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Puppies and dogs in Iowa

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Iowa. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Cheech

Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs

Clive, IA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

Hi there! I'm Cheech and I am a 4 year old Lab/Bully mix. I was at the city pound for almost a whole year with no luck at finding my forever home. I was brought to PCHS in hopes of getting a better chance of being adopted. I'm a sweet boy and just need someone to teach me some manners. I'm highly food and treat motivated and have already got sit down pat, so I'm excited to know of all the other things I can learn! I seem to do okay with other dogs but would need a proper introduction to be safe. Cats on the other hand seem a little too interesting so I'd be best to go to a home without kitty friends. I do good with children too! I'm not sure if I am housetrained, but I am used to a doggy door and do great with that so I'm sure once I get a set potty-schedule in a home I'll do just fine. Give this sweet meathead a chance and be the Chong to his Cheech! If you're interested in adopting me, please fill out an application at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt. You can also reserve an appointment to meet me. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have visits scheduled, so appointments help ensure I’ll be available. Polk County Humane Society is located in Bolivar, Missouri, and we welcome adopters from any state. We have access to a transport to Aurora, CO. Other out of state adopters either travel to Missouri or arrange & pay for air transport. Virtual meet and greets are available on the appointment request. ##2813954##

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Ryder

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs

Monticello, IA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

Ryder is a happy, easygoing boy who is ready for a fresh start. At just 2 years old, he has plenty of playful energy but also knows how to enjoy the quieter moments. Ryder was left behind when his owner moved away, leaving his roommate to care for him and another dog. The roommate did everything they could to keep both dogs safe and cared for, but ultimately did not have the financial means to continue caring for two unexpected dogs. Ryder is now looking for the stability and family he deserves. This sweet guy loves attention from his people and is always happy to accept some well-earned butt scratches. He takes treats nicely, walks well on a leash, and enjoys being part of whatever his people are doing. Ryder is house trained and keeps his kennel clean, giving him a great foundation as he transitions into his next home. Ryder gets along with other dogs and previously lived with a housemate, although he has not yet been dog tested with dogs outside of his previous home. He does have a habit of humping, so his new family should be prepared to continue working on that behavior with patience and consistency. Ryder would thrive in an active home that can provide daily exercise, structure, and plenty of time with his people. Whether you're heading out for a walk, enjoying some time in the yard, or settling in for some scratches, Ryder is happy to be along for the ride. At just two years old, Ryder has so much life ahead of him. He didn't get to choose the circumstances that brought him to AWF, but he's ready to make the most of his second chance. If you're looking for a playful, affectionate companion who is ready to be part of a family again, Ryder may be the perfect match.

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Marshall

Shih Tzu/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos

Monticello, IA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Meet Mr. Marshall, he is by all means, the cutest dog ever! - the perfectionist of puppy-dog eyes, and the most adorable of tail wags combined with butt-wiggles. At about 1.5 years old, and just around 15 pounds, we don't reckon he will be anything other than a lapdog with long legs, for the rest of his life! But, he is as mannerful as can be, and doesn't jump up unless invited, and is quite the docile little dude. He's truly as sweet as can be, offering kisses, and cuddles as often as he's able to, otherwise spending his time napping, or even better, playing some good old chase! Both games tend to keep this little man engaged! Marshall seems to have his basic commands down, with treats, and we KNOW he's got crate-training down, as he's easily one of the best behaved dogs we've got! He is nice and content, sleeping in his bed, typically kicking his legs while snoring away on his back. We know for a fact that no matter who adopts him, they will have the cutest puppy wherever they go! Plus, who could ever get over his adorable little underbite!

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Apollo

Beagle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs

Monticello, IA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

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Briggs III

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, 6 yrs 11 mos

DeSoto, IA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

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Isla Beth

Dachshund

Male, 7 yrs 3 mos

DeSoto, IA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

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Shelters & rescues in Iowa

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Iowa. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

City of Harlan Pound

2505 Utility Ave, Harlan, IA 51537

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Forever-Homes-Animal Rescue

1035 Industrial Ave, Harlan, IA 51537

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Atlantic Animal Shelter

309 Sunnyside Ln, 309 Sunnyside Ln, Atlantic, IA 50022

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Harrison County Humane Society

106 N. 5th Ave., P.O. Box 34, Logan, IA 51546

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Humane Society of Wright County

1077 240th St, Goldfield, IA 51542

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Golden Angels

Ricketts, IA 51460

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Animal Rescue of Carroll

1721 East 10th Street, Carroll, IA 51401

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Pottawattamie County Animal Shelter

515 5th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Nodogcleftbehind

Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Midlands Humane Society

1020 Railroad Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Popular dog breeds

Labrador Retriever American Pit Bull Terrier Chihuahua Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Shih Tzu German Shepherd Dog Beagle Boxer Husky Dachshund Australian Cattle Dog Maltese Poodle (Miniature) American Bulldog Rottweiler Border Collie Pomeranian Australian Shepherd Golden Retriever English Bulldog

Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog

German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky

Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi

Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund

Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla

Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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