Who We Are
Precious Acres Animal Rescue & Sanctuary is an veteran-founded Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2025 to create a safe rural refuge for animals needing rehabilitation, specialized care, and lifelong sanctuary.
Our Story
In June of 2025, Precious Acres Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, an Iowa 501(c)(3) was founded on the belief that animals needing more time, structure, specialized support, or lifelong care deserve a place designed around their needs. Later the same month, Jason (Air Force Veteran) & Kay Fix (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine for over 26 years) acquired an 8.46-acre rural property, and donated use of the land and outbuildings to Precious Acres. The Board of Directors was established the following July.
The first fundraising goal was $30,000 for perimeter fencing. $13,000 was raised through generous donations and a rummage sale. The remaining $17,000 was granted by the Scott County Regional Authority. There have been three volunteer Clear the Way Day events to help removed trees, brush, and overgrowth. In addition, several local tree and stump removal businesses have donated time to tree removal. As of October 2026 the perimeter fence has been installed and plans on rescuing goats is in the works.
The next page of our story is to continue fundraising and preparation for the other infrastructure projects that need completing before we are prepared to fully open to the public, which includes construction of an animal care facility and rehabilitation of the 100-year old barn. The estimated cost for these initiatives is $300,000.
Our Mission
At Precious Acres Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and provide sanctuary to animals in need, providing them with compassionate care and a second chance at life. By promoting and strengthening the human-animal bond, we strive to create a world where every animal is safe, loved, and valued.