Des Moines County Humane Society

Animal shelter in Burlington, Iowa

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Address

2000 North Roosevelt Ave, Burlington, IA 52601

Hours of Operation

    Monday: Closed
    Tuesday-Friday: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Saturday-Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Contact

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Adoptable Pets at Des Moines County Humane Society

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Buttercup

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Burlington, IA

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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Butterscotch

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young

Burlington, IA

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Good with kids
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Daffodil

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Burlington, IA

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids
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Ernie

Domestic Longhair

Male, Young

Burlington, IA

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Good with kids
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Bert

Domestic Longhair

Male, Young

Burlington, IA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids
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Azalea

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Burlington, IA

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N/A
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Good with kids
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Ellie

Domestic Longhair

Female, Young

Burlington, IA

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids
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Alice

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Senior

Burlington, IA

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N/A
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Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
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Momma Cat

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Burlington, IA

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Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
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Shelter FAQs

We are a animal shelter that is run off of donations, that does intake from the city/county in Des Moines County Iowa. Once the animal has not been claimed we put said animal out on our adoption floor and they are now looking for their new furever homes. Dogs and cats that have been left behind are usually pretty sad at first, so we give them the love and support they need. Each one is different in their needs, whether we have to play with them daily or spend more time letting them trust new people, each has their own ways of coming out and making themselves into the best companion you will meet! We do this to be the animals voice and learn what we can to make them successful in their new homes. All these pets need love, and we will give that to them!
Des Moines County Iowa
Adopt to anywhere, we do not transport though.

Adoption steps

  1. Meet the Pet
    1. We like them to meet the pet to make sure it is the right fit, sometimes if far away we do this after we run application and its approved.
  2. Submit Application
    1. Fill out application to best of knowledge, the more we know the quicker it may go. Answer our calls when we try to reach you.
  3. Approve Application
    1. We call past vets for references, make sure landlords approve, and also call on home insurance for some dog breeds.
  4. Home Check
    1. We do not go to homes but we do a meet and greet with other dogs in home and then make sure household is ready for a long term adoption.
  5. Sign Adoption Contract
    1. Sign adoption contract and pay fees then.
  6. Take the Pet Home
    1. Take the pet home after a vet visit unless the pet is up to date and spay/neutered already. Activate the microchip.

Additional adoption info

We try to match the right pet with the right family!
desmoinescountyhumanesociety.org

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Chase

Miniature Pinscher/Dachshund

Male

Fort Madison, IA

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No Details Provided
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Mac +

Border Collie

Male

Fort Madison, IA

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No Details Provided
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