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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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Pauline

Female / 3 years

ARL Main

Terry

Male / 1 year

ARL Animal Services

Thumper

Male / 2 years

In Foster

Paisley — Bonded Buddy With Lucy

Female / 17 years

Shelter Cat Getaway

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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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, September 18, 2026

Location: ARL Animal Services

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Puppy Life Skills

Meet the teamCassandra Animal Behavior & Enrichment SupervisorAlex Animal Behavior & Enrichment Specialist(515) 473-9131dogtraining@arl-iowa.org PUPPY LIFE SKILLS is for puppies between 8 weeks and 22 weeks on the first day [...]

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Location: ARL Main-Blumenthal Training Center

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Good Manners

Meet the teamCassandra Animal Behavior & Enrichment SupervisorAlex Animal Behavior & Enrichment Specialist(515) 473-9131dogtraining@arl-iowa.org GOOD MANNERS class is for dogs 6 months and older at the start of class. This class [...]

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Location: ARL Main-Blumenthal Training Center

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Yappy Hour at Surety Hotel

Sip, socialize, and get crafty with your pup at Yappy Hour at Surety Hotel! Grab your pup and join us at Surety Hotel for an evening of live music, creativity, [...]

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The Animal Rescue League of Iowa

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