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Ames Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Ames, IA

The Ames Animal Shelter is a safe and humane place for the care of homeless, unwanted, lost, injured and many other animals, while owners are sought. At the Ames Animal Shelter we promise to love and care for the pets brought to us to the best of our abilities; we promise to make them as comfortable as possible in a difficult situation; we will work responsibly to maintain our 95%+ reclaim and adoption rate!

Animal Shelter Services include, but are not limited to:



*Responsible adoption programs

*Lost and found or wanted animal requests

*Seeking responsible owners

*Promotion of rabies vaccinations

*Promotion of alternatives to animal abandonment

*Promotion of spay/neuter

*Protective custody of animals

*Community education

Contact Ron Edwards
Email animalsinames@cityofames.org
Phone (515) 239-5530
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Address
325 Billy Sunday Road
Ames, IA 50010
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325 Billy Sunday Road

Ames, IA 50010

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Adoptable pets at Ames Animal Shelter

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VAPOR

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr
Ames, IA
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DECHIE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Ames, IA
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WANDER

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Ames, IA
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SONADOR

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Ames, IA
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LEMM

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 mos
Ames, IA
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IVY

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Female, 6 mos
Ames, IA
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Shelter FAQs

The Ames Animal Shelter provides pet adoption services to all areas.

Animal Control, owner surrender pet programs and other services are provided to residents of the City of Ames only.

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

Additional adoption info

The Ames Animal Shelter's adoption process is all about ensuring the right match for the benefit of both the people and the animal. We use our application screening process to pre-approve applicants for general adoption. This gets all the boring paperwork stuff out of the way so when you come in to the shelter we can focus with you on finding the perfect furry friend match.

Our applications are not a simple pass/fail process, but instead are an opportunity for us to gather information on the needs of your family and the situation you'll be bringing an animal into.

Adoption application

https://www.cityofames.org/government/departments-divisions-a-h/ames-animal-shelter-animal-control/adoption-applications

https://secure.usaepay.com/pay/4nkt6r3h4k6d6hn83/xNDAd0Gw

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Squirrel Jum*

Whippet/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
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River

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
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Myiah

Hound (Unknown Type)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
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Lino

Siamese

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
West Des Moines, IA
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Nisswa

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
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Sir Elton John

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Des Moines, IA

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