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Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc

Animal shelter in Des Moines, IA

Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc is a special needs, no-kill animal shelter that accepts unowned dogs/puppies and cats/kittens that are disabled, injured, neglected, pregnant, nursing and orphans requiring bottle feeding. Along with veterinary care, our army of caring volunteers nurse the animal back to health and when healthy we place the animal up for adoption. Our founding belief is that every animal deserves a loving home and should not be killed simply because they have been at the shelter too long.
We are a 501 (c)3 charitable organization and rely solely on donations. We receive no government funding.

Contact —
Email adopt@animallifelineia.org
Phone (515) 285-7387
Website
Address
4521 SE 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50320
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4521 SE 14th Street

Des Moines, IA 50320

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Pug/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 yrs
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Petra's adoption status with email updates.
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Petra

Domestic Longhair

Female, 4 yrs
Des Moines, IA
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Shelter FAQs

We adopt to families and individuals through out the U.S.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fee for adult dogs and cats is $75.00 and all animals are current on vaccines, have been spayed/neutered, wormed, and microchipped. Dogs are tested for heartworm and cats are tested for Feline Leukemia and FIV. Puppies are $300.00, kittens are $125.00.
All adopters must complete an adoption application. Visit our website for complete information on the adoption process and application. Website is www.animal-lifeline.com

Adoption application

https://www.animal-lifeline.com/adoption-application

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc

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5452 NE 22nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313

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PO Box 57448,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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

Husky

Male, 1 yr
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Lou's adoption status with email updates.
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Lou

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Marshalltown, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Simon's adoption status with email updates.
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Simon

Siamese

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Scout JW's adoption status with email updates.
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Scout JW

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Clive, IA

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