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Furry Friends Refuge

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. Furry Friends is operated completely by volunteers and all donations go directly to the programs it operates. Unlike local traditional shelters, Furry Friends receives no assistance by local, state, or federal governments.

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.

Contact
David Kinser
Website
http://www.furryfriendsrefuge.org
Phone
(515) 222-0009
Donation
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Email
adoptions@furryfriendsrefuge.org

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1211 Grand Ave,
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

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Adoptable pets at Furry Friends Refuge
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Jabari

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
West Des Moines, IA
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Optimus (Bonded to Kobo)

Sugar Glider

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
West Des Moines, IA
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Sammy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
West Des Moines, IA
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Kobo (Bonded to Optimus)

Sugar Glider

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
West Des Moines, IA
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Bolt

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
West Des Moines, IA
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Kong

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 10 yrs 6 mos
West Des Moines, IA
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Chance

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
West Des Moines, IA
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Loki

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr
West Des Moines, IA
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Rescue FAQs

The greater Des Moines area, all of Iowa, and even the bordering states when necessary for animals in need.

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 -- $125
Dogs over 4 months-- $100
Rabbits -- $50 for one, $80 for two
Guinea Pigs -- $15 for one, $25 for two
Rats - $8.00 for one (only if you have an existing rat), $10 for two, $50 for family with cage

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.

http://www.furryfriendsrefuge.org/Home_Page.html

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Rat

Female, Baby
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Tinka JuM*

Black Mouth Cur/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, Adult
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Ruby GHJ

Plott Hound/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
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Penelope JR

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Female, Adult
Clive, IA
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Aspen

Husky

Female, Puppy
Des Moines, IA
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Talia AL

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Clive, IA

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