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  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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  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
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  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
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  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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  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
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  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.
  
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  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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News

ARL Rescues Pets from Apartment Fire

posted on Saturday, March 17, 2018

The ARL Mobile Rescue Team was called to assist Polk County officials to help rescue and remove animals from an apartment fire in Pleasant Hill. The ARL team rescued 4 hedgehogs, 2 aquariums of fish, 2 dogs, and 2 cats.
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24 Living, 6 Deceased Cats Removed from Des Moines Home

posted on Friday, March 16, 2018

Updated 4/318: 15 charges have been filed against Leland Moffitt for the 52 living and 8 deceased cats rescued from his Des Moines house.
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ARL Assists with Overturned Trailer Carrying 140 Pigs

posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2018

The ARL was called to assist after a trailer overturned carrying 140 pigs. More than a dozen ARL staff mobilized in minutes and rushed to the scene. When staff arrived they saw the trailer on its side. The pigs were stacked on top of each other, many of them injured and in shock.
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104 Chickens and Roosters Removed from Des Moines Home

posted on Friday, March 9, 2018

(UPDATED 04/03/18)Jose Barrios has been charged following the removal of 104 chickens and roosters from his Des Moines property. 03/09/18 The ARL has assisted Des Moines Police in removing 104 chickens and roosters from a property in Des Moines.
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