Furry Friends seeks to assist all area animals in need through a variety of programs including adoptions, spay and neuter, community outreach, and humane education. Additionally, the organization has partnered with WestPet Animal Control to provide housing, reunification, and adoption programs for stray animals in West Des Moines, Clive, and Urbandale. Furry Friends relies heavily on volunteers, and all donations go directly to the programs that serve the animals. We are compassionate people who care about animals and promote animal welfare through education and celebration of the human/animal bond. We work to combat animal mistreatment and insist on humane treatment for all animals.
Furry Friends Refuge requires that you meet with any animal you are interested in adopting prior to putting in an application. Potential adopters are welcome to visit our animals during our adoption hours or by prearranged appointment. All adopters must be at least 18 years of age and must complete an application. All animals adopted from Furry Friends Refuge must be adopted as companion animals. Furry Friends may request a home visit, landlord approval, references, or other information pertinent to the suitability of the potential adoptive home. Furry Friends Refuge reserves the right to refuse any adoption.
Des Moines IA | 2 miles away
We are C-R-A-Z-Y for dogs! Our dogs come from puppy mills, reputable breeders, shelters, and people who can no longer care for them. We rescue Yorkies, Pomeranians, Maltese, Dachshunds, Chihuahuas, Poodles, Cockers, Bichons, mixed breeds, and a lot of other "kids." We've also rescued Beagles, hound dogs, a Great Dane, several Labs, and a few Great Pyrenees. We love 'em all.
Des Moines IA 50320 | 3.7 miles away
Animal Lifeline of Iowa (ALI) is Central Iowa’s only special needs, no-kill animal shelter, celebrating nearly 35 years of serving the Des Moines area and all of Iowa. We rescue cats and dogs that are injured, handicapped, have a serious medical condition, abused, pregnant and nursing moms, or orphans that require bottle feeding. We rehabilitate the animals, who run a higher risk of euthanasia i
West Des Moines IA 50265 | 4.1 miles away
Furry Friends seeks to assist all area animals in need through a variety of programs including adoptions, spay and neuter, community outreach, and humane education. Additionally, the organization has partnered with WestPet Animal Control to provide housing, reunification, and adoption programs for stray animals in West Des Moines, Clive, and Urbandale. Furry Friends relies heavily on volunteers, a
Des Moines IA 50315 | 4.7 miles away
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for many thousands of pets each year. The ARL serves people and pets from across the state of Iowa through its programs, which include pet adoption, humane education, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, animal cruelty intervention and much more.
West Des Moines IA 50265 | 5.1 miles away
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for many thousands of pets each year. The ARL serves people and pets from across the state of Iowa through its programs, which include pet adoption, humane education, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, animal cruelty intervention and much more.
Des Moines IA | 5.1 miles away
We are a home based all volunteer rescue (Previously Gilbertville Pet Rescue) located in Des Moines Iowa. We are liscensed with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and we are recognized by the IRS as a 501c3 tax exempt organization. We currently rescue small cage dwelling animals such as ferrets, rabbits, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs,hedgehogs, sugar gliders, etc and plan to expand in the future.
Des Moines IA 50317 | 5.1 miles away
Safe Home Rescue is a network of caring people assisting pets in need. Our mission is to provide care and spay/neuter services to homeless pets while securing a responsible and loving permanent home. Safe Home Rescue was founded and incorporated with the State of Iowa on May 31, 2012. 501c3 status was granted as of June 1, 2012 and Licensed by the State of Iowa in July 2012. We are an all-volunte
West Des Moines IA | 5.3 miles away
Hounds Haven Basset Rescue of Iowa, Inc. is Iowa’s only breed specific state-licensed foster based rescue for Basset Hounds. HHBR is a 501(c)(3) non-for profit all volunteer run no-kill rescue organization. We are located in IA and rescue Basset Hounds in need throughout the states of Iowa, Missouri, Kansas. We are NOT a shelter and list our Basset friends in need as a public service. All hounds
West Des Moines IA 50265 | 5.3 miles away
CARE Pet Rescue is a volunteer-run, animal rescue that saves stray and abandoned dogs and cats from euthanasia or further abuse and neglect. With no boarding facility or shelter of our own, CARE pets live in local homes where they receive medical care and rehabilitation to get them ready for their forever homes. CARE Pet Rescue seeks not only to place dogs into loving homes, but also to educate do
Des Moines IA | 5.7 miles away
Mid‐Iowa Boxer Rescue, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was formed in 2007. We work closely with many small shelters throughout Iowa to save Boxers. Many dogs come to us untrained and in need of medical care. The dogs are taught proper manners and nurtured back to good health in foster homes.
Des Moines IA 50313 | 6 miles away
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for many thousands of pets each year. The ARL serves people and pets from across the state of Iowa through its programs, which include pet adoption, humane education, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, animal cruelty intervention and much more.
Johnston IA 50131 | 7 miles away
Forever Home Dog Rescue is dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned animals primarily from high-kill shelters. In working with committed volunteers, temporary care homes & local veterinarians, we are able to rescue dogs, provide them with loving temporary care, and find them well-matched, carefully screened forever homes. All our rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped an
Ankeny IA 50021 | 9.4 miles away
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for many thousands of pets each year. The ARL serves people and pets from across the state of Iowa through its programs, which include pet adoption, humane education, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, animal cruelty intervention and much more.
Grimes IA 50310 | 10.9 miles away
Hope Animal Rescue is a no-kill rescue whose mission is to rescue, protect, and provide hope as we search for loving homes for stray and neglected animals. We provide HOPE when they have given up hope, we speak when they cannot speak, and we love without boundaries. Hope Animal Rescue of Iowa is a no-kill animal rescue originated in June 2014. Hope Animal Rescue is 100% volunteer-based and rescues
Bondurant IA 50035 | 12.3 miles away
The mission of Heartland Greyhound Adoption is: to educate the public about greyhounds through outreach projects; to encourage and nurture the adoption of greyhounds; to accept and screen applications for greyhound adoption; to establish foster homes for greyhounds prior to adoption; to aid and support the efforts of other greyhound friends and adoption groups; to establish and promote cooperation
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