Hardin County, IA

Animal care and wellness first, then what is available locally.

Animal care and wellness

Emergency vet care
Hours are only as each source states them. Call before you go.
Iowa State University Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center - Hixson-Lied Small Animal Hospital
Phone: 515-294-4900
Address: 1809 S Riverside Drive, Ames, Iowa 50011-1134
Website: https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmc/small-animal/emergency-services/
City: Ames
24-hour emergency: 'Emergency services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.' Nearest identified; located in Ames, Iowa (Story County).
Source: Iowa State University Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center - Small Animal Emergency Services · Checked Nov 6, 2026
Animal shelters and rescues
Greenbelt Humane Society
Address: 319 River Street, Iowa Falls, IA
Website: https://data.iowaagriculture.gov/licensing_lists/animal_welfare/view/?9509
Type: humane society shelter - state-licensed animal welfare establishment
Listed on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship animal welfare licensing list (licence 9509, expires 1/28/27; most recent inspection 2/19/2025). The list does not show the licence category; it gives street address 319 River Street.
Source: Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship - Animal Welfare licensing list: GREENBELT HUMANE SOCIETY · Checked Nov 6, 2026
Rabies vaccination requirement
Rule: Every dog owner must obtain a rabies vaccination; it is unlawful to own or possess a dog six months of age or over that has not been vaccinated against rabies (dogs kept in kennels and not allowed to run at large are exempt). The vaccine must be approved by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and administered by a licensed veterinarian, who issues a tag with the vaccination certificate; the tag must at all times be attached to the dog's collar. Revaccination frequency is set by the Department. Violation is a simple misdemeanor.
Scope: state
Statute url: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/351.pdf
Iowa Code 351.33, 351.35, 351.43. Cities and counties may adopt additional rabies-control and at-large measures (351.41). Dogs in transit/exhibited and in the state under 30 days are exempt (351.42).
Applies statewide (Iowa). Source: Iowa Code 2026, Chapter 351 - Dogs and Other Animals (legis.iowa.gov) · Checked Nov 6, 2026