Each year, the ARL assists in saving hundreds of animals from inhumane conditions. As the calls for help continue to grow, the facilities the animals can recover in must grow, too. You can …

Looking to adopt a pet? Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter will help you adopt a dog, cat, small animal, or barn animal.

Why should you adopt a pet? Learn everything you need to know about adopting a new friend through the ARL.

All ARL Locations are closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

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Contact the ARL for Animal Services in Des Moines, dog/cat/small animal behavior helplines, Pet Support Services, or to report animal neglect or cruelty.

The ARL serves people and pets from across the state of Iowa through its programs, which include pet adoption, humane education, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, animal cruelty …

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) serves Iowans with programs for pet adoption, humane education, and behavior training, among other services like spay/neuter and cruelty intervention.

Oct 8, 2025 · With severe winter weather in the forecast, here are some tips from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) to keep your pets – and the pets in your community – safe in …

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