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Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.

Animal shelter in Des Moines, IA

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for many thousands of pets each year. The ARL serves people and pets from across the state of Iowa through its programs, which include pet adoption, humane education, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, animal cruelty intervention and much more.

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Phone (515) 262-9503
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5452 NE 22nd St
Des Moines, IA 50313
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5452 NE 22nd St

Des Moines, IA 50313

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Adoptable pets at Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.

We'll also keep you updated on Kitty Kitty's adoption status with email updates.
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Kitty Kitty

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Meena's adoption status with email updates.
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Meena

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Waffles's adoption status with email updates.
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Waffles

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Van Morrison's adoption status with email updates.
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Van Morrison

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Puppy
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Billy's adoption status with email updates.
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Billy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Davis's adoption status with email updates.
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Davis

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Draco's adoption status with email updates.
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Draco

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Ruby -- Bonded Buddy With Bailey's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruby -- Bonded Buddy With Bailey

Golden Retriever

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
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Central Iowa and beyond

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

You can find information about our adoption process at https://www.arl-iowa.org/adoptionprocess
If a pet has specific contact info in their profile about how to schedule a visit, please reach out directly to that contact.

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We'll also keep you updated on Matilda's adoption status with email updates.
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Matilda

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 6 mos
Marshalltown, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Circles (Bonded to Missalina)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Circles (Bonded to Missalina)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
West Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Bugs's adoption status with email updates.
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Bugs

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Grinnell, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Toby's adoption status with email updates.
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Toby

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Marshalltown, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Apollo's adoption status with email updates.
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Apollo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Marshalltown, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Felix's adoption status with email updates.
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Felix

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Des Moines, IA

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