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Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.
Des Moines County, IA
At a Glance
- 💚 92% live release rate in 2025 — above the 90% no-kill benchmark
- ⏱️ Seniors here wait an average of 74 days for adoption
- 💛 This is a no-kill organization
Operations Snapshot · 2025▸
Source: Shelter Animals Count (ASPCA) ↗
8,500Intake
680Euthanized
Senior Census & Health▸
🐈 10Cats
10Avg. Est. Age (yrs)
74Avg. Days Waiting
191Longest Stay (days)
Live Release Rate▸
The percentage of animals that leave the shelter alive — adopted, transferred, or returned to their owner.
This Shelter
92%
National Median
~78%
No-Kill Standard
90%
Seniors at This Shelter
Showing 10 animals
Kenny
Male
Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.
Des Moines, IA
Shelter estimate10 yrs
Golden Years estimatePendingConfidenceFair · 50%
Breed life expectancy—DisclaimerLife expectancy value is based on AI approximations of breed mix
Bear
Male
Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.
Des Moines, IA
Shelter estimate10 yrs
Golden Years estimatePendingConfidenceFair · 50%
Breed life expectancy—DisclaimerLife expectancy value is based on AI approximations of breed mix
Simba
Male
Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.
Des Moines, IA
Shelter estimate10 yrs
Golden Years estimatePendingConfidenceFair · 50%
Breed life expectancy—DisclaimerLife expectancy value is based on AI approximations of breed mix
Little Buddy -- Bonded Buddy With Big Ben
Male
Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.
Des Moines, IA
Shelter estimate10 yrs
Golden Years estimatePendingConfidenceFair · 50%
Breed life expectancy—DisclaimerLife expectancy value is based on AI approximations of breed mix
Walter -- Bonded Buddy With Russell
Male
Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.
Des Moines, IA
Shelter estimate10 yrs
Golden Years estimatePendingConfidenceFair · 50%
Breed life expectancy—DisclaimerLife expectancy value is based on AI approximations of breed mix
Twila
Female
Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.
Des Moines, IA
Shelter estimate10 yrs
Golden Years estimatePendingConfidenceFair · 50%
Breed life expectancy—DisclaimerLife expectancy value is based on AI approximations of breed mix
Miss Kitty
Female
Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.
Des Moines, IA
Shelter estimate10 yrs
Golden Years estimatePendingConfidenceFair · 50%
Breed life expectancy—DisclaimerLife expectancy value is based on AI approximations of breed mix
Jasper
Male
Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.
Des Moines, IA
Shelter estimate10 yrs
Golden Years estimatePendingConfidenceFair · 50%
Breed life expectancy—DisclaimerLife expectancy value is based on AI approximations of breed mix
Tippy
Female
Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.
Des Moines, IA
Shelter estimate10 yrs
Golden Years estimatePendingConfidenceFair · 50%
Breed life expectancy—DisclaimerLife expectancy value is based on AI approximations of breed mix
Panza
Male
Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.
Des Moines, IA
Shelter estimate10 yrs
Golden Years estimatePendingConfidenceFair · 50%
Breed life expectancy—DisclaimerLife expectancy value is based on AI approximations of breed mix
Last updated Mar 14, 2026