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  All you need to know about how to prepare for adoption and what to expect when you arrive.
  
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  Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch
  
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  Learn more about adoptions, events, clinics and care provided at the Second Chance Ranch at ARL Main.
  
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Pet Help
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  For All Your Pet Questions
  
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  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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  Veterinarian Assistance
  
  The ARL has Veterinarian Assistance programs for pet owners who may struggle to afford those services at full cost.
  
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Get Involved
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  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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  Shop for Supplies
  
  Shop for your Pet at Animal House
  
  We offer a unique assortment of food, bedding, leashes, collars and gifts — and 100% of proceeds benefit the homeless pets at ARL.
  
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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 4-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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  Humane Action Network
  
  Advocate for Animals
  
  As a part of the network, you can make a difference!
  
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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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Boarding/Grooming

Business	Location
Ames Pet Resort	Ames
Under One Woof Inc.	Ames
Ankeny Pet Salon	Ankeny
Bark Avenue in Ankeny	Ankeny
Wholesome Pet Essentials	Ankeny
Barks & Wags	Bondurant
Helping Hands Pet Hospital	Boone
Happy Tails Doggy Daycare	Clive
PetSmart Doggy Day Camp	Clive
Eberle Animal Hospital	Clive
Waukee-Clive Veterinary Clinic	Clive
Greenbelt Kennels	Clive
Stylin Paws Salon & Day Stay	Clive
Capital City Dog & Kitty Pet Care	Des Moines
Downtown Doggy Daycare	Des Moines
Fetch! Pet Care Dog Walking, Pet Sitting & Boarding	Des Moines
South Des Moines Veterinary Clinic*	Des Moines
Smitten Kitten	Des Moines
All-Pets Hospital*	Des Moines
Avondale Pet Resort & Spa	Des Moines
Leah's Pet Sitting	Des Moines
Fleur Pet Hospital	Des Moines
Southside Sitter	Des Moines
4 Paws Unleashed	Des Moines
Dogwoods Lodge	Grimes
Dog Days and Cat Naps	Johnston
Village Veterinary Hospital	Johnston
Prancing Paws Pet Boutique	Pleasant Hill
Hurd's Hound Haven	Roland
Canine Craze Performance Center	Urbandale
The Barking Lot	Urbandale
Urban Pet Hospital	Urbandale
Bark N Bubbles	West Des Moines
Canine Country Club	West Des Moines
Grand Avenue Veterinary Hospital*	West Des Moines
Three Dog Bakery	West Des Moines

*ARL adoption partner location

Note: This list is a resource and not an endorsement for any of the businesses listed. If you have suggestions regarding this list, email arl@arl-iowa.org.

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