Ames Animal Shelter

Ames Animal Shelter This is the official page of the City of Ames Animal Shelter and Animal Services Division.

This is an official page of the City of Ames Animal Shelter and Animal Control Division of the Ames Police Department. For more information about the City of Ames, please visit www.cityofames.org. This site is intended to serve as a mechanism for communication between the public and the Ames Animal Shelter on the listed topics, and as a forum to further the mission of the Division. Questi

ons or comments can be addressed to Ron Edwards, Animal Control Supervisor at [email protected]. Terms of Use Guidelines
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•For issues regarding the safety of an animal or if you feel the safety of a human is at risk due to an animal, please contact the Animal Control Officer at 515-231-1080 M-F 8am-8pm, Sat and Sunday 8am-5pm. For animal emergencies outside these hours, please contact the Ames Police Department at 515-239-5133
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Do you recognize this pet? They are currently at our shelter as a stray animal missing their family.𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙚...
12/18/2024

Do you recognize this pet? They are currently at our shelter as a stray animal missing their family.

𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧: Santa Claws
𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚 & 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚: 12/18/2024 11:00 AM
𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 2100 Block of Clark Ave
𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: No collar and unable to scan for a microchip or verify gender at this time.

If you know this animal or have any information to help us find their family, please call us at 515-239-5530. If you call us outside of our hours, please leave us a message so we can return your call!
For more information, please visit our website at www.AmesAnimalShelter.org

Lyla and Lucien are a bonded pair who have been living in shelters for nearly 200 days. When they first transferred to o...
12/18/2024

Lyla and Lucien are a bonded pair who have been living in shelters for nearly 200 days. When they first transferred to our shelter, they were so shy that volunteers didn’t know they were even in the community room. Lucien started exploring sooner than Lyla, and now they’re both very outgoing, cuddly, and love dinner time. Their holiday wish is for a permanent, cozy home with plenty of treats and cuddles.

If you’re interested in applying for Lyla and Lucien. you can submit an application at amesanimalshelter.org

Melvin isn’t our longest resident, but he is our cat who has lived in shelters the longest. Melvin is a sweet 5 year old...
12/18/2024

Melvin isn’t our longest resident, but he is our cat who has lived in shelters the longest. Melvin is a sweet 5 year old FIV positive cat who was transferred to our shelter in October. He is wishing for a home who can care for him, be patient with him, and give him plenty of butt scratches.

Being FIV-positive means Melvin has a weaker immune system, so he’ll need regular vet checkups, a healthy diet, and a low-stress, indoor-only home to keep him feeling his best. FIV can’t be transmitted to humans or dogs and is only spread to other cats through deep bite wounds. Senior cats like Melvin make wonderful, loving companions, and with proper care, they can live long, happy lives.

If you’re interested in fulfilling Melvin’s wish, submit an application at amesanimalshelter.org

Yesterday our Animal Control vehicle got to do something a little different! We delivered gifts for 88 residents at Accu...
12/17/2024

Yesterday our Animal Control vehicle got to do something a little different! We delivered gifts for 88 residents at Accura and The Rose assisted living facilities here in Ames. Our Animal Control Clerk, Abbey, arranges this giving opportunity called Santas for Seniors each year with the help of fellow city employees. City employees sign up to donate gifts to seniors needing extra holiday cheer based on their holiday wish lists. The gifts are then delivered to and opened by the residents during holiday parties at their facilities.

Ron, the Animal Control Supervisor, and Kathy, one of our Animal Control Officers, helped deliver all of the gifts with Abbey on Monday. It was such fun to spread the holiday joy and feel that sense of community. A HUGE shout out to all the City of Ames - City Government employees for generously donating gifts and making this happen. A special thanks to Ashley in the Administrative Services department at City Hall, who helps Abbey every year with collecting and tracking gifts delivered to City Hall.

Do you recognize this pet? They are currently at our shelter as a stray animal missing their family.𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙚...
12/17/2024

Do you recognize this pet? They are currently at our shelter as a stray animal missing their family.

𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧: Fabio
𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚 & 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚: 12/17/2024 4:00 AM
𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 200 Block of Washington Ave
𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: No collar or microchip.

If you know this animal or have any information to help us find their family, please call us at 515-239-5530. If you call us outside of our hours, please leave us a message so we can return your call!

For more information, please visit our website at www.AmesAnimalShelter.org

UPDATE: They’ve been adopted 💕Boog & Sid are a bonded pair and have been waiting over 100 days for their forever home. T...
12/13/2024

UPDATE: They’ve been adopted 💕
Boog & Sid are a bonded pair and have been waiting over 100 days for their forever home. They are the definition of a bonded pair: they are almost always cuddling! Boog & Sid's holiday wish is for a loving home where Sid can explore tunnels and Boog can relax up high, keeping an eye on things.

Can you fulfill this sweet pair's wish?
Send in your application at amesanimalshelter.org to meet them!

Do you recognize this pet? They are currently at our shelter as a stray animal missing their family.𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙚...
12/12/2024

Do you recognize this pet? They are currently at our shelter as a stray animal missing their family.

𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧: Licorice
𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚 & 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚: 12/12/24 3:30 PM
𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: Steinbeck St
𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: No microchip, wearing a collar with no tags.

If you know this animal or have any information to help us find their family please call us at 515-239-5530. If you call us outside of our hours please leave us a message so we can return your call!

For more information please visit our website at www.AmesAnimalShelter.org

Do you recognize this pet? They are currently at our shelter as a stray animal missing their family.𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙚...
12/11/2024

Do you recognize this pet? They are currently at our shelter as a stray animal missing their family.

𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧: Evander
𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚 & 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚: 12/11/2024 12:00 AM
𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 4733 Toronto St.
𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: No collar or microchip

If you know this animal or have any information to help us find their family, please call us at 515-239-5530. If you call us outside of our hours, please leave us a message so we can return your call!
For more information, please visit our website at www.AmesAnimalShelter.org

Clarence, Techie, and Papa Georgio want to share their holiday wishes with you. Clarence is wishing for a cozy home wher...
12/11/2024

Clarence, Techie, and Papa Georgio want to share their holiday wishes with you. Clarence is wishing for a cozy home where he gets to have his humans all to himself. Techie is wishing for a home where she is spoiled with love! Papa Georgio is wishing for a home where someone is plenty available for all of the cuddles!

Can you fulfill any of these wishes?
You can apply over at amesanimalshelter.org to meet them!

Do you recognize this pet? They are currently at our shelter as a stray animal missing their family.𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙚...
12/10/2024

Do you recognize this pet? They are currently at our shelter as a stray animal missing their family.

𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧: Valpuri
𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚 & 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚: 12/10/2024 1:00 PM
𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: Broadmoor/24th St.
𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: No collar or microchip

If you know this animal or have any information to help us find their family, please call us at 515-239-5530. If you call us outside of our hours, please leave us a message so we can return your call!
For more information, please visit our website at www.AmesAnimalShelter.org

The cats have been enjoying some treats and toys from one of our amazing volunteers who we will call Santa Paws. Sid and...
12/09/2024

The cats have been enjoying some treats and toys from one of our amazing volunteers who we will call Santa Paws. Sid and Boog, the bonded pair in the first picture are still available for adoption!

Do you recognize this pet? They are currently at our shelter as a stray animal missing their family.𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙚...
12/07/2024

Do you recognize this pet? They are currently at our shelter as a stray animal missing their family.
𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧: Churro (female)
𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚 & 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚: 12/7/2024 10:00
𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 2400 block of Ferndale Ave
𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: No collar or microchip
If you know this animal or have any information to help us find their family, please call us at 515-239-5530. If you call us outside of our hours, please leave us a message so we can return your call!
For more information, please visit our website at www.AmesAnimalShelter.org

Do you recognize this pet? They are currently at our shelter as a stray animal missing their family.𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙚...
12/07/2024

Do you recognize this pet? They are currently at our shelter as a stray animal missing their family.
𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧: Holstein (female)
𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚 & 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚: 12/5/2024 6:00 PM
𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 1300 block of Gateway Hills Park Drive
𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: No collar or microchip
If you know this animal or have any information to help us find their family, please call us at 515-239-5530. If you call us outside of our hours, please leave us a message so we can return your call!
For more information, please visit our website at www.AmesAnimalShelter.org

Hadrian wants to share his holiday wish with everyone. He is our longest resident (116 days) and is a graduate of our Fo...
12/06/2024

Hadrian wants to share his holiday wish with everyone. He is our longest resident (116 days) and is a graduate of our Foe to Friend program as well! Hadrian makes the cutest little meep noises. He is wishing for a cozy, quiet home with a patient family who will let him blossom at his own pace. He would also appreciate a sunny window.

Can you fulfill Hadrian’s holiday wish?
Put in an application at amesanimalshelter.org to meet him 😸

Do you recognize this pet? They are currently at our shelter as a stray animal missing their family.𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙚...
12/05/2024

Do you recognize this pet? They are currently at our shelter as a stray animal missing their family.

𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧: Darius (intact male)
𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚 & 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚: 12/5/2024 4:00 PM
𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 600 Block of 13th St
𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: No collar or microchip

If you know this animal or have any information to help us find their family, please call us at 515-239-5530. If you call us outside of our hours, please leave us a message so we can return your call!

For more information, please visit our website at www.AmesAnimalShelter.org

12/04/2024

On this episode of Animals in Ames, we meet three kittens (Go, Othello, and Chess) that we have met before, Buttercake a loveable cat, and a pup named Rex. Check out all the animals available for adoption at www.AmesAnimalShelter.org.

Do you recognize this pet? They are currently at our shelter as a stray animal missing their family.𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙚...
12/02/2024

Do you recognize this pet? They are currently at our shelter as a stray animal missing their family.
𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧: Clove (young female)
𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚 & 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚: 12/02/24 at 4:30 pm
𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: Topaz Ct
𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: No collar or microchip
If you know this animal or have any information to help us find their family, please call us at 515-239-5530. If you call us outside of our hours, please leave us a message so we can return your call!
For more information, please visit our website at www.AmesAnimalShelter.org

The Shelter will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday.Animal Con...
11/27/2024

The Shelter will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Animal Control will be off duty on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th.

The Ames Animal Shelter and Animal Control will resume normal hours on Saturday, November 30th.

If you have an animal emergency during this time, please contact the Ames Police Department at 515-239-5133. This is for emergencies ONLY.

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325 Billy Sunday Road
Ames, IA
50010

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Wednesday 12pm - 5:30pm
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On this episode of Animals in Ames, we meet three kittens (Go, Othello, and Chess) that we have met before, Buttercake a loveable cat, and a pup named Rex. Check out all the animals available for adoption at www.AmesAnimalShelter.org.

Our doggos love frozen kong treats! and it makes for great enrichment. The ingredients in these kong treats are: pumpkin, peanut butter, & canned dog food. #shelterdog #animalshelter #dogs #kongtoys

On this episode of Animals in Ames, we get to know three kittens facing some health challenges before becoming eligible for adoption. Also, Abe, a loveable German Shepherd, is looking for his forever home.

On this episode of Animals in Ames, we meet some canine furry friends. Nasir, Taj, Fatima, and Rolo are all available for adoption. Check out all our adoptable animals at www.AmesAnimalShelter.org.

“Imma Bee” - Papa Georgio | What’s your halloween costume this year?! #bees #cats #orangecat #halloweencostume #petcostume #animalshelter

Rolo, Ollie, and Buck tried on some Halloween costumes this week. Which is your favorite? All 3 puppies are available for adoption! #Halloween #halloweencostume #puppies #labradorretriever #adoptme

Our fang-tastic cats are ready for spooky season! Come adopt a little vampire to cuddle with this fall season! #spookyseason #vampire #spookycat #halloweencostume #animalshelter

Mini Snuffle Mats! An awesome volunteer made mini snuffle mats for our kitties in kennels. Snuffle mats are a great enrichment activity - it activates their hunting instinct to forage for the treats hidden in the pockets! Have you made any DIY activities for your kitties? #animalshelter #snufflemat #cats #enrichment #diy #crafts #shelterpets

Animals in Ames
Animals in Ames

On this episode of Animals in Ames, we meet some exotic animals. A parakeet (Sweetsy), a rabbit (Jude), and a guinea pig (Richard). Check out all adoptable animals at www.AmesAnimalShelter.org.

Bathe some kittens with us! These amazing kittens had calicivirus & had to be isolated for a while. Shoutout to our amazing Vet Tech for giving great baths! #animalshelter #kittens #bathtime #shelterpets

Animals in Ames | September 11, 2024
Animals in Ames | September 11, 2024

On this episode of Animals in Ames, we meet three kittens named Parmesan, Muenster, and Alabaster. Check out all adoptable animals at www.AmesAnimal Shelter.org and don't forget about the continuing cat adoption specials. All cats are just $25.

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