Every summer, hundreds of cats and dogs die needlessly after they are left inside cars. During this time of year, the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) receives about 5 calls each day alerting us to pets locked in cars.
Pet Travel Safety Day is January 2, so the ARL has a few tips to ensure safe travels on your next trip.
Friends, bonfires, and fireworks make for a great 4th of July celebration, but keep your pet’s safety in mind. Here are some tips to ensure a safe and happy holiday:
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is one of the over 300 animal rescue organizations chosen to compete in the national Michelson Found Animals Saving Pets Challenge. The organization who raises the most money on the challenge website will win a grand prize of $50,000. Cash prizes are also awarded to 2nd through 5th places.
Officals found multiple dogs’ bodies in various stages of decay, in and around kennels covered in feces, and with their collars still on their remains.
Each year, hundreds of thousands of horses are transitioned from career or ownership. A growing number of these horses end up at risk of inhumane treatment.
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa’s (ARL) Animal Care & Control department recently received an anonymous tip to check on the welfare of rabbits at a Des Moines home. When the ARL Animal Control Officer arrived, they found 8 living and 1 deceased pet rabbits in wire hutches on the property.
There has been some misinformation circulating lately regarding a dog named “Pinky”, so we wanted to explain the ARL’s involvement in this case and our enrichment protocol for dogs held in our care during lengthy court cases.
With the help of the community’s involvement in the Paw It Forward program, 151 homeless animals at the ARL found new homes between Thursday, Oct. 27, and Sunday, Oct. 30.
Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) officials are asking for the public’s help as they face a record number of homeless animals in their care – nearly 1,500 animals – and growing each day.
