Animal Lifeline Thrift Shop

Animal Lifeline of Iowa (ALI), established in 1986 near Carlisle, Iowa, serves as Central Iowa’s sole special needs, no-kill animal shelter, with a commendable legacy of caring for Des Moines and the broader Iowa community for nearly four decades. This shelter specializes in rescuing cats and dogs facing various challenges such as injuries, disabilities, serious medical conditions, abuse, pregnancy, nursing requirements, or those needing bottle feeding.

Animals taken in by ALI, who might face euthanasia in conventional shelters, are nurtured back to health and eventually placed in loving forever homes. Noteworthy is the shelter’s principled stance against euthanizing animals based on time spent at the facility, ensuring every animal is given a fair chance at finding a caring family.

The shelter’s core mission revolves around providing temporary refuge, care, and advocating for responsible pet ownership to prevent the unnecessary euthanasia of special needs cats and dogs. Through comprehensive veterinary care and a passionate team, ALI endeavors to improve the lives of vulnerable animals, offering them a second chance at a fulfilling life in a compassionate home.

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