Furry Friends Refuge

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.

WOW... you all showed up for our pups! 🐾💙A HUGE thank you from our staff (and especially our dogs!) to everyone who dona...
06/22/2026

WOW... you all showed up for our pups! 🐾💙
A HUGE thank you from our staff (and especially our dogs!) to everyone who donated to our Kuranda bed drive! Thanks to your incredible generosity, we received 10 durable, chew-proof Kuranda beds for our adoptable dogs!

That means more cozy naps, comfier snoozes, and happier tails for pups like Papa Smurf and Socx! These long-lasting beds give our dogs a safe, comfortable place to rest while they wait for their forever families—and trust us, they've already given them two paws up. 🐶✨

Our kennel halls have been filled with excited tail wags, happy "woos," and plenty of grateful puppy smiles. Your kindness makes a real difference in the lives of the animals in our care, and we truly couldn't do it without this amazing community.

🐾⚡ Looking to add a little spark (and a whole lot of s***k) to your life? Meet Sparky! ⚡🐾At just 7 months old, Sparky is...
06/20/2026

🐾⚡ Looking to add a little spark (and a whole lot of s***k) to your life? Meet Sparky! ⚡🐾
At just 7 months old, Sparky is a fun-loving, speedy, water-obsessed goofball who's ready to find his perfect adventure buddy! Whether he's zooming around the yard, chatting your ear off, or making the biggest splash in the kiddie pool, this boy knows how to make every day exciting.
💦 Water is his absolute favorite! You'll usually find him splashing in the pool, soaking up the sunshine, and living his best summer life.
Sparky is very social with other dogs, but he's still very much a puppy! He'd love a playful canine friend who can keep up with his energy—or a patient pup who doesn't mind teaching him a few manners along the way. As a herding breed mix, he's smart, active, and eager to learn, so he'll thrive with a family that's ready for plenty of adventures, training sessions, and playtime.
If you're looking for a loyal sidekick who's equal parts silly, affectionate, and full of personality, Sparky is ready to light up your life! ✨
📍 Come meet Sparky this weekend at our Mills Civic shelter, open 11 AM–5 PM. He can't wait to make a splash into your heart!

🚨 MAYDAY! MAYDAY! 🚨Can you hear the tiny screams? 😾📣 Just look at those airplane ears! Our kittens have an important ann...
06/19/2026

🚨 MAYDAY! MAYDAY! 🚨
Can you hear the tiny screams? 😾📣 Just look at those airplane ears! Our kittens have an important announcement...
"WE'RE RUNNING LOW ON SUPPLIES!" 🐾
Kitten season has hit us in full force, and thanks to our new city contracts, we're able to help even more animals than ever before! While that's incredible news, it also means our shelter and amazing foster homes are going through supplies faster than we can replenish them!
Right now, we are critically low on:�🥫 Kitten wet food�🪨 Clumping cat litter�🍼 Powdered KMR milk replacer for our tiniest bottle babies
Our incredible foster families are working around the clock to care for these little ones, and we'd love to help refill their shelves so they can keep saying "yes" to kittens in need.
💙 Donations can be dropped off at our Mills Civic shelter during open hours:�📅 Weekdays: 2 PM – 8 PM�📅 Weekends: 11 AM – 5 PM
And while you're there... why not stop in and meet some of these adorable little drama queens in person? They may be yelling about supplies today, but they're also ready to yell their way right into your heart! 🐱💕

🚨 FOSTER HOME STILL NEEDED FOR MISS MOLLEY! 🚨Miss Molley has been waiting almost a month for the thing she needs most—a ...
06/13/2026

🚨 FOSTER HOME STILL NEEDED FOR MISS MOLLEY! 🚨
Miss Molley has been waiting almost a month for the thing she needs most—a foster home.
This sweet girl came to us heartworm positive, and before she can begin treatment, we need to find her a quiet place where she can safely recover. Heartworm treatment requires strict exercise restriction, something that's incredibly difficult to provide in a busy shelter environment.
Despite everything she's been through, Molley is pure sunshine.
Unfortunately, the longer Molley stays in the shelter, the more kennel stress she's experiencing. That stress isn't just hard on her emotionally—it affects her physical health as well.
Fostering Molley for just a few months could truly change her life. ❤️ She'll have a safe, calm place to heal, and we'll provide all of her medical treatment and supplies through Furry Friends Refuge. You provide the home—we'll take care of the rest.
If you can foster, know someone who might be able to help, or would like to learn more about Molley or heartworm treatment, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Even if you can't foster, you can still make a difference. Please like, comment, and share this post to help us find the perfect foster home for this very special girl.

☀️ Looking for the coolest way to beat the summer heat? Our kittens have you covered! 😻These little cuties are staying n...
06/12/2026

☀️ Looking for the coolest way to beat the summer heat? Our kittens have you covered! 😻
These little cuties are staying nice and comfy in the A/C while enjoying delicious Purr Pops—and they'd love for you to join the fun! 🧊💙
🐾 Jimmy & Joey (the black, gray, and white duo) are rambunctious, playful, and overflowing with confidence! These cuddle bugs are experts at turning everyday life into an adventure and are ready to bring plenty of laughter, mischief, and mayhem to their forever homes.
🐾 Vega & Sirius (our adorable orange and white siblings) are a bit more reserved, but once they warm up, they're all about cozy lap naps, soft beds, tasty treats, and quiet cuddle sessions.
Whether you're looking for a tiny troublemaker or a sweet snuggle buddy, we've got the perfect kitten waiting for you! And although these duos are siblings they can be single cats in their new homes!
No summer plans? Make your day a little cooler by stopping by our cat and kitten rooms! We're open 2–8 PM today and 11 AM–5 PM this weekend. Your new best friend is waiting! ❤️🐱

✨ From rags to riches! ✨ Meet Tres Leches! 🩷This gorgeous girl has already proven she's one tough cookie! Tres Leches wa...
06/11/2026

✨ From rags to riches! ✨ Meet Tres Leches! 🩷
This gorgeous girl has already proven she's one tough cookie! Tres Leches was found roaming the streets with an old injury to her front leg. While we'll never know exactly what happened, she had already adapted so well to life without using it that our medical team decided amputation would give her the best chance at a comfortable future!
And wow... did she bounce back! 💪 This little tripod doesn't let anything slow her down. She runs, plays, explores, and lives life to the fullest like it's no big deal!
Her foster family says she's brave, resilient, playful, fun-loving, and more than ready to find a family of her own. She has the loudest, happiest purr you've ever heard and is always ready to have a full conversation with you.
Tripod cats adapt incredibly well and go on to live happy, active, completely normal lives—and Tres Leches is living proof! All she needs now is someone to give her the forever home she deserves.
Come meet this amazing little fighter today at our Mills Civic shelter before 8 PM. We have a feeling you'll fall in love after just one purr. 🐾

🚗💨 Meet Ford! 💨🚗This big-hearted boy is ready to cruise into a brand-new adventure with a family of his own! Ford is a y...
06/07/2026

🚗💨 Meet Ford! 💨🚗
This big-hearted boy is ready to cruise into a brand-new adventure with a family of his own! Ford is a young, goofy, high-energy guy who wakes up every day ready to play, explore, and make new friends.
Like many young pups, he's eager to learn and loves making his people proud. In the short time he's been with us, he's already mastered "sit," knows his name, and is working hard on polishing up those leash manners!
Ford enjoys playing with other dogs, but he'd love a patient canine buddy who can help teach him when it's time to take a break. Bonus points if there are puppies around—he absolutely adores them!
One of our favorite things about Ford is his endless supply of silly expressions. Whether he's rocking an inside-out ear, sporting a dramatic pout, or getting his lip hilariously stuck on his teef, this boy keeps us laughing every day. ❤️
Underneath all that goofiness is an affectionate sweetheart who greets everyone with kisses, tail wags, and enough love to fill a whole parking lot.
Ready to add some horsepower to your life? Come meet this lovable goofball today between 11–5 PM, or stop by later this week from 2–8 PM!

Our kittens may be stealing the spotlight lately (and honestly, can you blame them?), but we have plenty of fabulous adu...
06/05/2026

Our kittens may be stealing the spotlight lately (and honestly, can you blame them?), but we have plenty of fabulous adult cats waiting for their chance to shine! 🌟🐱
These grown-up beauties have all the charm, personality, and affection you could ask for. Whether they're soaking up sunbeams, keeping watch over the birds outside the window, or wrestling with their feline roommates, they're dreaming of a forever home with more room to explore and more humans to love!
Featured here are four of our biggest social butterflies and professional cuddle experts: Harley, Tabby, Kat, and Reggie! ❤️
If you're looking for a loyal companion who has already mastered the art of being an amazing cat, come meet them today at our Mills Civic location from 2–8 PM, or stop by this weekend from 11 AM–5 PM.
These sweethearts are ready to trade shelter life for a spot on your couch—and in your heart! 🐾

Can you help our dogs out? The shelter is a stressful place—dogs who are waiting here for a foster or adopter sometimes...
06/04/2026

Can you help our dogs out? The shelter is a stressful place—dogs who are waiting here for a foster or adopter sometimes struggle with behaviors related to this stress like chewing on bedding. For those dogs, we need specialized beds that are not able to be torn apart. This is not only essential for them to have usable bed, but to prevent them from ingesting items that can be dangerous for them like pieces of fabric. We currently do not have enough of these beds to ensure all of our dogs can have a soft and safe place to lie down in their kennels. Can you help us by donating one of these beds? These specific beds have vinyl sleeping areas that are durable and metal frames that cannot be torn apart and are easily sanitized (as pictured with the adorable and adoptable Atlas). You can donate to help us purchase these beds at Furryfriendsrefuge.org/donate. You can purchase a bed for the shelter through this link:

https://shelterbeds.org/donate/194293

Look at this BIG handsome tomcat! 🐈Meet Big Tex!This chunky-cheeked charmer has absolutely stunned both his finders and ...
05/29/2026

Look at this BIG handsome tomcat! 🐈Meet Big Tex!
This chunky-cheeked charmer has absolutely stunned both his finders and shelter staff by being one of the sweetest tomcats around. Seriously... just LOOK at those cheeks! 🥰
Tex wears a few battle scars from his days out on the streets but now that he's been fully vetted, he's settling in wonderfully with his feline roommates. Despite his tough-guy appearance, this boy is all love!
Big Tex is FIV+, which means he is more vulnerable to infections and needs a family who is prepared for additional medical costs in his future. The good news? FIV is primarily spread through deep bite wounds, and since Tex has proven himself to be friendly and respectful with other cats, he can safely live with feline companions.
His favorite activities include pressing his giant head into your hand for pets, soaking up every ounce of affection available, and napping belly-up with his front paws tucked in the cutest little pose imaginable. ❤️
If you're looking for a big cat with an even bigger heart, Big Tex is ready to meet you! Stop by our Mills Civic location between 2–8 PM and see why everyone is falling in love with this sweet-faced bruiser. 🐾

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3505 Mills Civic
West Des Moines, IA
50265

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Monday 2pm - 8pm
Tuesday 2pm - 8pm
Wednesday 2pm - 8pm
Thursday 2pm - 8pm
Friday 2pm - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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