About ARL Animal Services
ARL Animal Services is an animal control in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Animal Lifeline of Iowa, about 2.4 mi away.
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41.57791, -93.59590
What ARL Animal Services does
We have no confirmed information about the animals and services here yet. If you work or volunteer there, tell us what it offers.
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Animal Lifeline of Iowa4521 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IAAnimal shelter2.4 mi
- Animal Rescue League South1111 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IAAnimal rescue3.8 mi
- Animal Rescue League of Iowa5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IAAnimal rescue5.7 mi
- Forever Home Dog RescuePO Box 33, Des Moines, IAAnimal rescue6.1 mi
- Furry Friends Refuge1211 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IAAnimal shelter6.4 mi
- Furry Friends Refuge3505 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IAAnimal shelter8.4 mi
- Kiya Koda Humane Society1206 N Jefferson Way, Indianola, IAHumane society14 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
When a pet dies, a vet can arrange cremation, or you can contact a pet cremation service directly. Our sister directory lists pet cremation services across the US.
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Where is ARL Animal Services located?
ARL Animal Services is at 1441 Harriet St, Des Moines, IA 50317 in Polk County.
What are the hours of ARL Animal Services?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (515) 284-6905 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from ARL Animal Services?
Start on arl-iowa.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to ARL Animal Services?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Related guides
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.