Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week At Ankeny Area Shelters
Want to add a furry friend to your family and make a positive impact on the world at the same time? Then you should consider adopting a pet from a local shelter. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many shelters in Ankeny and environs are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets in forever homes.
Across Iowa, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home — and many of them are located within driving distance. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start the search for a lovable new companion is at Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, where Peaches the cat is waiting patiently, or another local shelter. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed.
If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you're a dog person, you might like Athena, an American Staffordshire Terrier up for adoption. Or if cats are more your thing, there are several great cats available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.
Athena
Name: Athena
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier
Description: "Primary Color: Grey Weight: 65lbs Age: 2yrs 7mths 1wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more
Mango
Name: Mango
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Brown Tiger Weight: 2.5lbs Age: 0yrs 3mths 2wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more
Peaches
Name: Peaches
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Brown Tiger Weight: 2.4lbs Age: 0yrs 3mths 2wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Lucifer
Name: Lucifer
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 8.36lbs Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Slater
Name: Slater
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Orange Tiger Secondary Color: White Weight: 6.1lbs Age: 0yrs 5mths 0wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Punky Patches
Name: Punky Patches
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Calico Weight: 2.5lbs Age: 0yrs 0mths 9wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more
Apricot
Name: Apricot
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Brown Tiger Weight: 3lbs Age: 0yrs 3mths 2wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Ocean
Name: Ocean
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 8.4lbs Age: 0yrs 8mths 1wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Mongu
Name: Mongu
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 9.6lbs Age: 8yrs 0mths 4wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Recees
Name: Recees
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Calico Weight: 15.1lbs Age: 8yrs 2mths 1wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more
Willy
Name: Willy
Species: Dog
Location: Forever Home Dog Rescue, Johnston, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Terrier
Description: "Willy is a 20ish lb year old boy looking for a forever home. His adoption fee is $250. If interested..." Learn more
Jovy
Name: Jovy
Species: Dog
Location: Forever Home Dog Rescue, Johnston, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, German Shepherd Dog Terrier Mix
Description: "Jovy is a 10 week old puppy. We do not know mom/dad so breeds are a guess. She needs to..." Learn more
Meow
Name: Meow
Species: Cat
Location: Boone Area Humane Society, 228 W. 16th Street, Boone, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "***Adoptions are by appointment only, please fill out an application online and someone will be in contact with you for..." Learn more
Minnie
Name: Minnie
Species: Cat
Location: Boone Area Humane Society, 228 W. 16th Street, Boone, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "***Adoptions are by appointment only, please fill out an application online and someone will be in contact with you for..." Learn more
Ashton
Name: Ashton
Species: Cat
Location: Boone Area Humane Society, 228 W. 16th Street, Boone, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "***Adoptions are by appointment only, please fill out an application online and someone will be in contact with you for..." Learn more
Silvia
Name: Silvia
Species: Cat
Location: Boone Area Humane Society, 228 W. 16th Street, Boone, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
Description: "***Adoptions are by appointment only, please fill out an application online and someone will be in contact with you for..." Learn more
Bugs
Name: Bugs
Species: Dog
Location: Boone Area Humane Society, 228 W. 16th Street, Boone, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua
Description: "Dodger is a sweet little guy that came into us covered in burrs. He's happy and healthy now and looking..." Learn more
Sassy
Name: Sassy
Species: Cat
Location: Marion County Humane Society, 1701 E Pleasant, Knoxville, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Jay
Name: Jay
Species: Cat
Location: Marion County Humane Society, 1701 E Pleasant, Knoxville, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids
TEX
Name: TEX
Species: Cat
Location: Panora P Dot Et Dot S, 114 W Main Street, Panora, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Tuxedo Domestic Short Hair Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "AGE: Baby - 3 monthsDESCRIPTION: DAH TuxedoLOCATION: Foster HomeMY STORY:My mom was a stray kitty who..." Learn more
DREW
Name: DREW
Species: Cat
Location: Panora P Dot Et Dot S, 114 W Main Street, Panora, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "AGE: Baby - 3 monthsDESCRIPTION: DMH Black and WhiteLOCATION: Foster HomeMY STORY:I was born in a..." Learn more
Reno
Name: Reno
Species: Dog
Location: Raccoon River Pet Rescue, 14360 Ivy Place, Perry, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "AGE: 11 months BREED: German Shepard WEIGHT: 66.4 lbMY STORY: (not suitable for an apartment) This is Reno. He..." Learn more
Nunu -- Bonded Buddy With Flappy
Name: Nunu -- Bonded Buddy With Flappy
Species: Parakeet
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Parakeet (Other)
Description: "Primary Color: Blue Age: 3yrs 0mths 0wks" Learn more
Flappy -- Bonded Buddy With Nunu
Name: Flappy -- Bonded Buddy With Nunu
Species: Parakeet
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Parakeet (Other)
Description: "Primary Color: Green Age: 3yrs 0mths 0wks" Learn more
Dina
Name: Dina
Species: Cat
Location: Aheinz57 Pet Rescue And Transport Inc, 4002 Ash Street, De Soto, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Dehlia
Name: Dehlia
Species: Cat
Location: Aheinz57 Pet Rescue And Transport Inc, 4002 Ash Street, De Soto, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
DANBURY
Name: DANBURY
Species: Cat
Location: Ames Animal Shelter, 325 Billy Sunday Rd, Ames, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Willow Bend
Name: Willow Bend
Species: Dog
Location: Aheinz57 Pet Rescue And Transport Inc, 4002 Ash Street, De Soto, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Shar-Pei Mixed Breed Mix
Hugo
Name: Hugo
Species: Dog
Location: Hope Animal Rescue, Maxwell, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Hound
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Hugo was rescued from a high kill shelter in Oklahoma. He is a Hound mix weighing about 35 lbs and..." Learn more
Alyssa
Name: Alyssa
Species: Cat
Location: Happy Tales Ranch And Rescue, Colfax, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "Alyssa is a 7-8 month old gal with golden eyes. She is very friendly, loves attention and is ready to..." Learn more
Kelsey
Name: Kelsey
Species: Cat
Location: Happy Tales Ranch And Rescue, Colfax, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "Kelsey is a teenager who loves attention and food. She was found abandoned outside and is ready for a loving..." Learn more
Heathcliff
Name: Heathcliff
Species: Cat
Location: Happy Tales Ranch And Rescue, Colfax, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Healthcliff is a sweet guy, who likes attention and is a talker. He was abandoned by his owners and we..." Learn more
Oreo
Name: Oreo
Species: Cat
Location: Boone Area Humane Society, 228 W. 16th Street, Boone, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
Description: "***Adoptions are by appointment only, please fill out an application online and someone will be in contact with you for..." Learn more
Peaches
Name: Peaches
Species: Cat
Location: Boone Area Humane Society, 228 W. 16th Street, Boone, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "***Adoptions are by appointment only, please fill out an application online and someone will be in contact with you for..." Learn more
Yum Yum
Name: Yum Yum
Species: Cat
Location: Marion County Humane Society, 1701 E Pleasant, Knoxville, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Long Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Jewell -- Bonded Buddy With Penny
Name: Jewell -- Bonded Buddy With Penny
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Jewell and Penny are Bonded Buddies. They'll be adopted as a pair. - Sweet, friendly, relaxed and good-natured - Likes..." Learn more
Penny -- Bonded Buddy With Jewell
Name: Penny -- Bonded Buddy With Jewell
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Penny and Jewell are Bonded Buddies. They'll be adopted as a pair. - Sweet, relaxed and good-natured - Likes to..." Learn more
Champ
Name: Champ
Species: Dog
Location: Aheinz57 Pet Rescue And Transport Inc, 4002 Ash Street, De Soto, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound Mixed Breed Mix
Shadow
Name: Shadow
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "- Cuddly, sweet and friendly who enjoys being in the same room with you - Likes being petted on his..." Learn more
Derick
Name: Derick
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "- Derick has been doing well with his cat roommatesThis cat is located at Coffee Cats, an ARL adoption..." Learn more
JACK
Name: JACK
Species: Cat
Location: Ames Animal Shelter, 325 Billy Sunday Rd, Ames, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Elica
Name: Elica
Species: Cat
Location: Marion County Humane Society, 1701 E Pleasant, Knoxville, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Gabby
Name: Gabby
Species: Cat
Location: Marion County Humane Society, 1701 E Pleasant, Knoxville, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Quito
Name: Quito
Species: Cat
Location: Marion County Humane Society, 1701 E Pleasant, Knoxville, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Glen
Name: Glen
Species: Cat
Location: Marion County Humane Society, 1701 E Pleasant, Knoxville, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
DOBBIE
Name: DOBBIE
Species: Cat
Location: Panora P Dot Et Dot S, 114 W Main Street, Panora, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "AGE: 2 - 3 yearsDESCRIPTION: DSH - Chocolate TabbyLOCATION: Foster HomeMY STORY:Dobbie showed up as a..." Learn more
MARY **App in Process**
Name: MARY **App in Process**
Species: Cat
Location: Panora P Dot Et Dot S, 114 W Main Street, Panora, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Torbie Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "AGE: 5 months (as of 12/15/20)DESCRIPTION: DSH - Tortoiseshell & Tabby (Torbie) & WhiteLOCATION: Foster HomeMY STORY:..." Learn more
Harvest
Name: Harvest
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League, 1921 Taylor Ave., Marshalltown, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "This is Harvest. She has eyes as beautiful as a sunset. Harvest loves to play along with other cats, and..." Learn more
Lilly
Name: Lilly
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League, 1921 Taylor Ave., Marshalltown, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "This puuurrty girl is Lilly. Lilly is a very loving cuddly kitty. She is very friendly and would make a..." Learn more
Sydney
Name: Sydney
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League, 1921 Taylor Ave., Marshalltown, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Sydney is a cat that has traveled over a 1000 miles find her home only to be rejected once arrived...." Learn more
Rocky
Name: Rocky
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Rescue League, 1921 Taylor Ave., Marshalltown, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
Description: "This is Rocky, he was found abandoned out in the country side. We believe he is a German Shepard mix,..." Learn more
Angie
Name: Angie
Species: Gerbil
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Gerbil
Description: "Primary Color: Brown" Learn more
Shannon
Name: Shannon
Species: Gerbil
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Gerbil
Description: "Primary Color: Brown" Learn more
Carson
Name: Carson
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Rescue League, 1921 Taylor Ave., Marshalltown, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Plott Hound
Description: "This sweet boy is Carson. He was originally adopted from us a couple years ago, and unfortunately his owner had..." Learn more
Twyla
Name: Twyla
Species: Gerbil
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Gerbil
Description: "Primary Color: Black" Learn more
This article originally appeared on the Ankeny Patch
