The ARL understands the importance and value of the human-animal bond. All of our outreach efforts through Pet Support Services program reflect our goal of promoting animal welfare, preventing the overpopulation of pets and improving the lives of not only animals, but the community as a whole.
We provide a broad range of outreach programs and community events, while also offering free or low-cost services such as spay/neuter surgeries, educational events that include pet care and training workshops, and humane education. We have also developed partnerships with other animal welfare organizations and service providers to improve the lives of pets and their owners.
The ARL is lucky to have a partnership with the city of Des Moines to provide animal control services for residents. Through this partnership, the citizens of Des Moines and their animals benefit because the ARL is able to offer education, services (such free or low-cost spay/neuter services), and pet supplies (such as dog houses, collars, tags, and more) to pet owners who could not otherwise afford them.
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The ARL offers this supplemental service intended to help alleviate some of the cost associated with purchasing pet food for pet families in transition.
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The ARL has low-cost spay and neuter programs which offer surgeries, vaccines and/or microchips at low or no cost for individuals who could not otherwise afford those services. These surgeries are performed by ARL and partner veterinarians. Fill out the application to see if you qualify.
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This program provides temporary care for the pets of families or individuals experiencing a crisis due to domestic violence, natural disaster, or other catastrophic events.
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The ARL's Veterinary Assistance program is in place to help alleviate medical costs and promote veterinary and pet care
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The ARL wants to make sure all pets are current on their vaccinations to help protect pets and our community. We offer a number of low-cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinics throughout the year that offer rabies and distemper vaccines along with microchips and a basic wellness exam.
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Together we are able to accomplish so much. It is because of our partners in the community that we are able to offer much-needed veterinary assistance, pet supplies and more to change the lives of pets and people in our community.
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