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Animal Lifeline of Iowa

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Animal Lifeline is a no-kill animal shelter seeking to reduce the number of special needs dogs & cats that are euthanized.
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Sun-Tues: CLOSED | Wed+Thurs: Noon-5 p.m. | Fri: Noon-4 p.m. | 1st + 3rd Saturdays: CLOSED | 2nd + 4th Saturdays: CLOSED Animal Lifeline of Iowa is Central Iowa’s only animal shelter focused on special needs cats and dogs, based in Des Moines and serving the entire state of Iowa. MISSION STATEMENT
Animal Lifeline is a no-kill animal shelter that reduces the number of special needs cats and dogs who are euthanized by providing care, temporary shelter, and promotion of positive long-term pet guardianship. As a no-kill rescue, we manage our intakes based on our available resources and adoption demand. The more community support we have, the more animals we can save.

11/06/2026

Happy FriYAY from Huckleberry! 🐾

We may be a little biased, but seriously…is that not the cutest goofy grin you've EVER seen?!

11/05/2026

THANK YOU Cargill - Des Moines Refinery and Brick Gentry, P.C. for supporting special needs animals as Cat Companion Sponsors! WE'RE NOW LIVE with our 22nd Annual Paws & Claws silent auction! No ticket purchase required to bid. And doors for the in-person event open at 5PM on Saturday! Learn more here www.animal-lifeline.com/events

11/05/2026

‼️AND WE'RE LIVE‼️Our Paws & Claws Online Silent Auction is OPEN!
Amazing packages are up for grabs, and every bid helps our special needs cats & dogs! Browse the packages, find your favorites, and BID BIG! 👉 https://animallifelineia.home.qtego.us

No ticket purchase necessary to bid! Bidding is OPEN NOW through Saturday, November 7 at 6:00 PM CST.

Don't sit this one out! Get in, get bidding, and help us raise more for the animals who need us most! 🐾

11/04/2026

'Twas the night before the Auction, when all through the house, ⏰
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. 🐭
The cats were all snoozing, the dogs tucked in tight, 💤
While bidders were shopping online through the night! 🛍

No need to get dressed or head out the door, 🛋
Just click, bid, and win from your couch or floor! 🤩

The Paws & Claws Silent Auction goes LIVE ONLINE tomorrow! Visit www.animal-lifeline.com/events for more information! Bidding will close promptly at 6PM CST on Saturday Nov 7.

11/04/2026

THANK YOU The Flooring Guys and Simon & Associates for supporting special needs animals as Show Dog Sponsors! We go LIVE TOMORROW with our 22nd Annual Paws & Claws silent auction! No ticket purchase required to bid. And doors for the in-person event open at 5PM on Saturday! Learn more here www.animal-lifeline.com/events

11/03/2026

THANK YOU Tier 3 Technology Solutions and VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital for supporting special needs animals as Top Cat Sponsors! We go LIVE Thursday with our 22nd Annual Paws & Claws silent auction! No ticket purchase required to bid. And doors for the in-person event open at 5PM on Saturday! Learn more here www.animal-lifeline.com/events

11/03/2026

Running to the polls like.....🗳

11/02/2026

Dear Diary,
The humans have been late for meal time ever since this ridiculous daylight savings nonsense began.
Apparently, they think changing the clocks means changing MY schedule. It does not.

APPLY TO ADOPT BROWNIE www.animal-lifeline.com/adoptable-cats

11/02/2026

Don't mind us...just (not so) patiently waiting for the online Paws & Claws Benefit Auction..... ⌛
No ticket purchase necessary to bid! Bidding is THIS THURSDAY through Saturday, November 7 at 6:00 PM CST. Visit www.animal-lifeline.com/events to learn more!

11/01/2026

⭐11/2/26 5:40PM - Due to an overwhelming response, we are no longer taking applications for Mouse! We will begin processing the applications we have on Wednesday 11/4.

🐭 Meet Mouse! This beautiful girl is less than 2 years old and absolutely gorgeous, with Siamese-like coloring, medium-length hair, and the most stunning crystal-blue eyes. She's got the looks of a Disney princess, but she's ready to be the star of her OWN story!

Mouse would do best as the only cat in her future home, where she can enjoy having the spotlight all to herself.

Mouse is available to reserve now and will be ready to go home once her motherly duties are complete! Ready to give this sweet mama the love she deserves? Apply to adopt Mouse today www.animal-lifeline.com/adoptable-cats

Address

4521 SE 14th Street
Des Moines, IA
50320

Opening Hours

Wednesday	12pm - 5pm
Thursday	12pm - 5pm
Friday	12pm - 4pm
Saturday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15152857387

Website

http://www.animal-lifeline.com/

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