Animal Rescue League of Iowa

5452 NE 22nd St Des Moines, Iowa 50313

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

About this shelter

Animal Rescue League of Iowa in Des Moines, IA

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, located in Des Moines, Iowa in Polk County, where 12 other animal shelters and rescues also operate. Since 1926, the ARL has helped more than 1 million pets in need, caring for many thousands of animals each year, including dogs, cats, small pets, and barn animals such as horses, goats, and fowl. The organization offers adoption, foster care, spay/neuter services, pet behavior training, and animal cruelty intervention, and is located about 5 miles southwest of Des Moines. It's open Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday through Sunday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Before you go

Adopting from Animal Rescue League of Iowa

Adoption process

Adoptions are first-come, first-served, require meeting the pet in person, and take about an hour; adopters must be 18+ with a valid ID and proof of address, sign an adoption contract, bring a leash/collar for dogs or a carrier for cats/small pets, and have all household adults aware of and agreeable to the adoption.

County: Polk County
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals