Animal Shelters & Rescues near Des Moines, IA

At Chewy, we share your passion for pets. You can help us make an even greater impact by donating items to your local shelter or rescue through their Wish List or opening up your heart and home by adopting. Together, we can make a bigger difference.

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Cat Care Network of Central Iowa

Des Moines, IA (0 mi from Des Moines, IA)

We help low-income families keep their cats (by providing food, litter, and supplies through crisis). We also do TNR, rescue, and foster care. Serving the Des Moines metro area. Learn More

39 Wish List Items

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Hope Animal Rescue of Iowa (501(c)3)

PO Box 31222, Des Moines, IA 50310-1641 (1 mi from Des Moines, IA)

Hope Animal Rescue is a no-kill rescue whose mission is to rescue, protect, and provide hope as we search for loving homes for stray and neglected animals. We provide HOPE when they have given up hope, we speak when they cannot speak, and we love wi... Learn More

13 Wish List Items

19 People Favorited

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Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc

4521 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320 (2 mi from Des Moines, IA)

We are a special needs, no kill animal shelter that helps dogs and cats that are injured, have a disability or serious medical condition (deaf, blind, 3 legged, diabetic, cushings, FIV, Feline leukemia, etc) pregnant and nursing moms and orphans that... Learn More

55 Wish List Items

18 People Favorited

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Paws and Effect

2629 Beaver Avenue Suite 11, Des Moines, IA 50310 (5 mi from Des Moines, IA)

Paws & Effect is a non-profit organization that raises, trains, and places service dogs with children and veterans with disabilities. Learn More

1 Wish List Item

2 People Favorited

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Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.

5452 NE 22nd St., Des Moines, IA 50313 (6 mi from Des Moines, IA)

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for many thousands of pets each year. The ARL serves people and pets from across the state of Iowa through its programs, which include pet adoption, pet behavi... Learn More

60 Wish List Items

42 People Favorited

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Hounds Haven Basset Rescue of Iowa Inc.

1975 S. 40th Court, West Des Moines, IA 50265 (8 mi from Des Moines, IA)

Hounds Haven Basset Rescue of Iowa, Inc. is Iowa’s only breed specific state-licensed foster based rescue for Basset Hounds. HHBR is a 501(c)(3) non-for profit all volunteer run no-kill rescue organization. We are located in IA and rescue Basset Houn... Learn More

7 Wish List Items

2 People Favorited

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The Community Cat House

Des Moines, IA (8 mi from Des Moines, IA)

Our organization is committed to helping community cats. We focus our efforts towards the cats who are born outside and left behind. We help cats no matter how feral, special needs or sick. Learn More

1 Wish List Item

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Furry Friends Refuge

3505 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265 (9 mi from Des Moines, IA)

Furry Friends Refuge is a nonprofit humane organization serving the animals of central Iowa. Furry Friends is a 501(c)3 tax-deductible organization and has created the first no-kill community in the Des Moines metro area. Learn More

65 Cats to Adopt

22 Dogs to Adopt

20 Wish List Items

5 People Favorited

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Rescue Rehab Rehome

Urbandale, IA (9 mi from Des Moines, IA)

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 treated with decency and dignity and that every dog deserves to be loved. In August 2021 w... Learn More

14 Wish List Items

10 People Favorited

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Heartland Greyhound Adoption

Po Box 342, Bondurant, IA 50035 (12 mi from Des Moines, IA)

Heartland Greyhound Adoption is a volunteer, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, formed and operating in central Iowa to promote the adoption of retired racing greyhounds. Learn More

6 Wish List Items

2 People Favorited

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Whiskers TNR of Warren County

9809 Highway 28, Prole, IA 50229 (14 mi from Des Moines, IA)

Whiskers TNR aims to improve the quality of life for cats in Warren County by working directly with the caregiver of the cat to coordinate spay/neuter and vaccinations. The kitties in our foster care program come from Warren County properties that we... Learn More

29 Wish List Items

7 People Favorited

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Kiya Koda Humane Society

1206 N Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA 50125 (14 mi from Des Moines, IA)

We are a state recognized non-profit 501(c)3 animal shelter. Our goal is to find loving, safe homes for these precious pets. Learn More

14 Wish List Items

10 People Favorited

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Second Chance Dog Rescue of Iowa

4803 Lisbon St, Prole, IA 50229-9102 (17 mi from Des Moines, IA)

We are a licensed 501(c)3 dog rescue. We specialize in breeder released dogs. We also take owner surrendered dogs and help strays find their homes. When a dog comes into a Second Chance, his future begins. The dog’s past is over. Our first goal for ... Learn More

16 Wish List Items

7 People Favorited

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AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport Inc

4000 Ash Street, De Soto, IA 50069 (21 mi from Des Moines, IA)

AHeinz57 is committed to saving homeless companion animals. We assist other shelters and rescues, offer low-cost spay/neuter services for our community and educate the public on the issues of pet overpopulation, responsible pet ownership and the gri... Learn More

$60.00 - $300.00 Adoption Fee

7 Wish List Items

86 People Favorited

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The Right Track a Thoroughhbred Advocacy Alliance

Saint Charles, IA (22 mi from Des Moines, IA)

Our organization is committed to keeping pets safe, happy and healthy while they wait to be placed in a forever home. Learn More

3 Wish List Items

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Overlooked Cat Refuge

De Soto, IA (22 mi from Des Moines, IA)

Overlooked Cat Refuge (OCR) is a 501(c)3 that is dedicated to raising awareness and providing rescue services for cats in our local Central Iowa area. There are many ways to get involved and help be a part of the cat overpopulation solution: whether ... Learn More

21 Wish List Items

2 People Favorited

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Good Shepherd Pet Alliance of Madison County

St. Charles, IA (22 mi from Des Moines, IA)

Our organization has helped spay/neuter/vaccinate over 4500 cats since 2014. We are committed to improving the quality of life in our county by humanely reducing cat overpopulation and suffering thru TNR ( trap, neuter and return). We also assist wit... Learn More

3 Wish List Items

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Oh My Dog Rescue

Madrid, IA (24 mi from Des Moines, IA)

Welcome to the world of Oh. My. Dog. Rescue, based in Des Moines, Iowa. You’re in for a real treat. Please join us as we begin an adventure of a lifetime: launching our passion project. Dog rescue for the right reasons. We’re here for the dogs, thank... Learn More

14 Wish List Items

4 People Favorited

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Happy Tales Ranch and Rescue

Colfax, IA (24 mi from Des Moines, IA)

Happy Tales Ranch and Rescue is a state regulated, no-kill, nonprofit 501(c)(3) rescue located near Colfax Iowa since 2014. We are 100% volunteer based, ALL donation go towards the care of the animals. Our mission is to rescue, provide a safe haven... Learn More

7 Wish List Items

9 People Favorited

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Bailing Out Benji

2521 University Blvd, Suite 123, Ames, IA 50010 (30 mi from Des Moines, IA)

Our pet food pantry provides thousands of pounds of food each month to families who are struggling. We are committed to keeping pets with their families and out of the sheltering system. Learn More

16 Wish List Items

5 People Favorited

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