Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown Start an adoption application

A nonprofit animal rescue in Marshalltown, Iowa, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. It serves Marshalltown and surrounding central Iowa. Visiting hours: Daily 11am-5pm. Adoption fees: Fee amounts are not published on the site. Cats come spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. Cats must leave in a carrier, and cardboard carriers can be purchased for $10. The shelter periodically runs reduced-fee promotions when the cat rooms are full.

Adoption fee From $10
Hours Daily 11am-5pm
Areas served Marshalltown and surrounding central Iowa
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $10

Fee amounts are not published on the site. Cats come spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. Cats must leave in a carrier, and cardboard carriers can be purchased for $10. The shelter periodically runs reduced-fee promotions when the cat rooms are full.

Requirements

Current pets in the home must be up to date on vaccines Landlord/homeownership verification may be required Cats must leave in a carrier (cardboard carriers can be purchased for $10) Dogs go home with a leash and collar

How it works

Submit an application in person or online, visit the shelter to meet the pets. Most applications are reviewed within one business day.

Location

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The area

Marshall County at a glance

Population 40,114
Housing units 16,937
Est. households with a cat 4,974

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are your hours?

Open daily from 11am to 5pm.

Is there an adoption fee?

Fee amounts are not published on the site. Cats come spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated; a cardboard carrier can be purchased for $10 if needed.

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Surrender information at arlmarshalltown.com/surrendering-a-pet

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