Washington Evening Journal
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In appreciation of the Mt. Pleasant and Henry County Communities
Dec. 30, 2025 8:00 pm
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On behalf of everyone at All God’s Creatures Animal Shelter, we wish to express our sincere appreciation to the residents, neighbors, churches, organizations, and businesses who make our mission possible. Your kindness and generosity form the cornerstone of our efforts, and we are truly grateful for your steadfast support.
This year, All God’s Creatures welcomed 324 cats and 134 dogs into our care. Thanks to your generosity, 234 cats and 65 dogs found loving homes through adoption, and 56 dogs and 13 cats were happily reunited with their families. Each of these stories reflects the hope, healing, and communal spirit that define our community’s dedication to animal welfare.
The journey is not without its challenges. We routinely respond to cases involving urgent and costly medical needs — animals arriving with serious eye infections that require surgery, or broken limbs needing extended splinting or amputation. These circumstances test our resources, but they also reinforce the importance of our mission. At All God’s Creatures, our commitment is to never turn away an animal in need, no matter the difficulty.
Currently, we are caring for Sky, an emaciated dog who came to us dangerously underweight. Despite her hardships, Sky is a testament to resilience and hope. She now weighs 31.2 lbs. — up from just 19 lbs. when she first arrived — and is thriving in her foster home as her personality begins to shine. While she continues to meet her weight milestones, Sky faces a new challenge as she prepares for heartworm treatment in the coming weeks. Your support, encouragement, and good wishes are invaluable as she embarks on this next stage of care.
Looking ahead, we invite you to support All God’s Creatures in several meaningful ways: consider donating at agcshelter.org, volunteering at the shelter, or sharing our mission with friends and family. We also encourage you to consider becoming a foster family for animals in transition. Your involvement strengthens our community and helps secure a brighter future for both people and pets.
Thank you, once again, for your generosity, trust, and partnership. Together, we are building a more compassionate community for all. We look forward to working alongside you in the year ahead, for the well-being of all God’s creatures.
With deepest gratitude and hope,
The Staff and Board of All God’s Creatures Animal Shelter, Call, Text, or Email us!
(319) 280-7035, info@agcshelter.org

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