SAVE WEST DES MOINES CATS

For nearly a decade, West Des Moines was one of the safest communities in the nation for pets in need, including cats. Since 2023, despite continually increasing tax dollars spent on city employees services have been nearly completely eliminated for cats. We need your help to save West Des Moines Cats!

READ ABOUT THE NEWEST RFP FROM JULY 7

What is happening to cats in WDM

West Des Moines is turning it’s back on nearly all cats in need within the community.

Where your tax dollars are going

Over $500,000 is being spent on neighborhood services (formerly animal control). See how your tax dollars are being spent.

How can cats in WDM be saved

For a decade, West Des Moines was one of the safest communities in the nation to be a pet in need. See the proposal that can fix what is happening.

VOTE CAT!

The WDM mayor and three seats on city council are all up for election this November. See how candidates have voted on animal issues

BE THE VOICE FOR CATS IN WEST DES MOINES–CONTACT CITY LEADERS AND TELL THEM TO SAVE WDM CATS (click for email link)

City manager-Tom Hadden tom.hadden@wdm.iowa.gov

Mayor-Russ Trimble (term expires 2025) russ.trimble@wdm.iowa.gov

City Council at-large-Renee Hardman (term expires 2025) renee.hardman@wdm.iowa.gov

City Council Ward 1-Kevin Trevillyan (term expires 2025) kevin.trevillyan@wdm.iowa.gov

City Council Ward 3-Doug Loots (term expires 2025) doug.loots@wdm.iowa.gov

City Council Ward 2-Greg Hudson greg.hudson@wdm.iowa.gov

City Council at large-Matt McKinney matt.mckinney@wdm.iowa.gov

FIND YOUR WARD HERE or use the address look up tool on the city’s website to identify your ward here

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