Animal Lifeline of Iowa

Founded in 1986, Animal Lifeline of Iowa is a charity based in Des Moines, United States working on animal welfare.

Animal Lifeline of Iowa is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter in Des Moines, Iowa, founded in 1986. It rescues and rehabilitates special needs cats and dogs, including animals that are injured, disabled, abused, pregnant or nursing, orphaned, or living with ongoing medical conditions. These animals face a higher risk of euthanasia in traditional shelters. After rehabilitation, they are placed in permanent adoptive homes. The shelter states it does not euthanize animals simply because of their length of stay, and it accepts animals as space and budget allow. Its work serves Des Moines and the wider state of Iowa. The organisation is funded through private donations, grants, fundraising events and proceeds from its Thrift Shop, and it receives no government assistance. Volunteers help with direct animal care, socialising, adoption events, fundraising, the Thrift Shop, office work and graphic design. Adopters must complete an application and receive a spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped animal.