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SUMMARY:Tree of Life 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”81950″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”SAVE THE DATE: Give a gift to a pet in need this holiday season” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Animal Rescue League of Iowa’s annual Tree of Life event is an opportunity to leave gifts for homeless pets under the tree and help supply the shelter with items the animals depend on every day.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nMake a difference this December. Leave a gift for a homeless pet.  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Additional Information and Drop off Locations – Coming Soon!” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23652D89″ css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_separator css=””][vc_cta h2=”Interested in having your business host a Tree of Life this year?” css=””]Call (515) 473-9126 or email events@arl-iowa.org[/vc_cta][vc_separator css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”How to make a gift” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBring a Gift:\nChoose an item from our Wish List and put it under the tree at one of our drop-off locations in the Des Moines metro.   \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nContactless Gifting:\nGive a gift with an online order! When you donate items from our wish lists\, they ship directly to us. \nAmazon Wish List \nChewy Wish List \nWalmart Wish List  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Fetch List” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23111111″ css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nIn an effort to reduce costs and improve operations\, we welcome donations of new or gently used supplies. If you would like to donate you can take a look at the list below or see the full list on the ARL website. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nFor Dogs\n\nEasy Cheese (in a can)\nWhipped cream\nHot dogs\nPeanut butter (creamy\, no xylitol please)\nCalming chews\nDog treats\nDog chews (no rawhide\, please)\nVienna sausages\nNylabones – large and XL\nBenebones – large and XL\nKONGs\, medium\nKONGs – XL for extreme chewers\nKONGs – XXL for extreme chewers\nKONGs – large for extreme chewers\nChicken broth and beef broth (for making pupsicles)\nCanned pumpkin\nSmall rugs (must be able to fit in a washer/dryer)\nAdaptil\nAdaptil collars\nMartingale collars (any size\, preferably green)\nRope toys\nDog crates\, 42″ and 48″ (this is the exact item we need)\nApplesauce\nGrooming wipes\nPuppy Milk Replacer\nSlip leads (6 ft.)\nSlip leads (10 ft.)\nChain leads\nFlea and tick treatment\nJoint supplements\nLick Mats\nFrisbees\nQuart food storage bags (for holding dog treats)\nFreeze dried beef liver\nFreeze dried chicken\nFreeze dried lamb liver\nDog bubbles (used for enrichment)\nWobble Wag Giggle Ball\nKONG Balls – large\nKONG Wobblers\nBoomer Balls — 6″ or larger\nFlirt poles\nPlastic containers with lids (yogurt containers or similar) – for making pupsicles\nIce cube trays for making “pupsicles” (bone shape & paw shape)\nEasy Walk Harnesses (XL)\nEasy Walk Harnesses (large)\nEasy Walk Harnesses (medium)\nEasy Walk Harnesses (small)\nPoop bags\nPoop scoopers\nStainless steel food/water bowls\nBath towels (full-size)\nBlankets\nFlat bedsheets (no fitted sheets\, please)\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nFor Cats\n\n\n\nCat litter (non-clumping\, unscented)\nChuru lickable cat treats\nDa Bird cat toy\nDa Bird feather refills\nFeliway diffuser\nFeliway diffuser refills\nCat scratchers (13-pack is best for our kennels)\nCanned tuna\nBaby food\nHanging cat toys\nCalming treats\nCat carriers\nKitten formula\nHeating pads\nSnuggle Kitties and Snuggle Puppies\nKitten grooming wipes\nFlea and Tick Spray\nFeeding Nipples\nNursing bottles\nTotes to make neonate kits for foster homes (this is the exact item we need)\nJingle balls and ping pong balls\nSardines (in water)\nFlea combs\nNutri-cal for kittens\nFeeding tubes\nBowls (stainless steel\, for food or water)\nBlankets (fabric or knitted – 18×18″)\nSmall rugs (must be able to fit in a washer/dryer)\nGlitter balls\nFuzzy mice\nKicker toys\nWater Bowls\nFeliway\nKitten Milk Replacer – cans\nBlender bottles (20 oz.\, new or used)\nRescue wipes\nStainless steel food/water bowls\nVaseline\nBack scratchers\nLick mats\nPaper sacks\nLarge litterboxes for foster homes\nJoint supplements\nCalming collars\nShredded paper\nStools\nMoist cat treats (no catnip\, please)\nCrunchy cat treats (no catnip\, please)\nBird seed (used in bird feeders outside cat adoption areas for enrichment)\nPlastic treat balls\nCat scales (this is the exact item we need)\nHeating blankets\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nFor Small Animals\n\nTimothy hay\nRabbit litter\nSmall animal bedding (no pine bedding\, please)\nBamboo sticks\nApple sticks\nWater bottles\nKaytee Perfect Chew toys for rabbits and small animals\nSmall animal treats\nHanging toys for birds\nSmall wooden ladders for birds\nPumice or rope perches for birds\nFruit (Bananas\, blackberries\, raspberries\, watermelon\, pumpkin)\nVegetables (Romaine lettuce\, celery\, collard greens\, arugula\, bell peppers\, broccoli\, bok choy\, cabbage\, kale\, watercress)\n\nFor Barn Animals\n\nLead rope\nFirst aid items (Fly repellent ointment\, rash cream\, bandages\, veterinary thermometer\, wound care spray\, wound ointment)\nChicken scratch grains\nHorse feed (Amplify Supplement or Purina Enrich)\nSenior horse feed (Purina\, Triple Crown or Nutrena)\nHorse spray-on fly protection\nSweet feed and alfalfa pellets (used for training)\nBlack rubber horse feed pans\nMuck forks\nMuck buckets\nChicken toys\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGift Cards and Other Supplies\n\nPre-paid gasoline cards (for animal transport vehicles)\nGift cards to pet supply stores\, Hy-Vee\, and Walmart\nDuct tape\nZip Ties\n10×13 Mailing envelopes\nBatteries – AAA\, AA\, C\, D\, 9V\nLabel-maker tape – white \nSticky notes/Post-it notes\nCarabiners\nPens \nDry Erase Markers \nCommand strips \nPaper – multicolor\, cardstock for laser printer \nPaper – white\, letter or cardstock for laser printer \nExam gloves (large\, XL or medium)\nTrash bags – 60 gallon or larger\nWild bird food\nAcrylic yarn or cotton yarn (no wool blends\, chunky yarns or fun-fur yarn\, please)\nTape rolls\nBinder clips\nScissors (this is the exact item we need)\nScrewdrivers\nCan openers\nPill bottles\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-ranch.org/event/tree-of-life-2026/
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Raise Your Paw Auction
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Save the Date!” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nJoin us for the ARL’s largest event of the year supporting the thousands of pets who will enter our doors this year. Enjoy a night out at the disco with other animal lovers for a chance to win silent or live auction items\, meet the ARL’s TheraPet teams\, and more! \nThe love and care for pets provided by the ARL would not be possible without generous individuals – just like YOU! \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Tickets & Tables – Coming Soon!” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” css=””][vc_separator css=””][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Contribute to the Auction” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]We are seeking donations for the Raise Your Paw live auction\, and silent auction!  Donations are accepted through April 14\, 2027\, and can be dropped off at our Main location during normal business hours. \n\nGift Certificates or gift cards\nHome improvement items\nTickets to local events\nAnimal-themed artwork\nServices\nThemed gift baskets\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Donate to our Whine (wine) and Whiskery (whiskey) Wall\nWhen you donate bottles of wine or whiskey\, valued at $10 or more\, they will be featured in our Whine & Whiskery Wall to be raffled off to participants. Donations are accepted through April 14\, 2027![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Email our team” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:mailto%3Aevents%40arl-ranch.org%3Fsubject%3DDonating%2520to%2520Raise%2520Your%2520Paw%2520Auction”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Sponsor\, underwrite\, or advertise” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]If you’ve ever considered making an investment in the welfare of animals in central Iowa\, this is the place to do it. The Raise Your Paw auction is the most significant event for homeless pets in central Iowa and as a sponsor\, underwriter\, or program advertiser\, you or your organization will be highlighted and recognized for your support. \nSponsor \nA variety of sponsorships are available and offer an array of benefits to you or your business. Benefits may include: WHO radio commercials during the ARL’s Animal Connections show\, mentions in social media to 110\,000+ followers\, company name included in e-newsletter\, and so much more! \nUnderwrite\nThe underwriting donations help cover the cost expenses of the auction so that all funds raised at the event goes directly to the help the animals. You may make your underwriting gift in honor or in memory of a person or pet. \nProgram Advertisement\nThe program ads also help offset the event cost. Program ads are a wonderful opportunity for a business to show its support of the ARL. You have a captive audience of 900+. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Email our team” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:mailto%3Akmiller%40arl-ranch.org%3Fsubject%3DRaise%2520Your%2520Paw%2520Auction”][vc_separator css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Fine Print: \nThe ARL adheres to a no-refund\, no-credit policy. Once registered\, if you are unable to attend\, please consider your payment a tax-deductible donation. Tickets are non-refundable. \nDisclaimer: \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. Click here for more information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-ranch.org/event/raise-your-paw-auction/
LOCATION:The Meadows Events & Conference Center\, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr.\, Altoona\, 50009\, United States
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