Animal Rescue League of Iowa
@arliowa.bsky.social
Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for thousands of pets each year.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Cooper was adopted in May 2025. "Oh Cooper. He is a character who is obsessed with his big pup sister and has a love of chewing holes in blankets. He’s spoiled rotten, wishes we never left him, and enjoys pouncing after the abundance of grasshoppers in our yard."
December 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Cooper was adopted in May 2025. "Oh Cooper. He is a character who is obsessed with his big pup sister and has a love of chewing holes in blankets. He’s spoiled rotten, wishes we never left him, and enjoys pouncing after the abundance of grasshoppers in our yard."
Ms Sturdy is a silly girl who is sure to keep you laughing. Just look at that face! There’s never a dull moment with this girl.
Learn more about Ms Sturdy at https://ow.ly/5ykz50XEr5h and come meet her at ARL Main!
Learn more about Ms Sturdy at https://ow.ly/5ykz50XEr5h and come meet her at ARL Main!
December 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Ms Sturdy is a silly girl who is sure to keep you laughing. Just look at that face! There’s never a dull moment with this girl.
Learn more about Ms Sturdy at https://ow.ly/5ykz50XEr5h and come meet her at ARL Main!
Learn more about Ms Sturdy at https://ow.ly/5ykz50XEr5h and come meet her at ARL Main!
BISCUIT MAKER ALERT: Edgar is working away in the biscuit factory day in and day out. He’s making biscuits on blankets, on people, even in the air. He just can’t stop – and we aren’t complaining!
Learn all about Edgar at https://ow.ly/Ocuk50XEqLj and come meet him at ARL Main!
Learn all about Edgar at https://ow.ly/Ocuk50XEqLj and come meet him at ARL Main!
December 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
BISCUIT MAKER ALERT: Edgar is working away in the biscuit factory day in and day out. He’s making biscuits on blankets, on people, even in the air. He just can’t stop – and we aren’t complaining!
Learn all about Edgar at https://ow.ly/Ocuk50XEqLj and come meet him at ARL Main!
Learn all about Edgar at https://ow.ly/Ocuk50XEqLj and come meet him at ARL Main!
Our Pug-ly Sweater Bar Crawl is coming up on Dec. 13 and we can’t wait to see you there! Bundle up in your coziest sweater and join us for a festive night out with stops at four Ankeny bars and delicious drinks that help pets in need.
Learn more and get tickets at https://ow.ly/PvOx50XEhGc.
Learn more and get tickets at https://ow.ly/PvOx50XEhGc.
December 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Our Pug-ly Sweater Bar Crawl is coming up on Dec. 13 and we can’t wait to see you there! Bundle up in your coziest sweater and join us for a festive night out with stops at four Ankeny bars and delicious drinks that help pets in need.
Learn more and get tickets at https://ow.ly/PvOx50XEhGc.
Learn more and get tickets at https://ow.ly/PvOx50XEhGc.
Looking for a dog who loves to be cozy and is always down for cuddles? One who’s done well with other dogs and with a toddler?
If you said YES to any of those things, meet Soraya! Email [email protected] to set up a visit and learn more about her at https://ow.ly/9Nsx50XCeBW.
If you said YES to any of those things, meet Soraya! Email [email protected] to set up a visit and learn more about her at https://ow.ly/9Nsx50XCeBW.
December 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Looking for a dog who loves to be cozy and is always down for cuddles? One who’s done well with other dogs and with a toddler?
If you said YES to any of those things, meet Soraya! Email [email protected] to set up a visit and learn more about her at https://ow.ly/9Nsx50XCeBW.
If you said YES to any of those things, meet Soraya! Email [email protected] to set up a visit and learn more about her at https://ow.ly/9Nsx50XCeBW.
Our annual Tree of Life donation drive has begun at ARL Main and other locations around the metro! This event lasts all month and is a great opportunity to leave gifts under the tree for pets in need.
See needed items, drop-off locations and more at https://ow.ly/w7CW50XC1fN.
See needed items, drop-off locations and more at https://ow.ly/w7CW50XC1fN.
December 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Our annual Tree of Life donation drive has begun at ARL Main and other locations around the metro! This event lasts all month and is a great opportunity to leave gifts under the tree for pets in need.
See needed items, drop-off locations and more at https://ow.ly/w7CW50XC1fN.
See needed items, drop-off locations and more at https://ow.ly/w7CW50XC1fN.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Mia was adopted in July 2025. "Mia has brought so much love and joy to our home. She snuggles in bed with her humans every night and loves to give her big puppy sister kisses. She loves her mouse toys and sitting in the windows to watch the neighborhood."
December 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Mia was adopted in July 2025. "Mia has brought so much love and joy to our home. She snuggles in bed with her humans every night and loves to give her big puppy sister kisses. She loves her mouse toys and sitting in the windows to watch the neighborhood."
WEATHER ALERT: Due to weather, ARL Main, ARL Animal Services and ARL West will be closing at 3:30 p.m. today. Coffee Cats will be closing at 3 p.m.
As always, ARL Animal Services officers will still be on duty. If you see a pet in distress in DSM, please call dispatch at (515) 283-4811.
Stay safe!
As always, ARL Animal Services officers will still be on duty. If you see a pet in distress in DSM, please call dispatch at (515) 283-4811.
Stay safe!
November 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
WEATHER ALERT: Due to weather, ARL Main, ARL Animal Services and ARL West will be closing at 3:30 p.m. today. Coffee Cats will be closing at 3 p.m.
As always, ARL Animal Services officers will still be on duty. If you see a pet in distress in DSM, please call dispatch at (515) 283-4811.
Stay safe!
As always, ARL Animal Services officers will still be on duty. If you see a pet in distress in DSM, please call dispatch at (515) 283-4811.
Stay safe!
HAPPENING NOW: The snow is falling, but our team is here ready to help you adopt! Adoption fees for cats/dogs 6 mo+ are just $25 today-Sunday at all ARL locations!
See available pets, plus hours/locations at ARL-Iowa.org.
(Pictured: Bartholomew, available for adoption at ARL Main!)
See available pets, plus hours/locations at ARL-Iowa.org.
(Pictured: Bartholomew, available for adoption at ARL Main!)
November 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
HAPPENING NOW: The snow is falling, but our team is here ready to help you adopt! Adoption fees for cats/dogs 6 mo+ are just $25 today-Sunday at all ARL locations!
See available pets, plus hours/locations at ARL-Iowa.org.
(Pictured: Bartholomew, available for adoption at ARL Main!)
See available pets, plus hours/locations at ARL-Iowa.org.
(Pictured: Bartholomew, available for adoption at ARL Main!)
REMINDER: We're closed today for Thanksgiving, but don't worry! Our animals are being cared for by amazing staff and volunteers.
We wish you a very happy Thanksgiving, and we will open again tomorrow with regular business hours!
We wish you a very happy Thanksgiving, and we will open again tomorrow with regular business hours!
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
REMINDER: We're closed today for Thanksgiving, but don't worry! Our animals are being cared for by amazing staff and volunteers.
We wish you a very happy Thanksgiving, and we will open again tomorrow with regular business hours!
We wish you a very happy Thanksgiving, and we will open again tomorrow with regular business hours!
HERE IT HERE FIRST: Friday (11/28) through Sunday (12/30), adoption fees for dogs and cats 6 months and up will be just $25 for our Cuddlebusters adoption event! It’s a Black Furrday even you won’t want to miss!
You can see all our adoptable pets, plus locations and hours, at ARL-Iowa.org.
You can see all our adoptable pets, plus locations and hours, at ARL-Iowa.org.
November 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
HERE IT HERE FIRST: Friday (11/28) through Sunday (12/30), adoption fees for dogs and cats 6 months and up will be just $25 for our Cuddlebusters adoption event! It’s a Black Furrday even you won’t want to miss!
You can see all our adoptable pets, plus locations and hours, at ARL-Iowa.org.
You can see all our adoptable pets, plus locations and hours, at ARL-Iowa.org.
AWESOME DOG ALERT: Breadstick has it all! Playful? Check. Snuggly? Check. Smart and curious? Check. She just wants to be your best friend!
Interested in adopting is awesome girl? Come meet her at ARL Main!
Learn more about Breadstick at https://ow.ly/iM7P50Xygps.
Interested in adopting is awesome girl? Come meet her at ARL Main!
Learn more about Breadstick at https://ow.ly/iM7P50Xygps.
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
AWESOME DOG ALERT: Breadstick has it all! Playful? Check. Snuggly? Check. Smart and curious? Check. She just wants to be your best friend!
Interested in adopting is awesome girl? Come meet her at ARL Main!
Learn more about Breadstick at https://ow.ly/iM7P50Xygps.
Interested in adopting is awesome girl? Come meet her at ARL Main!
Learn more about Breadstick at https://ow.ly/iM7P50Xygps.
Meet five-month-old Javi! This little guy will start purring as soon as he sees you, even if you’re not petting him. He’ll just sit beside you politely and purr loudly while he waits for love.
Learn more about him at https://ow.ly/tYSX50XxQQC and meet him at ARL Animal Services!
Learn more about him at https://ow.ly/tYSX50XxQQC and meet him at ARL Animal Services!
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Meet five-month-old Javi! This little guy will start purring as soon as he sees you, even if you’re not petting him. He’ll just sit beside you politely and purr loudly while he waits for love.
Learn more about him at https://ow.ly/tYSX50XxQQC and meet him at ARL Animal Services!
Learn more about him at https://ow.ly/tYSX50XxQQC and meet him at ARL Animal Services!
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Cooper was adopted in July 2025. "Cooper is doing great! He is incredibly smart and full of puppy energy. He has learned several commands and will do anything for a training treat. He loves tug, fetch and playing with his toys."
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Cooper was adopted in July 2025. "Cooper is doing great! He is incredibly smart and full of puppy energy. He has learned several commands and will do anything for a training treat. He loves tug, fetch and playing with his toys."
SIP, SAVE, AND SUPPORT THE PETS! Looking for the perfect gift for the animal lover in your life (or something for yourself)? Grab some friends and join us Dec. 14 for a Sip N’ Shop event at our Animal House store at ARL Main!
Learn more and RSVP at https://ow.ly/z8gQ50Xw517.
Learn more and RSVP at https://ow.ly/z8gQ50Xw517.
November 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
SIP, SAVE, AND SUPPORT THE PETS! Looking for the perfect gift for the animal lover in your life (or something for yourself)? Grab some friends and join us Dec. 14 for a Sip N’ Shop event at our Animal House store at ARL Main!
Learn more and RSVP at https://ow.ly/z8gQ50Xw517.
Learn more and RSVP at https://ow.ly/z8gQ50Xw517.
Amna is an older lady who isn’t afraid to make her voice heard! She welcomes attention and will be a devoted friend to a calm, mature family.
Interested in giving this sweet lady a home? Learn more about her at https://ow.ly/x2hf50XvaUe and email Mary at [email protected] to set up a visit!
Interested in giving this sweet lady a home? Learn more about her at https://ow.ly/x2hf50XvaUe and email Mary at [email protected] to set up a visit!
November 20, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Amna is an older lady who isn’t afraid to make her voice heard! She welcomes attention and will be a devoted friend to a calm, mature family.
Interested in giving this sweet lady a home? Learn more about her at https://ow.ly/x2hf50XvaUe and email Mary at [email protected] to set up a visit!
Interested in giving this sweet lady a home? Learn more about her at https://ow.ly/x2hf50XvaUe and email Mary at [email protected] to set up a visit!
HELP NEEDED: When our Animal Welfare & Response Team responded to an urgent call from law enforcement to help dozens of animals living in a single-wide mobile home in southern Iowa, they were overwhelmed by the chaos they found.
Read the full story: https://ow.ly/3Ioi50XunsG
Read the full story: https://ow.ly/3Ioi50XunsG
November 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
HELP NEEDED: When our Animal Welfare & Response Team responded to an urgent call from law enforcement to help dozens of animals living in a single-wide mobile home in southern Iowa, they were overwhelmed by the chaos they found.
Read the full story: https://ow.ly/3Ioi50XunsG
Read the full story: https://ow.ly/3Ioi50XunsG
Jenga is working on his “please take me home” face. We give it a 10/10. Is it working on you?
If so, come meet him at ARL Main!
Learn more about Jenga (and see more cute photos) at https://ow.ly/vT8450XtQQC.
If so, come meet him at ARL Main!
Learn more about Jenga (and see more cute photos) at https://ow.ly/vT8450XtQQC.
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Jenga is working on his “please take me home” face. We give it a 10/10. Is it working on you?
If so, come meet him at ARL Main!
Learn more about Jenga (and see more cute photos) at https://ow.ly/vT8450XtQQC.
If so, come meet him at ARL Main!
Learn more about Jenga (and see more cute photos) at https://ow.ly/vT8450XtQQC.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Miles was adopted in July 2025. "Miles is doing great and loves his life!"
November 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Miles was adopted in July 2025. "Miles is doing great and loves his life!"
COOL CAT ALERT: What are Padro’s favorite things?
- Snuggles from his people
- Wet cat food
- Catnip toys and laser pointers
He wants to add “his family” to his list! Could that be you?
Learn more about Padro at https://ow.ly/ziMG50Xs2B8 and meet him at ARL Main!
- Snuggles from his people
- Wet cat food
- Catnip toys and laser pointers
He wants to add “his family” to his list! Could that be you?
Learn more about Padro at https://ow.ly/ziMG50Xs2B8 and meet him at ARL Main!
November 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
COOL CAT ALERT: What are Padro’s favorite things?
- Snuggles from his people
- Wet cat food
- Catnip toys and laser pointers
He wants to add “his family” to his list! Could that be you?
Learn more about Padro at https://ow.ly/ziMG50Xs2B8 and meet him at ARL Main!
- Snuggles from his people
- Wet cat food
- Catnip toys and laser pointers
He wants to add “his family” to his list! Could that be you?
Learn more about Padro at https://ow.ly/ziMG50Xs2B8 and meet him at ARL Main!
JJ LOVES people and will hop right into bed with you. As soon as you lay down, he’ll snuggle up to be your little spoon.
Learn more about JJ at https://ow.ly/PIHO50Xs1PJ email [email protected] to meet him!
Learn more about JJ at https://ow.ly/PIHO50Xs1PJ email [email protected] to meet him!
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
JJ LOVES people and will hop right into bed with you. As soon as you lay down, he’ll snuggle up to be your little spoon.
Learn more about JJ at https://ow.ly/PIHO50Xs1PJ email [email protected] to meet him!
Learn more about JJ at https://ow.ly/PIHO50Xs1PJ email [email protected] to meet him!
BINGO IS BACK: Join us Dec. 17 for Howl-day Bingo! For just $20, you’ll receive five rounds of bingo (three cards per round), access to a hot cocoa bar, holiday treats and light snacks!
To learn more and register, head to https://ow.ly/izq450XrYNQ.
To learn more and register, head to https://ow.ly/izq450XrYNQ.
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
BINGO IS BACK: Join us Dec. 17 for Howl-day Bingo! For just $20, you’ll receive five rounds of bingo (three cards per round), access to a hot cocoa bar, holiday treats and light snacks!
To learn more and register, head to https://ow.ly/izq450XrYNQ.
To learn more and register, head to https://ow.ly/izq450XrYNQ.
Cecelia is an adorable little lady looking for the perfect home! She’ll love lounging around the house with her people and is happy to chill next to you while you read or watch TV.
Learn more about her at https://ow.ly/I4AR50XqPTg and email Mary at [email protected] to set up a visit!
Learn more about her at https://ow.ly/I4AR50XqPTg and email Mary at [email protected] to set up a visit!
November 12, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Cecelia is an adorable little lady looking for the perfect home! She’ll love lounging around the house with her people and is happy to chill next to you while you read or watch TV.
Learn more about her at https://ow.ly/I4AR50XqPTg and email Mary at [email protected] to set up a visit!
Learn more about her at https://ow.ly/I4AR50XqPTg and email Mary at [email protected] to set up a visit!
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Rebel (right) was adopted in July 2025. "Rebel fits right into our home. He’s the perfect mix of timid and sweet with a little spunk. He's the perfect little bro to our other dog, Renegade!"
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Rebel (right) was adopted in July 2025. "Rebel fits right into our home. He’s the perfect mix of timid and sweet with a little spunk. He's the perfect little bro to our other dog, Renegade!"
NEW EVENT ALERT: Join us Dec. 13 for our Pug-ly Sweater Bar Crawl! On this bar crawl for a cause, you’ll get specialty cocktails, the opportunity to win fun raffle prizes (including a Tito’s basket!) and automatic entry into our pug-ly sweater contest!
Get tickets at https://ow.ly/XKq450XoL7L.
Get tickets at https://ow.ly/XKq450XoL7L.
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
NEW EVENT ALERT: Join us Dec. 13 for our Pug-ly Sweater Bar Crawl! On this bar crawl for a cause, you’ll get specialty cocktails, the opportunity to win fun raffle prizes (including a Tito’s basket!) and automatic entry into our pug-ly sweater contest!
Get tickets at https://ow.ly/XKq450XoL7L.
Get tickets at https://ow.ly/XKq450XoL7L.