Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc.

4989 Se 72Nd Ave Carlisle, Iowa 50047

Dogs & Cats

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Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc. in Carlisle, IA

Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc. is a no-kill cat rescue located in Carlisle, Iowa, in Polk County, about 7 miles northwest of Des Moines — a county that is also home to 12 other animal shelters and rescues. Founded in 1986, Animal Lifeline of Iowa is Central Iowa's only shelter focused specifically on special needs cats and dogs, taking in animals that are disabled, pregnant or nursing, orphaned, injured, abused, or living with ongoing medical conditions. Rather than euthanizing animals based on length of stay, the organization rehabilitates these higher-risk pets and works to place them in permanent, loving homes, with all animals receiving full veterinary care, spay/neuter, and microchipping before adoption.

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Adopting from Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc.

Adoption process

Applicants complete a short adoption application (about 3-4 minutes), must be adults with photo ID, agree to indoor-only ownership and lifelong care, and adoption approval is required (with possible pre/post-adoption home visits) before finalizing at the shelter by appointment.

Service area: Des Moines and the entire state of Iowa
County: Polk County
Animals served: Dogs & Cats

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