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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

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Tango

Poodle (Standard)/Golden Retriever

Male, 7 yrs 6 mos
Marion, IA
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Harvey

Australian Cattle Dog/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 8 mos
Marion, IA
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Wiley

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Marion, IA
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Boone

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 4 yrs 9 mos
Marion, IA
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Zola

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 11 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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Pets at shelters & rescues near A Purposeful Life Animal Rescue & Sanctuary

Better Together Animal Rescue, Inc.

211 West 4th Street,
Vinton, IA 52349

Last Hope Animal Rescue

1825 16th Ave SW,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Cedar Bend Humane Society

1166 W. Airline Highway,
Waterloo, IA 50703

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Tallulah

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Senior
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Isabel

Domestic Longhair

Female, Adult
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Kale

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Toby

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 1 yr
Monticello, IA
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Aia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Caramel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Cedar Rapids, IA

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