32 more dogs rushed to safety
Less than two years after helping remove 30 dogs from an unlicensed breeder in Cedar County, the ARL team was back on the same property … this time working with authorities to rescue 32 MORE dogs.
2 more heartbreaking rescues
It’s the height of summer – a time when our shelter is already full – and the calls just keep coming. Law enforcement agencies are reaching out daily – a spike from even a few weeks ago – and our rescue team has been mobilizing quickly and repeatedly when animals need us most.
Ryder was rescued just in time
A small dog curled up by the train tracks. Cold and alone. Just skin and bones. Thankfully a good Samaritan spotted Ryder and stopped their car to help. Up close, it was clear he needed more assistance than they could give, so they bundled him in a towel and rushed him to the Animal Rescue League.
Can these tiny pups count on you?
The odds were stacked against them. The four tiny puppies had just lost their mother to critical injuries related to their birth, and now they were alone and helpless – too small to eat on their own or even control their own body temperature. We knew they would require specialized nursery care just to survive.
Bella was in so much pain
When Bella arrived, it was clear she was suffering. Her skin was deeply infected and almost all of her fur was gone. Her exposed skin, from her face to her swollen paws, was red, scabby and painful to the touch. Our veterinarian said there was almost no healthy skin on her body. Her eyes were also infected and cloudy, and she bumped into walls as she entered our exam room.
They were orphaned and alone
When the four orphaned kittens looked up at us with their tiny blue eyes, it was clear they needed help. They were dehydrated, underweight and cold to the touch. We were told they were found all alone in a barn after their mother had been hit by a car. They had nowhere else to turn.
Urgent rescue of 49 dogs
Our Animal Welfare & Response Team works tirelessly, partnering with law enforcement and other agencies across the state to respond when animals need us most. So when we received an urgent call for help with a situation involving dozens of dogs at a commercial breeder two hours away, we immediately began the hours of preparation needed for a rescue of that magnitude.
Give Apollo a fighting chance
Apollo arrived at our Second Chance Ranch in rough shape. At 2 years old, he was weak, heartbreakingly thin and suffering from a serious head wound. He struggled to eat and drink, and, on top of everything else, we were told he was likely suffering from strangles, a highly infectious disease that can cause painful swelling and abscesses.
Dog stolen from ARL Animal Services now safe and receiving care
A dog who was stolen during a break-in at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa’s (ARL) Animal Services location Feb. 18 has been safely recovered and is now back in the ARL’s care.
Huey is fighting for his life
We can’t imagine what Huey went through. The sight of him when he came through our doors was heartbreaking. This little puppy was suffering from severe burns to all four paws, as well as burns to his face and his tiny ears. It was clear he was in pain.