Events

Dog Days of Summer is back! Join us at Principal Park where you and your dog can watch The Iowa Cubs take on the Memphis Redbirds from seats in our […]

Come, sit, stay, and have a drink at the ARL! We're kicking off the summer with a special Yappy Hour celebrating the ARL's 100th anniversary. We'll have a cash bar […]

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 […]

Join us for a morning full of kittens! Help us prepare for kitten season by providing life saving supplies while also meeting some of the kittens you'll be helping. Our kitten […]

Craft for a cause! Join the ARL at Candle Bar DSM for a creative evening benefiting animals in need! Create and customize your own one-of-a kind candle while enjoying a […]

Join us as the Des Moines Menace takes on the Iowa Champions League All Stars! When you buy a ticket from the ARL, you can take your dog with you […]

Dog Days of Summer is back! Join us at Principal Park where you and your dog can watch The Iowa Cubs take on the Buffalo Bisons from seats in our […]

Come, sit, stay, and have a drink at this Yappy Hour being host by the ARL and Confluence Brewery! We will be revealing the 2026 Rescue Beer with the winning […]

Stretch, sip, and snuggle! Join us at the ARL for yoga with kittens! Enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga class taught by a professional with the purrs of adorable kittens […]

Bring your spark and luck for this game night because you'll need it! With all kinds of awesome prizes available for you to win, this is one night of bingo […]

Bring them to the Iowa Barnstormers game on July 11 to find out! At half-time, corgis (with their owners) will take the field to race against each other to win […]

Join us for a one-of-a-kind workout experience inside the ARL Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch! Enjoy an energizing yoga class led by a professional instructor, followed by a cool down while […]