Animal Lifeline Thrift Shop

Closed
Est. 1986
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Animal Lifeline Thrift Shop in Des Moines, IA

About Animal Lifeline Thrift Shop

Animal Lifeline Thrift Shop in Des Moines, IA, offers a unique shopping experience while supporting a noble cause. As part of a no-kill shelter that rescues and rehabilitates special needs animals, every purchase helps provide care for disabled, injured, and abused cats and dogs.

The atmosphere here is welcoming and friendly, with staff eager to assist you in finding great deals. You'll find a variety of items, including clothing, home goods, and decorations, all in a unique layout that adds to the store's charm.

Located in Des Moines, the thrift shop has limited parking, so be prepared for a bit of a walk. It's easily accessible for locals and those traveling through Iowa, making it a worthwhile stop for thrift shoppers and animal lovers alike.

Thrift & Consignment Stores Details

No EBT

Current Specials

$0.10 for all Halloween costume items

What to Expect

  • Expect a friendly shopping experience with helpful staff who are passionate about their mission.
  • You'll find a diverse selection of gently used items, perfect for thrift enthusiasts looking for unique finds.
  • Pricing is quite affordable, and there are often special sales that provide even greater value.

Business Highlights

  • βœ“No-kill shelter focused on special needs animals
  • βœ“Founded in 1986
  • βœ“Provides complete veterinary care for all animals
  • βœ“Rehabilitates disabled and abused animals
  • βœ“High save rate of 95%

Google Reviews

Sara Beth
Sara Beth5 months ago
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The staff was extremely friendly when I donated my items, and the prices were very affordable! The layout is definitely unique, but every store has its own charm. Hopefully it all goes toward a good cause.

Elle
Elle6 months ago
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Best thrift shop in Des Moines! The prices are great. They have weekly sales and sometimes the deals are insane, like this week’s flash sale is $0.10 for all Halloween costume items. All the sales keep the inventory constantly rotating, so there’s a...

V J-M
V J-M5 months ago
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This is an interesting thrift shop with a variety of clothes, homegoods, and decorations. The staff is very kind as well. The negatives are limited parking and an awkward building space (it's spread across three floors with a middle split of stairs).

Amy Garringer
Amy Garringer4 years ago
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The store is deceptively large. It's absolutely massive when you get inside and not an inch of space is wasted. Everything is very organized and neatly marked (one thing which is sorely lacking at a lot of thrift stores), and prices are posted in eas...

Emily G
Emily G4 months ago
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I love this utterly beautiful and chaotic thrift store. Great place to treasure hunt for unique and affordable gems. I love the baby section and holiday decor.

Reviews from Google

Specialties

Special needs cats and dogsVeterinary care

Frequently Asked Questions

Visiting Tips

If you're a first-time visitor, consider bringing a bag for your purchases, as they may not provide one.

Try to visit on a Wednesday to take advantage of their open hours and any special sales they may have.

Since parking is limited, consider carpooling or checking for nearby street parking ahead of time.

Hours

  • mondayClosed
  • tuesdayClosed
  • wednesday10:00β€―AM - 5:00β€―PM
  • thursday10:00β€―AM - 5:00β€―PM
  • friday10:00β€―AM - 5:00β€―PM
  • saturday10:00β€―AM - 5:00β€―PM
  • sundayClosed

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