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SUMMARY:Rowdy Rovers
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”3013″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Meet the team" font_container="tag:h4|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height="20px"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_custom_heading text="Cassandra" font_container="tag:h6|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=".vc_custom_1766524957455{margin-bottom: 0.625px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="6648" img_size="" alignment="center" css=".vc_custom_1767646308147{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}"][vc_custom_heading text="Animal Behavior & Enrichment Supervisor" font_container="tag:h6|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=""][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_custom_heading text="Alex" font_container="tag:h6|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=".vc_custom_1766524961477{margin-bottom: .625px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="6653" img_size="" alignment="center" css=".vc_custom_1767646312043{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}"][vc_custom_heading text="Animal Behavior & Enrichment Specialist" font_container="tag:h6|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=""][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class="box-shadow" css=".vc_custom_1766524681407{border-top-width: 20px !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-color: #E0D5E7 !important;}"][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1766524795795{padding-top: 1vh !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 1vh !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}"][vc_custom_heading text="(515) 473-9131" font_container="tag:h5|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=".vc_custom_1759784562146{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}" link="url:tel%3A(515)%20473-9131"][vc_custom_heading text="dogtraining@arl-iowa.org" font_container="tag:h5|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=".vc_custom_1759784584261{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}" link="url:mailto%3Adogtraining%40arl-iowa.org"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1769541880936{padding-left: 30px !important;}”]ROWDY ROVERS class is for dogs 6 months and older at the start of class. This class will focus on addressing high emotional arousal and overstimulation-type behaviors such as jumping\, mouthing\, body slamming\, and an overall lack of regulation.  Class topics may include the following\, but are often tailored to individual classes. This class meets once a week for four weeks. \n\nUnderstanding canine behavior and communication.\nEnsuring appropriate outlets for mental/physical needs\nGo to Place\nPolite Greetings\nMental vs. physical enrichment and how they play a role in arousal and coping\nWait/Leave it\nProblem solving and prevention\n\nFees\n$100\, 4 sessions of 50-minute lessons. \nNote about Treats\nThe best way to train your pet is through the proper use of positive reinforcement and rewards. Please bring plenty of high-value treats to class\, such as cut-up hot dogs\, cheese\, chicken\, and chewy training treats. You’ll likely use more than you think![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Farl-iowa.dogbizpro.com%2Fpublic%2Fregistration%2Findex.aspx”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Class Requirements” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]PRE-REQUISTES – There are no prerequisites for Rowdy Rovers. \nITEMS NEEDED – Standard flat or martingale collar and a 6 foot standard leash. Correctly fitted body-harnesses are also allowed. Pinch collars\, head halters\, electronic collars\, or retractable leashes are not permitted. Small\, bite-sized treats in a pouch or bag. \nVACCINATION RECORDS – All adult dogs are required to be date on both distemper (DHPP/DHLPP) and rabies vaccines. Puppies are required to have age appropriate vaccinations based on veterinarian recommendation. Bordetella is highly recommended. \nYour pet’s records need to be received prior to class start.\nPlease email your dogs vaccination records to dogtraining@arl-iowa.org\nPlease have the owner’s name\, the dog’s name and the class dates clearly identified. \nDOG POLICIES – Females currently “IN HEAT” (estrus day 1 – day 21) are not allowed in classes. If this becomes a concern\, please contact the Training Department at dogtraining@arl-iowa.org. \nREGISTRATION – Register by clicking on the class dates you are interested in. You will be stepped through the online registration process. Payment will be through the online registration system. No registration will be considered confirmed without payment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/rowdy-rovers-10-4-26/
LOCATION:ARL Main-Blumenthal Training Center\, 5452 NE 22nd St Suite 3\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Behavior and Training Team":MAILTO:dogtraining@arl-iowa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260915T114300Z
CREATED:20260915T114300Z
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UID:10001303-1791972000-1791973800@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Mobile Pet Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image source=”featured_image” img_size=”250X250″ alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”How it works” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nPatrons may pick up food for up to 2 households (including their own)\nNo appointment is needed; supplies are available on a first-come\, first-served basis\nEach household will receive the following:\n\nDogs: 15 lbs of dog food per household\nCats: 3 lbs of cat food per household\nLitter: 1/2 gallon of litter per household\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row equal_height="yes" css=".vc_custom_1782133472056{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-image: url(https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Page-Sections_10-min.jpg?id=1209) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}"][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1753146506848{padding-top: 0px !important;}"][vc_custom_heading text="Additional Pet Food Resources" font_container="tag:h3|font_size:24px|text_align:center|color:%23676767|line_height:1" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=".vc_custom_1782133400705{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"][vc_column_text css=""]\nWhen supplies allow\, we do our best to supply pet food to local food pantries. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="FIND OUT MORE" style="custom" custom_background="#777777" custom_text="#ffffff" shape="square" size="lg" align="center" css=".vc_custom_1787759605767{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Farl-iowa.org%2Fpet-services%2Fhelp%2Fpet-wellness-support%2Fpet-food-pantry%2F|title:Pet%20Food%20Pantry" el_class="outline btn-alt-2"][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/mobile-pet-food-pantry-26/
LOCATION:East Side Library\, 2559 Hubbell Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50317
CATEGORIES:Pet Support Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Support Services":MAILTO:petsupportservices@arl-iowa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T180000
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CREATED:20260623T133647Z
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UID:10000735-1792087200-1792094400@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Mane Event
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”81804″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The Animal Rescue League of Iowa’s premier horse event!” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nJoin us at the ARL Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch location for the ARL’s biggest horse event of the year! Enjoy live music\, bidding on silent auction items\, beverages and appetizers all while mingling among some of our rescue barn animals. PLUS – experience our two new activities including hat and boot branding with Blond Genius and our bourbon pull! \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Tickets & Tables” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][vc_column_text] \nPrices will increase on October 1\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”General Admission” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][vc_pricing_table heading=”October 1 – October 15″ subheading=”” price=”55″ period=”” markers_color=”#DADADA” btn_title=”BUY NOW” btn_color=”violet” css=”.vc_custom_1790948187221{background-color: #ECECEC !important;}” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.arl-iowa.org%2Fsite%2FTicketing%3Fview%3DTickets%26id%3D115525″ el_id=”equal-height” el_class=”equal-height”] \n\nDelicious appetizers\nSilent auction\nPhoto booth\nOpportunity to participate in the NEW bourbon pull\nNEW hat and boot branding with Blond Genius\n\n[/vc_pricing_table][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”VIP Tickets” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][vc_pricing_table heading=”October 1 – October 15″ subheading=”” price=”80″ period=”” markers_color=”#DADADA” btn_title=”BUY NOW” btn_color=”violet” css=”.vc_custom_1790948210194{background-color: #ECECEC !important;}” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.arl-iowa.org%2Fsite%2FTicketing%3Fview%3DTickets%26id%3D115525″]General admission perks\, PLUS: \n\nEarly check-in and access to hat and boot branding with Blond Genius (beginning at 5:30pm)\nFree drink ticket\nPremier seating\nExclusive Second Chance Ranch bandana and pin merchandise\n20% off coupon to the Tack Shop and Animal House\n\n[/vc_pricing_table][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Table of 8 (SOLD OUT)” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” css=””][vc_pricing_table heading=”October 1 – October 15″ subheading=”” price=”450″ period=”” markers_color=”#DADADA” btn_title=”BUY NOW” btn_color=”violet” css=”.vc_custom_1790948231630{background-color: #ECECEC !important;}” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.arl-iowa.org%2Fsite%2FTicketing%3Fview%3DTickets%26id%3D115525″] \n\nReserved seating for 8\nGeneral admission perks for each guest\n\n[/vc_pricing_table][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”VIP Table of 8 (SOLD OUT)” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” css=””][vc_pricing_table heading=”October 1 – October 15″ subheading=”” price=”700″ period=”” markers_color=”#DADADA” btn_title=”BUY NOW” btn_color=”violet” css=”.vc_custom_1790948250406{background-color: #ECECEC !important;}” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.arl-iowa.org%2Fsite%2FTicketing%3Fview%3DTickets%26id%3D115525″] \n\nPremier seating for 8\nVIP admission perks for each guest\n\n[/vc_pricing_table][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Tour the Ranch” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nWant to check out our NEW Second Chance Ranch Welcome Center and Ranch House? Now’s your time! Sign-up and get an ARL staff guided tour during The Mane Event to learn about our newest additions! \nVIP Early Access Tours \n\nStarting at 5:30pm\nStarting at 5:45pm\n\nGeneral Admission Tours \n\nStarting at 6:00pm\nStarting at 6:15pm\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Schedule a Tour” color=”violet” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.arl-iowa.org%2Fsite%2FTicketing%3Fview%3DTickets%26id%3D115525%26_gl%3D1*6vha72*_gcl_au*MTI0OTYyNzY3Mi4xNzg4MjY4NzU5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Schedule of Events” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][vc_column_text css=””]5:30 PM – VIP Check-in opens  \n\nEarly access to hat and boot branding with Blond Genius\nExclusive performance from local rising artists Jocelyn Cole and Aria Rose\nEarly access to tours of the Welcome Center and Ranch House\n\n6 PM – General Check-in opens \n\nBourbon pull starts\, tours of the Welcome Center and Ranch House are available\, silent auction items open for bidding\, appetizers and more!\n\n6:50 PM – Program begins. Includes:  \n\nWelcome message by CEO\, Tom Colvin\nHear about our barn programs and stories about our barn animals\nLearn more about the Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch and how we’re transforming the future of animal rescue\n\n7:30 PM – Auction closes \n8 PM – Event concludes [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nContribute to Mane Event\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Want to sponsor this event or donate auction items? We are looking for a variety of items and experiences to include in our silent auction. Auction items may include\, but not limited to\, the following: \n\nBottles of bourbon (all values)\nGift certificates or gift cards\nTickets to local events or experiences\nAnimal-themed artwork\nServices\nThemed gift baskets\nLawn & landscaping\nBarn related Items\n\nDonations will be accepted through October 8\, 2026\, and can be dropped off at our Main Location (5452 NE 22nd St.) during normal business hours. Please email events@arl-iowa.org to donate or learn more about sponsorship opportunities![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nAbout the ARL’s Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThe Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch at ARL Main is a safe haven for horses rescued from abuse\, neglect and abandonment\, and it is also a temporary home for other barn animals waiting for new\, loving families. While horses often come to us in very rough shape\, we give them the nutrition and care they need to become mentally and physically healthy. Once they’re ready\, we help them find loving homes. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nCONTRIBUTING SPONSOR \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nBEST FRIENDS SPONSOR \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nJay Casini / Whitfield & Eddy Law \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fine Print: \nThe ARL adheres to a no-refund\, no-credit policy. Once registered\, if you are unable to attend\, please consider your payment a tax-deductible donation. Tickets are non-refundable. \nDisclaimer:  \nBy entering an event or program of the ARL\, you are entering an area where photography\, audio and video recording may occur. Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded which may be used for purposes connected to the ARL and its initiatives. Click here for more information. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/mane-event/
LOCATION:ARL Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch\, 3296 NE 54th Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Event Team":MAILTO:events@arl-iowa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T140000
DTSTAMP:20261002T194117Z
CREATED:20260928T182921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T194117Z
UID:10001311-1792234800-1792245600@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Adoption Event at Ramsey Subaru
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URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/adoption-event-at-ramsey-subaru/
LOCATION:Ramsey Subaru\, 9625 Hickman Rd\, Urbandale\, IA\, 50322
CATEGORIES:Adoption Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="ARL Adoptions":MAILTO:adoptionevents@arl-iowa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T163000
DTSTAMP:20260915T114432Z
CREATED:20260915T114432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T114432Z
UID:10001304-1792598400-1792600200@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Mobile Pet Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image source=”featured_image” img_size=”250X250″ alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”How it works” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nPatrons may pick up food for up to 2 households (including their own)\nNo appointment is needed; supplies are available on a first-come\, first-served basis\nEach household will receive the following:\n\nDogs: 15 lbs of dog food per household\nCats: 3 lbs of cat food per household\nLitter: 1/2 gallon of litter per household\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row equal_height="yes" css=".vc_custom_1782133472056{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-image: url(https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Page-Sections_10-min.jpg?id=1209) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}"][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1753146506848{padding-top: 0px !important;}"][vc_custom_heading text="Additional Pet Food Resources" font_container="tag:h3|font_size:24px|text_align:center|color:%23676767|line_height:1" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=".vc_custom_1782133400705{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"][vc_column_text css=""]\nWhen supplies allow\, we do our best to supply pet food to local food pantries. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="FIND OUT MORE" style="custom" custom_background="#777777" custom_text="#ffffff" shape="square" size="lg" align="center" css=".vc_custom_1787759605767{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Farl-iowa.org%2Fpet-services%2Fhelp%2Fpet-wellness-support%2Fpet-food-pantry%2F|title:Pet%20Food%20Pantry" el_class="outline btn-alt-2"][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/mobile-pet-food-pantry-28/
LOCATION:Grace United Methodist Church\, 3700 Cottage Grove Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pet Support Services
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ARL110727-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Support Services":MAILTO:petsupportservices@arl-iowa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T150000
DTSTAMP:20261005T125125Z
CREATED:20260916T150102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T125125Z
UID:10001306-1792746000-1792767600@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:ARL Wellness Clinic-FULL
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]This ARL Wellness clinic offers free rabies\, FVRCP\, DA2PPV vaccinations\, and microchipping for dogs and cats in Des Moines metro. \nRegistration is required and spots are limited. Sign up today![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fclinichq.com%2Fonline%2F763e3817-d92f-4609-8dde-48b8747654e3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/arl-wellness-clinic-10232026/
LOCATION:ARL Animal Services\, 1441 Harriet Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50317\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pet Support Services
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ARLWellnessClinicDec2024-3874-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Support Services":MAILTO:petsupportservices@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T130000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140200Z
CREATED:20261006T140200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T140200Z
UID:10001317-1792836000-1792846800@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Adoption Event at Hy-Vee
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Adoption Event at Hy-Vee” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”72381″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for an adoption event at Hy-Vee on SE 14th St on October 24! We will be there with adoptable dogs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\n\nEvery dog is spayed/neutered\, vaccinated\, and microchipped\, and adopters also receive discounts on ARL dog training classes and Animal House retail purchases.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Find your new four-legged friend!” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_row][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1755559578168{padding-top: 0px !important;}"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=".vc_custom_1753314820255{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 2.083vw !important;padding-left: 2.083vw !important;}"][vc_single_image image="7146" img_size="800x800" alignment="center" css=".vc_custom_1762384978862{margin-bottom: -5px !important;padding-top: 5px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;background-color: #E8E1D4 !important;}" el_class="adopt-a-pet-img"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_btn title="Cats" style="custom" custom_background="#777777" custom_text="#ffffff" shape="square" size="lg" align="center" css=".vc_custom_1764789211373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}" button_block="true" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Farl-iowa.org%2Fadopt%2Fpets-for-adoption%2Fcats%2F%3F_species%3Dcat|title:Cats" el_class="btn-adopt-a-pet"][vc_empty_space height="60px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_row][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1755559578168{padding-top: 0px !important;}"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=".vc_custom_1753314820255{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 2.083vw !important;padding-left: 2.083vw !important;}"][vc_single_image image="1232" img_size="800x800" alignment="center" css=".vc_custom_1762385005207{margin-bottom: -5px !important;padding-top: 5px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;background-color: #E8E1D4 !important;}" el_class="adopt-a-pet-img"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_btn title="Dogs" style="custom" custom_background="#777777" custom_text="#ffffff" shape="square" size="lg" align="center" css=".vc_custom_1758584496977{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}" button_block="true" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Farl-iowa.org%2Fadopt%2Fpets-for-adoption%2Fdogs%2F%3F_species%3Ddog|title:Dogs" el_class="btn-alt btn-adopt-a-pet"][vc_empty_space height="60px"][/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/adoption-event-at-hy-vee/
LOCATION:Hy-Vee\, 3221 SE 14th St\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50320
CATEGORIES:Adoption Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Generic-Adoption-Event-Graphics_Web-Thumb_dog-and-cat.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="ARL Adoptions":MAILTO:adoptionevents@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183854Z
CREATED:20260928T183854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T183854Z
UID:10001312-1792922400-1792933200@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Adoption Event at PetSmart Ankeny
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Adoption Event at PetSmart Ankeny” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”72381″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for an adoption event at PetSmart Ankeny on October 25! We will be there with adoptable dogs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and cats and rabbits from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.\n\nEvery cat and dog is spayed/neutered\, vaccinated\, and microchipped\, and adopters also receive discounts on ARL dog training classes and Animal House retail purchases.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Find your new four-legged friend!” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_row][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1755559578168{padding-top: 0px !important;}"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=".vc_custom_1753314820255{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 2.083vw !important;padding-left: 2.083vw !important;}"][vc_single_image image="7146" img_size="800x800" alignment="center" css=".vc_custom_1762384978862{margin-bottom: -5px !important;padding-top: 5px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;background-color: #E8E1D4 !important;}" el_class="adopt-a-pet-img"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_btn title="Cats" style="custom" custom_background="#777777" custom_text="#ffffff" shape="square" size="lg" align="center" css=".vc_custom_1764789211373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}" button_block="true" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Farl-iowa.org%2Fadopt%2Fpets-for-adoption%2Fcats%2F%3F_species%3Dcat|title:Cats" el_class="btn-adopt-a-pet"][vc_empty_space height="60px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_row][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1755559578168{padding-top: 0px !important;}"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=".vc_custom_1753314820255{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 2.083vw !important;padding-left: 2.083vw !important;}"][vc_single_image image="1232" img_size="800x800" alignment="center" css=".vc_custom_1762385005207{margin-bottom: -5px !important;padding-top: 5px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;background-color: #E8E1D4 !important;}" el_class="adopt-a-pet-img"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_btn title="Dogs" style="custom" custom_background="#777777" custom_text="#ffffff" shape="square" size="lg" align="center" css=".vc_custom_1758584496977{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}" button_block="true" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Farl-iowa.org%2Fadopt%2Fpets-for-adoption%2Fdogs%2F%3F_species%3Ddog|title:Dogs" el_class="btn-alt btn-adopt-a-pet"][vc_empty_space height="60px"][/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/adoption-event-at-petsmart-ankeny-2/
LOCATION:PetSmart Ankeny\, 1715 SE Delaware Ave\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoption Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Generic-Adoption-Event-Graphics_Web-Thumb_dog-and-cat.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="ARL Adoptions":MAILTO:adoptionevents@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260915T162948Z
CREATED:20260828T195337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T162948Z
UID:10001297-1792933200-1792940400@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Trick and Treat
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”100795″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Trick or treat? Your pup is ready for both!” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center” css=””][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nDon’t leave your four-legged kids out of the trick-or-treating fun! Bring your pup to the ARL for a tail-wagging Halloween adventure filled with treats\, games\, prizes and plenty of spooky fun. Follow the Walking Path to collect goodies along the way\, then head into our indoor dog park packed with fun activities\, giveaways and chances to win paw-some prizes. \nPLUS – Dress your pup in their best costume and enter our costume contest to win an awesome prize! Don’t have a costume yet? Visit the Animal House store (5452 NE 22nd St) to pick up your dog’s costume before the event. \nThe first 30 pups to register receive a FREE dog toy \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”TICKETS” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_pricing_table heading=”General Admission” subheading=”” price=”15″ period=”” btn_title=”REGISTER” btn_color=”success” css=”.vc_custom_1787945041634{background-color: #ECECEC !important;}” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.arl-iowa.org%2Fsite%2FTicketing%3Fview%3DTickets%26id%3D115585″]Includes \n\nAdmission for one dog + two humans\nAccess to ARL Indoor Dog Park for off-leash time and activities\n\n[/vc_pricing_table][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_pricing_table heading=”Digital Photo Add-On” subheading=”” price=”10″ period=”” btn_title=”REGISTER” btn_color=”success” css=”.vc_custom_1787767778365{background-color: #ECECEC !important;}” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.arl-iowa.org%2Fsite%2FTicketing%3Fview%3DTickets%26id%3D115585″]Capture the moment with a fun Halloween themed photo – we’ll email you a copy of the digital file so you can share it with your friends![/vc_pricing_table][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_pricing_table heading=”Spooky Bundle” subheading=”” price=”25″ period=”” btn_title=”REGISTER” btn_color=”success” css=”.vc_custom_1787946642117{background-color: #ECECEC !important;}” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.arl-iowa.org%2Fsite%2FTicketing%3Fview%3DTickets%26id%3D115585″]Includes \n\nGeneral Admission Perks\n1 digital photo\nA fun Halloween bag\nTrick and Treat Passport\n\nVisit participating vendors throughout the event\, complete their games and activities\, and collect stamps along the way. Fill your passport for a chance to win fun prizes!\n\n\n\n[/vc_pricing_table][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nWe will be accepting walk-ins for this event! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Trick and Treat Map” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][vc_single_image image=”101666″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_separator css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nBEST FRIEND SPONSORS \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Fine print: \nWe welcome friendly dogs of all sizes and breeds and their responsible owners. For the safety of your dog and others\, female dogs should not be in heat and please check with your veterinarian to make sure your dog is up to date on all of its vaccinations. Dogs must be leashed and under control of their owner at all times. No retractable leashes\, choke chains\, or prong collars are allowed. To learn more about our policy on correction collars\, visit this link. \nThe ARL adheres to a no-refund\, no-credit policy. Once registered\, if you are unable to attend\, please consider your payment a tax-deductible donation. Tickets are non-refundable. \nDisclaimer: \nBy entering an event or program of the ARL\, you are entering an area where photography\, audio and video recording may occur. Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded which may be used for purposes connected to the ARL and its initiatives. Click here for more information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/trick-and-treat-2026/
LOCATION:ARL Main\, 5452 NE 22nd St\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Trick-and-Treat-Graphics_square.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Event Team":MAILTO:events@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260809T202404Z
CREATED:20260524T205802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T202404Z
UID:10000816-1792936800-1792940400@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Loose Leash Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”3013″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Meet the team" font_container="tag:h4|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height="20px"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_custom_heading text="Cassandra" font_container="tag:h6|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=".vc_custom_1766524957455{margin-bottom: 0.625px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="6648" img_size="" alignment="center" css=".vc_custom_1767646308147{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}"][vc_custom_heading text="Animal Behavior & Enrichment Supervisor" font_container="tag:h6|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=""][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_custom_heading text="Alex" font_container="tag:h6|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=".vc_custom_1766524961477{margin-bottom: .625px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="6653" img_size="" alignment="center" css=".vc_custom_1767646312043{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}"][vc_custom_heading text="Animal Behavior & Enrichment Specialist" font_container="tag:h6|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=""][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class="box-shadow" css=".vc_custom_1766524681407{border-top-width: 20px !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-color: #E0D5E7 !important;}"][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1766524795795{padding-top: 1vh !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 1vh !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}"][vc_custom_heading text="(515) 473-9131" font_container="tag:h5|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=".vc_custom_1759784562146{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}" link="url:tel%3A(515)%20473-9131"][vc_custom_heading text="dogtraining@arl-iowa.org" font_container="tag:h5|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=".vc_custom_1759784584261{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}" link="url:mailto%3Adogtraining%40arl-iowa.org"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1766526802553{padding-left: 30px !important;}”]LOOSE LEASH BOOTCAMP is for dogs 4 months and older at the start of class. This will focus solely on loose leash walking during each training class\, as well as the real-world skills for application. This will not teach heel\, or skills/cues unrelated to leash walking. Class topics may include the following\, but are often tailored to individual classes. This class runs once a week for three weeks. \n\nA focus on rewarding engagement\nLearn functional skills for leash walking (find it\, watch me\, etc.)\n“Wait” cue for doorways\, crosswalks\, stopping points\, etc.\nFrustration prevention (dog and owner)\nContext/Environment shifts in training\nPossible ‘real world’ scenarios for practice.\nGraduation Certificate\n\nFees\n$100\, 3 sessions of 50-minute lessons. \nNote about Treats\nThe best way to train your pet is through the proper use of positive reinforcement and rewards. Please bring plenty of high-value treats to class\, such as cut-up hot dogs\, cheese\, chicken\, and chewy training treats. You’ll likely use more than you think![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Farl-iowa.dogbizpro.com%2Fpublic%2Fregistration%2Findex.aspx”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Class Requirements” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\nITEMS NEEDED – Standard flat collar and standard 6-foot leash. Correctly fitted body-harnesses are also allowed. Pinch collars\, head halters\, electronic collars\, or retractable leashes are not permitted. Small\, bite-sized\, treats in a pouch or bag. \nPRE-REQUISITES – There are no prerequisites for Loose Leash Bootcamp. This class will not focus on addressing reactivity or fear. \nVACCINATION RECORDS – All adult dogs are required to be date on both distemper (DHPP/DHLPP) and rabies vaccines. Puppies are required to have age appropriate vaccinations based on veterinarian recommendation. Bordetella is highly recommended. \nYour pet’s records need to be received prior to class start.\nPlease email your dogs vaccination records to dogtraining@arl-iowa.org\nPlease have the owner’s name\, the dog’s name and the class dates clearly identified. \nDOG POLICIES – Females currently “IN HEAT” (estrus day 1 – day 21) are not allowed in classes. If this becomes a concern\, please contact the Training Department at dogtraining@arl-iowa.org. \nREGISTRATION – Register by clicking on the class dates you are interested in. You will be stepped through the online registration process. Payment will be through the online registration system. No registration will be considered confirmed without payment. \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/loose-leash-bootcamp-10-11-26/
LOCATION:ARL Main-Blumenthal Training Center\, 5452 NE 22nd St Suite 3\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Services
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/training_goodmanners.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Behavior and Training Team":MAILTO:dogtraining@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T153000
DTSTAMP:20260915T114739Z
CREATED:20260915T114739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T114739Z
UID:10001305-1793199600-1793201400@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Mobile Pet Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image source=”featured_image” img_size=”250X250″ alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”How it works” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nPatrons may pick up food for up to 2 households (including their own)\nNo appointment is needed; supplies are available on a first-come\, first-served basis\nEach household will receive the following:\n\nDogs: 15 lbs of dog food per household\nCats: 3 lbs of cat food per household\nLitter: 1/2 gallon of litter per household\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row equal_height="yes" css=".vc_custom_1782133472056{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-image: url(https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Page-Sections_10-min.jpg?id=1209) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}"][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1753146506848{padding-top: 0px !important;}"][vc_custom_heading text="Additional Pet Food Resources" font_container="tag:h3|font_size:24px|text_align:center|color:%23676767|line_height:1" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=".vc_custom_1782133400705{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"][vc_column_text css=""]\nWhen supplies allow\, we do our best to supply pet food to local food pantries. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="FIND OUT MORE" style="custom" custom_background="#777777" custom_text="#ffffff" shape="square" size="lg" align="center" css=".vc_custom_1787759605767{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Farl-iowa.org%2Fpet-services%2Fhelp%2Fpet-wellness-support%2Fpet-food-pantry%2F|title:Pet%20Food%20Pantry" el_class="outline btn-alt-2"][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/mobile-pet-food-pantry-30/
LOCATION:South Side Library\, 1111 Porter Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50315
CATEGORIES:Pet Support Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Support Services":MAILTO:petsupportservices@arl-iowa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T174207Z
CREATED:20260625T172654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T174207Z
UID:10001188-1793296800-1793300400@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-13/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T090000
DTSTAMP:20261005T125152Z
CREATED:20260916T150147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T125152Z
UID:10001307-1793350800-1793350800@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:ARL Wellness Clinic-FULL
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]This ARL Wellness clinic offers free rabies\, FVRCP\, DA2PPV vaccinations\, and microchipping for dogs and cats in Des Moines metro. \nRegistration is required and spots are limited. Sign up today![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fclinichq.com%2Fonline%2F763e3817-d92f-4609-8dde-48b8747654e3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/arl-wellness-clinic-10302026/
LOCATION:ARL Animal Services\, 1441 Harriet Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50317\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pet Support Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Support Services":MAILTO:petsupportservices@arl-iowa.org
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