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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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Email social@arl-iowa.org
Phone (515) 262-9503
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Address
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 Zeus's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeus

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Senior
Des Moines, IA
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Lobo

Siberian Husky

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
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Sadie

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
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Yrene

Labrador Retriever

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

American Bulldog

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Lucio - Bonded With Lakeith's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucio - Bonded With Lakeith

Labrador Retriever

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Des Moines, IA
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You can find information about our adoption process at https://www.arl-iowa.org/adoptionprocess.

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Venus

Domestic Shorthair

Female Adult
Des Moines, IA
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Roxi

Black Mouth Cur/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 mos
Clive, IA
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TIGER

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Ames, IA
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Bailey JR

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
Clive, IA
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Kitsune JuM

Australian Shepherd

Female, 6 mos
Clive, IA
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Shadow JuM

Labrador Retriever/Whippet

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Clive, IA

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