Animal Rescue League of Iowa waives adoption fees for large dogs through Sunday

DES MOINES, Iowa —

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is waiving adoption fees for large dogs through Sunday to help alleviate the strain of a recent intake of more than 100 dogs.

In the past month, the ARL has taken in more than 500 animals from rescues across the state. To encourage adoptions, Hill’s Pet Nutrition is partnering with the ARL to sponsor adoption fees for all dogs older than six months and weighing more than 40 pounds.

“The dogs come fully vaccinated, microchipped, altered, and ready to be in your home. So not much needed there. And, you know, other ways to help. If you can’t adopt right now, you can help foster, maybe give a temporary placement for respite dogs,” said Megan Matamoros, director of shelter operations.

This initiative aims to reduce the strain on the shelter’s resources and staff during large-scale rescues.