Animal Rescue League of Iowa
5452 Ne 22Nd Street Des Moines, Iowa 50313About this shelter
Animal Rescue League of Iowa in Des Moines, IA
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is a rescue organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, located in Polk County, roughly 5 miles southwest of the city center. It is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, and since 1926 it has helped more than 1 million pets in need, offering adoption, pet behavior training, spay/neuter services, and animal cruelty intervention. The ARL cares for dogs, cats, small pets, and barn animals, with adoption locations including ARL Main, ARL West, ARL Animal Services, and Second Chance Ranch. It shares Polk County with 12 other animal shelters and rescue organizations.
Before you go
Adopting from Animal Rescue League of Iowa
Adoption process
Browse available pets online or via the ARL app, then visit in person (adoptions are first-come, first-served with no holds); bring a valid ID with proof of address, be 18 or older, sign an adoption contract, and bring a leash/collar for dogs or a carrier for cats/small pets.
- County
- Polk County
- Animals served
- Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
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