Make a difference today

Learn about all the ways you can support the animals in our care.

Make a difference today

Learn about all the ways you can support the animals in our care.

Frosty

Male

ARL Second Chance Ranch

Dug

Male / 2 years

In Foster

Roger

Male / 4 years

In Foster

King Ferdinand

Male / 6 years

In Foster

Raft

Male

ARL West

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa

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

GIVE SECOND CHANCES

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.

Join the journey

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!

Recent News

Upcoming Events

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Mobile Pet Food Pantry

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa and the City of Indianola are partnering to host a Pet Food Pantry for families in need on Wednesday, April 29 from 3-4 p.m. [...]

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Location: Indianola Wellness Center

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Yappy Hour at Confluence 2026

Join us for a special Yappy Hour at Confluence Brewery! Come, sit, stay, and have a drink at this Yappy Hour being host by the ARL and Confluence Brewery! We [...]

Date: Friday, June 26, 2026

Location: Confluence Brewing Co.

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Puppy Kindergarten

Meet the teamCassandra Animal Behavior & Enrichment SupervisorAlex Animal Behavior & Enrichment Specialist(515) 473-9131dogtraining@arl-iowa.org PUPPY KINDERGARTEN is for puppies between 8 weeks and 5 months on the first day of class. [...]

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

Location: ARL Main-Blumenthal Training Center

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Good Manners

Meet the teamCassandra Animal Behavior & Enrichment SupervisorAlex Animal Behavior & Enrichment Specialist(515) 473-9131dogtraining@arl-iowa.org GOOD MANNERS class is for dogs 6 months and older at the start of class. This class [...]

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

Location: ARL Main-Blumenthal Training Center

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