Is animal Rescue League of Iowa a no-kill shelter?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION: Is the ARL a “no-kill” shelter? A: We are not a “no-kill” shelter, we are a no-suffering shelter because we accept and provide sanctuary to any animal that comes through our doors.

Does Iowa Have kill shelters?

In all, 502 animals sheltered or surrendered to the city’s animal control center at 1516 S.E. 14th St. were euthanized — 125 dogs and 367 cats. But once an animal is transferred to the ARL, the largest shelter in Iowa, it faces a greater risk of being euthanized if not adopted, the report shows.

How many pets can you have in Iowa?

A. No single household shall own and keep more than a total of four (4) dogs or cats, over six (6) months of age, or any combination thereof. 7-5-10: ANIMALS QUARANTINED: Any animal which bites a person or is suspected of having rabies shall be quarantined for a period of fourteen (14) days.

Can you bury a pet in your yard in Iowa?

Yes. Burial must be no greater than 6 feet deep with a minimum of 30 inches of soil cover. Burial must be in well drained soils and be at least 2 feet above the highest groundwater elevation.

What animals are illegal to own in Iowa?

Iowa is pretty straightforward with its exotic animal laws. Unless you received a permit for the animal by 2007, you cannot possess, own, or breed any dangerous wild animal. The law considers non-domestic cats and dogs, bears, primates, elephants, rhinos, many reptiles, and other animals to be dangerous wild animals.

What dogs are illegal in Iowa?

Breed Specific Laws in Iowa

City Website	View Ordinance	Breeds
Oxford	Section: 5-4-2, 5-4-3	Bans: pit bulls and doberman pinschers
Pleasant Hill	Section: 57.01, 57.02	Pit bulls declared “vicious”
Pocahontas	Section: 57.02, 57.03	Bans: pit bulls
Postville	Section: 56.01, 56.02	Bans: pit bulls and wolf-dog hybrids