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Puppy Bowl XVI

We were on Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl XVI! Theodore, Ferris, Brody, Sassy Li, Clarence, Braelyn and Jaxson will all be in the Puppy Bowl. We were in the starting line up.

Shelter Closed for Next 30 Days

On Saturday, May 4th, we purchased 32 dogs at an auction from Iowa Puppies, a breeder in Knoxville that is going out of business.  Another buyer had several of the dogs they purchased and tested positive for Canine Brucellosis.  This is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can transfer to people.  It is rare but possible.  […]

AHeinz57 Helps Homeless Dogs in Texas Affected by Harvey

AHeinz57 is taking a van full of supplies down to shelters in Texas and bringing as many dogs back as we can. If you would like to donate items you can drop them off at our building in Desoto or at Petsakes on Euclid or Bone-a-Patreat. They are in desperate need of wire crates, water […]

Join Us for the Rescue Ride Grand Prix August 12, 2017

Dinner, Silent Auction and Exhilarating Show Jumping Class to raise money for AHeinz57 Pet Rescue and Transport at Maffitt Lake Equestrian Center in Cumming, Iowa. The Grand Prix starts at 5:30 with live entertainment following the awards ceremony. Rescue Ride Grand Prix Saturday August 12, 2017 Maffitt Lake Equestrian Center 3297 105th Street Cumming Iowa 50061 […]

Join AHeinz57 at Winterset Touch-a-Truck July 3rd

Climb. Explore. Learn. Touch! Kids can visit the library and sign up for summer reading, and then touch and safely explore their favorite big trucks and heavy machinery, as well as meet the personnel who protect, serve, and build the Winterset community. AHeinz will be on hand with adoptable dogs and one of our vans. […]

AHeinz57 Garage Sale Fundraiser in Adel June 23rd and 24th

One’s trash is another’s treasure! Come out and find some treasures while helping us fundraise toward our new building efforts! Grace Lutheran Church 23932 Meadow Road Adel Iowa. Friday, June 23 from 8am – 4pm Saturday, June 24 from 8am – 1pm

AHeinz57 at the Des Moines Arts Festival

Join AHeinz57 volunteers at the Des Moines Arts Festival June 23 – 25, 2017 at western gateway park in Des Moines.  Craft making for the kids and volunteer information available!

Barks & Bubbly Fundraising Event

Join us in the atrium for an evening of wine and champagne samples, adoptable dogs, amazing silent auction items, hors d’oeuvres, and music. Did we mention dogs and wine?  FFA Enrichment Center, 1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy Ankeny, Iowa 50023 Please purchase tickets in advance. Tickets purchase before event are $50. Tickets purchased at the […]

Save The Date – 9th Annual Ruff Ride August 26th

Check out our Facebook page for early registration locations.  On-line registration coming soon!

Best Buddies Friendship Walk

Join AHeinz57 Volunteers, Supporters, and Dog Alumni for the annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk on Saturday, May 6th! It will be a great morning filled with fun activities, a 1 mile walk around Western Gateway Park, free breakfast, coffee, and hot lunch provided by Guru BBQ. Help Best Buddies celebrate their growing success in the […]