Soak up the last rays of summer with your pup at ARL Main! Enjoy a fun-filled evening of tail wags, frozen treats, and nonstop fun—all while supporting homeless pets. Grab your crew and join us for a dog-friendly night of games, prizes, and a great cause. This is a FREE event, though we ask that you […]
GOOD MANNERS class is for dogs 6 months and older at the start of class. This class is designed to focus on teaching basics cues only. Class topics may include the following, but are often tailored to individual classes. This class meets once a week for four weeks. Understanding canine behavior and communication. Basic cues (sit, […]
LOOSE LEASH BOOTCAMP is for dogs 4 months and older at the start of class. This will focus solely on loose leash walking during each training class, as well as the real-world skills for application. This will not teach heel, or skills/cues unrelated to leash walking. Class topics may include the following, but are often tailored to individual […]
Show off your pet by featuring them in the ARL’s 2027 Happy Tails calendar! Just upload your favorite photo of your pet with a $25 donation and ask your family and friends to vote for your pet's adorable photo.
The last Dog Days of Summer for the season is here! Join us at Principal Park where you and your dog can watch The Iowa Cubs take on the Omaha Storm Chasers from seats in our pet-friendly reserved section. Once you enter the park, you and your dog can take part in a dog parade […]
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.
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. […]
Craft for a cause! Join the ARL at Painting with a Twist for a creative afternoon benefiting animals in need! Paint your own one-of-a-kind pet portrait, while enjoying a fun, relaxed atmosphere surrounded by fellow animal lovers. Once you are done, you'll have the opportunity to purchase a Pink Poodle strawberry lemonade and champagne cocktail […]
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!
