Make a difference today

Learn about all the ways you can support the animals in our care.

Make a difference today

Learn about all the ways you can support the animals in our care.

Polly

Female

ARL West

King Ferdinand

Male / 6 years

In Foster

Mariah

Female

In Foster

March

Female / 9 years

ARL Second Chance Ranch

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa

ARL is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for many thousands of pets each year.

GIVE SECOND CHANCES

Since 1926, the Animal Rescue League of Iowa has helped more than 1 million pets in need, and at the end of 2024, we saved thousands of lives. Thanks to your support, we were able to be there for all those pets in need last year. They’re just some of the thousands of pets you help each year.

Join the journey

Each year, the ARL assists in saving hundreds of animals from inhumane conditions. As the calls for help continue to grow, the facilities the animals can recover in must grow, too. You can help transform our rescue facilities so every animal who has been the victim of cruelty will have a safe place to begin their journey to a better life. Help transform their future by making a gift today!

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Upcoming Events

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Drop-In Training Class

Meet the teamCassandra Animal Behavior & Enrichment SupervisorAlex Animal Behavior & Enrichment Specialist(515) 473-9131dogtraining@arl-iowa.org Drop-in Training Class is for dogs 8 weeks or older on the first day of class. [...]

Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026

Location: ARL Main-Blumenthal Training Center

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Loose Leash Bootcamp

Meet the teamCassandra Animal Behavior & Enrichment SupervisorAlex Animal Behavior & Enrichment Specialist(515) 473-9131dogtraining@arl-iowa.org LOOSE LEASH BOOTCAMP is for dogs 4 months and older at the start of class. This will [...]

Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026

Location: ARL Main-Blumenthal Training Center

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Adolescent Life Skills

Meet the teamCassandra Animal Behavior & Enrichment SupervisorAlex Animal Behavior & Enrichment Specialist(515) 473-9131dogtraining@arl-iowa.org ADOLESCENT LIFE SKILLS class is for dogs 15 weeks to 5 months at start of class. This [...]

Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026

Location: ARL Main-Blumenthal Training Center

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Poorly Drawn Pets

We have something new... You asked and we listened! Poorly Drawn pets is back, our fan favorite fundraiser where we draw your pets, well, poorly! In addition to a digital copy [...]

Date: Monday, March 9, 2026

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