Who We Are

The ARL serves people and pets from across the state of Iowa through its programs, which include pet adoption, humane education, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, animal cruelty intervention and much more.

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa depends on its small, dedicated staff to care for the thousands of pets that come through the ARL’s doors each year. The ARL also relies on the hundreds of dedicated volunteers who help operate the shelter and care for the animals daily. The ARL is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

The ARL has grown dramatically since its founding in 1926 — expanding its programs that serve both people and homeless animals across Iowa.