Valentine’s Photoshoot 2026
February 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Get a cute Valentine's Day photo of your pet (or you with your pet) at the ARL - complete with a unique background cupid would fall in love with!
Photo Package
$15
1 high resolution digital photo
What to expect for your photo session
You will receive an email one day before your appointment with check-in information.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to your appointment
Reserve a photo session
Sunday, February 1
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
ARL Main
5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Saturday, February 7
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
ARL Animal Services
1441 Harriet St, Des Moines, IA 50317
When will I receive my photo?
- Digital photos will be emailed to the address provided when you scheduled your appointment.
- All photos will be sent out by Feb 13
- If you don’t see it in your inbox, be sure to check your spam folder too!
Add-On a Valentine's Box for You & Your Pet!
Treat yourself, your pet, and your loved ones this Valentine’s Day! Be part of our annual tradition, where the funds from each apple sold help provide care to homeless pets.
FOR CAT LOVERS |
FOR DOG LOVERS |
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Show off your membership in the ARL’s “Cat Lovers” Club with a comfy crewneck sweatshirt, and a matching cat collar tag and keyring! PLUS—enjoy treats for both you and your cat, including a gourmet apple for you and a yummy Hill’s Pet Nutrition treat for your feline friend. PRE-ORDER BEFORE JANUARY 25: $50 AFTER JANUARY 25: $65 |
Show off your membership in the ARL’s “Dog Lovers” Club with a comfy crewneck sweatshirt, and a matching dog collar tag and keyring! PLUS—enjoy treats for both you and your dog, including a gourmet apple for you and a gourmet apple for your canine companion. PRE-ORDER BEFORE JANUARY 25: $50 AFTER JANUARY 25: $65 |
Shipping is $15.50 for one box.
For shipping inquiries, please contact events@arl-iowa.org.
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.
The 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.
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. Click here for more information.
