City of Ames Animal Services (Ames Animal Shelter)
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Hours: Shelter: Monday 12-4 PM; Tuesday-Friday 12-5:30 PM; Saturday 12-4 PM; closed Sunday. Animal Control Officers: Monday-Friday 8 AM-8 PM; Saturday-Sunday 8 AM-5 PM.
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Who it helps
- Owner surrenders are accepted only from Ames residents with proof of ownership and current proof of residency.
- Where
- City of Ames
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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City of Ames no-kill animal shelter and animal control. It shelters and adopts out dogs, cats, rabbits and other small pets, handles lost and found animals, runs a foster program and offers wildlife guidance. Its Pet Ownership Support page lists behavior help and outside funds for veterinary bills.
How to reach them
Where: 325 Billy Sunday Road, Ames, IA
Hours: Shelter: Monday 12-4 PM; Tuesday-Friday 12-5:30 PM; Saturday 12-4 PM; closed Sunday. Animal Control Officers: Monday-Friday 8 AM-8 PM; Saturday-Sunday 8 AM-5 PM.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Owner surrenders are accepted only from Ames residents with proof of ownership and current proof of residency.
- How to get started: Visit during shelter hours or submit an adoption application online; approved applicants are contacted to schedule an appointment. To surrender a pet, complete the surrender information forms on the Pet Relinquishment page.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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