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A Purposeful Life Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Animal rescue in Marion, IA

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Email info@aplanimalrescue.org
Phone (319) 382-5370
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Marion, IA 52302
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Adoptable pets at A Purposeful Life Animal Rescue & Sanctuary

We'll also keep you updated on Peanut's adoption status with email updates.
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Peanut

Schnauzer (Miniature)

Male, 9 yrs 5 mos
Marion, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Lulu's adoption status with email updates.
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Lulu

Dalmatian/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 9 mos
Marion, IA
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Rescue FAQs

Marion, Cedar Rapids & Surrounding Areas

Linn, Benton, Jones, Johnson Counties & Surrounding Areas

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Approve Application
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Application
Conversation
Home owner/HOA/Landlord verification
Background Check
Vet Reference
Personal References
Home visit
Meet and Greet(s)

Adoption application

https://www.aplanimalrescue.org/adopt

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5YB8CJZMXRYPS

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We'll also keep you updated on Reese's adoption status with email updates.
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Reese

Chiweenie

Female, Young
Lisbon, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Kaia Carson's adoption status with email updates.
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Kaia Carson

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Cedar Rapids, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Clark's adoption status with email updates.
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Clark

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Cedar Rapids, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Candi's adoption status with email updates.
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Candi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 yrs
Cedar Rapids, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Sally's adoption status with email updates.
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Sally

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Cedar Rapids, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Shax's adoption status with email updates.
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Shax

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Cedar Rapids, IA

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