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.Make a difference this December. Leave a gift for a homeless pet. Bring a Gift: Choose an item from our Wish List […]
About the Book: From the bestselling author of House of Leaves comes a magisterial novel about two friends determined to rescue a pair of horses set for slaughter. While folks still like to focus on the crimes that shocked the small city of Orvop, Utah, back in the fall of 1982, not to mention the […]
Give your bunny or (guinea) piggy the spa treatment this holiday season! Bring your rabbit or guinea pig to the ARL for a nail trim, ear cleaning, brushing, or ALL THREE with our FULL SPA option! ARL volunteers will leave your bunny or guinea pig feeling refreshed and relaxed! All pets must arrive in a secure carrier for […]
Bundle up in your coziest (and ugliest!) sweater and join us for a festive night out supporting pets in need! Each bar will be serving up delicious drinks with a portion of the proceeds going directly back to the ARL. Sweaters and holiday attire are highly encouraged - and yes, there will be a prize […]
Join us for an evening of sipping, shopping, socializing and saving (animals, that is!). Find a special gift for the animal lover in your life (or yourself!) and pounce on great deals on pet toys, pet supplies, and more before the holidays! Happenings: Exclusive deals for your holiday shopping Christmas themed backdrop Free snacks A specialty cockTAIL with other drinks available for […]
'Tis the season for Bingo and good cheer! Celebrate with the ARL at Howl-iday Bingo. Get ready for an evening packed with cheer, friendly competition, and a big red bag bursting with amazing prizes waiting to be won! You'll feel extra festive with our Hot Cocoa bar, holiday treats and light snacks - plus a cash bar with […]
Get ready for an evening packed with cheer, friendly competition, and a big red bag bursting with amazing prizes waiting to be won! You'll feel extra festive with our Hot Cocoa bar, holiday treats and light snacks - plus a cash bar with other food and drinks available for purr-chase. Every game you play helps pets in need, […]
Our gourmet apple recipe for humans features a large, tart apple that is covered in homemade caramel from Iowa Orchard then dipped in milk chocolate, drizzled with white chocolate and covered with crushed toffee from Chocolate Storybook. Made specifically for dogs, our gourmet dog apple is covered in peanut butter and rolled in crushed dog biscuits.Place your order […]
Stretch, sip, and support homeless pets! Join us for a one-of-a-kind workout experience inside the new ARL Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch! Enjoy a 30-minute energizing yoga class led by a professional instructor, followed by a 15-minute cool down as you mingle with the horses, chickens, and other rescue barn animals in our care. Sip on […]
If you pre-ordered your apples, you can find pickup information below. Did you miss the pre-order? Or were the apples SO good that you need more? You can still place an order below! Orders will be available for pickup January 26 - February 14. Online ordering will close on Friday, February 13 at 5:30 p.m. Orders […]
1 high resolution digital photo You will receive an email one day before your appointment with check-in information. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to your appointment 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 […]
Got someone from your past who definitely shouldn't reproduce? Feeling vengeful this Valentine's Day? For just a $15 donation, we will name a feral cat after your ex, then spay or neuter and release them through our trap-neuter-return (TNR) program. Give your ex a proper sendoff, heal your heart, and help control the community cat […]
