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
Des Moines, IA 50320

Phone: (515) 285-7387

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.
Des Moines, IA 50313

Phone: (515) 262-9503

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
Germantown, IA 38138

Phone: Not Available

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
Dubuque, IA 52003

Phone: Not Available

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
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Phone: (515) 955-8343

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.
Davenport, IA 52804

Phone: (563) 388-6655

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
Pinellas, IA Park 33780

Phone: (800) 435-7352

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
Iowa City, IA 52244

Phone: Not Available

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
Mt Vernon, IA 52314

Phone: (319) 721-6198

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
Minneapolis, IA 55418

Phone: (612) 869-0480

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
Oakland, IA 94611

Phone: (510) 530-5124

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
Fairfield, IA 52556

Phone: (641) 472-6080

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.
Iowa City, IA 52240

Phone: (319) 356-5295

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
Charles City, IA 50616

Phone: (641) 257-0766

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
Des Moines, IA 50302

Phone: (515).577-1745

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
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Phone: (712) 328-4656

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
Williamsburg, IA 52361

Phone: (319) 325-0150

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
Oregon, IA 97541

Phone: (541) 878-8281

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
Sioux City, IA 51105

Phone: (712) 279-6968

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
Sioux City, IA 51103

Phone: (712) 252-2614