Down By The Creek, Companion Animal Programs, USDA licensed exhibitor and Insured. Rescued animals and their stories for Education, Therapy, and Fun!


•Pet Therapy and Enrichment for assisted living, dementia, rehabilitation, special needs or handicapped communities.
•Hands-On-Science or Humane Education for Schools, Scouts, Summer Camps, and Libraries!
•Rescue Stories with happy endings... for Vacation Bible School, Birthday Parties, Events, and Family Reunions!
•Family Fun...Hands-On-Exhibit for Festivals and Special Events!
•Stewardship Awareness Education for Schools and Clubs!
•Companion Animal Rehabilitation Education

We currently provide a safe a loving environment for about 100 animals, including: Dogs, Pigeons, a Miniature Horse, Rabbits, Chinchillas, Sugar Gliders, Ferrets, Hedgehogs, a Skunk, Degus, Exotic birds, a Breaded Dragon, Snakes, Turtles, Geese, Ducks, Chickens, and Guinea pigs!

Some basic annual costs:
Feed one small dog: $150
Feed one large dog: $325
Food and bedding for one rabbit: $120
In addition, we incur charges for:
Spaying/Neutering, Medical Emergencies, Cages/Tank/Equipment, Cleaning Supplies, Toys, Treats, Medications, Teeth Cleaning, Farrier Services, and more.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Your gift of love will help us continue to rescue and care for abused and unwanted pets.

Donations can be sent to:
Debbie Wallace
Down By the Creek Companion Animal Sanctuary
P.O. Box 177
Long Grove, Iowa 52756

Animal foods needed daily are:
- Rabbit Pellets, brand (from Farm and Fleet)
- Guinea Pig Feeds (both pellets and seeds)
- Timothy Hay and Alfalfa Hay
- Bearded Dragon Pellets (from a pet shop)
- Iams brand dry kitten food
- Water Turtle feeds (from Aquatic Environments)
- Box Turtle feeds (from Aquatic Environments)
-Tortoise feeds (from Aquatic Environments)
- Horse grass hay bales

Animal Care items needed are:
- Bales of small animal and horse beddings (from Farm and Fleet)
- Bags of Corn Cobb bedding (from Walmart)
- Dog runs, kennels, carriers and crates
- Small animal cages
- Dog training equipment
- Grooming supplies or gift certificates
- Monetary donations or veterinarian gift certificates

All donations are greatly appreciated, Thank You!