We are so glad you stopped by to learn more about our rescue and to meet some of our wonderful adoptable Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes! Each year we save the lives of over one hundred Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes that are in immediate danger of being killed in area shelters. We do not have a facility, all our dogs live in volunteer foster homes where they get love and care and a little training until they can be placed in their forever home. You can meet the dogs by either attending one of our weekend events or by submitting an adoption application as part of our adoption process. We are operating at full capacity.  We typically have a waiting list of healthy Siberian huskies and Alaskan Malamutes that are in area shelters and running out of time. Because of this, we have to often turn down owners who wish to surrender their dogs simply because we do not have the space, we have to prioritize the dogs in immediate danger of being killed in shelters. We would love to save more lives, but we need more foster homes, volunteer leaders and money to provide care.

If you can't foster, please think about volunteering. If you don't have time to volunteer, please consider a donation. Together we can save the lives of these beautiful dogs. Taysia Blue Siberian Husky Rescue is based in Omaha, Nebraska with a foster and volunteer network that stretches to Denver, Lincoln, Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, and beyond. We rescue and re-home huskies and malamutes in Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and most surrounding states! So what is a Taysia Blue? Taysia Blue is a real dog and the inspiration for starting the rescue. You can read more about "Tay" and her story by clicking on her picture at the top of the page. Meet the real Taysia Blue, click here!Our Featured Des Moines, IA Partner: Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc. You can contact the Animal Rescue League of Iowa at any of our locations. Please note that we do not respond to emails about individual pets for adoption. ARL — Main Shelter/Administration 5452 N.E. 22nd St.Des Moines, IA 50313Phone: (515) 473-9101 Fax: (515) 262-2612Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday ARL West 1500 22nd St. West Des Moines, IA 50265 Phone: (515) 473-9133Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday11 a.m. to 5 p.m. SundayARL South1111 E. Army Post Road Des Moines IA 50315 Phone

: (515) 473-9134Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayARL Petsmart in Ankeny 1715 Delaware Ave.Ankeny, IA 50021Phone: (515) 289-0667 Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 1. Find a pet online or through an ARL media spotlight.2. Visit the ARL adoption location where your potential pet is located and meet the pet.3. Fix Jammed Vertical BlindsFill out an adoption application form to find out if the pet is the right match for you and your family-both other human and dogs living in the home, if applicable. Golden Retriever Puppies For Sale Lexington Kentucky(You can NOT adopt via the website.) Freestanding Bathtubs With Air Jets

4. Complete an interview with an ARL adoption counselor.5. Meet & Greet: If there are children living in the home, they must meet before being adopted. If there are other dogs living in the home, a dog intro is recommended.6. Wait while the pet receives a final inspection by the ARL's medical staff, including insertion of a microchip.7. Pay adoption fees and head home with your new, lovable pet!Note: The ARL may require other information or steps be taken prior to adoption to insure the pet is a right match for your family. The ARL reserves the right to deny any adoption for any reason.ARL Adoption RequirementsYou Must... Be at least 18 years old. Make sure all the adults living in your household know about the pet and agree that it can live there. Introduce the pet to the other humans (and possibly other pets) living in your household prior to completion of the adoption. Have a valid identification with your current address. Understand that no animals will be adopted for consumption or research.

The ARL only adopts animals as family pets.Special Notice Regarding ARL pets online:The ARL updates its adoptable animals online daily and attempts to promptly remove pets that are no longer available. However, please be aware that we cannot guarantee that all animals posted are still available for adoption.NO pets will be 'reserved' or 'held' for individuals who call or e-mail the ARL. Please understand that we must follow this rule so that if someone is at the ARL and desires to adopt a pet, they will be given the opportunity to do so. "First Come, First Adopt."Adoption FeesWhile you can't put a price tag on a lifetime of hugs, kisses, companionship, and unconditional love, there are costs involved in caring for a healthy pet. When you adopt a companion animal from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, we've already performed procedures that are critical for maintaining his or her good health. These important benefits are provided to you at a greatly reduced cost.Animal Type and FeeDogs/Puppies: $125Cats/Kittens: $100Small Animals Chinchilla: $75 Degu: $25 Ferret: $55, Bonded Buddies for $75 Guinea Pig: $15 Hamster, gerbil, mouse, rat: $7.50 Rabbit: $50, Bonded Buddies for $75 Sugar Glider: $150Birds Cockatiel: $40 Conure: $150 Canary, dove, parakeet, pigeon: $10 Finch: $7.50 Lovebird: $50, pair for $75Reptiles & Amphibians Anole: $10 Fire-bellied toad: $20 Hermit crab: $7 Iguana

: $15-$90 Turtle: $20Horses and other Barn Buddies: Fees vary. We think you'll agree that the pets at the Animal Rescue League are not only the best in the world, but the best value in town! Click here to view the "Price is Right" posters for cats and dogs!Dogs & Puppies ($125) Spaying/Neutering First Worming Initial Vaccinations Microchip and Tag Reduced price collar and leash Heartworm Testing Handouts on puppy information Free Behavior & Training Advice 10% off adoption day purchases at ARL Animal House Store 10% off training class when registered at time of adoption (note: 50% off for pit bull or bully breed mixes)What it would cost you to do all of the above to a FREE dog or puppy: $300-400.Cats & Kittens ($100) Spaying/Neutering First Worming Initial Vaccinations Microchip and Tag Reduced priced collar and carrier FeLV Testing Handouts on kittens/cat care Free Behavior & Training Advice 10% off adoption day purchases at ARL Animal House StoreWhat it would cost you to do all of the above to a FREE cat or kitten: $300-400.*Also see Happy Cat Prescription program below to get 2 cats/kittens for $125!

Rabbits ($50) Spaying/Neutering Microchip Handouts on rabbit care Free Behavior & Training Advice 10% off adoption day purchases at ARL Animal House StoreWhat it would cost you to do all of the above to a FREE rabbit: $150-200.Adoption ProgramsPETS FOR SENIORSThe ARL, in partnership with the Purina Pets for People 55+ program, is offering FREE cat & dog adoptions (age 3 years or older) for individuals age 55 and up! Similarly, though the Pets for the Elderly Foundation (PFE), when an individual age 60 or older adopts a cat or dog of any age from the ARL, the adoption fee is just $50! Purina and the PFE Foundation believe in the positive power of pet companionship for seniors so they have partnered with the ARL to make pet-ownership more affordable! These programs are only available while the funds last, so hurry in to any ARL location or view the pets available for adoption to fall in love with a new cat or dog! Please note: the standard application process still applies to this adoption program.

Click here to view the Pets for Seniors program coupon!HAPPY CAT PRESCRIPTION PROGRAMTake two and you won't need to call us in the morning! The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) has historically recommended and promoted the adoption of two cats or kittens. The ARL has done this because we believe it is emotionally healthy for cats and kittens to have feline friends and have found some behavior issues can easily be solved or never occur with the addition of two cats or kittens to a household.Therefore, the ARL has started the "Happy Cat Prescription Program" - a specialized program that promotes two cat or kitten adoptions.Here is how it works:An adopter can adopt any two cats or kittens for an adoption fee of $125. Both cats and kittens must reside in the same household and adoption contracts will state that the adopters agree that the cats/kittens will live together in the same house. Adoption counselors will help adopters to make these matches of cats under the Happy Cat program. Costs are based on an average of prices quoted for similar services by several local veterinarian clinics.