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City of Des Moines Animal Control and Shelter

Animal shelter in Des Moines, IA
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1615 SE 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50320
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1615 SE 14th Street

Des Moines, IA 50320

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Pets at shelters & rescues near City of Des Moines Animal Control and Shelter

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We'll also keep you updated on Simba -- Bonded Buddy With Callie's adoption status with email updates.
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Simba -- Bonded Buddy With Callie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Gurgle EM's adoption status with email updates.
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Gurgle EM

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Libby's adoption status with email updates.
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Libby

Husky/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Marshalltown, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Rosie's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Earth BD's adoption status with email updates.
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Earth BD

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Atlas's adoption status with email updates.
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Atlas

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Marshalltown, IA

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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