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Dog rescues and shelters in Iowa

Places to adopt a dog in Iowa (IA), with phone, website and public reviews

91places to adopt
48shelters
43rescue groups

There are 91 dog rescues and animal shelters in Iowa with a public listing: 48 shelters and 43 rescue groups. The list below starts with the ones that have the most and best public reviews, and the map shows all of them.

Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.

Dog rescues near cities in Iowa

Near Des Moines23Near Cedar Rapids14Near Davenport27Near Sioux City5Near Waterloo8Near Ames18Near Dubuque9

Breed rescues in Iowa

The 60 most reviewed dog rescues and shelters in Iowa

42

Better Together Animal Rescue

Vinton, IA · Animal shelter
4.537 reviews
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45

Dog Gone Rescue, Inc.

Creston, IA · Rescue group
4.428 reviews
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50

Conrad’s Holland Lops

South English, IA · Rescue group
5.013 reviews
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55

ARL Second Chance Ranch

Des Moines, IA · Animal shelter
4.910 reviews
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60

Furever Friends Rescue

Centerville, IA · Rescue group
4.210 reviews
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Looking for a specific breed?

Shelters and rescues in Iowa take in dogs of every breed. If you want a puppy of one breed, we also list 311 dog breeders in Iowa.

Dog breeders in Iowa

Questions

How many dog rescues are there in Iowa?

We list 91 places to adopt a dog in Iowa: 48 animal shelters and 43 rescue groups, of which 1 work with a single breed.

How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Iowa?

Each shelter or rescue sets its own adoption fee, usually far below the price of a puppy from a breeder, and it normally covers vaccines, a microchip and spaying or neutering. Ask what the fee includes when you call.

Are there breed rescues in Iowa?

Yes: Quad Cities Greyhound Adoption. General shelters also take in purebred dogs, so ask them about the breed you want.