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Furry Friends Refuge

Animal shelter in West Des Moines, IA

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.

Contact Jordyn Katzmann
Phone
Address
3505 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Meet their adoptable pets

3505 Mills Civic Parkway

West Des Moines, IA 50265

Hours of Operation

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

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Adoptable pets at Furry Friends Refuge

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Zoro

Border Collie

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
West Des Moines, IA
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Lucas

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
West Des Moines, IA
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Rhea

Rottweiler

Female, 4 yrs 6 mos
West Des Moines, IA
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Dale

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 yrs
West Des Moines, IA
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Pinky

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
West Des Moines, IA
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Diego

Husky

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
West Des Moines, IA

Shelter FAQs

We are open admission for Urbandale and Clive Iowa.
We serve the rest of Iowa and other states when space allows.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

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

https://furryfriendsrefuge.org/adopt/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Furry Friends Refuge

Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.

5452 NE 22nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313

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Charlie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
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Ebony

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
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Julian JuM

Pointer/Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
Clive, IA
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Lenny NN

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Clive, IA
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Farrah NN

Siamese

Female, 5 mos
Clive, IA
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Sneezy NN*

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Clive, IA

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