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Pet Help
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  For All Your Pet Questions
  
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  Our Pet Helpline is in place to assist pet owners who may be struggling with pet issues. We can provide resources and assistance to help keep you and your pet together.
  
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  Some pets need a break from the shelter while waiting for a forever home. Caring for a pet in your home is both fun and rewarding.
  
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Behavior & Training
- Behavior & Training
  Sit. Shake. Stay. Good!
  
  Short on Time? Join Our Drop In Training Classes!
  
  Drop In Training Class is perfect for those with busy schedules who aren't able to commit to a 4-week class, but still want their dog to learn the basic manners.
  
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  For Pet Parents
  
  Questions about your Pet's Behavior?
  
  The ARL offers dog and cat behavior counseling to help adoptive pet parents, as well as the general public, better understand our pets.
  
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Community
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  Humane Action Network
  
  Advocate for Animals
  
  As a part of the network, you can make a difference!
  
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  Cruelty Intervention
  
  Report Animal Abuse
  
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Recent News

Urgent rescue of 49 dogs

posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Our Animal Welfare & Response Team works tirelessly, partnering with law enforcement and other agencies across the state to respond when animals need us most. So when we received an urgent call for help with a situation involving dozens of dogs at a commercial breeder two hours away, we immediately began the hours of preparation needed for a rescue of that magnitude.
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Change Lives During Kitten Season

posted on Thursday, March 6, 2025

Kitten season is upon us, and we're already seeing an influx of kittens and mamas coming through our doors. Read on to find out more about kitten season and how you can help
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Give Apollo a fighting chance

posted on Friday, February 28, 2025

Apollo arrived at our Second Chance Ranch in rough shape. At 2 years old, he was weak, heartbreakingly thin and suffering from a serious head wound. He struggled to eat and drink, and, on top of everything else, we were told he was likely suffering from strangles, a highly infectious disease that can cause painful swelling and abscesses.
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Dog stolen from ARL Animal Services now safe and receiving care

posted on Friday, February 21, 2025

A dog who was stolen during a break-in at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa's (ARL) Animal Services location Feb. 18 has been safely recovered and is now back in the ARL's care.
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