TheraPets Event Request

Please review the following before submitting request 
*To give adequate time to find available volunteers, requests must be received a minimum 30 days in advance of your event. (contact TheraPets@arl-iowa.org after submitting form if your event is less than 30 days from today)
*We can only consider events located in Central Iowa at this time.
*Free parking close to the event site must be provided to our volunteers.
*Maximum time TheraPets Teams can spend at any event is 2 hours
(though average visit is 90 minutes and can be less, depending on each individual TheraPet's needs).
*If outdoor event, proper shelter must be available. In cases of extreme weather, events without alternate locations may be cancelled.
*Unless otherwise noted, our volunteers may take & share photos of your event. If not allowed, please specify in "Special Requirements" box below. 

*Please tag #ARLTheraPets in any photos you share on social media!

As a non-profit, the ARL relies solely on donations to provide funding for our TheraPets program. To make a one-time or monthly donation to help support TheraPets programming in our community, click here and reference "TheraPets".

All fields marked with * are required.

This form is for TheraPets event requests only. If you are interested in recurring visits at your facility, please fill out this form.


Person Submitting Request
Point of Contact Day-of Event (if different from above)

Event Information

Event Location Information


While we strive to fulfill every visit request, the increased demand for TheraPets has, at times, made this goal difficult to achieve. Please keep this in mind when submitting your request.