Iowa Animal Shelters

150 Shelters

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    Jasper County Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    2430 West Clark Street
    Rensselaer, IA 47978

    Located in Jasper County

    219-866-5756
    Details
    Jewell Animal Hospital
    548 Main Street
    Jewell, IA 50130
    (515) 827-5700
    Details
    Johnson County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 2775
    Iowa City, IA 52244

    Located in Johnson County

    319-338-3357
    Details
    K9 Kindness Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    1305 26th St
    Bettendorf, IA 52722
    (563) 340-8628
    Details
    Keokuk Humane Society
    Humane Society
    1222 Johnson Street
    Keokuk, IA 52632

    Located in Lee County

    319-524-3816
    Details
    Kiya Koda Humane Society
    Humane Society
    1206 N. Jefferson Street
    Indianola, IA 50125

    Located in Warren County

    641-297-2137
    Details
    Knoxville Humane Society
    Humane Society
    1293 160Th Avenue
    Knoxville, IA 50138

    Located in Marion County

    515-828-7387
    Details
    Last Hope Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization

    Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    (319) 200-4880
    Details
    Mahaska County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 404
    Oskaloosa, IA 52577

    Located in Mahaska County

    Details
    Marion County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    1701 E Pleasant
    Knoxville, IA 50138
    (641) 828-7387
    Details
    Marshallown Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    1921 Taylor Avenue
    Marshalltown, IA 50158

    Located in Marshall County

    515-753-9046
    Details
    Mason City Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    2750 S Birch Dr
    Mason City, IA 50401

    Located in Cerro Gordo County

    (641) 424-3617
    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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