Iowa Animal Shelters

150 Shelters

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    Humane Society of Scott County
    Humane Society
    2802 W Central Park Ave
    Davenport, IA 52804

    Located in Scott County

    563-388-6655
    Details
    Humane Society of the United States - HSUS Midwest Regional Office
    Humane Society
    1515 Linden Street
    Des Moines, IA 50309

    Located in Polk County

    515-283-1393
    Details
    Iowa Alliance for Animals
    P.O. Box 1263, Welch Avenue Station
    Ames, IA 50014

    Located in Story County

    Details
    Iowa City / Coralville Animal Care and Adoption Center
    111 Kirkwood Avenue
    Iowa City, IA 52240

    Located in Johnson County

    319-356-5295
    Details
    Iowa Federation of Humane Societies
    5452 Ne 22Nd Street
    Des Moines, IA 50313

    Located in Polk County

    515-261-3545
    Details
    Iowa Parrot Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    2479 Golden Avenue
    Letts, IA 52754

    Located in Muscatine County

    319-726-3707
    Details
    Iowa State University Humane Society
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 1102
    Ames, IA 50014

    Located in Story County

    Details
    Iowa Weimaraner Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    906 W Pearl Street
    Decorah, IA 52101

    Located in Winneshiek County

    Details
    Iowa Weimaraner Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    906 Pearl St
    Decorah, IA 52101
    Details
    Jackson County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    23354 Dark Hollow Road
    Maquoketa, IA 52060

    Located in Jackson County

    (563) 652-5360
    Details
    Jasper County Animal Rescue League
    Rescue Organization
    5411 Liberty Ave
    Newton, IA 50208

    Located in Jasper County

    (641) 792-5407
    Details
    Jasper County Animal Rescue League & Humane Society
    Humane Society
    5411 Liberty Avenue
    Newton, IA 50208

    Located in Jasper County

    641-792-5407
    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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