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.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
4521 SE 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50320
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
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
We adopt to families and individuals through out the U.S.
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
1206 N Jefferson Way,
Indianola,
IA
50125
Des Moines, IA 50309
1615 SE 14th Street,
Des Moines,
IA
50320
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