Animal shelters provide a safe temporary home for stray, lost, and surrendered animals while connecting them with adoptive families or reuniting them with their owners. There are 6 Animal Shelters locations in Des Moines, Iowa.
Residents of Des Moines can visit their local shelter to adopt a pet, report a stray animal, or surrender an animal in need. Bring a valid photo ID when visiting, and check the shelter's website or call ahead to confirm adoption hours and current animal availability before making the trip.
List of Des Moines City, Iowa Animal Shelters
Animal Protection Society Of Iowa
Raccoon Valley Animal Sanctuary & Rescue
Des Moines Animal Control
Animal Rescue League Of Ia Inc
Humane Society Of The United States
Des Moines Animal Control
Animal Shelters near Des Moines
Residents of Des Moines can support their local animal shelter beyond adoption by volunteering as dog walkers or cat socializers, fostering animals temporarily, or donating items from the shelter's online wish list. Check the shelter's social media pages for urgent appeals and animals that have been waiting longest for a home.
You may also find Animal Shelters locations in nearby cities including Ankeny, Carlisle, West Des Moines.