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Dog DNA Day

March 28 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
A man holds a small black and white dog in one arm and a sign in the other that reads, My name is Tucker. My family thinks Im a terrier/chi. They are inside a pet store with shelves of pet supplies behind them.
A man holds a small black and white dog in one arm and a sign in the other that reads, My name is Tucker. My family thinks Im a terrier/chi. They are inside a pet store with shelves of pet supplies behind them.

Do people always ask what breed your dog is? We've got the answer

Uncover your pup’s DNA mystery and help pets in need at one of our most popular events- DNA Day!

Will your dog have Shepherd genes? Lab? Terrier? Or just a whole lot of adorable?

Reserve your kit for just $60 (Regularly $75). There’s no sales tax, and 100% of proceeds help homeless pets!

How to participate:

  1. Reserve your kit through the button below.
  2. Pick up your kit anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 28th, at our booth by Bailey’s Bark Park during the Eggstravaganza event (Want to also attend the event? Here’s the link)
  3. Bring your pup to us, and we’ll happily assist with the cheek swab that day, or you’re welcome to do it at home.
  4. Send your kit to the lab, and you’ll receive your results in just a few weeks!
RESERVE MY KIT

Pricing and availability

Promotional pricing is only available March 28, 2026. We will accept walk-ins, but please note DNA Kits not reserved will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis based on how many kits we have available that day. 

If you cannot attend the event but are still interested in purchasing a kit, visit the ARL’s Animal House store during normal business hours to purchase a kit at our standard retail price of $75.

Fine print:

We 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.

Tickets are non-refundable. Once registered, if you are unable to attend, please consider your payment a tax-deductible donation.

Disclaimer:

By 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.

Details

  • Date: March 28
  • Time:
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Event Category:

Venue

  • ARL Main
  • 5452 NE 22nd St
    Des Moines, IA 50313 United States

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