Do animals hold a special place in your heart? Are you looking for ways to give back to the community? Look no further than The Animal Rescue League of Iowa!
Volunteering is a fantastic way to make a difference in the lives of animals in need while also giving back to your community. Whether you love dogs, cats, rabbits, horses or anything in between, we all have the ability to create a better world for homeless pets.
Volunteer at your local animal rescue organization
One of the best ways to give back to the animal community is by volunteering. Animal rescue organizations like the Animal Rescue League of Iowa rely on volunteers for many tasks, both in and out of the shelter. There are many opportunities to help, from participating in Dog’s Day Out and giving a shelter dog the best day ever to caring for tiny kittens and even helping out horses and other barn animals at the Second Chance Ranch!
By signing up to volunteer, you’re improving the animal’s quality of life while they’re in the shelter. Plus, you might just find a new family member! Volunteer at any of the ARL’s locations today!
Foster a pet
Fostering is another great way to make a difference for pets in need. Your act of service provides shelter pets with a temporary home environment while they heal, grow, or simply wait for their new family. Fostering an animal in your home also opens a space for another pet in need in the shelter – saving TWO lives! Fill out your foster application today!
Donate supplies
Even a small donation can be put toward food, medical bills, and other necessities for the animals. Pledging a monthly gift ensures your donation makes a difference year-round. The ARL’s Fetch! List is an up-to-date list of the most necessary items, and you can have donations shipped directly to the ARL by using Amazon, Chewy, and Walmart wish lists!
Animal lovers can make a difference in many ways, big or small. Giving back is fulfilling and rewarding, and every action counts toward making the world a better place for animals in need.
About the ARL
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is Iowa’s largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for many thousands of pets each year. The ARL serves people and pets from across the state of Iowa through its programs, which include pet adoption, humane education, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, animal cruelty intervention, and much more.
This article is sponsored by the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.
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