Henry County has finalized a contractual agreement for animal impound services with All God’s Creatures (AGC) Animal Shelter, located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. The contract, which includes a partnership with Hometown Veterinary Care in New London, will take effect on March 1, following the expiration of the current agreement on February 28.
Under the agreement, AGC will provide impound services for stray dogs and cats in rural Henry County in accordance with Iowa law. The shelter will handle notification procedures, redemption periods, and either return animals to their rightful owners or facilitate adoption or euthanasia when necessary. The county will not fund non-emergency medical treatments or sterilization procedures but will cover necessary medical treatments, such as vaccinations, required for adoption.
The county will pay AGC $140 per impounded animal, except for those reclaimed by their owners, which incur no charge. Animals arriving deceased will be billed at a rate of $40 each. AGC will submit monthly invoices to the county, which must be paid within 30 days.
The contract is set for one year and will automatically renew unless either party provides a 60-day termination notice. AGC assumes liability for the animals under its care and agrees to indemnify the county against related claims. The agreement is legally binding and cannot be assigned to another party without mutual written consent.
County officials reviewed the impound facility before finalizing the contract and expressed confidence in moving forward with the existing terms and conditions. Approval from the county is expected to finalize the agreement in time for the March 1 start date.