The Adoption Process
Ready to Adopt? Great! Start Here.
What should I bring with me? How long does the adoption process take? Anything special I need to know? We'll walk you through the process so you can come prepared!
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Feed Your Pet While Feeding Homeless Pets
When you shop at ARL's Animal House store, 100% of the proceeds provide care for the homeless pets at the ARL waiting for their forever home. Food, bedding, leash, collar, treats, gifts - we have it all!
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For All Your Pet Questions
ARL Pet Helpline - We're Here for You and Your Pet
Our Pet Helpline is in place to assist pet owners who may be struggling with pet issues. We can provide resources and assistance to help keep you and your pet together.
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Help Control the Pet Population
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs
The ARL has spay/neuter programs which offer surgeries, vaccines and/or microchips at low or no cost for individuals who could not otherwise afford those services.
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Be a hero. Foster an animal.
Give Pets a Chance to Relax in your Home!
Some pets need a break from the shelter while waiting for a forever home. Caring for a pet in your home is both fun and rewarding.
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Make a Difference
Join the ARL Team to Change Lives Daily
Every member of the ARL team plays an important role in changing the lives of animals and the people who love them.
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Sit. Shake. Stay. Good!
Short on Time? Join Our Drop In Training Classes!
Drop In Training Class is perfect for those with busy schedules who aren't able to commit to a 6-week class, but still want their dog to learn the basic manners.
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For Pet Parents
Questions about your Pet's Behavior?
The ARL offers dog and cat behavior counseling to help adoptive pet parents, as well as the general public, better understand our pets.
Take Action!
Join the ARL's Humane Action Network
Join us to advocate for improved animal welfare laws for the animals and people of Iowa.
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Cruelty Intervention
Report Animal Abuse
The ARL can help you assess the situation and report it to the proper law enforcement agency.
These feral and very semi-feral cats are happiest living outdoors and just need a place to call home. All have been spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated and are ready to adopt!
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ARL proudly partners with Companion Protect Pet Insurance to offer a long-term healthcare plan for your furry family members. Protecting your pet takes just a few clicks!
Volunteer Change lives for homeless pets.
36 Cats (and counting)Rescued from Des Moines Home.
This is the ARL's 4th cat hoarding case in 10 weeks. (Posted 7/11/19)
Foster Do you have room in your home to give an ARL pet a break from the shelter environment?
Shop Animal House for Pet Supplies Food, treats, bedding, gifts, and more - all proceeds benefit the homeless pets at the ARL, and adopters receive 10% off
Wish List Shop our Amazon.com Wish List and ship directly to us!
Fetch! List In an effort to reduce costs and improve operations, the Animal Rescue League of Iowa seeks in-kind donations of new or gently used supplies and product.
Humane Education ARL’s Humane Education program offers day camps, classroom programs, read-to pets programs, story time and more to help educate the next generation about being kind to animals.
The ARL of today is much different than the ARL 5 years ago. We are constantly improving, evolving, and innovating so that we can do even more – and the results from 2018 highlight the work that has been many years in the making.
Dates: 9/22/2019 Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm Location: Terra Park, Johnston, IA
The Iowa Dog Jog is a 5K and 2K run/walk that has been created for dog-lovers and their favorite 4 legged friends!
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Dates: 9/26/2019 Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Location: ARL Main
Come join us for a dog puzzle demo where your dog can test out food puzzles. This event is FREE to attend for dogs and humans.
Dates: 9/28/2019 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch
Join us for a morning of Barre in the Barn with adoptable barn pets!
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