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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 director@animallifelineia.org
Phone (515) 285-7387
Website
Address
4521 SE 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50320
Donation —
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Adoptable pets at Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc

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

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 9 yrs 8 mos
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Stamos's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Stamos

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Des Moines, IA
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Special Needs
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Louie

Domestic Longhair

Male, 6 yrs 5 mos
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Leo's adoption status with email updates.
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Leo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 5 mos
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Dalton's adoption status with email updates.
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Dalton

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs 10 mos
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Stella's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Stella

Russian Blue

Female, 7 yrs
Des Moines, IA
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Shelter FAQs

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

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 $200.00, 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 Uno's adoption status with email updates.
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Uno

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Des Moines, IA
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Stewie -- Bonded Buddy With Pepper And Charlie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
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Red

Dachshund

Male, Adult
DesMoines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Leo -- Bonded Buddy With Koal's adoption status with email updates.
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Leo -- Bonded Buddy With Koal

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Des Moines, IA

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