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Furry Friends Refuge in West Des Moines, Iowa

Directions (515) 222-0009 furryfriendsrefuge.org
Overview

About Furry Friends Refuge

Furry Friends Refuge is an animal shelter in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2008. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Furry Friends Refuge, about 2.1 mi away.

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41.58115, -93.72012

Animals & services

What Furry Friends Refuge does

We have no confirmed information about the animals and services here yet. If you work or volunteer there, tell us what it offers.

  • 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 Not available
  • 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
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Furry Friends Refuge located?

Furry Friends Refuge is at 1211 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265 in Polk County.

What are the hours of Furry Friends Refuge?

No opening hours are on record. Call at (515) 222-0009 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.

How do I adopt from Furry Friends Refuge?

Start on furryfriendsrefuge.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.

Can I surrender a pet to Furry Friends Refuge?

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 Furry Friends Refuge tax-deductible?

Furry Friends Refuge matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 26-1439111), with reported annual revenue of about $524,112. 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.

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