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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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Adoptable pets at Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc

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Philo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos
Des Moines, IA
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Bruno

American Bulldog

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Des Moines, IA
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Simon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
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Holly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Special Needs
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Argo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 13 yrs 2 mos
Des Moines, IA
Special Needs
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Murphy

Domestic Longhair

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
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://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/ALIA/Dog

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