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Raccoon River Pet Rescue

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Raccoon River Pet Rescue provides shelter for lost, abandoned or surrendered cats and dogs in our community and surrounding area.

We match these pets with loving adopters. Through an agreement with the City of Perry, we accept all unclaimed cats and dogs for our community. We also accept surrenders and found animals from all surrounding communities and counties.

11/06/2026

🐈‍⬛🌾 HELP WANTED: MOUSE PATROL! 🌾🐈

Do you have a barn, shop, or outbuilding with a mouse problem? 🐭 We have a crew of experienced pest-control specialists ready to go to work for you, and they only ask to be paid in food, water, and a warm place to sleep! 😸

These barn and shop cats are fully vetted:
✅ Spayed/neutered
✅ Vaccinated
✅ Treated for parasites

Their job description:
🐭 Hunt mice
👀 Keep watch over your property
😼 Some are friendly and may come say hi. Others prefer to be left alone to do their job, thank you very much!

What they need from you:
🏠 Shelter available at all times
🍽️ Plenty of food
💧 Fresh water every day

You won’t find a hardworking, low-maintenance team with better whiskers anywhere! 🏆

🔁 PLEASE SHARE! Your share could be the one that helps these wonderful kitties find a safe place to call home.

💌 Interested? Visit www.RaccoonRiverPetRescue.com, email [email protected], or call (515) 465-1800.

11/06/2026

✨🐾 FROM MATTED TO MAGNIFICENT: MEET PUNKY BREWSTER! 🐾✨

Swipe to see the before and after! 📸. Yes, that is the SAME DOG!!

When Punky came to us, she had been found as a stray, and no one ever came to claim her. She had clearly been on her own for a long time. Her fur was so badly matted that the only way to free her was a complete shave, right down to the skin. 😢

That’s where our friends Paw Spa came in! 💕 They squeezed Punky in right away and gave her the spa day she so deserved. Look at that face now! A HUGE thank you for helping this sweet girl feel comfortable again. 🛁✂️💖

Through it all, Punky never lost her s***k! She’s a 3-year-old (est.) Shih Tzu with a big personality, and she likes every person she meets. She’s playful, silly, and a little bit of a diva 👑.

Punky is a true velcro dog. 🧲 Her favorite spot is right by your side, whether that’s snuggling or watching your favorite shows with you. Some say she’s the world’s best lap warmer. 🛋️📺 She walks very well on a leash and does her potty business outside (she may need a friendly reminder now and then).

Punky wants to be the one and only queen of her castle 👸, so she’ll do best as an only dog. Her fur will grow back, and she’ll need regular grooming to keep up those glamorous good looks! 💅

📋 The details:
🎂 Age: 3 years (est.)
🐶 Breed: Shih Tzu
⚖️ Weight: 12 lbs
🐕 Must be the only dog in the home
🛋️ Must live indoors

✅ Spayed, age-appropriate vaccines, microchipped, and treated for fleas, ear mites & parasites

💌 Ready to give Punky the forever home she’s been waiting for? Apply online at www.RaccoonRiverPetRescue.com and select ‘Adoption’ from the menu. If you’re selected for a meet/greet, a member of our RRPR team will contact you. Thanks for your patience and for choosing to adopt! 🙏

❓ Questions? Email [email protected] or call (515) 465-1800.

11/06/2026

🐾💚 TOT HAS ENTERED THE CHAT! 💚🐾

Tot rocks a green bandana and is looking for his forever family. 🍀

This handsome 13-week-old American Staffordshire mix has a snuggly, shiny brindle coat with bright white on his chest and toes. You might call them his little white socks 🧦. He’s 32 pounds of puppy wiggles, and his tail never stops wagging!

Did you know Staffordshires are nicknamed “nanny dogs”? 👶 They’re devoted to their people and known for being smart, goofy, and affectionate, and Tot is all of the above. This chubby teddy bear loves food, belly rubs, playtime, and naps 💤. He adores everyone he meets, especially kids! He’s unsure about other dogs, so a meet-n-greet will be needed.

Tot’s dream is a comfy pillow, a backyard to explore, and a family of his very own. He’s treat-motivated and ready to learn the routine of a loving home. 🦴🏡

📋 The details:
🎂 Age: 13 weeks
🐶 Breed: American Staffordshire mix
⚖️ Weight: 32 lbs
🚪 Requires a fenced yard
🛋️ Must live indoors

✅ Neutered, age-appropriate vaccines, microchipped, and treated for fleas, ear mites & parasites

💌 Is Tot your guy? Apply online at www.RaccoonRiverPetRescue.com and select ‘Adoption’ from the menu. If you’re selected for a meet/greet, a member of our RRPR team will contact you. Thanks for your patience and for choosing to adopt! 🙏

❓ Questions? Email [email protected] or call (515) 465-1800.

11/06/2026

🐾🧡 WADDLE ALERT: IT’S TATOR! 🧡🐾

Fair warning: once you’ve seen Tator’s chubby little puppy waddle, you’ll never be the same. 🥔💕

This sweet 13-week-old American Staffordshire mix has a soft apricot-brindle coat with bright white accents, and he looks dapper in his orange bandana. He’s 32 pounds of sweet wiggles, with a tail that wags pure happiness.

Staffordshires are nicknamed “nanny dogs” for good reason 👶. They love kids and are devoted, smart, goofy, and affectionate. Tator loves food, belly rubs, playtime, and naptime 😴, and he likes everyone he meets, especially the little ones! He’s unsure about other dogs, so a meet-n-greet will be needed.

Tator’s biggest dream is to lounge on a comfy pillow with his special person ❤️, explore his own backyard, and be a loyal sidekick. He’s snack-motivated and ready to learn the routine of a loving home. 🦴

📋 The details:
🎂 Age: 13 weeks
🐶 Breed: American Staffordshire mix
⚖️ Weight: 32 lbs
🚪 Requires a fenced yard
🛋️ Must live indoors

✅ Neutered, age-appropriate vaccines, microchipped, and treated for fleas, ear mites & parasites

💌 Ready to be Tator’s special person? Apply online at www.RaccoonRiverPetRescue.com and select ‘Adoption’ from the menu. If you’re selected for a meet and greet, a member of our RRPR team will contact you. Thanks for your patience and for choosing to adopt! 🙏

❓ Questions? Email [email protected] or call (515) 465-1800.

11/06/2026

🐾💜 MEET CASS! 💜🐾

Cass is 32 pounds of wiggles, and his little purple bandana is his signature look 😎

This 13-week-old American Staffordshire mix has a soft, shiny brindle coat with bright white accents, big puppy paws, and an even bigger heart. He’s a delightfully chubby boy whose favorite things are FOOD 🍗, belly rubs, playtime, and naptime, in roughly that order.

Cass is part goofball, part cuddly couch potato, and he works for snacks, so he’ll be a quick study! 🎓 He loves everyone he meets, ESPECIALLY kids 👧👦. He isn’t so sure about other dogs yet, so a meet-n-greet will be needed.

His dream day: a comfy pillow, his own backyard to explore, and a forever family to be loyal to. 🏡💕

📋 The details:
🎂 Age: 13 weeks
🐶 Breed: American Staffordshire mix
⚖️ Weight: 32 lbs
🚪 Requires a fenced yard
🛋️ Must live indoors

✅ Neutered, age-appropriate vaccines, microchipped, and treated for fleas, ear mites & parasites

💌 Ready to fall in love? Apply online at www.RaccoonRiverPetRescue.com and select ‘Adoption’ from the menu. If you’re selected for a meet/greet, a member of our RRPR team will contact you. Thanks for your patience and for choosing to adopt! 🙏

❓ Questions? Email [email protected] or call (515) 465-1800.

11/03/2026

With deep appreciation, Raccoon River Pet Rescue thanks the family of Shannon Hamner for remembering our shelter with memorial gifts in her name. These donations help us care for every cat and dog who comes through our doors until they find a loving home. We hold Shannon’s family and friends in our hearts.

10/31/2026

!!ATTENTION BAYARD AREA RESIDENTS!!
This sweet and very friendly kitty was found in the Bayard area. She has a microchip but it is not registered, so it is of no help in finding her owner. Please SHARE her post to help us find her owner. To claim, please reach out to us on Facebook messages or leave a message at the shelter. We are closed until Tuesday. 515-465-1800

10/28/2026

Raccoon River Pet Rescue extends our heartfelt gratitude to the family of Liz Baer for choosing to direct memorial donations to our shelter in her name. Liz’s kindness will live on through the care of the cats and dogs waiting for their forever homes. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.

10/28/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE! OUR CAT SALE ENDS OCTOBER 31! ⏰

Only a few days are left in our October cat sale, and we still have plenty of wonderful kitties hoping to be home before the holidays. 🍂🏡

💰 Only a few days left for $25 adoptions! Don't miss it!

Big cats, small cats, kittens, seniors, and every color you can imagine are all waiting patiently for you!

Stop by the shelter during regular business hours before the sale ends. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a purring friend on your lap by Thanksgiving? 🧡

🔁 Please share! Help us find homes for as many cats as we can before October ends.
🌐 www.RaccoonRiverPetRescue.com | 📞 (515) 465-1800

10/26/2026

Raccoon River Pet Rescue extends our heartfelt gratitude to the family of Becky Miller for choosing to direct memorial donations to our shelter in her name. We are deeply touched that Becky’s love will live on through the care of the cats and dogs waiting for their forever homes. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.

Address

14360 Ivy Place
Perry, IA
50220

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 4pm
Thursday	10:30am - 4pm
Friday	10:30am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm

Telephone

+15154651800

Website

https://www.raccoonriverpetrescue.com/

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