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Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc Animal shelter in Des Moines, IA

Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc is a special needs, no-kill animal shelter that accepts unowned dogs/puppies and cats/kittens that are disabled, injured, neglected, pregnant, nursing and orphans requiring bottle feeding. Along with veterinary care, our army of caring volunteers nurse the animal back to health and when healthy we place the animal up for adoption. Our founding belief is that every animal deserves a loving home and should not be killed simply because they have been at the shelter too long.
We are a 501 (c)3 charitable organization and rely solely on donations. We receive no government funding.

Contact —
Email adopt@animallifelineia.org
Phone (515) 285-7387
Website
Address
4521 SE 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50320
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4521 SE 14th Street

Des Moines, IA 50320

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc

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

Golden Retriever/Labrador Retriever

Female, 5 yrs
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Kiara's adoption status with email updates.
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Kiara

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Pebbles's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Pebbles

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Aesir and Golden Paw's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Aesir and Golden Paw

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Gouda's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Gouda

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Coco & Annabelle's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Coco & Annabelle

Pomeranian

Male, Senior
Des Moines, IA
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Shelter FAQs

We adopt to families and individuals through out the U.S.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fee for adult dogs and cats is $75.00 and all animals are current on vaccines, have been spayed/neutered, wormed, and microchipped. Dogs are tested for heartworm and cats are tested for Feline Leukemia and FIV. Puppies are $300.00, kittens are $125.00.
All adopters must complete an adoption application. Visit our website for complete information on the adoption process and application. Website is www.animal-lifeline.com

Adoption application

https://www.animal-lifeline.com/adoption-application

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

Boxer/Plott Hound

Female, 10 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Mila JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Mila JuM

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Forest's adoption status with email updates.
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Forest

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/American Bulldog

Male, Adult
Marshalltown, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Peanut Butter JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Peanut Butter JuM

Anatolian Shepherd/Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Twinkle Nose JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Twinkle Nose JuM

Labrador Retriever/Boxer

Female, 2 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Jugghead's adoption status with email updates.
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Jugghead

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 7 yrs 3 mos
West Des Moines, IA

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