Furry Friends Refuge is an all volunteer non-profit that has a commercial location in Urbandale, IA.  Pet shops and humane societies are allowed in the relevant zoning, but Urbandale will not allow Furry Friends to operate, citing that rescue animals are damaged and have "mental and emotional" problems.  Pet shops, however, would be allowed to sell dogs from puppy mills at the same location.

We care about rescue animals and disapprove of the city of Urbandale discriminating against organizations that help animals in need.