AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport Inc (De Soto)
De Soto, IA
AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport, Inc. is a 501(c)3, non-profit animal welfare organization based in De Soto, Iowa. We are a unique rescue organization in…
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66 shelters and rescues in 55 cities. Hours and intake rules change: call before you visit, especially to surrender a pet.
Almost Home/Humane Society of North Central Iowa (Fort Dodge)
Fort Dodge, IA
Nearly 35 years ago, the Webster County Humane Society established its first animal shelter in small building designed to be an auto body shop, a temporary…
Animal Lifeline
Des Moines, IA
4521 SE 14th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50320 Founded in 1987 Incorporated in 1989 as a 501(c)3 Charitable organization A special needs no-kill animal shelter…
Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc. (Carlisle)
Carlisle, IA
Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc. is a no-kill special needs animal shelter that accepts unowned dogs and cats who are handicapped, injured, have a serious medical…
Animal Rescue Family
Algona, IA
ORGANIZED IN 1997 FUNDING We solely rely on donations and fundraisers EMPLOYEES ZERO - we are a volunteer-based organization VOLUNTEERS 10 volunteers that help…
Animal Rescue of Carroll, Inc
Carroll, IA · No-kill pledge
The Animal Rescue of Carroll, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2006. Animal rescue of Carroll will host a dog and cat shelter servicing…
Animal Welfare Friends
Monticello, IA
Animal Welfare Friends is a non-profit animal organization with its shelter located in Monticello, Iowa. Our mission is to save as many homeless animals as…
Boone Area Humane Society
Boone, IA
The Boone Area Humane Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the humane treatment of animals. Following no kill principles we strive to educate the…
Cedar Valley Pit Bull Rescue (Waterloo)
Waterloo, IA
We are a foster home base rescue and have no physical building. We take in mainly pit bulls and have taken in other dogs as well. We promote responsible pet…
City of Ames Animal shelter and Animal Control
Ames, IA · No-kill pledge
At the Ames Animal Shelter, we are 100% committed to running a No Kill, progressive, responsible animal sheltering agency. We are proud of our success and…
C&W Rustic Hollow Shelter
Nashua, IA
PO Box 67 Nashua, IA 50658 C & W Rustic Hollow Shelter in Nashua, Iowa has taken in 5 cat refugees. These beautiful babies survived the horrors of…
Dogs Forever (Cedar Rapids)
Cedar Rapids, IA
Dogs Forever is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization. It was incorporated in the state of Iowa on March 1, 2011. Address: 809 Rockford Road SW Cedar Rapids, IA…
ECAS - Emmet County Animal Shelter (Estherville)
Estherville, IA
The Emmet County Animal Shelter is an all-volunteer organization of individuals dedicated to the adoption, protection and welfare of companion animals. The…
Forever Homes Dog Rescue (Johnston)
Johnston, IA
Forever Home Dog Rescue is dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned animals primarily from high-kill shelters. In working with committed volunteers,…
Fort Madison Protectors of Animal Welfare, P.A.W.
Fort Madison, IA
Protectors of Animal Welfare, (P.A.W.) is a 501c3 NO-KILL pet adoption center located in the very tip of southeast Iowa. Our shelter number is (319-372-2274).…
Friends of the Animals (Tipton)
Tipton, IA
OUR MISSION: We are the only shelter in Cedar County, Iowa. We take in homeless dogs and cats and help them to find carefully screened, lifelong, and nurturing…
Fur Fun Rescue
Lisbon, IA
Fur Fun Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, foster-based dog rescue centered in Eastern Iowa and founded in September 2014. Our goal is to match dogs in need,…
Furry Friends Refuge (West Des Moines)
West Des Moines, IA
Furry Friends is an Iowa non-profit serving central Iowa’s animals in need. Furry Friends is a 501(c)3 tax-deductible organization. Our adoption center is…
Gems Forever
Cedar Rapids, IA
Our Mission To save and make a difference in the lives of the homeless animals in our community We Fulfill this by -Taking in homeless animals, providing…
GHS - Greenbelt Humane Society (Iowa Falls)
Iowa Falls, IA
The Greenbelt Humane Society is a no-kill cat shelter accepting cats and kittens from the Northern Hardin County area. The shelter began in 1996 by a group of…
GSDRI - German Shepherd Dog Rescue of Iowa, Inc. (Lake Mills)
Lake Mills, IA
German Shepherd Dog Rescue of Iowa, Inc. is a no-kill, non-profit organization that, through education, training, and fundraising, is dedicated to caring for…
Happy Tales Ranch and Rescue (Colfax)
Colfax, IA
Happy Tales Ranch and Rescue is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), no-kill feline rescue located near Colfax Iowa. We concentrate on special-needs felines,…
Heart Animal Rescue
Decorah, IA
Heart Animal Rescue is a team of dedicated animal lovers that just want the best for the animals. We are small, but we are mighty, and we work together as a…
H.E.A.R.T. Hardin Eldora Animal Rescue Team.
Eldora Iowa, IA
HEART is a small rural shelter located in Hardin County Iowa. State licensed, 501(c)3 and all volunteer. Limited intake, no-kill who's mission is to save as…
Heartland Humane Society (Ottumwa)
Ottumwa, IA
Heartland Humane Society is a no-kill shelter for dogs and cats. The mission of Heartland Humane Society is to provide temporary shelter and care to…
Heavenly Pet Sanctuary
Fairfield, IA
Heavenly Pet Sanctuary is a no-kill, mostly cage-free shelter where cats have several buildings to call home and spacious outdoor, enclosed cat runs for a safe…
Hooves & Paws Rescue, Inc. (Glenwood)
Glenwood, IA
We are also working with many individuals in Iowa, Nebraska and beyond on placement of their dog's, cat's and horses due to the flooding. According to Dr.…
Hope Animal Rescue of Iowa (Des Moines)
Des Moines, IA · No-kill pledge
Hope Animal Rescue of Iowa is a no-kill animal rescue originated in June 2014. Hope Animal Rescue is 100% volunteer & foster-based and rescues abused,…
Hounds Haven Basset Rescue of Iowa Inc. (Indianola)
Indianola, IA
Hounds Haven Basset Rescue is a non-for profit all volunteer run no-kill rescue organization. We are located in IA and rescue Basset Hounds in need through out…
Humane Society of Lucas County
Chariton, IA
118 East Lincoln street Chariton, Iowa 50049 Contact:Erv Morgan The Humane Society of Lucus County was formed in 1996. We are a no-kill shelter located in…
Humane Society of Northeast Iowa
Decorah, IA
The Humane Society of Northeast Iowa (HSNEI) is a 501(c)(3) no-kill humane society founded in 1995, in Decorah, Iowa, to help abused, neglected, abandoned, and…
Humane Society of North Iowa (Mason City)
Mason City, IA
Our organization was founded over 50 years ago with the mission to provide temporary shelter, food, medical attention, and comfort to displaced and neglected…
Humane Society of Northwest Iowa (Milford)
Milford, IA
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit supported by private contributions, fundraisers, membership and cage and kennel sponsorship programs. The Humane Society of…
Iowa Parrot Rescue Inc. (Letts)
Letts, IA
A 501c3 non-profit no-kill for parrots. 90% adoption rate, others are sanctuaried. What we do: * We shelter birds who can no longer stay where they've been,…
Jackson County Humane Society in Iowa
Maquoketa, IA
Our priority is to find the best possible home for our dogs and cats. We are a NO kill shelter. The Jackson County Humane Society is a no-kill shelter. Besides…
Jasper County Animal Rescue League and Humane Society (Newton)
Newton, IA
Jasper County Animal Rescue League and Humane Society is now a No-Kill shelter. We are the only shelter in Jasper County, IA, and are committed to saving the…
King's Harvest Pet Rescue (Davenport)
Davenport, IA
We are a 501 3 (c) non-profit, licensed, no kill, organization of dedicated volunteers working to help control the pet population, prevent dumping of unwanted…
Kiya Koda Humane Society
Indianola, IA
We are a state recognized NO KILL, non profit shelter (501(c)3. Our goal is to find loving, safe homes for these precious pets. Remember that spaying or…
Last Hope Animal Rescue, Inc. (Shellsburg)
Shellsburg, IA
Last Hope Animal Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which formed in March of 2004. We help animals regardless of age, breed, location or…
Marion County Humane Society
Knoxville, IA
The Marion County Humane Society is an animal shelter located in Knoxville that serves the entire Marion County area. The purpose of MCHS is to give shelter to…
Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue
Council Bluffs, IA
We are an all-breed rescue, and we believe that every dog deserves to be happy & loved. Our goal is to give a SECOND CHANCE to any dog who needs it. We are…
Noah's Ark Animal Foundation
Fairfield, IA · No-kill pledge
1986 West Gear Avenue Fairfield, Iowa 52556 Noah's Ark Animal Foundation (NAAF) is a a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, charitable, nonprofit organization. Our federal…
Noahs Hope Animal Rescue
Sioux City, IA
Noah’s Hope Animal Rescue is a no-time-limit animal rescue providing shelter, love and care for stray and homeless animals for as long as it takes to place…
Oh My Dog Rescue
Urbandale, IA
No kill foster based rescue group based and Polk and Boone counties. (no physical shelter location all dog meetings are set up following an application with…
Otter Creek Animal Shelter
Hazleton, IA
The Otter Creek Animal Shelter (formerly the Buchanan County Animal Shelter) was formed by a group of dedicated volunteers who professionally and passionately…
PALS - Poweshiek Animal League Shelter (Grinnell)
Grinnell, IA
PALS’ mission is to provide care and shelter for homeless or unwanted animals, to strive to find permanent, loving homes for these animals, to respond to…
Patriots for Pets Rescue (Clear Lake)
Clear Lake, IA
We are a non-profit organization (501(c)(3)) formed in the State of Iowa. Our purpose for existing is to help homeless dogs and cats find their forever homes.…
PAWS Humane Society
Charles City, IA
303 Shaw Avenue Charles City, IA 50616 The PAWS Humane Society is a nonprofit organization acting as a regional sanctuary for the needs of animals and the…
Paws-N-Claws Iowa
Newton, IA
Paws-N-Claws Iowa was founded in Summer of 2020 by three very dedicated volunteers. Together these individuals have more than two decades of experience in the…
PAWS, People for Animal Welfare Society
Jefferson, IA
PAWS, People for Animal Welfare Society, is a volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Our purpose is to promote the humane treatment and care of Greene…
P.E.T.S. (Protecting Even the Strays)
Protecting Even the Strays, IA
P.E.T.S. (Protecting Even the Strays) was created with the vision of humanely assisting the numerous stray and feral cats in Panora, Iowa. P.E.T.S. has now…
Raccoon Valley Animal Sanctuary & Rescue
Boone, IA
PO Box 38 Boone, Iowa 50036 Raccoon Valley Animal Sanctuary & Rescue believes that all life is sacred and that every companion animal has the right to live…
Rescue Rehab Rehome (Urbandale)
Urbandale, IA · No-kill pledge
Rescue Rehab Rehome is a central Iowa rescue group founded to help join rescue dogs with well suited and loving Forever Homes. We believe every dog should be…
Safe Haven Animal Shelter of NW Iowa formerly Pocahontas County Humane Society
Havelock, IA
We are a no kill shelter located at the site of the famous Ridotto Ballroom at Highway 4 and 450th Street (C26) in Havelock. Mission The Safe Haven Animal…
Safe Haven of Iowa County (Williamsburg)
Williamsburg, IA
Safe Haven of Iowa County is a non-profit rescue organization whose mission is to rescue, protect, spay/neuter and find good homes for stray animals in Iowa…
Safe Home Rescue (Des Moines)
Des Moines, IA
Safe Home Rescue is a network of caring people assisting pets in need. Our mission is to provide care and spay/neuter services to homeless pets while securing…
S.A.I.N.T. - Cat Rescue & Adoption (Cedar Rapids)
Cedar Rapids, IA · No-kill pledge
S.A.I.N.T. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization with several goals. First, to capture, neuter and release feral cats in order to combat…
Second Chance Dog Rescue (Prole)
Prole, IA
Our mission is to continually strive for a focus on what is best for each dog. We will be a foster based rescue with fosters who can and will provide each dog…
SNAFU Rescue (Short Noses And Friends United Rescue)
Short Noses And Friends United Rescue, IA
Rescuing, Rehabilitating and Rehoming short nosed breeds in need! Volunteer-Run SNAFU Rescue is comprised solely of non-paid volunteers who donate their…
Southwest Iowa Humane Society
Clarinda, IA
The Mission of the SWIHS is to protect abandoned and homeless animals impounded by the City of Clarinda and, to a lesser extent, those living in the southwest…
Tama County Humane Society
Tama, IA
1406 E. 5th Street Tama, Iowa 52339 Phone: 641-481-7001 We are a no-kill shelter in that our animals do not have a time limit. We only euthanize the…
Unos Promise Animal Rescue
Cedar Rapids, IA
We are a fully volunteer based 501(c)3 non-profit, no-kill organization dedicated to reducing overpopulation & saving homeless animals. Call Us:…
Waverly Pet Rescue
Waverly, IA
Waverly Pet Rescue has been in continuous operation since August, 2006. The organization was conceived and is operated by a fifth generation Waverly native…
Whispurring Hope Rescue
Dubuque, IA
Our mission is to help animals that are lost, abandoned, abused, sick, injured or simply just cant survive on their own. We strive to help in any way we can.…
Wildthunder W.A.R.S.
Independence, IA
Wildthunder W.A.R.S. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is state and federally licensed in animal welfare and rescue. Tracy Belle, Founder and…
Wire Fox Terrier Rescue Midwest (Dumont)
Dumont, IA
Wire Fox Terrier Rescue Midwest is an independent Rescue comprised entirely of volunteers who sacrifice a tremendous amount of time, trouble and tears for…
Pets being rehomed in Iowa
Owners looking for the right home, often with no shelter involved.
Willow
Willow is your typical Dane. She loves to be with her people and truly thinks that she is a small dog. She…
Lola
Only likes to snuggle when she wants. Is spayed and front declawed. Has had all shots required.
Bear
1 year old. Reoccurring eye ulcer. Font have the time money or experience to care for this. I think he also…
Izzy
Izzy is 9 months old an a total sweetheart. She is kennel and house trained. Likes others dogs, cats, and…
Monroe
Monroe is a young amd nice dog. She has had immunizations.
Chunk
Chunk is a 7 year old male. Chunk loves daycare, play, cuddles. Chunk has a lot of energy.
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