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SUMMARY:Dog DNA Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”72378″ img_size=”” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”The DNA mystery begins Sept. 26.” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]What breeds are hiding in your dog’s DNA? Shepherd? Labrador Retriever? Terrier? Or a surprising mix that’s all their own? \nJoin us for DNA Day and discover the story behind your pup’s unique traits with a DNA test kit available for just $69 (regularly $75). There’s no sales tax\, and 100% of proceeds support homeless pets at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.  \nWhether you’re hoping to confirm your best guess or uncover a completely unexpected family tree\, every DNA result reveals something new. \nReserve your kit today and join us for DNA Day on Sept. 26 from 4-6 p.m. at ARL Main.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_separator css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”How to participate:” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nReserve your kit below.\nPick up your kit anytime between 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday\, September 26\, in the lobby of ARL Main\nSwab your pup! Either bring your dog to the event\, and our team can assist with their cheek swab\, or get their sample at home!\nSend your kit to the lab\, and you’ll receive your results in just a few weeks!\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”RESERVE MY KIT” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.arl-iowa.org%2Fsite%2FTicketing%3Fview%3DTickets%26id%3D115445″][vc_empty_space][vc_cta h2=”Pricing and availability” css=””] \nPromotional pricing is only available on September 26. We will accept walk-ins\, but please note that DNA Kits not reserved will be sold on a first-come\, first-served basis based on how many kits we have available that day.  \nIf you cannot attend the event but are still interested in purchasing a kit\, visit the ARL’s Animal House store during normal business hours to purchase a kit at our standard retail price of $75. \n[/vc_cta][vc_empty_space][vc_separator css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] \nFine print: \nWe welcome friendly dogs of all sizes and breeds and their responsible owners. For the safety of your dog and others\, female dogs should not be in heat and please check with your veterinarian to make sure your dog is up to date on all of its vaccinations. Dogs must be leashed and under control of their owner at all times. No retractable leashes\, choke chains\, or prong collars are allowed. To learn more about our policy on correction collars\, visit this link. \nTickets are non-refundable. Once registered\, if you are unable to attend\, please consider your payment a tax-deductible donation. \nDisclaimer: \nBy entering an event or program of the ARL\, you are entering an area where photography\, audio and video recording may occur. Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded which may be used for purposes connected to the ARL and its initiatives. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/dog-dna-day-7/
LOCATION:ARL Main\, 5452 NE 22nd St\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
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