Forever Home Dog Rescue in Des Moines, Iowa
About Forever Home Dog Rescue
Forever Home Dog Rescue is an animal rescue in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Its name and records point to a focus on dogs. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2014. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Furry Friends Refuge, about 3.8 mi away.
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41.63151, -93.69051
What Forever Home Dog Rescue does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Yes
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Furry Friends Refuge1211 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IAAnimal shelter3.8 mi
- Furry Friends Refuge3505 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IAAnimal shelter5.6 mi
- Animal Rescue League of Iowa5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IAAnimal rescue5.9 mi
- ARL Animal Services1441 Harriet St, Des Moines, IAAnimal control6.1 mi
- Animal Lifeline of Iowa4521 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IAAnimal shelter7.8 mi
- Animal Rescue League South1111 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IAAnimal rescue8.8 mi
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Where is Forever Home Dog Rescue located?
Forever Home Dog Rescue is at PO Box 33, Des Moines, IA 50125 in Polk County.
What are the hours of Forever Home Dog Rescue?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (515) 270-2915 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Forever Home Dog Rescue?
Start on foreverhomedogs.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Rescues often place animals from foster homes, so meetings are by appointment.
Can I surrender a pet to Forever Home Dog Rescue?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Forever Home Dog Rescue tax-deductible?
Forever Home Dog Rescue matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 46-4158395), with reported annual revenue of about $67,972. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.
- Adopting a Senior PetThe benefits of adopting an older dog or cat, realistic health costs, questions to ask and how to help a senior pet settle in.