READ THE 2025 VOTER GUIDE HERE
2025 has been a pivotal time for animals in West Des Moines and Waukee. These cities were once well supported with animal welfare programming. West Des Moines enjoyed national recognition as an exceptional community for animal welfare until 2023. Since that point in time, while taxpayers have continued to spend MORE money, animal services have been drastically cut. Cats in need, like Wes who was found hit by a car in West Des Moines, have been left to fend for themselves and have been turned away by the governmental programs that are supposed to be providing for their well-being. Make sure your voice is heard November 4 at the polls and engage with your elected officials at city council meetings.
Read about the current state of assistance for cats in West Des Moines at savewdmcats.org
Read the letter provided to West Des Moines city council before they voted to end Furry Friends Refuge’s contract to assist West Des Moines animals in 2023 HERE.
Others ways to help:
Purchase high priority items from our Amazon Wishlist.
Donate: Our animals will need your financial support to continue critical needs to animals during a challenging economic climate for shelter and pet owners needing assistance: https://
— at Furry Friends Refuge.