Iowa Animal Shelters

143 Shelters

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

    Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown
    Rescue Organization
    1921 Taylor Ave
    Marshalltown, IA 50158

    Located in Marshall County

    641-753-9046
    Details
    Animal Rescue of Carroll
    Rescue Organization
    PO Box 393
    Carroll, IA 51401

    Located in Carroll County

    (712) 790-9116
    Details
    Animal Welfare Foundation of Iowa
    2512 Davenport Avenue
    Oxford Junction, IA 52323-7633

    Located in Jones County

    563-826-2208
    Details
    Appanoose County Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    Rural Route 1
    Mistic, IA 52574

    Located in Appanoose County

    515-568-4438
    Details
    Atlantic Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    309 Sunnyside Lane
    Atlantic, IA 50022

    Located in Cass County

    712-243-2287
    Details
    Avoca City Animal Shelter/ Northside Animal Hospital
    Shelter Organization
    107 Jack Frost
    Avoca, IA 51521

    Located in Pottawattamie County

    712-343-2353
    Details
    Beloved Animals
    115 Third Street Se
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

    Located in Linn County

    Details
    Black Dragon Ferret Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    715 Cook Avenue
    Council Bluffs, IA 51503

    Located in Pottawattamie County

    712-328-8754
    Details
    Boone Area Humane Society
    228 W 16th St.
    Boone, IA 50036

    Located in Boone County

    (515) 432-6112
    Details
    C & W Rustic Hollow Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    216 Main St
    Nashua, IA 50658

    Located in Chickasaw County

    515-435-4151
    Details
    Calhoun County Pound
    1228 High Street
    Rockwell City, IA 50579

    Located in Calhoun County

    712-297-8323
    Details
    Cedar Bend Humane Society
    1166 W. Airline Highway
    Waterloo, IA 50703

    Located in Black Hawk County

    319-232-6887
    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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