The Animal Rescue League of Iowa has developed the Home Sweet Home program to help people find great, loving homes for their pets while the pets remain in their home until an adopter can be identified.
By participating in the Home Sweet Home program, you will be able to meet potential adopters and keep your pet in his/her familiar environment until the right home comes along.
How It Works
The ARL will:
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Accept legal ownership of the pet at the scheduled intake appointment, ensuring all legal and medical records are in order.
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Provide any vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, and other veterinary care before adoption.
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Onboard the previous owner as an official ARL foster, so the pet can stay in a familiar home during the transition.
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Match the pet with a new loving family through our standard adoption process and fee structure.
The owner will:
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Surrender legal ownership of the pet to the ARL at the intake appointment.
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Continue caring for the pet as a foster in their home until they are adopted.
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Provide helpful information, photos, and updates to assist in finding the best new home.
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Be supported throughout the process with guidance and resources from ARL staff.
