Animal Services | Animal Rescue League of Iowa
1441 Harriet Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
Animal Rescue League of Iowa - ARL Animal Services
Eligibility
Open to anyone needing animal control services within the City of Des Moines
Required documents
None
Hours
Animal Services Mon-Fri 9:30 am-6:30 pm, Sat-Sun 9:30 am-5:30 pm
Adoption Hours Mon-Fri 12 pm-7 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-6 pm
Website
https://www.arl-iowa.orgApplication process
Call for services
Fees
None
Service area
Des Moines, IA
Provides city contractors to investigate reports of animal cruelty and neglect, animal bites, injured animals, stray animals and complaints of barking dogs and pick-up of deceased animals. Impounded animals are taken to the ARL Animal Services. Needs to be within the City of Des Moines for animal services. Outside the city limits, must contact local law enforcement agency. BRANCH OFFICES: Polk County Sheriff's Office handles animal control for the unincorporated areas of Polk County (515) 286-3333. After hours a Police Officer may respond to an animal incident.
Last Assured
03/30/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
Provides an animal shelter.