Iowa Animal Shelters

150 Shelters

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    Healing Hands Sanctuary

    Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
    Details
    Hearltnad Humane Society
    Humane Society
    314 Fox-Suak Road
    Ottumwa, IA 52501

    Located in Wapello County

    641-682-1228
    Details
    Heartland Humane Society
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 1149
    Ottumwa, IA 52501

    Located in Wapello County

    641-682-1228
    Details
    Heavenly Pet Sanctuary
    2174 Key Blvd
    Fairfield, IA 52556

    Located in Jefferson County

    (641) 472-0701
    Details
    Hero's Haven Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization

    Coralville, IA 52241
    Details
    High Steppin Farm Equine Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    19948 Durango Rd
    Sherrill, IA 52073

    Located in Dubuque County

    563-590-9820
    Details
    Hooves & Paws Rescue, Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    27821 Us Hwy 34
    Glenwood, IA 51534

    Located in Mills County

    712-527-3721
    Details
    Hope Animal Rescue of Iowa
    Rescue Organization

    West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Details
    Humane Society of Lucas County
    Humane Society
    188 E. Lincoln Avenue
    Chariton, IA 50049

    Located in Lucas County

    515-774-5113
    Details
    Humane Society of North Central Iowa / Webster County
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 3013
    Fort Dodge, IA 50501

    Located in Webster County

    515-955-8343
    Details
    Humane Society of North Iowa
    Humane Society
    2700 S Birch Dr
    Mason City, IA 50401

    Located in Cerro Gordo County

    641-423-6241
    Details
    Humane Society of Northwest Iowa
    Humane Society
    607 28th St
    Milford, IA 51351

    Located in Dickinson County

    (712) 338-2738
    Details

    Animal Shelters in Iowa

    Iowa has 150 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 53 counties. The mix is fairly even between animal shelters and rescue organizations. Cedar Rapids has more than any other Iowa city, followed by Ames and West Des Moines. Somewhere on this list is a Iowa dog or cat who would much rather be at your place.

    Iowa has 150 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.

    A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

    Cedar Rapids has more than anywhere else in Iowa, followed by Ames, West Des Moines and Des Moines. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.

    Polk, Story and Linn counties have the most, though listings reach 53 of Iowa's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.

    Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.

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