Where to Adopt in Iowa

We’ve assessed 41 organizations. Every one of them is listed here.

Gold-rated in Iowa

8 organizations came through our assessment strongest.

Boone Area Humane Society

BooneGoldIf you are interested in adopting please go to our website and apply. This is the only way you will be considered for adoption.

Animal Rescue of Carroll

CarrollGoldThe Animal Rescue of Carroll, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2006. Animal rescue of Carroll will host a dog and cat shelter servicing and caring for lost, unwanted or homeless

Dubuque Regional Humane Society

DubuqueGoldThe Dubuque Regional Humane Society (DRHS) is so much more than an animal shelter. It is an animal resource center that delivers upon the mission of protecting and promoting the well-being of companio

Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center

Iowa CityGoldThe Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center provides residents of Iowa City, Coralville, University Heights, the University of Iowa, and unincorporated Johnson County with a variety of animal-relate

Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.

Des MoinesGoldThe Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc. is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for 13,000+ pets each year. The ARL serves people and pets from across the state of Iowa through its programs,

Humane Society of Scott County

DavenportGoldOur mission is to give every adoptable pet a second chance in a responsible, loving home. Somebody here needs you!

Ames Animal Services

Story Co. Animal Shelter

NevadaGold"Story County Animal Control & Shelter is dedicated to humanely and lawfully contributing to animal welfare through sheltering, adoption, education, and animal control services within our communities.

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Black Hawk

1 organization

Cedar Bend Humane Society
WaterlooSilverPlace animals in lifelong loving homes. Educate on the issues of humane care. Teach responsible pet ownership. Shelter the stray, neglected, and unwanted.

Boone

1 organization

Boone Area Humane Society
BooneGoldIf you are interested in adopting please go to our website and apply. This is the only way you will be considered for adoption.

Carroll

1 organization

Animal Rescue of Carroll
CarrollGoldThe Animal Rescue of Carroll, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2006. Animal rescue of Carroll will host a dog and cat shelter servicing and caring for lost, unwanted or homeless

Cedar

2 organizations

Cerro Gordo

1 organization

Humane Society of North Iowa
Mason CitySilverWelcome to the Humane Society of North Iowa! Our organization was founded over 50 years ago with the mission to provide temporary shelter, food, medical attention, and comfort to displaced and neglec

Clay

1 organization

People For Pets
SpencerSilverPeople For Pets is a non-profit organization devoted to finding loving homes for abandoned pets by dedicated volunteers who put in an average of 1,500 hours of service per month. We have an agreement

Dallas

1 organization

Raccoon River Pet Rescue
PerryBronzeTo provide safe shelter for pets, strengthen the human-animal bond, and prevent the overpopulation of pets in Perry and the surrounding community.

Des Moines

1 organization

Des Moines County Humane Society
BurlingtonBronzeOur Mission The Des Moines County Humane Society is dedicated to the welfare of all animals in Des Moines County, Iowa. Through the generous support of our community, we work tirelessly to ensure ever

Dickinson

1 organization

Humane Society of Northwest Iowa
MilfordSilverThe Humane Society of Northwest Iowa is a 501(c)3 non-profit animal shelter that proudly serves Dickinson, Clay, Emmet, Palo Alto, O'Brien and Osceola counties. Our mission is to promote the ethical a

Dubuque

1 organization

Dubuque Regional Humane Society
DubuqueGoldThe Dubuque Regional Humane Society (DRHS) is so much more than an animal shelter. It is an animal resource center that delivers upon the mission of protecting and promoting the well-being of companio

Emmet

1 organization

Emmet County Animal Shelter
EsthervilleBronzeWe live in a primarily rural area with a 50% poverty level and 40% non Caucasian/transient population. Due to the farmer mentality or disposable mentality of our area many pets find them selves homel

Floyd

1 organization

PAWS Humane Society
Charles CitySilverPAWS is a volunteer managed, city shelter, that has been operating since 2000. We have a contract with the city of Charles City that our animals come in through the Charles City Police Department as

Hamilton

1 organization

Hamilton County Animal Advocates
Webster CitySilverTo help cats, their caregivers, and communities in Hamilton County, Iowa through three programs: • Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) of community and barn cats. • CatSNAP (Cat Spay/Neuter Assistance Program)

Hardin

1 organization

Greenbelt Humane Society
Iowa FallsBronzeWe currently have a wonderful group of cuddly kittens and cats up for adoption. If you don't see a cat or kitten for you on our site, visit the shelter to check out all of our cats/kittens of all col

Iowa

1 organization

Safe Haven of Iowa County
South AmanaBronzeWe are a no-kill rescue for stray and abandoned cats and dogs. We accept some relinquishments, space permitting, on a case by case vote by the Board.

Jackson

1 organization

Jackson County Humane Society
MaquoketaBronzeWe provide a great community service of matching great pets with great people. We love animals and believe in the ethical treatement of animals.

Johnson

1 organization

Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center
Iowa CityGoldThe Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center provides residents of Iowa City, Coralville, University Heights, the University of Iowa, and unincorporated Johnson County with a variety of animal-relate

Jones

1 organization

Animal Welfare Friends
MonticelloSilverOur mission help cats and dogs in need through sheltering, veterinary care, adoption education, spay/neuter and community outreach and to bring an end to the euthanasia of abandoned and orphaned shelt

Kossuth

1 organization

Kossuth County Tails of Hope Rescue
AlgonaBronzeOur mission is to provide sanctuary and shelter for unwanted, lost and neglected animals; to promote the humane care and treatment of all animals through education and to actively advocate pet populat

Lee

2 organizations

Linn

2 organizations

Lucas

1 organization

Almost Home Animal Rescue
CharitonBronzeOur mission is to create a community of resources and solutions through committed care of animals, education of pet ownership, and providing a home for the homeless.

Marion

1 organization

Marion County Humane Society
KnoxvilleSilverOur mission is to humanely care for homeless pets, return them to their current owners, or adopt them to new loving homes. We will educate the public about responsible pet ownership & the importance o

Marshall

1 organization

Animal Rescue League
MarshalltownSilver The mission of the Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown is to provide compassionate care, shelter, and medical support for lost, homeless, abandoned, and neglected companion animals while working to

Polk

3 organizations

Pottawattamie

1 organization

Midlands Humane Society
Council BluffsSilver To protect and nurture companion animals and enrich the lives of people who love them.

Poweshiek

1 organization

Poweshiek Animal League Shelter (PALS)
GrinnellBronzePALS' mission is to provide care, shelter, and permanent placement for companion animals, to support the spaying and neutering of all pets to prevent overpopulation, and to educate our communities on

Scott

3 organizations

Story

2 organizations

Union

1 organization

Dog Gone Rescue
CrestonBronzeWe help abandoned, unwanted/neglected animals get the healthcare they need and find them loving forever homes!

Winneshiek

1 organization

Humane Society of Northeast Iowa
DecorahSilverThe Humane Society of Northeast Iowa (HSNEI) is a 501(c)(3) no-kill humane society founded in 1995, in Decorah, Iowa, to help abused, neglected, abandoned, and unwanted companion animals in the five-c

Woodbury

2 organizations