HOME WINS!

THANK YOU, RIDERTOWN! Your support made this night so special!

🐾 YEAR 3… WE CAN’T WAIT! LET’S MAKE IT EVEN BIGGER AND BETTER!

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