Iowa Animal Shelters

143 Shelters

    e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

    4 The Dogs Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    Po Box 27011
    West Des Moines, IA 50265

    Located in Polk County

    515-681-9766
    Details
    Ackley Animal Control
    208 State Street
    Ackley, IA 50601

    Located in Hardin County

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    Adopt-A-Friend Animal Sanctuary
    817 20Th Avenue
    Coralville, IA 52241

    Located in Johnson County

    575-792-7387
    Details
    AHeinz57 Pet Rescue Transport
    Rescue Organization
    619 Greene Street
    Adel, IA 50003

    Located in Dallas County

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    Ames Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    325 Billy Sunday Rd
    Ames, IA 50010-8071

    Located in Story County

    515-239-5530
    Details
    Ames Animal Shelter and Control
    Shelter Organization
    325 Billy Sunday Road
    Ames, IA 50010

    Located in Story County

    515-239-5530
    Details
    Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc.
    4989 Se 72Nd Ave
    Carlisle, IA 50047

    Located in Polk County

    515-989-3473
    Details
    Animal Protection League
    2111 S 3Rd Street
    Burlington, IA 52601

    Located in Des Moines County

    319-753-0401
    Details
    Animal Protection Society of Iowa
    P.O. Box 57224
    Des Monies, IA 50317

    Located in Polk County

    515-266-2005
    Details
    ANIMAL RESCUE ALLIANCE
    1814 11Th Ave, 86
    Eldora, IA 50627

    Located in Hardin County

    641-858-4060
    Details
    Animal Rescue League of Iowa
    Rescue Organization
    5452 Ne 22Nd Street
    Des Moines, IA 50313

    Located in Polk County

    515-262-9503
    Details
    Animal Rescue League of Iowa - West
    Rescue Organization
    1420 22Nd Street
    West Des Moines, IA 50265

    Located in Polk County

    515-440-0979
    Details

    Animal Shelters in Iowa

    View all Iowa animal shelter and rescue organizations in your area. Adopt a pet in need of a permanent loving and caring home today. There are so many animals living in the 143 shelters, rescues, and foster homes in Iowa. Find a furry new friend in Iowa and give these dogs and cats the love and care they need.

    Each shelter has its own application process for adopting a pet in Iowa. Some require background checks and home checks to make sure the pet is suitable for its adopted family.

    Most shelters and rescues in Iowa have dogs and cats for adoption. The breeds and ages can vary as all sorts of dogs and cats need a loving home.

    The cost can vary for adoption in Iowa shelters. Most adoptions require an adoption fee and payment for the pet's shots before you can take your new furry friend home.

    Iowa needs volunteers on a regular basis. Contact a local animal shelter in Iowa directly by phone or email and ask if any volunteers are needed.
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