Animal Rescue League of Iowa
@arliowa.bsky.social
Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for thousands of pets each year.
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 meetme@arl-iowa.org to meet him!
Learn more about JJ at https://ow.ly/PIHO50Xs1PJ email meetme@arl-iowa.org 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 meetme@arl-iowa.org to meet him!
Learn more about JJ at https://ow.ly/PIHO50Xs1PJ email meetme@arl-iowa.org 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 mccarroll@arl-iowa.org to set up a visit!
Learn more about her at https://ow.ly/I4AR50XqPTg and email Mary at mccarroll@arl-iowa.org 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 mccarroll@arl-iowa.org to set up a visit!
Learn more about her at https://ow.ly/I4AR50XqPTg and email Mary at mccarroll@arl-iowa.org 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.
Looking for a dog who LOVES to play? Star is your girl! This bouncy gal loves to zoom around outside and chase toys you throw for her (frisbees are her favorite)!
Learn more about Star (and see an adorable video of her playing) at https://ow.ly/t2oR50XoM77 and meet her at ARL Main!
Learn more about Star (and see an adorable video of her playing) at https://ow.ly/t2oR50XoM77 and meet her at ARL Main!
November 9, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Looking for a dog who LOVES to play? Star is your girl! This bouncy gal loves to zoom around outside and chase toys you throw for her (frisbees are her favorite)!
Learn more about Star (and see an adorable video of her playing) at https://ow.ly/t2oR50XoM77 and meet her at ARL Main!
Learn more about Star (and see an adorable video of her playing) at https://ow.ly/t2oR50XoM77 and meet her at ARL Main!
10-year-old Buttercup has a serious case of RHF (resting hiss face). Don’t let her stoic expression fool you, she’s a total sweetheart and loves attention!
Learn more about Buttercup at https://ow.ly/6QEu50XoLsA and meet her at Whiskers & Manes in Marshalltown!
Learn more about Buttercup at https://ow.ly/6QEu50XoLsA and meet her at Whiskers & Manes in Marshalltown!
November 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
10-year-old Buttercup has a serious case of RHF (resting hiss face). Don’t let her stoic expression fool you, she’s a total sweetheart and loves attention!
Learn more about Buttercup at https://ow.ly/6QEu50XoLsA and meet her at Whiskers & Manes in Marshalltown!
Learn more about Buttercup at https://ow.ly/6QEu50XoLsA and meet her at Whiskers & Manes in Marshalltown!
Treat your pet to a day at the spa! At Bunny Spa & Piggy Pampering on Dec. 9, your bunny or guinea pig will be pampered by our volunteers at ARL Main.
Learn more and register at https://ow.ly/O98S50XoFCb!
Learn more and register at https://ow.ly/O98S50XoFCb!
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Treat your pet to a day at the spa! At Bunny Spa & Piggy Pampering on Dec. 9, your bunny or guinea pig will be pampered by our volunteers at ARL Main.
Learn more and register at https://ow.ly/O98S50XoFCb!
Learn more and register at https://ow.ly/O98S50XoFCb!
Looking for a fluffy kitty? Meet 9-year-old Orisa!
Orisa is a sweet kitty who loves being brushed and hanging out with you. She'll love to chat with you when you get home each day!
Learn more about Orisa at https://ow.ly/WouZ50Xnwxq and meet her at ARL Main!
Orisa is a sweet kitty who loves being brushed and hanging out with you. She'll love to chat with you when you get home each day!
Learn more about Orisa at https://ow.ly/WouZ50Xnwxq and meet her at ARL Main!
November 6, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Looking for a fluffy kitty? Meet 9-year-old Orisa!
Orisa is a sweet kitty who loves being brushed and hanging out with you. She'll love to chat with you when you get home each day!
Learn more about Orisa at https://ow.ly/WouZ50Xnwxq and meet her at ARL Main!
Orisa is a sweet kitty who loves being brushed and hanging out with you. She'll love to chat with you when you get home each day!
Learn more about Orisa at https://ow.ly/WouZ50Xnwxq and meet her at ARL Main!
Paul Blart is looking for a family to accompany on lots of adventures! He loves going on walks and rides well in the car – he’s down to go wherever you go!
Learn more about Paul Blart at https://ow.ly/6qWa50XmSO5 and meet him at ARL Main, or go to https://ow.ly/LHt650XmSOc to get started fostering!
Learn more about Paul Blart at https://ow.ly/6qWa50XmSO5 and meet him at ARL Main, or go to https://ow.ly/LHt650XmSOc to get started fostering!
November 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Paul Blart is looking for a family to accompany on lots of adventures! He loves going on walks and rides well in the car – he’s down to go wherever you go!
Learn more about Paul Blart at https://ow.ly/6qWa50XmSO5 and meet him at ARL Main, or go to https://ow.ly/LHt650XmSOc to get started fostering!
Learn more about Paul Blart at https://ow.ly/6qWa50XmSO5 and meet him at ARL Main, or go to https://ow.ly/LHt650XmSOc to get started fostering!
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Millie was adopted in February 2025. "Millie is doing great! She is super playful and loves hair ties and her stuffed mice. Millie is very photogenic so it was hard to pick one photo! She has been a great addition to our family."
November 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Millie was adopted in February 2025. "Millie is doing great! She is super playful and loves hair ties and her stuffed mice. Millie is very photogenic so it was hard to pick one photo! She has been a great addition to our family."
Our next DNA Day is coming up Nov. 15! If you’ve ever wondered why your dog looks a certain way, DNA Day is for you! Just RSVP, then pick up your DNA kit on Nov. 15 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at ARL Main.
Learn more and reserve your kit today at https://ow.ly/OQct50XlejH!
Learn more and reserve your kit today at https://ow.ly/OQct50XlejH!
November 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Our next DNA Day is coming up Nov. 15! If you’ve ever wondered why your dog looks a certain way, DNA Day is for you! Just RSVP, then pick up your DNA kit on Nov. 15 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at ARL Main.
Learn more and reserve your kit today at https://ow.ly/OQct50XlejH!
Learn more and reserve your kit today at https://ow.ly/OQct50XlejH!
Dog or cat not your style? Looking for some smaller friends instead? We have several small pets available for adoption right now, including rats, guinea pigs, and even gerbils! All are looking for great homes and can’t wait to meet you!
See all adoptable small pets at https://ow.ly/Fj8650XlhhH.
See all adoptable small pets at https://ow.ly/Fj8650XlhhH.
November 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Dog or cat not your style? Looking for some smaller friends instead? We have several small pets available for adoption right now, including rats, guinea pigs, and even gerbils! All are looking for great homes and can’t wait to meet you!
See all adoptable small pets at https://ow.ly/Fj8650XlhhH.
See all adoptable small pets at https://ow.ly/Fj8650XlhhH.
Are you celebrating all things spooky tonight? Latte is having a blast with her pumpkin toy! This girl loves lots of different toys and enjoys playing in her tunnel.
Learn more about Latte at https://ow.ly/hJzs50XlgH7 and email Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org to schedule a time to meet her!
Learn more about Latte at https://ow.ly/hJzs50XlgH7 and email Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org to schedule a time to meet her!
October 31, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Are you celebrating all things spooky tonight? Latte is having a blast with her pumpkin toy! This girl loves lots of different toys and enjoys playing in her tunnel.
Learn more about Latte at https://ow.ly/hJzs50XlgH7 and email Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org to schedule a time to meet her!
Learn more about Latte at https://ow.ly/hJzs50XlgH7 and email Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org to schedule a time to meet her!
Our 39th annual Santa N’ Paws starts TOMORROW and spots are filling up! Don’t miss your chance to pose for a holiday photo with the whole family!
Check out a sneak peek of the ARL Main backdrop below!
Reserve your photo session at https://ow.ly/qtLM50XjR71.
Check out a sneak peek of the ARL Main backdrop below!
Reserve your photo session at https://ow.ly/qtLM50XjR71.
October 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Our 39th annual Santa N’ Paws starts TOMORROW and spots are filling up! Don’t miss your chance to pose for a holiday photo with the whole family!
Check out a sneak peek of the ARL Main backdrop below!
Reserve your photo session at https://ow.ly/qtLM50XjR71.
Check out a sneak peek of the ARL Main backdrop below!
Reserve your photo session at https://ow.ly/qtLM50XjR71.
Want to find out what’s in the stars for you and which of our adoptable pets shares your sign? Whether you’re a Sagit-terrier, a Fur-go, or a Cat-ricorn, our pets have your astro-pawgical horoscope ready.
Head to https://ow.ly/NZZw50XjnEh and select your sign to reveal your horoscope!
Head to https://ow.ly/NZZw50XjnEh and select your sign to reveal your horoscope!
October 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Want to find out what’s in the stars for you and which of our adoptable pets shares your sign? Whether you’re a Sagit-terrier, a Fur-go, or a Cat-ricorn, our pets have your astro-pawgical horoscope ready.
Head to https://ow.ly/NZZw50XjnEh and select your sign to reveal your horoscope!
Head to https://ow.ly/NZZw50XjnEh and select your sign to reveal your horoscope!
Albert is a big cuddlebug who loves to snooze. He wants to snuggle with you at every possible opportunity and isn’t shy about asking for love when he decides he isn’t getting enough.
Learn more about Albert at https://ow.ly/KLOM50XhPxZ and email meetme@arl-iowa.org to schedule a visit!
Learn more about Albert at https://ow.ly/KLOM50XhPxZ and email meetme@arl-iowa.org to schedule a visit!
October 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Albert is a big cuddlebug who loves to snooze. He wants to snuggle with you at every possible opportunity and isn’t shy about asking for love when he decides he isn’t getting enough.
Learn more about Albert at https://ow.ly/KLOM50XhPxZ and email meetme@arl-iowa.org to schedule a visit!
Learn more about Albert at https://ow.ly/KLOM50XhPxZ and email meetme@arl-iowa.org to schedule a visit!
Boots is a fun, playful guy who’s ready for anything! He loves chasing wand toys and batting around plush toys. He also enjoys sitting in laps, rolling around and leaning into you when you pet him.
Learn more about Boots at https://ow.ly/rSoP50XhOWc and meet him at ARL Main!
Learn more about Boots at https://ow.ly/rSoP50XhOWc and meet him at ARL Main!
October 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Boots is a fun, playful guy who’s ready for anything! He loves chasing wand toys and batting around plush toys. He also enjoys sitting in laps, rolling around and leaning into you when you pet him.
Learn more about Boots at https://ow.ly/rSoP50XhOWc and meet him at ARL Main!
Learn more about Boots at https://ow.ly/rSoP50XhOWc and meet him at ARL Main!
Rowan is a special pup. He has a benign, bony mass on his face that affects his appears but not his quality of life. He has no idea he’s different from anyone else! He’s a fun, happy, playful pup.
Learn even more about Rowan at https://ow.ly/4Wg550XgmMy and email meetme@arl-iowa.org to meet him!
Learn even more about Rowan at https://ow.ly/4Wg550XgmMy and email meetme@arl-iowa.org to meet him!
October 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Rowan is a special pup. He has a benign, bony mass on his face that affects his appears but not his quality of life. He has no idea he’s different from anyone else! He’s a fun, happy, playful pup.
Learn even more about Rowan at https://ow.ly/4Wg550XgmMy and email meetme@arl-iowa.org to meet him!
Learn even more about Rowan at https://ow.ly/4Wg550XgmMy and email meetme@arl-iowa.org to meet him!
TWO WORDS: HOCKEY + DOGS! Bring your dog to a hockey game at Pucks N Paws! You and your pup can watch the Iowa Wild take on the Tucson Roadrunners at Casey’s Center on Nov. 2!
Learn more and get your tickets at https://ow.ly/yT1N50XfVYF.
Learn more and get your tickets at https://ow.ly/yT1N50XfVYF.
October 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
TWO WORDS: HOCKEY + DOGS! Bring your dog to a hockey game at Pucks N Paws! You and your pup can watch the Iowa Wild take on the Tucson Roadrunners at Casey’s Center on Nov. 2!
Learn more and get your tickets at https://ow.ly/yT1N50XfVYF.
Learn more and get your tickets at https://ow.ly/yT1N50XfVYF.
KIDS WHO CARE: It warms our hearts to see kids who are so compassionate at such a young age. For his 7th birthday, Luke asked for gifts for the pets at the ARL instead of for himself and collected a bunch of toys, treats and more for the pets in our care!
Happy birthday and thank you, Luke!
Happy birthday and thank you, Luke!
October 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
KIDS WHO CARE: It warms our hearts to see kids who are so compassionate at such a young age. For his 7th birthday, Luke asked for gifts for the pets at the ARL instead of for himself and collected a bunch of toys, treats and more for the pets in our care!
Happy birthday and thank you, Luke!
Happy birthday and thank you, Luke!
Don't miss out on our Adopt Your Boo adoption event! Come to any ARL adoption location TODAY for $40 adoption fees for dogs and cats 6 months and up!
Baconator was adopted from ARL Animal Services during this event! Want to find a new family member like him? See adoptable pets at ARL-Iowa.org.
Baconator was adopted from ARL Animal Services during this event! Want to find a new family member like him? See adoptable pets at ARL-Iowa.org.
October 19, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Don't miss out on our Adopt Your Boo adoption event! Come to any ARL adoption location TODAY for $40 adoption fees for dogs and cats 6 months and up!
Baconator was adopted from ARL Animal Services during this event! Want to find a new family member like him? See adoptable pets at ARL-Iowa.org.
Baconator was adopted from ARL Animal Services during this event! Want to find a new family member like him? See adoptable pets at ARL-Iowa.org.
Phoenix is a chill, independent girl looking for her perfect match! She’s looking for a family who loves the quiet life just like her and will love being able to spend lots of time relaxing with her people.
Learn more about Phoenix at https://ow.ly/Mu6050XeoaR and come meet her at ARL West!
Learn more about Phoenix at https://ow.ly/Mu6050XeoaR and come meet her at ARL West!
October 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Phoenix is a chill, independent girl looking for her perfect match! She’s looking for a family who loves the quiet life just like her and will love being able to spend lots of time relaxing with her people.
Learn more about Phoenix at https://ow.ly/Mu6050XeoaR and come meet her at ARL West!
Learn more about Phoenix at https://ow.ly/Mu6050XeoaR and come meet her at ARL West!
Bo Peep is a big cuddler who is quick to insert herself into any affection. Hugging someone in front of her? It’s a group hug now. Relaxing in bed? She’ll snuggle up to snooze.
Learn more about Bo Peep at https://ow.ly/JX0050XegLm and email meetme@arl-iowa.org to meet her!
Learn more about Bo Peep at https://ow.ly/JX0050XegLm and email meetme@arl-iowa.org to meet her!
October 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Bo Peep is a big cuddler who is quick to insert herself into any affection. Hugging someone in front of her? It’s a group hug now. Relaxing in bed? She’ll snuggle up to snooze.
Learn more about Bo Peep at https://ow.ly/JX0050XegLm and email meetme@arl-iowa.org to meet her!
Learn more about Bo Peep at https://ow.ly/JX0050XegLm and email meetme@arl-iowa.org to meet her!
STARTING TOMORROW: $40 ADOPTIONS! Tomorrow through Sunday (10/19), we have an Adopt Your Boo adoption event at ALL ARL adoption locations! Adoption fees for dogs and cat 6 months and older will be just $40!
See all adoptable pets, plus locations and hours, at ARL-Iowa.org.
See all adoptable pets, plus locations and hours, at ARL-Iowa.org.
October 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
STARTING TOMORROW: $40 ADOPTIONS! Tomorrow through Sunday (10/19), we have an Adopt Your Boo adoption event at ALL ARL adoption locations! Adoption fees for dogs and cat 6 months and older will be just $40!
See all adoptable pets, plus locations and hours, at ARL-Iowa.org.
See all adoptable pets, plus locations and hours, at ARL-Iowa.org.