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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 Petra's adoption status with email updates.
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Petra

Domestic Longhair

Female, 4 yrs
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Stitch's adoption status with email updates.
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Stitch

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Reba's adoption status with email updates.
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Reba

Dutch Shepherd

Female, 4 yrs
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Orla's adoption status with email updates.
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Orla

Golden Retriever/Labrador Retriever

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Aesir and Golden Paw's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Aesir and Golden Paw

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 4 mos
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Smokey's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Smokey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Gouda's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Gouda

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
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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1615 SE 14th Street,
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We'll also keep you updated on Aramis's adoption status with email updates.
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Aramis

Domestic Mediumhair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Marshalltown, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Hunter's adoption status with email updates.
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Hunter

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 9 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy-- Bonded Buddy With Smokey's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy-- Bonded Buddy With Smokey

Domestic Shorthair

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

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Obi's adoption status with email updates.
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Obi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Des Moines, IA

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