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.
Join us Aug. 6-9 for a Clear the Shelters adoption event, where adoption fees for dogs and cats 6+ months will be SPONSORED by Hill’s Pet Nutrition! This event includes pets at all ARL locations, as well as pets available for adoption in foster homes and available by appointment. All dogs and cats are spayed/neutered, […]
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!
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.
Bring home a little fair spirit for your pet! Visit the ARL at Booths 122 and 123 in the Varied Industries Building during the Iowa State Fair and discover something special for your pet. Shop fair-themed toys, tasty treats, cute apparel and more while supporting the animals in our care. The booth will be open […]
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 Pet Supplies Plus on August 15! We will be there with adoptable dogs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and cats 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 Animal […]
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, […]
PUPPY KINDERGARTEN is for puppies between 8 weeks and 5 months on the first day of class. This class is designed to focus on teaching basic cues only. Class topics may include the following, but are often tailored to individual classes: Basic cues (sit, name, down, polite greetings, etc.) Introduction to loose leash walking Additional focus on […]
