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A Purposeful Life Animal Rescue & Sanctuary

Animal rescue in Marion, IA
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Email info@aplanimalrescue.org
Phone (319) 382-5370
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Marion, IA 52302
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Adoptable pets at A Purposeful Life Animal Rescue & Sanctuary

We'll also keep you updated on Zola's adoption status with email updates.
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Zola

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Marion, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Tango's adoption status with email updates.
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Tango

Poodle (Standard)/Golden Retriever

Male, 7 yrs 3 mos
Marion, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Lulu's adoption status with email updates.
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Lulu

Dalmatian/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Marion, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Zoey's adoption status with email updates.
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Zoey

Boxer/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 6 yrs 8 mos
Marion, IA
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Rescue FAQs

Marion, Cedar Rapids & Surrounding Areas

Linn, Benton, Jones, Johnson Counties & Surrounding Areas

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Approve Application
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Application
Conversation
Home owner/HOA/Landlord verification
Background Check
Vet Reference
Personal References
Home visit
Meet and Greet(s)

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https://www.aplanimalrescue.org/adopt

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Pets at shelters & rescues near A Purposeful Life Animal Rescue & Sanctuary

Houston K-911 Rescue - Transport to Earlsville, IA

Earlville, IA 52041

Johnson County Humane Society

PO Box 2775,
Iowa City, IA 52244

Northeast Iowa Pet Rescue

519 Westwood,
Strawberry Point, IA 52076

We'll also keep you updated on Legend's adoption status with email updates.
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Legend

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 mos
Monticello, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Nike's adoption status with email updates.
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Nike

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Cedar Rapids, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Louie's adoption status with email updates.
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Louie

German Shepherd Dog/Golden Retriever

Male, Young
Cedar Rapids, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Jerry's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Jerry

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Cedar Rapids, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Dora (Bonded w/ Diego)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Dora (Bonded w/ Diego)

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
South Amana, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Koda's adoption status with email updates.
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Koda

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Tipton, IA

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