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

Solo

Male / 3 years

In Foster

March

Female / 9 years

ARL Second Chance Ranch

Honey

Female / 5 years

ARL Main

Tuesday

Female

ARL Second Chance Ranch

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!

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Upcoming Events

4th of July BINGO

Fourth of July Bingo 2026

Light up your Fourth of July with a star-spangled night of Buddy Bingo! Bring your spark and luck for this game night because you'll need it! With all kinds of [...]

Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Location: ARL Main

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Zen Dog

Meet the teamCassandra Animal Behavior & Enrichment SupervisorAlex Animal Behavior & Enrichment Specialist(515) 473-9131dogtraining@arl-iowa.org ZEN DOG class is for dogs 4 months and older at the start of class. Dogs spend [...]

Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026

Location: ARL Main-Blumenthal Training Center

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Drop-In Training Class

Meet the teamCassandra Animal Behavior & Enrichment SupervisorAlex Animal Behavior & Enrichment Specialist(515) 473-9131dogtraining@arl-iowa.org Drop-in Training Class is for dogs 8 weeks or older on the first day of class. [...]

Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026

Location: ARL Main-Blumenthal Training Center

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Rowdy Rovers

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

Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026

Location: ARL Main-Blumenthal Training Center

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