Animal Lifeline of Iowa

Animal Lifeline of Iowa Animal Lifeline is a no-kill animal shelter seeking to reduce the number of special needs dogs & cats that are euthanized. ADOPTION APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED
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Shelter Hours: Sunday-Tuesday: CLOSED | Wed+Fri Noon-5 p.m. | Thur: Noon-6 p.m. | Sat: Noon-4 p.m. 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 pr

oviding 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.

THANK YOU all who donated in order to win Savannah Banana tickets for the 4th of July game! You are a LIFELINE! Because ...
06/19/2026

THANK YOU all who donated in order to win Savannah Banana tickets for the 4th of July game! You are a LIFELINE!

Because of your generosity, we raised over $2,400 to support the special needs cats and dogs in our care. The lucky winner has been notified, but the real winners are the animals whose lives will be changed by your kindness. ❤️

Glen is the last of his litter still waiting to be reserved! 🧡 He is 9 weeks old, and will be ready to go home after his...
06/18/2026

Glen is the last of his litter still waiting to be reserved! 🧡 He is 9 weeks old, and will be ready to go home after his neuter surgery in mid-July.
🐾 INTERESTED IN ADOPTING Glen?
Once an adoption application is submitted, adoption staff will contact applicants to schedule meet-and-greets. Please note: submitting an application does not place a hold on a pet; visiting in person is required to hold. Glen's adoption fee: $125 👉 Apply to adopt here: https://www.animal-lifeline.com/adoptable-cats

Today, on Veterinary Appreciation Day, we honor all veterinary professionals, including doctors, technicians, and front-...
06/18/2026

Today, on Veterinary Appreciation Day, we honor all veterinary professionals, including doctors, technicians, and front-desk staff! We couldn't do what we do without you doing what you do! THANK YOU! 💙 VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital 🧡 BluePearl Pet Hospital 💙 Iowa Veterinary Specialties 🧡 Iowa State University Hixson-Lied Small Animal Hospital 💙

🐾 Ranger is officially ready for adoption! After completing five months of heartworm treatment, Ranger is healthy, happy...
06/17/2026

🐾 Ranger is officially ready for adoption! After completing five months of heartworm treatment, Ranger is healthy, happy, and ready to find his forever family.

This handsome boy is house trained, kennel trained, dog friendly, great with people (including kids!), walks nicely on a leash, and even knows a few tricks...ask him to roll over! ❤️ Ranger has waited long enough. Let's find this good boy the home he deserves!

ADOPTION FEE: $250
Apply to adopt at animal-lifeline.com/adoptable-dogs

FINAL CHANCE! DONATION ENTRIES ARE ACCEPTED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026 AT 11:30 PM. Do you want Savannah Banana 🍌tic...
06/16/2026

FINAL CHANCE! DONATION ENTRIES ARE ACCEPTED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026 AT 11:30 PM. Do you want Savannah Banana 🍌tickets in IOWA CITY (Kinnick Stadium) on JULY 4th at 7pm....WE HAVE 'EM...Here is your chance to get 'em...and raise money for special needs dogs & cats!
Donations must be made HERE: https://giving.gofundme.com/campaign/803738/donate

We heard it's 'Bring Your Cat to Work Day'...don't worry, we're putting them to good use! Now, we can't promise producti...
06/15/2026

We heard it's 'Bring Your Cat to Work Day'...don't worry, we're putting them to good use! Now, we can't promise productivity has increased, but morale certainly has! 🐱💼

🎉 Adoption Alert! 🥰And just like that, 2 more litters of kittens off to loving homes!
06/14/2026

🎉 Adoption Alert! 🥰
And just like that, 2 more litters of kittens off to loving homes!

There's still time for your chance at SAVANNAH BANANA 🍌TICKETS! 1 entry for every $15 donation.Five (5) tickets to the S...
06/13/2026

There's still time for your chance at SAVANNAH BANANA 🍌TICKETS! 1 entry for every $15 donation.
Five (5) tickets to the Saturday, July 4, 2026 game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, IA....while raising money for special needs dogs & cats!
DONATE TO WIN HERE: https://giving.gofundme.com/campaign/803738/donate

06/11/2026

We love seeing friendships bloom! 🖤 Learn more about Chester and Gerdy at animal-lifeline.com/adoptable-cats

Address

4521 SE 14th Street
Des Moines, IA
50320

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15152857387

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