ADOPTION EVENT SATURDAY: Join us at Dewey Ford in Ankeny, where we’ll have adoptable dogs, puppies, and kittens from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Dewey Ford has generously offered to COVER adoption fees for the first 10 adoptions! See available pets at ARL-Iowa.org.

We kicked off a new adoption partnership with Rusty's Retreat in Bondurant this week! Beau was the first dog available for adoption there, and it only took him ONE DAY to find a home! Congrats to Beau and his new family! See adoption locations + pets at ARL-Iowa.org.

10X MATCH TODAY! It’s our annual Day of Giving, and today every donation made to the animals will be matched 10X – up to $22K – thanks to a generous matching opportunity from Fetch Pet Insurance! Help us reach our $100K goal. Visit https://ow.ly/4v8e50ZqNhu or Venmo @ ARL-Iowa.

GREAT NEWS: Tilly went on a Dog’s Day Out field trip this morning, and her adventure buddies loved her so much they decided to adopt! Learn more about our Dog’s Day Out program and book your day with an adoptable dog at https://ow.ly/Iqv550ZpnJa.

Sweet, gentle Alice wants nothing more than to relax near you and enjoy a peaceful life. She arrived dirty and sick, with injuries that required surgery. Now that she's feeling better, she just wants all the love in the world. Learn more about her and how to adopt at https://ow.ly/11rW50Zo1Vy.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Susie was adopted in April 2026. "Susie is living a full life in Iowa City. She’s become very popular and loves the local dog park. She definitely rules the apartment, still talks like Chewbacca, and loves going on walks."

Join us for the ARL Summer Job Fair Wednesday (7/15) 11 a.m.-1 p.m.! You'll meet team members, learn about open positions, and interview on site. Bring your resume and join us at ARL Main to see if one of our roles is right for you! See open positions + job descriptions: https://ow.ly/euqP50ZmrUz

It’s the final day of our Boops and Scoops adoption event! Don’t miss out on $40 adoption fees for dogs and cats ages 6 mo+ at all ARL locations! See available pets + hours/locations at ARL-Iowa.org. Sponsored by the Cone family. Pictured: Lettie and her new family!

SIT! STAY! DRINK! Our next Yappy Hour is coming up on Aug. 21! Join us at Bailey’s Bark Park at ARL Main for drinks, games, prizes, ice cream (for dogs and humans!) and more. This event is FREE to attend, but please RSVP at https://ow.ly/4qP050ZmsVf to let us know you’re coming!

Our Boops and Scoops adoption event is still going strong! Come to ANY ARL adoption location today and tomorrow (7/12) for $40 adoption fees on dogs at cats 6+ months! See adoptable pets + locations and hours: ARL-Iowa.org. Pictured: Sir Floofington, available for adoption at ARL Animal Services!

STARTING TODAY: $40 ADOPTIONS! Our Boops and Scoops adoption event starts today and runs through Sunday (7/12)! Come to any ARL adoption location for $40 adoption fees for dogs and cats 6+ months! See all adoptable pets at ARL-Iowa.org. Adoption event sponsored by the Cone family.

STARTING TOMORROW: $40 ADOPTIONS! Our Boops and Scoops adoption event starts tomorrow and goes through Sunday (7/12)! Come to ANY ARL adoption location for $40 adoption fees for dogs and cats 6 months and older! (Pictured: Just a few pets looking for new families right now!)

Does your corgi have what it takes to be a champion? Find out at Corgi Chase THIS SATURDAY (7/11)! At half-time of the Iowa Barnstormers game, corgis will take the field to race and find out who’s the quickest corgi in the metro. Learn more and get tickets at https://ow.ly/hC2q50ZlLGL.

Thursday (7/9) through Sunday (7/12), we’re having a Boops and Scoops adoption event at ALL ARL adoption locations! Adoption fees for dogs and cats 6+ months will be just $40! You can see all our adoptable pets, plus locations and hours, at ARL-Iowa.org. Adoption event sponsored by the Cone family

Only a few days left to get your Cat’s Meow tickets at their lowest price! At the Cat’s Meow on July 23, you can bid on silent auction items, get snuggles in our Kitten Cuddle Lounge, check out our ARL photo booth and more! Learn more and get tickets at https://ow.ly/tRf550Zk78A.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! All ARL locations are closed to the public today, but we'll reopen tomorrow with normal business hours. We wish you a safe and relaxing holiday!

Our ARL West adoption location in West Des Moines will be closed today (7/3) due to a power outage. All other ARL adoption locations will be open as usual. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Nimbus is a social, gentle guy who spends lots of time lounging around, but also enjoys exploring his foster family’s bedroom, rearranging his enclosure to his liking, and eating treats. Learn more at https://ow.ly/prJy50ZjsJU and email meetme@arl-iowa.org to set up a visit!

KIBBLES FOR A CAUSE: For the month of July, ARL and other local nonprofits have teamed up to hold Kibbles for a Cause, a pet food drive aimed at packing the pantries to assist pet owners in need in our community. Learn more and help at https://ow.ly/HPJb50Zjlmy. Sponsored by Fareway

HEAT REMINDER: Water saves lives. People and owned pets aren’t the only ones who suffer in the heat. Please consider putting a bowl of water out where community cats, stray pets and wildlife have access (near bushes, decks, sheds and other places where animals hang out is best).

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Sophie was adopted in January 2022. "I really love it when Sophie follows me around and then rests her head on my feet! Sophie was a puppy mill mama and she has come so far in the four years that I have had her! I love her so much!"

Get your pup and join us July 28 for Dog Days of Summer with the Iowa Cubs! The Cubs will take on the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, and you and your dog can enjoy the game with other dogs and dog lovers in our pet-friendly reserved section. Get your tickets today at https://ow.ly/i0c550ZhFwA.

How much of a Sunday mood is Pepe? He and his mustache may look like they’re in a slump here, but Pepe’s personality is so lively! Pepe and his Bonded Buddy, Zevon, are looking for a home together. Learn about them at https://ow.ly/LlCC50ZhNi1 and email Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org to meet them!

WE’RE HIRING! We’re currently in our busiest season of the year, and right now the ARL is looking for new team members to help us complete our crucial work and make a difference in the lives of pets in our community! View open roles and apply at https://ow.ly/jg9o50ZhEgM.

CUDDLY CAT ALERT: Asher is so loving. He loves having a lap to sit in, sleeping in bed with his people, and getting lots of chin and belly rubs. Learn more about Asher at https://ow.ly/NC3L50ZhomP and email Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org to meet him!

11-year-olds Lorenzo and Charlie are both looking for loving homes where they can just sit back, relax, and enjoy their lives. Do you have a calm, comfortable home and lots of love to give? These boys would love to meet you! Learn more about Lorenzo and Charlie at https://ow.ly/c60G50ZgAFo.

Flint LOVES to talk and will be ready to tell you all about his day when you get home. Don’t worry, he’ll listen to you talk about yours, too. He also loves to play and hang out on his cat tree. Learn more at https://ow.ly/73KS50Zg49h and email Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org to meet him!

LAP DOG ALERT: Ruby is a cuddly dog who will flip and flop around just to get in your lap! If she can’t be in your lap, she wants to be as close to you as she can and will follow you everywhere. Learn more about Ruby at https://ow.ly/KOqr50Zfs1m and meet her at ARL Main!

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Hadley was adopted in Sept. 2017. "Hadley is a highly accomplished cuddler who loves to watch birds outside the window, eat as often as possible, and occasionally knock her mother’s plants over. She also enjoys talking on the phone and attending virtual work meetings."

SENIOR CAT ALERT: 14-year-old Mai is a loving, gentle lady who welcomes pets and loves sleeping with her people at night. Don’t let her age fool you, she also has a playful side! Learn more about Mai at https://ow.ly/JzOv50ZeM0g and email Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org to meet her!