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We'll also keep you updated on Duke's adoption status with email updates.
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Duke

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 6 mos
Riverside, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Duke is part reindeer! This happy guy likes to bounce along on the leash and has an appealing, active outlook on life. And those ears!! He is learning some manners with his foster family, who describe him as playful and friendly. He likes to meet new people, and hopefully his new family will meet him soon!! He'll be neutered and up to date on all vaccinations after January 2nd.
We'll also keep you updated on Sugar's adoption status with email updates.
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Sugar

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
South Amana, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Sugar! This sweetie came to us a few months ago as a local stray and after never being reclaimed, she has had her vet work all brought up-to-date. Upon her arrival at Safe Haven, it was evident that she was not feeling the greatest as several Safe Haven staff and volunteers were reporting continual diarrhea and vomiting in her kennel. When our veterinarian was able to examine Sugar, she knew something was not right - after further testing thru an ultrasound, it appeared that Sugar's intestines were not looking the way they should. After a several hour long "exploratory surgery", our veterinarian was able to come to the conclusion that Sugar had some serious infection going on along with previous infectious material within her intestines and her very enlarged spleen was not keeping up with fighting off present infection. After overcoming a very intrusive surgery, Sugar was started on a very strict and special diet along with several medications to help her continue to fight off any infection that was still present internally. After receiving 24/7 around the clock care - Sugar may have gotten a little spoiled with all the attention from many Safe Haven volunteers... she learned to love attention & affection very quickly! :) Fast forward about two months, Sugar is doing really well! She has completed her rounds of antibiotics and medications have been finished. She has worked her way towards a "normal" diet over the last several weeks and has been doing very well with this transition. Our veterinarian is ready for Sugar to be cleared and officially available for adoption!  Sugar would do best in a home as an only pet, as she does not get along well with other dogs nor cats. Once you're able to meet Sugar - you will know, Sugar is the only pet you will need to fill your heart! Sugar is a very strong and active girl - always on the go!! She would love an active family with many long walks in her future - a fenced yard would be wonderful for this active girl as well!  Interested in meeting or adopting Sugar? Please complete an online adoption application for her which can be found on our website at www.wesavepets.com. Once the application is submitted, a volunteer will be in contact with you shortly.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 4, 2024, 10:00 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Dora (Bonded w/ Diego)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Dora (Bonded w/ Diego)

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
South Amana, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. 3/27/24 Update: Diego & Dora are a sibling-pair, very much bonded to one another. These two were adopted and found themselves a home in which they were well cared for for the past two years. Due to the change of living conditions and long working hours for their previous owner, they have been brought back to Safe Haven knowing that a well-suited home will be out there looking for them! Diego & Dora are quite the pair - they both have their own personalities, but compliment one another well. They enjoy their walks, and are both great on a leash. Since both are somewhat larger-sized dogs, a home with lots of room to explore and a yard to safely run and exercise would be great for these siblings. A fenced-in yard would be a huge bonus for them! Daily enrichment, exercise, and love (of course) are all part of their requests for their new home. Enrichment activities and daily exercise will not only help stimulant their busy minds, but will also help tire them out during "quiet time". Diego & Dora are looking for a home with no small pets - as they are both have a high prey drive that can be witnessed when seeing a rabbit, squirrels, and cats.    To ensure proper introductions, we would ask for an initial meet & greet to take place for any current dogs in a potential future home for these two. In order to set up a meet & greet, please complete an online adoption application found on our website at www.wesavepets.com. Once the application has been submitted a Safe Haven volunteer will be in contact to discuss the next steps.  Please read more below to learn about their initial arrival to Safe Haven in 2021: This wonderful sibling pair is looking for a new home together due to a disabling medical condition of their owner that left him unable to meet their needs. Dora and Diego were born on April 1, 2017. They are spayed/neutered, and up to date on vaccinations,  Heartworm testing and monthly preventative, and have been boarded at a local facility that gives them glowing reviews.  Dora and Diego are great dogs that enjoy meeting new people, even kiddos!  They also have been enjoying long walks by a local dog walker, who also takes them to the dog park.  They do get along with certain other dogs, but not all dogs, because Dora was once attacked by another dog.  So dog introductions need to be done carefully since they can understandly be a bit selective in their canine friends.   Their family also reports that Dora and Diego need a new home without cats, because both dogs do have a very high prey drive that is witnessed when they see a rabbit or squirrel - so their ideal home will not have any small pets.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 4, 2024, 10:00 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Diego (Bonded w/ Dora)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Diego (Bonded w/ Dora)

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
South Amana, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.3/27/24 Update: Diego & Dora are a sibling-pair, very much bonded to one another. These two were adopted and found themselves a home in which they were well cared for for the past two years. Due to the change of living conditions and long working hours for their previous owner, they have been brought back to Safe Haven knowing that a well-suited home will be out there looking for them! Diego & Dora are quite the pair - they both have their own personalities, but compliment one another well. They enjoy their walks, and are both great on a leash. Since both are somewhat larger-sized dogs, a home with lots of room to explore and a yard to safely run and exercise would be great for these siblings. A fenced-in yard would be a huge bonus for them! Daily enrichment, exercise, and love (of course) are all part of their requests for their new home. Enrichment activities and daily exercise will not only help stimulant their busy minds, but will also help tire them out during 'quiet time'. Diego & Dora are looking for a home with no small pets - as they are both have a high prey drive that can be witnessed when seeing a rabbit, squirrels, and cats.    To ensure proper introductions, we would ask for an initial meet & greet to take place for any current dogs in a potential future home for these two. In order to set up a meet & greet, please complete an online adoption application found on our website at www.wesavepets.com. Once the application has been submitted a Safe Haven volunteer will be in contact to discuss the next steps.  Please read more below to learn about their initial arrival to Safe Haven in 2021: This wonderful sibling pair is looking for a new home together due to a disabling medical condition of their owner that left him unable to meet their needs. Dora and Diego were born on April 1, 2017. They are spayed/neutered, and up to date on vaccinations,  Heartworm testing and monthly preventative, and have been boarded at a local facility that gives them glowing reviews.  Dora and Diego are great dogs that enjoy meeting new people, even kiddos!  They also have been enjoying long walks by a local dog walker, who also takes them to the dog park.  They do get along with certain other dogs, but not all dogs, because Dora was once attacked by another dog.  So dog introductions need to be done carefully since they can understandly be a bit selective in their canine friends.   Their family also reports that Dora and Diego need a new home without cats, because both dogs do have a very high prey drive that is witnessed when they see a rabbit or squirrel - so their ideal home will not have any small pets.   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 4, 2024, 10:00 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Brisby's adoption status with email updates.
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Brisby

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
South Amana, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Brisby! This young fella came to us as a local stray after finding himself lost in Big G's parking lot in Marengo. After coming into the pound with hopes of finding his owner, he was never reclaimed. Brisby has found himself a warm place to call home until his forever home is found! This fella seems to love everyone he meets and enjoys the attention of the many volunteers he sees on a daily basis. He is working on his leash walking skills and manners, but we know it won't take him long to learn. He appears to be a smart boy! He has mastered the 'sit' command, but we feel it would be best if his adoptive family had time to commit to an obedience class to help build a strong connection and help guide him with learning how to properly meet new friends and enjoy a loose leash walk, etc. As we get to know Brisby more, we will be introducing him to other dogs and cats to see what type of home will best suit him.  Brisby has been brought up-to-date on his vaccinations, has been microchipped, neutered, and started on his monthly flea/tick & heartworm preventatives... this means he is officially ready to find a home of his own! If you're interested in meeting Brisby, please complete an online adoption application as part of the meet & greet process. This application can be found on our website, www.wesavepets.com. Once the application has been submitted, a Safe Haven volunteer will be in contact to set up a meeting time. If you have another dog(s) in your home currently, a meet & greet time would be required for the dog(s) to meet Brisby. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 20, 2024, 5:18 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Rocky's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocky

Boxer Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
South Amana, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Rocky is a young dog full of a great zest for life!  He is estimated to be pretty young yet - maybe around 7 months old and he looks to be a Boxer / Pittie mix.  Rocky was originally a stray from Cedar Rapids and had found himself in the crowded animal shelter in Cedar Rapids, needing a new placement.....so he was transfered to Safe Haven, where we have quickly fell in love with this sweet fella.  Rocky seems to know some basic commands already - in fact he has mastered the "sit" command, and then will roll over onto his back for a a quick belly rub!  We think Rocky is a super smart fella and it seems like he is a quick learner as well! Rocky will likely be a very loyal companion to some lucky family.  If you have a dog(s) in your home, we will require a meet-and-greet with both dogs at the shelter to help with proper introductions.                                   Interested in adopting this pet? Please click the adoption info link for more information. And then click on the "Online Application" link at the bottom of that page.  Adoption Info e-mail this page          Click below to learn more about why to adopt your next pet from an animal shelter. Adopting from An Animal Shelter Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.December 9, 2024, 11:25 am

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Baxter's Buddies Rescue

Iowa City, IA 52240

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Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center

3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA 52240

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Safely Sheltered Animal Rescue

Coralville, IA 52241

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Johnson County Humane Society

PO Box 2775, Iowa City, IA 52244

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One Dog Rescue

Riverside, IA 52327

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Safe Haven of Iowa County

2783 Highway 6 Trail, South Amana, IA 52334

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Fur Fun Rescue, Inc

229 Badger Rd., Lisbon, IA 52253

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Dogs Forever of Iowa

809 Rockford Road SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

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Last Hope Animal Rescue

1825 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

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Safe Journey Rescue

2275 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

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