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Small Animal Rescue Team of Iowa

Animal rescue in Des Moines, IA

We are a home based all volunteer rescue located in Des Moines Iowa. We are licensed with the Iowa Department of Land Stewardship and are currently working on obtaining 501c (3) nonprofit status. We currently rescue small cage dwelling animals such as ferrets, rabbits, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, etc. We even have a few kittens. As the only state licensed caged animal rescue we have been called on to take in more than our facility can hold. We are currently searching for committed foster homes and adopters

Contact Sarah Siperstein
Email gbpetrescue@gmail.com
Phone (515) 265-0884
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Des Moines, IA 50317
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Adoptable pets at Small Animal Rescue Team of Iowa

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We'll also keep you updated on Suzy, Sara, Shawna and Sabrina's adoption status with email updates.
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Suzy, Sara, Shawna and Sabrina

Rat

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

Gerbil

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

Florida White

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA

Rescue FAQs

We are a no kill rescue that works with shelters in Iowa to help place caged animals that most are not equipped to house. We do take owner surrenders with a fee

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fees vary depending on the type of animal you are interested in.You can get an adoption application at our website www.smartiowa.org or email us at gbpetrescue@gmail.com

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Small Animal Rescue Team of Iowa

Iowa Golden Retriever Rescue

PO Box 13316,
Des Moines, IA 50310

Russell Rescue, Inc. - Iowa Area

Des Moines, IA 50301

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Colfax, IA 50054

We'll also keep you updated on Claire -- Bonded Buddy With Dexter's adoption status with email updates.
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Claire -- Bonded Buddy With Dexter

Guinea Pig

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Marshalltown, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Mia's adoption status with email updates.
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Mia

Domestic Shorthair

Female Young
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Rider TE's adoption status with email updates.
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Rider TE

Dachshund/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 5 mos
Clive, IA

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