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Dogs Forever of Iowa

Dog shelter in Cedar Rapids, IA

Dogs Forever Safe Place is an Adoption Guarantee shelter where volunteers care for homeless dogs who need a second chance for a better life.

Some of our dogs come from kill shelters where they were at risk of being euthanized or from other Iowa counties that have no animal shelter.

Dogs Forever provides a refuge, a sanctuary, until the Adoption Committee finds their forever home.

Contact —
Email info@dogsforever.org
Phone (319) 320-5522
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Address
809 Rockford Road SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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809 Rockford Road SW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

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Adoptable pets at Dogs Forever of Iowa

We'll also keep you updated on Ellie Mae's adoption status with email updates.
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Ellie Mae

Boxer

Female, 10 yrs 2 mos
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Shelter FAQs

Cedar Rapids in Linn County, Iowa and surrounding areas

  • 1. Meet the Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Both Adopters and Fosters are required to complete an application that includes two personal references and a vet reference (if applicable). When reference checks are complete, a home visit will be scheduled for applicants deemed a feasible potential match.

Our adoption fees are age-based; $150 for senior dogs (7 years and older); $175 for dogs 1-6 years; $200 for dogs under 1 year of age.

If you are 65 years or older, the adoption fee is waived when you adopt a senior dog. All Dogs Forever dogs are vaccinated against rabies and distemper/parvo, tested for heartworm and Lyme disease, and are microchipped. They are on heartworm preventative.

All Dogs Forever dogs are spayed or neutered prior to adoption.

Adoption application

https://dogsforever.org/adopting-from-dogs-forever/adoption-form/

https://dogsforever.org/donate/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Dogs Forever of Iowa

The Barkley Foundation

Box 588,
Williamsburg, IA 52361

Cedar Valley Greyhound Adoptions, Inc.

7411 Mt. Vernon Rd SE,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52324

Better Together Animal Rescue, Inc.

211 West 4th Street,
Vinton, IA 52349

We'll also keep you updated on Dove's adoption status with email updates.
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Dove

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Cedar Rapids, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Rusty's adoption status with email updates.
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Rusty

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 mos
Monticello, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Ryker's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Ryker

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Cedar Rapids, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Wanda's adoption status with email updates.
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Wanda

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Cedar Rapids, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Babe's adoption status with email updates.
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Babe

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 mos
Monticello, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Zesty's adoption status with email updates.
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Zesty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Cedar Rapids, IA

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