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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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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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Upcoming Events

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Dog days of summer at Principal Park

Dog Days of Summer at Iowa Cubs

Bring your pooch to the game and have a dog-gone good time! The last Dog Days of Summer for the season is here! Join us at Principal Park where you [...]

Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Location: Principal Park

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The Mane Event Horse event

Mane Event

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa's premier horse event! Join us at the ARL Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch location for the ARL's biggest horse event of the year! Enjoy a [...]

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Location: ARL Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch

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Yappy hour

Yappy Hour at ARL Main

Join us for a last summer bash Yappy Hour! Soak up the last rays of summer with your pup at ARL Main! Enjoy a fun-filled evening of tail wags, frozen [...]

Date: Friday, August 21, 2026

Location: ARL Main

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Kibbles for a Cause

Give the gift of kibble to pets in our community! Central Iowa nonprofits are banding together to host Kibbles for a Cause, a pet food drive event to support pets and [...]

Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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