Furry Friends Refuge

Animal shelter in West Des Moines, Iowa

Get in touch with this shelter

Address

3505 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Hours of Operation

    Monday-Friday: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Saturday-Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Contact

Jordyn Katzmann

Phone

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Adoptable Pets at Furry Friends Refuge

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Mango

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo

West Des Moines, IA

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Xu-Face

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs

West Des Moines, IA

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Santos

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr

West Des Moines, IA

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Enzo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs

West Des Moines, IA

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Cecil

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo

West Des Moines, IA

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Coach

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos

West Des Moines, IA

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Gino

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 mos

West Des Moines, IA

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Shelter FAQs

Furry Friends is an Iowa non-profit serving central Iowa's animals in need. Furry Friends is a 501(c)3 tax-deductible organization. Furry Friends seeks to assist all animals in need through a variety of programs. We are a group of passionate people who have created the first no- kill community in Iowa and hope to spread the no-kill mission through the rest of Iowa.

MISSION

We are compassionate people who care about animals and promote animal welfare through education and celebration of the human animal bond. We work to combat animal overpopulation and mistreatment and insist on humane care for all animals.
We are open admission for Urbandale and Clive Iowa.
We serve the rest of Iowa and other states when space allows.

Adoption steps

  1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  2. Submit Application
  3. Sign Adoption Contract
  4. Pay Fee
  5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Kittens under 4 months -- $100 for one, $150 for two
Cats over 4 months -- $75 for one, $100 for two
Puppies under 4 months -- $300
Dogs over 4 months-- $100, $150 for two
Rabbits -- $50 for one, $80 for two
Guinea Pigs -- $15 for one, $25 for two
Rats, Mice, and Hamsters - $8.00 for one, $2 for any additional

The main caregiver and an adult in the family are required to be present and meet the animal to adopt. An application and signed contract is required, and homeownership or verification from a landlord that the pet is allowed is required. Dog adoptions require an introduction to all members of the family as well as any existing dogs.