Animal Rescue League of Iowa
@arliowa.bsky.social
Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for thousands of pets each year.
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.
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 [email protected] to schedule a time to meet her!
Learn more about Latte at https://ow.ly/hJzs50XlgH7 and email Mary at [email protected] 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 [email protected] to schedule a time to meet her!
Learn more about Latte at https://ow.ly/hJzs50XlgH7 and email Mary at [email protected] 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 [email protected] to schedule a visit!
Learn more about Albert at https://ow.ly/KLOM50XhPxZ and email [email protected] 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 [email protected] to schedule a visit!
Learn more about Albert at https://ow.ly/KLOM50XhPxZ and email [email protected] to schedule a visit!