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Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for many thousands of pets each year. The ARL serves people and pets from across the state.
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GET THEM ON THE NICE LIST: Prep your pup for the holidays with our Drop-In Training classes this December!
These single-session classes are perfect for families with busy schedules who aren’t able to commit to a 4-week class but still want their dog or puppy to learn the basics or brush up on some manners. An ARL training specialist will be there to answer questions and work directly with you and your pup.
Each class is just $30, and you can come once or as often as you’re able!
Learn more and register your dog at ARL-Iowa.org/Events. Spots are limited, so don't miss out!
(Pictured: Grizzly, showing off his sit. He's available for adoption at ARL Main!)
10 Nov 2026
Danny is looking for relocation opportunities as a General Snoopervisor. Does your home have any openings?
10 Nov 2026
CHECK THIS OUT: November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and we currently have 17 cats ages 9+ looking for homes!
While kittens (and puppies) may be adorable, older pets are just as loving and loyal as their younger counterparts. Plus, they don't require the constant monitoring and training that youngsters do. And since they're fully grown, you'll see their personalities right away, making it easier to find the perfect match for your family. Talk to anyone who has adopted a senior pet, and they'll tell you how appreciative their pets are to have a home and a family to love!
10-year-old Badger is just one of the sweet seniors we have available for adoption right now! He’s a cuddly lap cat with the cutest chipmunk cheeks! You can learn more about him and all our available senior pets at ARL-Iowa.org.
09 Nov 2026
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Valkerie was adopted in August 2025 at age 15. “I may have adopted the oldest cat at the shelter, but he sure doesn’t act like it! Valkerie loves to follow me around the house and loves talking to me. He also loves playing with his mouse toys and adores sitting on his cat tree and people-watching from the window. He gets the zoomies, too, which is a joy to see at his age. He’s just a happy, silly boy!”
Have you adopted a pet from the ARL? We'd love to hear how they're doing and give them a chance to be featured here or in our Midweek Mews e-newsletter. Share about them at ARL-Iowa.org/WATN.
09 Nov 2026
AWESOME DOG ALERT: Raider is a great guy who may need a little time to warm up, but once he does he’s a chill and gentle friend. He's been a popular companion on Dog’s Day Out field trips and has always been polite and affectionate. Here’s what one of his companions shared with us:
“Once he was ready, he opened up and was the sweetest guy. He did amazing on a leash. He was the perfect patio dog during lunch! He patiently watched the other people and groups of kids around us. He loves treats and took them so gently from our hands. Same with his pup cone. I’ve never seen a dog stay so calm eating ice cream!”
Interested in meeting Raider? Come to ARL Main during our open hours ... or take him on a Dog’s Day Out and get to know him on a fun day outside of the shelter. It’s a great way to see if a dog is a good fit for you!
Learn more about Raider at ARL-Iowa.org/Dogs.
Sign up for a Dog’s Day Out at ARL-Iowa.org/DogsDayOut.
Please spread the word to help Raider find a home!
08 Nov 2026
YAPPY HOUR: WINTER EDITION! Your dog needs holiday plans too! Give your pup an evening packed with indoor play, holiday fun and cozy vibes at our new Barks & Rec Center at ARL Main on Dec. 4!
You can look forward to yard games, a hot cocoa bar and other drinks for purchase, Pup-Kin Pie treats for the dogs, and much more! It’s a great way to beat cabin fever as we head into winter.
Don’t have a dog? No worries! You don’t have to bring one to participate. You’ll still be helping homeless pets with every drink!
This is a FREE event, but please RSVP and let us know you’re attending at ARL-Iowa.org/Events.
Presented by Renewal by Andersen
06 Nov 2026
Five years ago, the ASPCA assisted @ARLiowa (ARL) and rescued 500+ dogs living in terrible conditions at a federally licensed puppy mill run by Daniel Gingerich. Despite documenting 200+ violations of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) at this USDA-licensed commercial breeding facility – including dead dogs on the property, dogs with untreated injuries and illnesses, painful fur-matting and dogs in cages that were too small – the USDA took no action to stop Gingerich for months. Eventually, the U.S. Department of Justice used its authority to negotiate the surrender of the 500+ dogs.
Harper, pictured, was one of the 500+ dogs rescued from Gingerich’s puppy mill and given the chance to live free from the horrible conditions she faced. Harper was about two years old when she was rescued alongside her litter of four puppies. She was gentle, but very fearful when she first arrived at ARL, and after receiving care, she was adopted by a couple who had previously adopted dogs rescued from puppy mills. They worked with her on housetraining, anxiety issues and confidence-building. Now, she is loved by her family and well-known in their neighborhood, where local kids greet and pet her when the family is out walking. One preschool-aged child across the street was afraid of dogs when Harper moved in, but Harper won her over and the two now go for walks together.
We hoped this case would be a turning point where the USDA takes action and protects the innocent dogs under its oversight. Unfortunately, over the past five years, the USDA has continued to fail at protecting hundreds of thousands of animals in commercial breeding facilities. These dogs continue to suffer, leaving local law enforcement, shelters like ARL, or other rescues to utilize their limited resources to remove, care for, rehabilitate and rehome them.
For too long, horrific treatment at USDA-licensed puppy mills has been ignored. Goldie’s Act – named in honor of a Golden Retriever who suffered and died at Gingerich’s facility – would require the USDA to uphold the law and protect animals in federally licensed facilities. Visit the link in bio (aspca.org/goldiesact) and urge Congress to pass #GoldiesAct!
#ASPCA
05 Nov 2026
THANK YOU! You voted, and we WON! Thanks to you, the ARL has been named Best Nonprofit in the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce's Best of the West for the third year in a row!
Thank you for taking the time to vote - we're so grateful for your support now and throughout the year!
(Pictured: Squash, available for adoption at ARL Main!)
05 Nov 2026
WANTED: FOSTER HOME OR FOREVER HOME! 1-year-old Kiwi is a little unsure of the world right now, but she is getting braver every day and is looking for a family who can help her continue to grow in confidence. She recently discovered TOYS and loves tossing them to herself while she frolics outside. She also enjoys relaxing on the couch, has lived with cats, and may do great with a dog buddy.
Kiwi is doing amazing in her foster home and has a ton of potential, but unfortunately her foster family needs to bring her back to the shelter by the end of the week. We’re hoping to find her either a permanent home or a foster home before then so she can continue growing in a home environment.
Interested in adopting? Learn more about Kiwi and how to set up a visit at ARL-Iowa.org/Dogs.
Interested in fostering? Submit your foster application at ARL-Iowa.org/Foster to get started!
Can’t do either right now? You can still spread the word to help her find a home!
03 Nov 2026
BLOSSOM UPDATE: When we last updated you about Blossom a few weeks ago, she was continuing her healing in a foster home. She has continued to gain muscle, weight and stamina since then, and recently our veterinarians approved her for spay surgery. After that, there was just one more thing she needed: a home.
It turns out, she already had one.
Over the weeks that Blossom was in her foster home, the family fell in love with her resilience, spunk and sass. She bonded with their resident dog and made herself totally at home with them. Last Friday, they made her adoption official.
Thank you for being there for Blossom every step of the way. It’s only because of you that miraculous recoveries like hers can happen.
Enjoy this photo of Blossom and her big brother, Tucker, in their costumes – a lion and a lamb – for Blossom’s first Halloween with her new family.
Original story: ARL-Iowa.org/News
02 Nov 2026
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Dixie was adopted in July 2025. “Dixie now lives with two hairless cat sisters. She loves going with her mom to walk to the local ice cream shop or take a car ride to get a pup cup. She also loves to swim in the pond at her grandparents house and cuddle up with her dad while he plays video games. She is so full of love for everyone and wants to show anyone who will listen that she can sit and shake.”
Have you adopted a pet from the ARL? We'd love to hear how they're doing and give them a chance to be featured here or in our Midweek Mews e-newsletter. Share about them at ARL-Iowa.org/WATN.
02 Nov 2026
SPOOKY CAT ALERT: Halloween is tomorrow, but no costume needed for this guy! Warren is available for adoption at ARL Main!
Learn all about him at ARL-Iowa.org/Cats.
(P.S.: This is not AI, it's all Warren)
30 Oct 2026
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