Iowa City Animal Services Mission and Purpose
• Protect the health and safety of the public and animals through the enforcement of local and state laws.
• Operate a facility that embodies best practice standards in the humane treatment and housing of all animals in our care.
• Reduce euthanasia by promoting responsible pet care of all animals through education, progressive animal placement programs and compassionate accessible population control resources.
• Provide programs and services that engage the public with the Animal Center community.
• Maintain a high standard of integrity, commitment, compassion and professionalism.