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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.

Gus bonded to Bruce

Dachshund

Male, 2 yrs

DeSoto, IA

Size

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

Details

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Onyx

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult

Des Moines, IA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Story

Primary Color: Black Weight: 70 Age: 5yrs 9mths 3wks

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Obi

Doberman Pinscher

Male, Young

Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

Story

- Busy pup who loves to connect with people through play and other activities; will likely enjoy physical activity and mental challenges to keep their bodies and brains busy- Enjoys spending time with dogs who have a similar play style- Total goofball who loves toys and being silly- Smart boy knows sit and shake- Loves to learn and has great focus - especially if you have treats - so would be a lot of fun to train - Has done well with other dogs and would probably love having dog friends - Loves people and activity and likes to be at the center of whatever's going on - Tends to be a linebacker-type player with other dogs, which some dogs may not appreciate; will likely do best with a select group of rough-and-tumble dog friends with a similar play style (dog intro recommended) - Loves going on walks and does best with a harness- Young, noisy or busy children can be too much for them (mature home recommended) The ARL's shelter software requires that we choose a primary breed for our dogs. Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most dogs we are only guessing at primary breed. We get to know each dog as an individual and do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not breed label. Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: Tan Weight: 48.8 Age: 1yrs 6mths 3wks

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Dolly aka Fleur de Lis RB

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo

Clive, IA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats,

Story

Meet Dolly, aka Fleur de Lis! My story didn’t start out very pretty. I was found wandering the streets with a bad case of mange, but thankfully, a wonderful savior reached out to the rescue, and I got my second chance! My foster family gave me special baths, medicine, and lots of love, and now I’m feeling fabulous and ready for my forever home! A few things you should know about me: I LOVE other dogs and enjoy cuddling up with my furry friends. I’m great with kids (my youngest human friends are 4), and I’m such a good sport that I even let them play dress-up with me! I’m a playful girl who wants to be your shadow, your snuggle buddy, and your very own lap dog. I’m still working on a few puppy manners, like keeping all four paws on the floor and learning which toys belong to me, but I promise I’m worth the effort! I’m a beautiful Pittie mix with one gorgeous blue eye. Maybe I have a little Aussie or Husky in my family tree… or perhaps a bit of both! Who knows? Whatever my mix, I’m 100% adorable and full of love. My hard days are behind me, and now I’m ready for the best chapter yet. Could that be with YOU? **Adopt me, and let’s make our own happily-ever-after!** Local adoption fee is $300(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)

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Banjo

Mutt

Male, Young

Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,

Story

Banjo is 10month old lab mix from Oklahoma. The shelter was closing and he was at risk for euthanasia. Was rescued by tails in transit where I found him and fostered then adopted him. He is very sweet but shy and anxious. He seems to attach to one person. He’s a little Velcro dog! Not sure what he’s mixed with. He would do best in a home without other dogs as he guards his food. He does get along with our dogs otherwise. He’s still learning to walk on the leash without pulling. Kennel trained, potty trained. He sleeps with us and loves to snuggle!

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Tank

Chesapeake Bay Retriever/Husky

Male, 1 yr 4 mos

Council Bluffs, IA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

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

Paws and More Animal Shelter

1004 1/2 W. Madison, Washington, IA 52353

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Rescue

One Dog Rescue

Riverside, IA 52327

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

All God's Creatures

2205 E. Washington St., Mount Pleasant, IA 52641

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Henry County Animal Rescue Organization

PO Box 731, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Noah's Ark Animal Foundation

1986 W Gear Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Heavenly Pet Sanctuary

2174 Key Blvd., Fairfield, IA 52556

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

UNleashed

Po Box 56, South English, IA 52335

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

Shelter

Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center

3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA 52240

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

Rescue

Baxter's Buddies Rescue

Iowa City, IA 52240

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Safely Sheltered Animal Rescue

Coralville, IA 52241

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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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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