Make a difference today

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

Make a difference today

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

Tuesday

Female

ARL Second Chance Ranch

Monkey — Bonded Buddy With Fabio

Male / 6 years

Shelter Cat Getaway

Bella

Female / 4 years

ARL Main

Cali

Female / 4 years

ARL Animal Services

JJ

Male / 3 years

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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