Furry Friends is an Iowa non-profit serving central Iowa's animals in need. Furry Friends is a 501(c)3 tax-deductible organization. Furry Friends seeks to assist all animals in need through a variety of programs. We are a group of passionate people who have created the first no- kill community in Iowa and hope to spread the no-kill mission through the rest of Iowa.
MISSION
We are compassionate people who care about animals and promote animal welfare through education and celebration of the human animal bond. We work to combat animal overpopulation and mistreatment and insist on humane care for all animals.
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3505 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
We are open admission for Urbandale and Clive Iowa.
We serve the rest of Iowa and other states when space allows.
Additional adoption info
Kittens under 4 months -- $100 for one, $150 for two
Cats over 4 months -- $75 for one, $100 for two
Puppies under 4 months -- $300
Dogs over 4 months-- $100, $150 for two
Rabbits -- $50 for one, $80 for two
Guinea Pigs -- $15 for one, $25 for two
Rats, Mice, and Hamsters - $8.00 for one, $2 for any additional
The main caregiver and an adult in the family are required to be present and meet the animal to adopt. An application and signed contract is required, and homeownership or verification from a landlord that the pet is allowed is required. Dog adoptions require an introduction to all members of the family as well as any existing dogs.
Adoption application
Des Moines, IA 50309
5452 NE 22nd St,
Des Moines,
IA
50313
PO Box 65,
Paton,
IA
50217
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