Ames Animal Shelter and Control

325 Billy Sunday Road Ames, Iowa 50010
Ames Shelters
(515) 239-5530 Directions

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Ames Animal Shelter and Control in Ames, IA

Ames Animal Shelter and Control is located in Ames, Iowa, within Story County, roughly 30 miles south of Des Moines. It operates alongside seven other animal shelters and rescues based in Story County, all serving the surrounding area. Shelters and rescues like this one are typically part of a broader network of care that connects animals with resources, foster support, and adopters across multiple communities. Ames Animal Shelter and Control is one part of that regional system serving Story County and the nearby Des Moines area.

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