Join the journey

When you contribute to the ARL's Transforming the Future of Animal Rescue capital campaign, you will help build a brighter future for all species of rescue animals. We hope you will join us on our journey to change even more lives.

Make a difference today

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

Paisley

Female / 6 years

ARL West

March

Female / 10 years

ARL Second Chance Ranch

Sage

Female / 7 years

Shelter Cat Getaway

Akira

Female / 1 year

In Foster

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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Mobile Pet Food Pantry

The ARL’s Pet Food Pantries exist to provide support to those battling food insecurity. There are multiple pantries each month at many locations across the Des Moines metro.

Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Location: South Side Library

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Mobile Pet Food Pantry

The ARL’s Pet Food Pantries exist to provide support to those battling food insecurity. There are multiple pantries each month at many locations across the Des Moines metro.

Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Location: ARL Animal Services

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Mobile Pet Food Pantry

The ARL’s Pet Food Pantries exist to provide support to those battling food insecurity. There are multiple pantries each month at many locations across the Des Moines metro.

Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Location: Grace United Methodist Church

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Mobile Pet Food Pantry

The ARL’s Pet Food Pantries exist to provide support to those battling food insecurity. There are multiple pantries each month at many locations across the Des Moines metro.

Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Location: East Side Library

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