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 […]
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.
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!
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.
