Over the past 25 years, thousands of pets of all species have found homes through our ARL West adoption center inside Iowa Pet Foods & Seascapes in West Des Moines. Join us July 25 for a special adoption event to celebrate 25 years of lives saved through this partnership. During the event, dogs and cats 6 […]
Grab a brew and bring your crew (and your dog!) to Yappy Hour at Firetrucker Brewery! Enjoy a fun-filled evening of canine trivia, cold drinks, and fellow dog lovers—all while supporting homeless pets. Gather your trivia team, leash up your pup, and join us for a dog-friendly night of friendly competition, prizes, and a great […]
Join us for an adoption event at PetSmart Ankeny on July 26! We will be there with adoptable dogs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and cats and rabbits from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Every cat and dog is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, and adopters also receive discounts on ARL dog training classes and […]
Drop-in Training Class is for dogs 8 weeks or older on the first day of class. Perfect for those with busy schedules who aren't able to commit to a 4-week class, but want to learn the basics of manners (sit, down, come, stay, loose-leash walking, and introduction to clicker training). Come once, or as often […]
Join us for our Foster to Forever Adoption Event and meet dogs who are currently living in foster homes! Before you adopt, you’ll have the opportunity to hear directly from the people who know them best. Learn about their personality, favorite activities, leash manners, home habits, and all the little quirks that make them special. […]
Dog Days of Summer is back! Join us at Principal Park where you and your dog can watch The Iowa Cubs take on the Scranton/Wilkes from seats in our pet-friendly reserved section. Once you enter the park, you and your dog can take part in a dog parade on the field (beginning at 5:45 p.m.) […]
The ARL's Pet Food Pantries exist to provide support to those battling food insecurity. There are multiple pantries each month at many locations across the Des Moines metro.
Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.
This clinic offers rabies vaccination, FVRCP, DA2PPV, and microchipping for dogs and cats in Des Moines metro area. Registration is required and spots are limited. Sign up today!
Join us for an adoption event at Dewey Ford! We will be there with adoptable dogs and kittens from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our friends at Dewey are paying the adoption fee for the first 10 adopters! Every dog is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, and adopters also receive discounts on ARL dog training classes […]
Send your young animal lover to our August Camp Kindness! This half-day camp, held from August 3rd - 7th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., is designed for kids entering 2nd through 4th grade and offers hands-on learning, crafts, games, and plenty of time with shelter animals, and is centered around kindness, empathy, and animal […]
The ARL's Pet Food Pantries exist to provide support to those battling food insecurity. There are multiple pantries each month at many locations across the Des Moines metro.
