ARL of Iowa rescues nearly 3 dozen animals from a western IA property

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March 6th, 2026 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, IA) – Officials with the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Thursday, posted on social media, that less than two weeks after they rescued 33 dogs from a property in Story County, their Animal Welfare & Response Team was back on the road to assist in the urgent rescue of another large group of pets in need. This time, it was 35 animals on a property in western Iowa. (The location was not provided)
The ARL says when they arrived on the scene with authorities, they found dogs and puppies, rabbits, and birds living in filthy conditions. The floors of the home were covered in feces, and the dogs’ food was scattered on the same soiled floors. A state-certified veterinarian determined all of the animals needed to be removed for their own well-being.
The League’s dog kennels were full, and so were the emergency kennels they had constructed for the previous rescue, but the animals couldn’t wait. Just like with their rescue team, the ARL care team mobilized quickly, preparing additional overflow housing in yet another large room in the shelter. The animals are now all safe and receiving the love and care they need.
Anyone who would like to donate to aid in the care of the animals can do so on the ARL’s website.