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- Adopt
  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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  Shop at Animal House
  
  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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Pet Help
- Pet Help
  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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Get Involved
- Get Involved
  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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Behavior & Training
- Behavior & Training
  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.
  
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Community
- Community
  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.
  
  TAKE ACTION
  
  Cruelty Intervention
  
  Report Animal Abuse
  
  The ARL can help you assess the situation and report it to the proper law enforcement agency.
  
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Raise Your Paw With Us!

Join us for the 27th Annual Raise Your Paw Auction on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Over 400 silent and 100 live items will be auctioned off to benefit the homeless pets that the ARL cares for every year.

Walk + Run + Wag at the Iowa Dog Jog!

Registration is now open for the 3rd annual Iowa Dog Jog at Terra Lake Park in Johnston! There are 2k and 5k (NEW!) route options for you and your pup, then join the big dog party after the race!

TNR City Approval

NEW! Operation CatSnip, TNR Program

The ARL is working with members of the community to implement Trap-Neuter-Return in the city of Des Moines to humanely reduce the feral cat population. Click below if you are a caretaker of a cat colony or would like to learn more!

Our 2018 Impact

Changing Lives.

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.

2018 Impact - By the Numbers

7,027 Adoptions
231 Animals Rescued From Abuse
1,856 Lost Pets Returned to Owners
203 Animal Cruelty Cases/Investigations
42,355 Medical Treatments

Click here to view the 2019 year to date numbers.

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