I have compiled a listing of animal rescue centers and animal shelters in Iowa. It is by no means a complete listing, so I invite you to submit one that you are affiliated with. I am passionate about rescuing pets, so have made an exception to the normal submission guidelines for this directory. If the only site your rescue or shelter has is a subdomain or subpage of a larger website (such as petfinder.com or animalshelters.org) I will still approve it, as long as the shelter includes dogs.
Scroll down, and see the four randomly selected dogs available for adoption in Iowa, then continue scrolling for a listing of the available shelters.
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Reba - Hound,Labrador Retriever The Shelter did not provide any further description Learn more about Reba |
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Angel - Terrier The Shelter did not provide any further description Learn more about Angel |
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Ruger - Chocolate Labrador Retriever The Shelter did not provide any further description Learn more about Ruger |
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Peanut - Chihuahua The Shelter did not provide any further description Learn more about Peanut |
| Information courtesy of PetFinder.com Last updated 08/06/2011 |
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Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc http://www.animal-lifeline.com/ Animal Lifeline is a no kill animal shelter seeking to reduce the number of special needs dogs and cats that are euthanized by providing care, temporary shelter, and by promoting positive long-term pet guardianship. 4521 SE 14th Street Phone: (515) 285-7387 | |
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Animal Rescue League of Iowa http://www.arl-iowa.org/ The Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc. (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, humane education, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, animal cruelty intervention and much more. 5452 N.E. 22nd St. Phone: (515) 262-9503 | |
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BRAT Treasurer http://www.basenjirescue.org/ The mission of Basenji Rescue & Transport, Inc. is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dogs of the basenji breed. BRAT rescues basenjis from shelters, abusive situations, and relinquishing owners. We provide routine and advanced veterinary care for our dogs and insure that they have been spayed/neutered and appropriately immunized before placement. 7255 Jermyn Cove Phone: Not Available | |
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Dubuque Regional Humane Society http://www.dbqhumane.org/ The DRHS is committed to building lifelong bonds between people and animals through adoptions, education, community outreach programs and prevention of cruelty. 175 North Crescent Ridge Phone: Not Available | |
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Humane Society of North Central Iowa http://www.fdhumane.com/ Webster County Humane Society established its first animal shelter in small building designed to be an auto body shop, a temporary site to be used until a better facility could be found. Today, the homeless animals served by the Humane Society of North Central Iowa are still sheltered there. 2415 1/2 5th Avenue South Phone: (515) 955-8343 | |
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Humane Society of Scott County http://www.hssc.us/ The Humane Society of Scott County is committed to: providing humane care and treatment for all animals entrusted to us. Caring and protecting those homeless animals that have been abused, neglected and/or abandoned, educating the communities we serve about responsible pet ownership, the important of spay/neuter and the benefits of pets and pet adoption. 2802 W. Central Park Ave. Phone: (563) 388-6655 | |
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IMPS, Inc. http://www.minpinrescue.org/ Hundreds of thousands of dogs, both pure-bred and mixed breed are put down every day in shelters across the United States. Internet Miniature Pinscher Service, Inc. (IMPS) was formed by a group of Miniature Pinscher lovers who recognized a need to place cast off min pins in appropriate homes. PO Box 176 Phone: (800) 435-7352 | |
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Johnson County Humane Society http://www.johnsoncountyhumane.org/ The Johnson County Humane Society (JCHS) is made up of a group of dedicated volunteers devoted to providing programs and services for the animals and people of our community. We do not operate an animal sheltering facility. Instead, we recruit foster caregivers who take companion animals into their private homes until permanent homes are found. PO Box 2775 Phone: Not Available | |
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Little Paws Dog Rescue, Inc. http://www.littlepawsdogrescue.com We are a rescue group consisting of foster homes that take in strays, owner surrenders, and dogs from other shelters. We are a no-kill rescue. All of our dogs are in a home environment and not a kenneled facility. This enables us to be able to assess each animal individually and place it in a lifelong home best suited for the dog. Our adoption process allows us to help you find a dog that is the best match for you and your family PO Box 14 Phone: (319) 721-6198 | |
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Minnesota Wisconsin Collie Rescue http://www.mwcr.org/ Minnesota Wisconsin Collie Rescue (MWCR) is made up of volunteers who are dedicated to the safety and welfare of purebred rough and smooth Collies. The purpose of MWCR is to rescue as many unwanted Collies as we possibly can. We assess their adoptability and place them into loving homes. We try to make the best possible match between dog and new family. 1600 18th Ave. NE, Box 68006 Phone: (612) 869-0480 | |
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No Kill Advocacy Center http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/ Too many shelters are not voluntarily implementing our programs. As a result, animals are being needlessly killed. In response, the No Kill Advocacy Center has developed model legislation to help animal lovers and animal advocates achieve their goal of No Kill communities: 114 La Salle Avenue #837 Phone: (510) 530-5124 | |
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Noah's Ark Animal Foundation http://www.noahsark.org/ Noah's Ark Animal Foundation is a no-kill shelter whose mission is to rescue, protect, and find loving homes for stray and neglected dogs and cats. We strive to offer the best in both traditional veterinary care and, whenever possible, holistic health care for sick and injured animals in our care. 1986 West Gear Avenue Phone: (641) 472-6080 | |
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Paws http://www.icanimalcenter.org Paws to Assist is a new program that promotes spay and neuter of companion animals in Johnson County via low cost surgeries. The program assists low income households, and in some circumstances can assist people in rural areas who have numerous animals. 410 E. Washington St. Phone: (319) 356-5295 | |
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PAWS Humane Society http://www.pawsonline.org/ The PAWS Humane Society is a private nonprofit organization which serves as a sanctuary of hope and second chances for animals in need. We are a haven for the unwanted and abandoned who are desperately seeking loving and happy homes. A haven with a heart. The PAWS Humane Society is much more than just a shelter - it is a place where unconditional love and trust can be found where ever you turn. 303 Shaw Avenue Phone: (641) 257-0766 | |
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Raccoon Valley Animal Sanctuary & Rescue http://raccoonvalley.com/ Raccoon Valley Animal Sanctuary & Rescue believes that all life is sacred and that every companion animal has the right to live a full and joyful life. We pride ourselves in making "lifetime matches" between owners and companions, resulting in less than 1% of our animals being returned to any shelter environment. PO Box 312 Phone: (515).577-1745 | |
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S.O.L.A.S. http://solas.networku.net/ S.O.L.A.S. was started in 1993 by Mike and Mary Jones and a small, hardworking group of volunteers. The purpose of the group is to assist in the care and placement of the animals at the Council Bluffs Animal Shelter. Members promote public awareness and pet owner responsibility, and photograph animals available for adoption and place photos Petfinder.com and on posters in local stores. 2821 S. 15th Street Phone: (712) 328-4656 | |
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Safe Haven of Iowa County http://www.wesavepets.com Safe Haven of Iowa County is a rescue organization whose mission is to rescue, protect, spay/neuter and find good homes for stray animals in Iowa County, Iowa. We strive to offer the best in traditional veterinary care with relationships built with local veterinarians and, whenever possible, holistic health care for sick and injured animals in our care. PO Box 444 Phone: (319) 325-0150 | |
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Saint Bernard Rescue Foundation, INC. http://www.saintrescue.org/ To act as a shepherd for Saint Bernard dogs and puppies that are without suitable caretakers and are in need of help; to shelter the homeless; to care for and find homes for the unwanted, abandoned, neglected and abused; to feed the hungry; to provide medical services to the sick, injured and lame; to assist in the rescue of those subjected to conditions hazardous to their well-being or to confinement in government or private shelter 800 Elk Creek Road Phone: (541) 878-8281 | |
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Sioux City Animal Adoption & Rescue Center http://www.siouxcityanimalrescue.com/ Sioux City Animal Adoption & Rescue Center copes with the rescue animals and provide shelter until and unless the final loving home for such abandoned pets is found. 2400, Hawkeye Drive Phone: (712) 279-6968 | |
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The Siouxland Humane Society http://www.siouxlandhumanesociety.org The Siouxland Humane Society was established in 1889. Our mission is to provide programs and services that promote the humane treatment of animals in the Siouxland area. It is a unique mission since our organization is the only private, non-profit agency in Siouxland dedicated to animal welfare. 1015 Tri-view Phone: (712) 252-2614 | |
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