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Furry Friends Refuge

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Furry Friends Refuge

Furry Friends, a no-kill shelter, is a nonprofit serving central Iowa’s animals in need.
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Furry Friends Refuge has moved all adoptions to our 3505 Mills Civic Parkway location in West Des Moines.

12/03/2024

BARKING TUESDAY

Dogs bark for many reasons, including excitement. We’d be excited for you to help us save the lives of pets like Frankie by giving online (with matching up to $1,000).

https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Kbw-uLjUVhZW2cq45L8NPw

12/02/2024

MEOWING MONDAY

The only reason cats continue meowing as adults is to communicate with humans, because they've learned that it gets them something that they want, such as food or attention.

Today we ask for your attention: help us save the lives of pets like Onyx by giving online (with matching up to $1,000!).

https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Kbw-uLjUVhZW2cq45L8NPw

11/30/2024

When we asked for assistance this Thanksgiving to help feed the animals we never knew the kind of support we would end up getting. Today we had a delivery of 45 boxes filled with donations from our Amazon wishlist!! This doesn’t even show the donations we have gotten since our original post last Wednesday. Thank you so much for those who donated and supported us!

11/30/2024

It's Small Business Saturday! But we have a bit of a different interpretation of the day. Barry is a big guy ready to give you all the business you can handle. He loves to talk and tell you everything he is thinking. This friendly boy was originally an outdoor cat, but decided his love and snuggles would be best inside, with warm couches and blankets. He is a little wary of big dogs but with some time and patience, would do fine. He has done well with other cats while in the shelter but also wouldn't mind being the only four legged companion in the home. Take this sweet boy into your hearts and homes today!

11/30/2024

We’re thankful for the year-round generosity of our volunteers and donors, and we’ll be celebrating your support each day next week starting with ✨Meowing Monday✨

11/29/2024

We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We will be open our normal hours again at our 3505 Mills Civic Parkway location. Stop by between 2 and 8 on the weekdays and 11 and 5 on the weekends to meet some great pets like Onyx!

11/29/2024

Thanks to you their bellies are full and they can have a peaceful night sleep to get prepared for when we open back up tomorrow! Happy Thanksgiving from everyone here at Furry Friends!

11/27/2024

We still have over 60 animals looking for a foster or adoptive home this Thanksgiving! Stop by 3505 Mills Civic Parkway in West Des Moines anytime today between 2 and 8 to give a special pet a home for the holidays. They will be more thankful than you could ever know!
Foster application- https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/FFS/Cat
Adoption applications- https://furryfriendsrefuge.org/adopt-getting-started/

11/27/2024

We currently have 23 dogs located at our shelter. And while we would love to say that they would all find foster/adoptive homes for thanksgiving, our staff will continue to take care of those that didn’t get that lucky. But we are running out of food! We need your help to stuff these bellies full and give them the Thanksgiving feast they deserve! Drop donations off at our Mills Civic location anytime between 2 and 8 on the weekdays or 11 and 5 on the weekends or send donations straight to us using the Amazon link below.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/19R0AQ1MYVW75?ref_=wl_share

11/26/2024

Thora and Burke have just been returned to the shelter and have some things to say!

"Unfortunately for us, this is the third time we have found ourselves in the shelter. The first time, we were in very bad shape and were so malnourished we could hardly stand and walk. We have been able to live in a home for the past six years, but through no fault of our own found ourselves at the shelter once again as senior pups. After being adopted and enjoying just a few short months, we are back and ready for a final home that will stick after our last family didn't have enough time for us! Despite our age, we are still active and fun-seeking! We love to spend time with each other, but we love spending time with people even more. We have shown interest in other dogs and enjoy our time during play groups! We know that two dogs can be a handful, but we promise to make it worth it! We love to talk and tell you what we think and have done well living with kids in the past."

Please save this perfect duo from being in the shelter again!

11/23/2024

We have had the privilege of having these two special girls come and visit us from foster care today and they would love for you to stop by and say hi too! Joplynn, our sweet 10 year old lady is docile, affectionate, and ready for her the perfect home for her golden years. Snow (right) is a 6 month old, 25lb pup who has learned sit, lay down, proper leash etiquette, and house training in just one month in foster care. Imagine what she can do in the years to come! Both girls have lived with young kids in the past and did amazing! Tomorrow they go back to foster care, unless they can win your heart and find their forever homes today between 11 and 5. Don't miss out!

11/22/2024

Trixie is a super sweet and silly girl! She can amuse herself for hours running around with or without toys. She's very goofy. She's also a big snuggle bug and likes to curl up and get belly rubs and sleep on her fosters lap. She was found as a stray and is so grateful to be inside! Fill out the adoption application to meet with the foster of Trixie!
https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/FFS/Cat

11/21/2024

Thanksgiving is just one week away and we have so many animals at the shelter that are hoping for a foster (or adoptive) home for the holidays. Whether it be for a week, a day, or even longer, these guys would love nothing more than somewhere to call home. Fill out a foster application or stop by the shelter during our open hours (2-8 on the weekdays and 11-5 on the weekends) to share your home with a furry friend that needs you. While the shelter will be closed on Thanksgiving day, our staff and volunteers will continue to be hard at work taking care of the ones that will remain at the shelter and can even send animals to foster/adoptive homes by appointment if needed.
https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/FFS/Cat

11/19/2024

Starburst and Milo are calling out looking for a home of their own! Starburst (left) is 13 years old and loves to take care of her daughter Milo and anybody else who comes in to her room. She loves pets and cuddles and will make a great heater during the cold months to come. Milo (right) is a bit more on the timid side but will often come out for pets when mom dubs it is safe. At 11 years old this girl is living out her golden years and wants nothing more then the right home to spend it in. Stop by the shelter anytime we are open to meet this perfect pair and become the home they have been craving! Our hours are 2-8 on the weekdays and 11-5 on weekends.

11/16/2024

Stitch is a sweet and social 5 month old pomeranian/husky mix who loves to play and is ready for a home who can keep up with his puppy energy! Stitch loves water and other people and has previously lived with another dog. He is a highly trainable little guy and would love for someone to teach him some cool tricks. At only 30lbs he still has some growing to do but will make an amazing cuddle buddy who shouldn't get too big. Stop by the shelter today before 5pm to meet Stitch!

11/15/2024

Many people don't realize that our shelter takes on even the smallest of animals in the hopes of finding them forever homes and provide a life they otherwise might not get. Lily is a Syrian hamster originally bought at a pet store, but after her home didn't workout and the pet store couldn't take her back her next stop was Furry Friends Refuge. Now miss Lily is ready for a forever home, and she could be yours for just $8!

11/14/2024

Snivy is the tiniest little girl you will meet! At only two pounds, our staff believed her to be about 2 months old. Upon further inspection Snivy is actually 5 months old! We believe that this tiny kitten will max out at 5lbs (half the size of a normal cat) but jam packed full of love and sweetness! Snivy absolutely adores other cats and four legged friends and would love to have a buddy in the home to cuddle with during nap time. Fill out an adoption application for this petite gal to set up a meeting you won't regret!

11/14/2024

Just last week we posted with a plea for someone to come and take a chance on our boy Whiskers before his one year anniversary. And we are so happy to announce that exactly one year after coming to Furry Friends as a stray, Whiskers has found a home of his very own, a luxury that our boy has never had. We are so grateful for Whiskers new family for taking a chance on him and his new brother Bosco! Happy one year anniversary and adoption day Whiskers! And happy adoption day Bosco!

Address

3505 Mills Civic
West Des Moines, IA
50265

Opening Hours

Monday	14:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	14:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	14:00 - 20:00
Thursday	14:00 - 20:00
Friday	14:00 - 20:00
Saturday	11:00 - 17:00
Sunday	11:00 - 17:00

Website

http://www.furryfriendsrefuge.org/

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Trying to get Apollo inside when it’s nice out can be a bit difficult…..

This old guy still has some spunk! Archer (black and white) is twelve years old and making a lot of friends at the shelter. But what he really wants is a home to make lifelong friends. Archer has done well with cats and other dogs and is the perfect gentleman to add to your family. Stop by the shelter to meet Archer today between 11 and 5!

“Somebody put mud in the pool and now it’s even better!”- Mowgli Mowgli is a sweet yet shy 9 month old pup ready for a home to call his own! He loves people and has done well with other dogs. He is a one of a kind good boy that you will definitely want to meet so stop by our Mills Civic location anytime during our open hours (2-8 on the weekdays and 11-5 on the weekends)

He’s handsome. He’s fluffy. He’s sassy. He’s cuddly. He’s Reid!! Reid is a man with a plan and will accept nothing less than prefect. You want to sweep the floor? Reid wants attention. You want to work on your computer? Reid wants attention. You want to touch his belly? You better think again. This fluffy boy is looking for a home and a family to rule over. In his kingdom, Reid would like no other four legged friends and would appreciate no young two legged friends. He likes things chill but will make sure that you never forget that he is around and does indeed have you wrapped around his finger. Stop by 3505 Mills Civic Parkway in West Des Moines anytime we are open to get the chance to see Reid in all of his glory. Our hours are 2-8 on the weekdays and 11-5 on the weekends.

We are happy to announce that Casey has been adopted and is enjoying his new home! Thank you for everyone who has been supporting him and giving him well wishes. It worked and he is now in a home that loves him for his shy self! His kitty sibling is very excited to show him the ropes of the family, and loves to lay close by and talk to him. Casey is feeling pretty comfortable with his new kitty sibling but is still getting used to to the humans, but the progress he has made in just a Horst time is super promising!

Have you ever seen anything so sweet?! We are looking for loving fosters for this Tafiti and her four babies, Moana, Maui, Pua, and Hei Hei, along with other cats and kittens in our care. Become a foster and change lives! Tafiti is FeLV positive meaning she has a weakened immune system but that doesn’t stop her from being an amazing mom! You can fill out the application below to become a foster with FFR! https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/FFS/Cat

Rainy days are for the playing with the kitties, and our girl Lucy is getting more and more playful as she continues her weight loss journey. Stop by the shelter to get some rainy day kitty cuddles between 2 and 8 today, and maybe take home a new friend for those rainy nights. #rainydays

Clarke loves the water!

Clarke also loves the water!!

Theodore is looking for your help! Theodore has had such a difficult time finding a furever home💔 This sweet boy deserves to feel priceless and loved every day, and learn how safe it can feel to be loved in the right home. Theodore is very skittish and will do best in a home without children since he is fearful of sudden movements or loud noises. Once he understands that you are safe he is a big cuddler and just wants to lay in your lap. At only two years old Theodore has a lot of life left to him and needs a nice home to help open up the spunky boy we know is hiding in there. If you or someone you know could be his forever home, come see him any time we're open at Furry Friends Refuge and give him the new start he deserves!