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ARL of Iowa
5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Rescue & shelter
⭐ 4.5
920 reviews
The ARL of Iowa in Des Moines operates as a no-kill rescue and humane society with indoor adoption areas and parking for visitors. Dogs can be met in controlled settings during adoption events. Bring ID and patience for the matching process.
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- Park
- ARL of Iowa
- Type
- Rescue / shelter
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.6481, -93.5808
- Best for
- Bad weather days
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (920 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 5.0 / 10 — Decent
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:No
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:Yes
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
5.0/ 10
Decent
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Dog policy
Iowa's largest no-kill rescue + adoption (Animal Rescue League).
What this park has
- Parking
- Indoor
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