Hero was a dog who lived in Delaware County who was subject to extreme neglect prior to being dumped in a remote area with his sister, Honor. He had a massive tumor on the side of his face. Hero and Honor were rescued by one of our original team members, Lois Richardson. Along with her husband, Lois fostered and took care of Hero and he was able to experience love, kindness, and family prior to passing away. Our rescue, which was formed in 2019, is named in Hero's memory and honor. Hero lives on through Hero's Haven and the work we do.

Hero's Haven Animal Rescue is a foster-based rescue with foster homes across Eastern Iowa. We do also have cats and kittens available for adoption at the the PetSmart in SW Cedar Rapids.

We are a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and licensed with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

We can't do what we do without foster homes! You can apply to foster here: https://heroshavenanimalrescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/

Why Foster?

Hero's Haven is a foster based animal rescue. We do not have a shelter facility and are always in need of foster homes. We can only take in a cat or dog in need if we have a suitable foster home available. Fostering is a very rewarding experience and in many cases literally a life-saving gift for an animal in need of a temporary home.

Adoptable pets are paired with foster families and stay with them while awaiting their forever homes. The length of time varies from a few weeks to several months. Occasionally we are also in need of end of life foster care for animals. HH retains ownership of the animal and is responsible for its medical care.