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When you contribute to the ARL's Transforming the Future of Animal Rescue capital campaign, you will help build a brighter future for all species of rescue animals. We hope you will join us on our journey to change even more lives.

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Featured Pets

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Gaia

Female / 3 years

Shelter Cat Getaway

Tuesday

Female

ARL Second Chance Ranch

Marshmallow

Male / 7 months

In Foster

Chance

Male / 4 years

In Foster

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa

ARL is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for many thousands of pets each year.

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Since 1926, the Animal Rescue League of Iowa has helped more than 1 million pets in need, and at the end of 2024, we saved thousands of lives. Thanks to your support, we were able to be there for all those pets in need last year. They’re just some of the thousands of pets you help each year.

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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 help transform our rescue facilities so every animal who has been the victim of cruelty will have a safe place to begin their journey to a better life. Help transform their future by making a gift today!

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ARL Wellness Clinic

This clinic offers rabies vaccination, FVRCP, DA2PPV, and microchipping for dogs and cats in Des Moines metro area. Registration is required and spots are limited. Sign up today! {{ vc_btn: title=REGISTER&align=center&css=&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fclinichq.com%252Fonline%252F763e3817-d92f-4609-8dde-48b8747654e3 }}

Date: Friday, August 21, 2026

Location: ARL Animal Services

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