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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.

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Female / 10 years

ARL Second Chance Ranch

Sage

Female / 7 years

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King Ferdinand

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The Animal Rescue League of Iowa

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

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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.

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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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Yappy Hour at Firetrucker 2026

Join us for a special Yappy Hour at Firetrucker Brewery! Grab a brew and bring your crew (and your dog!) to Yappy Hour at Firetrucker Brewery! Enjoy a fun-filled evening [...]

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026

Location: Firetrucker Brewery

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Dog Days of Summer at Iowa Cubs

Bring your pooch to the game and have a dog-gone good time! Dog Days of Summer is back! Join us at Principal Park where you and your dog can watch [...]

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Location: Principal Park

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ARL Wellness Clinic

This clinic offers rabies vaccination, FVRCP, DA2PPV, and microchipping for dogs and cats in Des Moines metro area. Registration is required and spots are limited. Sign up today! {{ vc_btn: title=REGISTER&align=center&css=&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fclinichq.com%252Fonline%252F763e3817-d92f-4609-8dde-48b8747654e3 }}

Date: Friday, July 3, 2026

Location: ARL Animal Services

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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 [...]

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Yappy Hour at Firetrucker 2026

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