Barn Animal Services
The ARL's Second Chance Ranch is dedicated to keeping barn animals out of rescues and helping them remain with people who love them.
As pet owners, we try to understand our pets the best we can, even if that means going through some tough and frustrating growing pains! The ARL is here to help you and your pet in your time of need.
Lost & Found Pets
Find out what to do if your pet goes missing, if you’ve found a pet or wildlife, and what you can do to help in your community.
Resource Library
The ARL offers a variety of resources to educate barn animal owners on how to encourage and reward good pet behavior.
Surrender Your Barn Animal
After exploring all available options, you may decide that surrendering your pet is the best or only remaining option.
Operation CatSnip (Trap-Neuter-Return)
The ARL’s trap-neuter-return program improves community cats’ lives by spaying/neutering, vaccinating and returning them to the areas where they’ve been living and thriving.
Rescue
The ARL assists law enforcement in investigations of animal abuse and cruelty situations across the state of Iowa.
Disaster / Emergency Preparedness
When disaster strikes, the ARL is prepared to step in to protect animals across the state.