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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 Patti Mahomes's adoption status with email updates.
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Patti Mahomes

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Argo's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Argo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 13 yrs
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Murphy's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Murphy

Domestic Longhair

Male, 2 yrs
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 6 mos
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Ellie's adoption status with email updates.
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Ellie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Scrappy's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Scrappy

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 10 mos
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Reba's adoption status with email updates.
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Reba

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Templeton's adoption status with email updates.
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Templeton

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
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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We'll also keep you updated on Darling's adoption status with email updates.
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Darling

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 12 yrs 7 mos
West Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Sonya JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Sonya JuM

Husky

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Helen's adoption status with email updates.
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Helen

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Marshalltown, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Thor TW's adoption status with email updates.
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Thor TW

Australian Cattle Dog/Australian Shepherd

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Marshalltown, IA

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