Story County Humane Society

244 Todd Circle Ames, Iowa 50014
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Story County Humane Society in Ames, IA

Story County Humane Society is located in Ames, Iowa, within Story County, about 30 miles south of Des Moines. It is one of eight animal shelters and rescues serving the Story County area, alongside seven other such organizations. Humane societies and rescue groups like this one typically serve as one of several local resources for animal welfare and pet adoption, helping connect available animals with new homes. Together with the other organizations in the county, Story County Humane Society is part of the broader network of animal welfare resources available to residents in and around Ames.

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