Need information on pet care and supplies or want to support those who support Animal Lifeline of Iowa? Check out these great resources!
General Links
Americas with Disabilities Act: Service Animal vs. Emotional Support Animal Info.
Animal Services (Animal Control) - City of Des Moines
CareCredit: veterinary and pet financing
BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital (FKA IVRC) 515-727-4872
Rover.com - Thousands of dog sitters in cities across the U.S. and Canada; $25 off your first booking AND $25 for Animal Lifeline of Iowa!
Waggle: Waggle is a revolutionary, not-for-profit crowdfunding model; the trusted safety net you need when you cannot afford a veterinary bill.
Pet Related Websites
Is Your Pet Lost?
If your pet was microchipped, call the company it was registered to and report them missing. If your pet is found & the finder calls the microchip number into the company, they will have your information to speed-up the reunion.
Post a FREE listing on IowaPetAlert.com, this website’s mission is to reunite owners with their lost pets.
Call or visit your city’s animal control holding facility. If your pet was spotted & picked up by animal control they might be here. Each city has a different protocol for how long they will hold an animal, be sure to check frequently.
Create & hang fliers in your neighborhood. The best way to get the word out is to spread your pet’s photo around. The flyer should include a current, clear photo of the pet with a description and your contact information.
External Resources:
Nextdoor: A free private social network for your neighborhood
Facebook: Local buy, sell, trade, swap sites for your area typically allow posting for lost/found pets
Dog & Cat Treat Recipes
Animal Lifeline of Iowa Best Dog Biscuits
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Wheat Garlic Crisps
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup white flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons garlic powder
6 tablespoons corn oil
2/3 cup warm water
'Dog Bone' cookie cutter
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out dough to 1/4" thickness. Cut with dog bone cutter (or cut into 1x2in strips) and place on foil-lined cookie sheets. Use scraps to make new ball; roll and cut as above.
Bake 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack at least 24 hours. Biscuits must be completely dry before packaging.
Dogs Love These!!!
P-Nut Butter Rounds
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup Oatmeal
1/4 cup Wheat Germ
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/4 cup Peanut Butter (creamy or chunky)
1/4 cup Corn Oil
1/4 cup Honey
1/2 Cup Water
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine all ingredients and mix well.
Roll into 1" balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten balls to 1/4" thick, using tines of fork. Bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown.
Let cool completely before packaging. Store in air-tight container. Makes approximately 70 small cookies.
Dogs Love These!!!
ALI's Homemade treats for pets on restricted diets.
Do you wish you could give your pet treats-but he/she eats a special or restricted diet? Now you can!
Canned Food
If you are using a canned product, cut up some bite size pieces and bake in your microwave oven for approximately 2 to 3 minutes. This will change the texture, but not damage the nutrients, and is an excellent treat for your pet, while still maintaining the necessary diet.
Dry Food
If you are feeding dry food, grind the kibbles into flour using a blender and mix with water and bake them on a cookie sheet in a 350 degree oven for approximately 30 minutes, until crispy. This will allow your pet to feel special and spoiled, while still remaining on its special diet.
