Ring in the holiday season with and celebrate with your entire family including those furry friends. Paws with Claus: Pet Photos with Santa returns, and yes, so does all the fun that goes with it. Bring your pets in their best dress and have their portraits taken with Santa Claus. These high quality digital photos are guaranteed to last for years. Makes great Christmas Cards and framed Gifts! FREE Goody bags are available for one sitting. No appointments necessary.

Mobile Adoption Center - Stop by one of our mobile adoption centers and meet our companions available for adoption. Let us help you find a companion that is the purrfect fit for your family. View our companions here.

To learn more about our adoption policies, fees and services click here.

Younkers Kid's Day - Celebrate a day of fun with your children by stopping by Younkers store and meet Keena. This RVAS Ambassador will teach you and your child how to be dog-gone-safe!

Join us for our Annual Save Our Tail Sale and shop the day away. This sale has something for everyone, from furniture, to electronics, to clothing to collectibles. It's a one-day only event, but the weekend is full of fun and adventure during Boone's famous Pufferbilly Days Festival. Proceeds from this sale directly benefit the animals in our care and the many programs we offer to protect them. more >>

Want to learn Cesar's Way? Well here's your chance! Cesar now has his own online coaching course that you can do online and at your own speed! And RVAS is here to help you. For every Sessions with Cesar course you sign up for, using PROMO CODE 06155606 an RVAS behavior consultant will offer you hands-on help! Just email your confirmation to RVASpets@msn.com with your contact name and number and we'll be glad to help. Learn more >>

RVAS joins Drake University students as they celebrate Earth day. The new Drake Blue is Green Initiative stems from Drake's role as one of the charter signatories to the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment. RVAS will be there collecting old cell phones and printer cartridges, as well as, sharing ideas with pet owners how they too, can go green. more>>

Join RVAS at the Great Iowa Pet Expo, Iowa's biggest celebration of pets, pet owners, pet stuff, pet services, and pet entertainment. This year RVAS has partnered with Petco in celebrating Cesar Millan's, (NGC The Dog Whisperer) new product line and celebrating his 100th episode of his emmy nominated show. Watch demonstrations of his famous "ilusion collar" and check out his DVD series Mastering Leadership. You can view our animals for adoption and more!

Join RVAS as they partner with Petco Stores for Howl-O-Ween and celebrate the holiday in style. There will be a costume contest, games and fun for all, including a photo center, prizes, and treats for those kids and furr-kids that can do a trick! Dress your pet in a fun or frightening costume and enter to win at your local PETCO store!

Love to shop? Well shop away AND save lives! RVAS is teams up with Younkers in Jordan Creek for their bi-annual Younkers Community Day. Simply, purchase a Coupon Booklet at any one of our events for only $5.00 and get double the value in coupons for the sale. PLUS 100% of your purchase benefits the animals in our care. Want to get a head start? PRE-ORDER your booklets today! Once they are made available, RVAS will mail them to you so you can get a head start.