BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Second Chance Ranch - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://arl-ranch.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Second Chance Ranch REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T180000 DTSTAMP:20251105T200406Z CREATED:20251105T194753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T200406Z UID:10000169-1752314400-1752429600@arl-ranch.org SUMMARY:Friends for Life Adoption Event DESCRIPTION:PetSmart\n1715 SE Delaware Ave Ankeny\, IA 50021\n \n\n\n Contact: \n Adoption Events (adoptionevents@arl-iowa.org) \n Join us at PetSmart in Ankeny for 50% off adoption fees  \nJoin us July 12 – 13 for a Friends for Life adoption event at the PetSmart at 1715 SE Delaware Ave! Adoption fees are 50% off for dogs and cats 6 months and older\, and adoption counselors will be available to help you meet the pets and adopt on-site! \nWe’ll be there both days from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with adoptable cats and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with adoptable dogs. \nAll pets are already spayed/neutered\, vaccinated\, and microchipped\, plus adopters receive discounts on ARL dog training classes and purchases at our Animal House store at ARL Main. \nInteresting in adopting at this event? Learn more about our adoption process here. \nThis event was made possible in part by a grant from PetSmart Charities. URL:https://arl-ranch.org/event/friends-for-life-adoption-event-10/ LOCATION:IA CATEGORIES:Adoption Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T100000 DTSTAMP:20251105T200406Z CREATED:20251105T194753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T200406Z UID:10000170-1752397200-1752400800@arl-ranch.org SUMMARY:Cats N Mats DESCRIPTION:ARL Main\, Auditorium\n5452 NE 22nd Street Des Moines \, IA 50313\n \n\n\n Contact: \n (events@arl-iowa.org) \nJoin us at the ARL for yoga with kittens! \nEnjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga class taught by a professional instructor from Yoga Six Ankeny – with the purrs of adorable kittens all around! After the workout everyone will get one complimentary “Meow-mosa” (available to participants 21+) or orange juice\, with extra beverages available for purr-chase at our cash bar. Please bring your own mat (or beach towel)\, but no need to bring your own kittens\, the ARL will provide them for this class!  \nSession 1 : 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM \nSession 2 : 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM \nTickets: $15 (Ages 8+) \n What’s included: \n a yoga class lead by a professional\n endless interactions with adorable kittens\n one complimentary “meow”-mosa \nAll proceeds benefit the pets in our care at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa – including the kittens who will be joining you! \nRegister for Event \nWe have a limited number of spots available so be sure to register before we sell out! \nCovid-19 Information: \nWe ask all event attendees to practice current recommended safety guidelines. If you have questions about our COVID-19 safety measures\, please contact events@arl-iowa.org. \nTickets are non-refundable.  \nFine Print: \nBy entering an event or program of the ARL\, you are entering an area where photography\, audio and video recording may occur. Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded\, which may be used for purposes connected to the ARL and its initiatives.  \nPhoto Disclaimer URL:https://arl-ranch.org/event/cats-n-mats/ LOCATION:IA CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T133000 DTSTAMP:20251105T200406Z CREATED:20251105T194808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T200406Z UID:10000173-1752409800-1752413400@arl-ranch.org SUMMARY:Good Manners DESCRIPTION:ARL Main-Blumenthal Training Center\n5452 NE Street Des Moines\, IA 50313\n \n\n\n Contact: \n Kathryn Vry (dogtraining@arl-iowa.org) \n GOOD MANNERS class is for dogs 5 months and older at the start of class. Guardians will learn how to teach their dogs in a humane manner using positive reinforcement methods which in turn will enrich their relationship with their dog. Classes consist of 4 weekly sessions\, each lasting about 50 minutes. Topics to be covered will include\, but are not limited to: \n Understanding canine behavior and communication\n Basic manners: sit\, down\, come\, stay\, loose leash walking\n How positive reinforcement works and why we use it\n Problem solving\n Problem prevention\n Training tricks for fun and to impress your friends! \nPrerequisites\nNo prior class is needed to attend Good Manners \nThis class meets once a week for four weeks. Participants will be required to watch the orientation video prior to coming to the first class via the link below.  \n \nFor any issues regarding the orientation video\, please contact dogtraining@arl-iowa.org or call 515-473-9131.  \nDoes your dog consistently react strongly to humans or other dogs? \nReactive dogs have a hard time focusing on their owner during the class making it hard for them to learn and retain the information they are being taught. If you are unsure if your dog will be successful in a group training class\, a Drop-In training class is a great way to see if your dog is able to learn in the busy environment our training center provides. \nIf you have any concerns about the behaviors your dog displays\, please email dogtraining@arl-iowa.org or call (515) 473-9131. \nFee\nThis class is $125. Fees for classes are subject to change and are non-refundable. URL:https://arl-ranch.org/event/good-manners-6/ LOCATION:IA CATEGORIES:Training Services END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T150000 DTSTAMP:20251105T200406Z CREATED:20251105T194810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T200406Z UID:10000175-1752415200-1752418800@arl-ranch.org SUMMARY:Puppy Kindergarten DESCRIPTION:ARL Main-Blumenthal Training Center\n5452 NE Street Des Moines\, IA 50313\n \n\n\n Contact: \n Kathryn Vry (dogtraining@arl-iowa.org) \n PUPPY KINDERGARTEN is for puppies between 8 weeks and 15 weeks of age on the first day of class. This class helps puppies start off on the right paw using positive reinforcement techniques. The class meets for four weeks. Topics to be covered will include\, but are not limited to: \n Understanding canine behavior and communication.\n House Training\n Biting/Mouthing\n Socialization\n Introduction to basic manners: sit\, down\, come\, stay.\n How positive reinforcement works and why we use it.\n Problem solving\n Problem prevention\n Training tricks for fun and to impress your friends \nPrerequisites \nNo prior class is needed to attend Puppy Kindergarten. \nThis class meets once a week for four weeks. Participants will be required to watch the orientation video prior to coming to the first class via the link below.  \n \nFor any issues regarding the orientation video\, please contact dogtraining@arl-iowa.org or call 515-473-9131.  \nDoes your dog consistently react strongly to humans or other dogs? \nReactive dogs have a hard time focusing on their owner during the class making it hard for them to learn and retain the information they are being taught. If you are unsure if your dog will be successful in a group training class\, a Drop-In training class is a great way to see if your dog is able to learn in the busy environment our training center provides. \nIf you have any concerns about the behaviors your dog displays\, please email dogtraining@arl-iowa.org or call (515) 473-9131. \nFee\nThis class is $125. Fees for classes are subject to change and are non-refundable. URL:https://arl-ranch.org/event/puppy-kindergarten-4/ LOCATION:IA CATEGORIES:Training Services END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR