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  The Adoption Process
  
  Ready to Adopt? Start Here.
  
  All you need to know about how to prepare for adoption and what to expect when you arrive.
  
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  Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch
  
  Our Safe Haven for Horses and Barn Animals
  
  Learn more about adoptions, events, clinics and care provided at the Second Chance Ranch at ARL Main.
  
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Pet Help
- Pet Help
  For All Your Pet Questions
  
  ARL Pet Helpline - We're Here for You and Your Pet
  
  Our Pet Helpline is in place to assist pet owners who may be struggling with pet issues. We can provide resources and assistance to help keep you and your pet together.
  
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  Help with Veterinary Care
  
  Veterinary Assistance
  
  The ARL has Veterinary Assistance programs for pet owners who may struggle to afford those services at full cost.
  
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Get Involved
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  Be a hero. Foster an animal.
  
  Give Pets a Chance to Relax in your Home!
  
  Some pets need a break from the shelter while waiting for a forever home. Caring for a pet in your home is both fun and rewarding.
  
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  Shop for Supplies
  
  Shop for your Pet at Animal House
  
  We offer a unique assortment of food, bedding, leashes, collars and gifts — and 100% of proceeds benefit the homeless pets at ARL.
  
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Behavior & Training
- Behavior & Training
  Sit. Shake. Stay. Good!
  
  Short on Time? Join Our Drop In Training Classes!
  
  Drop In Training Class is perfect for those with busy schedules who aren't able to commit to a 4-week class, but still want their dog to learn the basic manners.
  
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  For Pet Parents
  
  Questions about your Pet's Behavior?
  
  The ARL offers dog and cat behavior counseling to help adoptive pet parents, as well as the general public, better understand our pets.
  
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Community
- Community
  Humane Action Network
  
  Advocate for Animals
  
  As a part of the network, you can make a difference!
  
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  Cruelty Intervention
  
  Report Animal Abuse
  
  The ARL can help you assess the situation and report it to the proper law enforcement agency.
  
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Recent News

162 MORE animals in just 12 days

posted on Friday, October 31, 2025

It just keeps happening. Our Animal Welfare & Response Team has responded to multiple back-to-back calls for help just weeks after our rescue of over 100 dogs, mobilizing quickly time after time to help additional pets in need. In total, we have taken in 162 MORE rescued animals in the span of just 12 days.
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Tips For A Pet-Friendly Halloween

posted on Monday, October 20, 2025

Halloween is a fun holiday that is celebrated with tricks, treats, and costumes of all kinds, but it can also be a night of dangers and stress for pets. In order to keep your pets happy and safe during this spooky holiday, follow these simple steps!
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She almost didn't survive

posted on Tuesday, October 14, 2025

No matter how many times we see unimaginable suffering, it never gets easier. When Birdie and Benji arrived at the ARL just a few days ago, our hearts dropped. Two small puppies, one very weak and in severe pain, and the other so near death he was unresponsive.
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Showcase Adoptable Pets On Halloween Candy

posted on Wednesday, October 8, 2025

If you're handing out candy to trick-or-treaters, here's a great way to help get the word out about adoptable pets at the ARL!
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