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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Papa Smurf

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos

West Des Moines, IA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with cats
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Mochi

Hamster

Female, 1 yr

West Des Moines, IA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Pudding

Hamster

Female, 1 yr

West Des Moines, IA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Custard

Hamster

Male, 1 yr

West Des Moines, IA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Ester

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos

West Des Moines, IA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Yogurt

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo

West Des Moines, IA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Oatmeal

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos

West Des Moines, IA

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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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.
  • 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.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Furry Friends Refuge

4 The Dogs Rescue

West Des Moines, IA 50265

Polk County Humane Society (in Missouri) - Iowa Transport

11101 University Ave Ste B, Clive, IA 50325

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Primadonna

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos

Clive, IA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Elsa

German Shepherd Dog/Border Collie

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos

Clive, IA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
House-trained
Story
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Gabi

Border Collie/Blue Heeler

Female, 9 mos

Clive, IA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story

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