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SUMMARY:Tree of Life 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”81950″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”SAVE THE DATE: Give a gift to a pet in need this holiday season” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Animal Rescue League of Iowa’s annual Tree of Life event is an opportunity to leave gifts for homeless pets under the tree and help supply the shelter with items the animals depend on every day.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nMake a difference this December. Leave a gift for a homeless pet.  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Additional Information and Drop off Locations – Coming Soon!” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23652D89″ css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_separator css=””][vc_cta h2=”Interested in having your business host a Tree of Life this year?” css=””]Call (515) 473-9126 or email events@arl-iowa.org[/vc_cta][vc_separator css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”How to make a gift” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBring a Gift:\nChoose an item from our Wish List and put it under the tree at one of our drop-off locations in the Des Moines metro.   \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nContactless Gifting:\nGive a gift with an online order! When you donate items from our wish lists\, they ship directly to us. \nAmazon Wish List \nChewy Wish List \nWalmart Wish List  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Fetch List” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23111111″ css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nIn an effort to reduce costs and improve operations\, we welcome donations of new or gently used supplies. If you would like to donate you can take a look at the list below or see the full list on the ARL website. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nFor Dogs\n\nEasy Cheese (in a can)\nWhipped cream\nHot dogs\nPeanut butter (creamy\, no xylitol please)\nCalming chews\nDog treats\nDog chews (no rawhide\, please)\nVienna sausages\nNylabones – large and XL\nBenebones – large and XL\nKONGs\, medium\nKONGs – XL for extreme chewers\nKONGs – XXL for extreme chewers\nKONGs – large for extreme chewers\nChicken broth and beef broth (for making pupsicles)\nCanned pumpkin\nSmall rugs (must be able to fit in a washer/dryer)\nAdaptil\nAdaptil collars\nMartingale collars (any size\, preferably green)\nRope toys\nDog crates\, 42″ and 48″ (this is the exact item we need)\nApplesauce\nGrooming wipes\nPuppy Milk Replacer\nSlip leads (6 ft.)\nSlip leads (10 ft.)\nChain leads\nFlea and tick treatment\nJoint supplements\nLick Mats\nFrisbees\nQuart food storage bags (for holding dog treats)\nFreeze dried beef liver\nFreeze dried chicken\nFreeze dried lamb liver\nDog bubbles (used for enrichment)\nWobble Wag Giggle Ball\nKONG Balls – large\nKONG Wobblers\nBoomer Balls — 6″ or larger\nFlirt poles\nPlastic containers with lids (yogurt containers or similar) – for making pupsicles\nIce cube trays for making “pupsicles” (bone shape & paw shape)\nEasy Walk Harnesses (XL)\nEasy Walk Harnesses (large)\nEasy Walk Harnesses (medium)\nEasy Walk Harnesses (small)\nPoop bags\nPoop scoopers\nStainless steel food/water bowls\nBath towels (full-size)\nBlankets\nFlat bedsheets (no fitted sheets\, please)\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nFor Cats\n\n\n\nCat litter (non-clumping\, unscented)\nChuru lickable cat treats\nDa Bird cat toy\nDa Bird feather refills\nFeliway diffuser\nFeliway diffuser refills\nCat scratchers (13-pack is best for our kennels)\nCanned tuna\nBaby food\nHanging cat toys\nCalming treats\nCat carriers\nKitten formula\nHeating pads\nSnuggle Kitties and Snuggle Puppies\nKitten grooming wipes\nFlea and Tick Spray\nFeeding Nipples\nNursing bottles\nTotes to make neonate kits for foster homes (this is the exact item we need)\nJingle balls and ping pong balls\nSardines (in water)\nFlea combs\nNutri-cal for kittens\nFeeding tubes\nBowls (stainless steel\, for food or water)\nBlankets (fabric or knitted – 18×18″)\nSmall rugs (must be able to fit in a washer/dryer)\nGlitter balls\nFuzzy mice\nKicker toys\nWater Bowls\nFeliway\nKitten Milk Replacer – cans\nBlender bottles (20 oz.\, new or used)\nRescue wipes\nStainless steel food/water bowls\nVaseline\nBack scratchers\nLick mats\nPaper sacks\nLarge litterboxes for foster homes\nJoint supplements\nCalming collars\nShredded paper\nStools\nMoist cat treats (no catnip\, please)\nCrunchy cat treats (no catnip\, please)\nBird seed (used in bird feeders outside cat adoption areas for enrichment)\nPlastic treat balls\nCat scales (this is the exact item we need)\nHeating blankets\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nFor Small Animals\n\nTimothy hay\nRabbit litter\nSmall animal bedding (no pine bedding\, please)\nBamboo sticks\nApple sticks\nWater bottles\nKaytee Perfect Chew toys for rabbits and small animals\nSmall animal treats\nHanging toys for birds\nSmall wooden ladders for birds\nPumice or rope perches for birds\nFruit (Bananas\, blackberries\, raspberries\, watermelon\, pumpkin)\nVegetables (Romaine lettuce\, celery\, collard greens\, arugula\, bell peppers\, broccoli\, bok choy\, cabbage\, kale\, watercress)\n\nFor Barn Animals\n\nLead rope\nFirst aid items (Fly repellent ointment\, rash cream\, bandages\, veterinary thermometer\, wound care spray\, wound ointment)\nChicken scratch grains\nHorse feed (Amplify Supplement or Purina Enrich)\nSenior horse feed (Purina\, Triple Crown or Nutrena)\nHorse spray-on fly protection\nSweet feed and alfalfa pellets (used for training)\nBlack rubber horse feed pans\nMuck forks\nMuck buckets\nChicken toys\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGift Cards and Other Supplies\n\nPre-paid gasoline cards (for animal transport vehicles)\nGift cards to pet supply stores\, Hy-Vee\, and Walmart\nDuct tape\nZip Ties\n10×13 Mailing envelopes\nBatteries – AAA\, AA\, C\, D\, 9V\nLabel-maker tape – white \nSticky notes/Post-it notes\nCarabiners\nPens \nDry Erase Markers \nCommand strips \nPaper – multicolor\, cardstock for laser printer \nPaper – white\, letter or cardstock for laser printer \nExam gloves (large\, XL or medium)\nTrash bags – 60 gallon or larger\nWild bird food\nAcrylic yarn or cotton yarn (no wool blends\, chunky yarns or fun-fur yarn\, please)\nTape rolls\nBinder clips\nScissors (this is the exact item we need)\nScrewdrivers\nCan openers\nPill bottles\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Yappy Hour at ARL Barks & Rec Center
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”83100″ img_size=”Large” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Cabin fever; Your dog needs holiday plans too!” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nGive your pup the winter night out they deserve! Let’s beat cabin fever together with an evening packed of indoor play at our new Barks & Rec Center\, holiday fun\, and cozy vibes—all while supporting the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. \nIs your pup looking for a new best friend? Join us and browse the profiles of some of our adoptable dogs who enjoy social settings. \nThis is a FREE event\, though we ask that you RSVP via the ticket link below. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””]How to Participate: \n1.  RSVP below and let us know you’re attending! \n2. Show up thirsty and bring your dog(s)! Don’t have a dog? No worries! You don’t have to bring a dog to participate in this event\, plus you’ll still be helping homeless pets with every drink![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_btn title=”RSVP Here” color=”violet” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.arl-iowa.org%2Fsite%2FTicketing%3Fview%3DTickets%26id%3D115705″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””]What to expect: \n\nIndoor dog park play\nProfiles on some of our adoptable dogs\nYard games\nPup-kin Pies for the dogs\nHot cocoa bar and drinks for purchase\nAnimal House holiday shopping\nThe opportunity to win an indoor dog park rental\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”New this year – Doggy Bag Add-on” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nUpgrade your experience with this $15 Doggy Bag Add-on that includes a tennis ball\, dog treats\, an ARL holiday koozie\, and a holiday themed toy! \n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”ADD ON A DOGGY BAG” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.arl-iowa.org%2Fsite%2FTicketing%3Fview%3DTickets%26id%3D115705″][vc_separator css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”PRESENTED BY” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][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]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/yappy-hour-at-arl-indoor-dog-park/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Barks & Rec Center\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313
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