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Great Dane puppies and dogs in Des Moines, Iowa

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These Great Danes are available in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Sterling

Great Dane Weimaraner

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
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If you’re looking for the happiest dog you’re ever going to meet, Sterling is the one for you! Don’t let his pictures fool you—this guy radiates joy and positive energy. He wants to meet everyone because he believes every stranger is one snuggle away from becoming another best friend!Sterling has stunning dark grey Weimaraner coloring with a Great Dane head and floppy lips combined with a lab’s happiness and size. He has such a gentle, loving temperament. He’s about 3 years old and underweight at 54 pounds—he’ll probably be 65-70 pounds once he’s filled out. This resilient stray wandered into his foster’s front yard on a freezing day, shivering until his soulful eyes melted our hearts.Sterling is potty trained, knows basic commands like “sit” and “down,” and gets along beautifully with his foster’s large female dog, small female dog, three cats, adults and kids. He did great meeting the whole pack at the rescue, too!Sterling adapts well when left on his own and has been taught good manners—no begging, no barking or any jumping on furniture. If you sit on the floor, he will plop right next to you, eager for your company. Sterling is ready to settle into his forever home. He’s an easily trainable, happy-go-lucky kinda guy, and he will become the loving 4-legged companion your family has been missing.IMPORTANT: Please read all below, especially if you live outside of Texas, which is where our rescue is located.Apply to adopt on our website: https://www.charmingpetrescue.org/adoptAll of our animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on shots.ALL of our animals are located in Boerne, TX, but transport after adoption is available to other states for a $300 fee for dogs or an additional fee varying by location for cats. If you are seeing our pets posted in your state, that's because you live near a transport stop, they are not currently at that location. Petfinder lists our pets as 'Out of Town' pets at other locations, and Adopt-a-Pet lists our location as a Transport stop. Those are currently the only options they offer to make this clear, so we put this description we've put at the bottom to explain it. You can read more about transport here: www.charmingpetrescue.org/transportWe understand transport is not an option for everyone, but we offer it at the cost we pay the transport company for those who wish to adopt from us.March 12, 2025, 6:56 am
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Franklin

Great Dane German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hello there, I'm Franklin! I'm as sweet as a sugar cookie and friendly as your best pal. My heart is full of gentle kindness and cuddly warmth. I'm always ready for a belly rub or a good old game of fetch. I'm loyal too, like a true companion. I promise to be there for you, through thick and thin, always wagging my tail in joy. I may be living in a shelter now, but what I really want is a forever home. Why should you adopt me? Well, imagine having a friend who loves you unconditionally, who's always excited to see you, and who can turn even a regular walk into an adventure. That's me, Franklin! ##2231302##

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Cash

Great Dane

Male, 3 yrs
Chariton, IA
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Kelly JuM

Anatolian Shepherd Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 1 yr
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Have you had a day where you are lost and you just can't find your way home?? US TOO!! Luckily we were "lost" at a CHURCH :) And the Pastor knew a rescue gal pretty well....and HERE we are!! We are sweet and happy pups, playful and great with everyone we meet. We want a home with some kids, lots of fun and water (we like to play in the pool :) We will have lots of kisses for you when you adopt one of us, each of us is gorgeous and each have our own personalities! Surely one of us have the right personality for YOU!!! ADOPT, DON'T SHOP!!!!! 1 MILLION DOGS AND CATS ARE COUNTING ON IT! Local adoption fee is $250 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)
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Reese JuM

Anatolian Shepherd Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Reese is a sweet post-MAMA dog looking for the best family with the most fun lifestyle! Adventure junky?? Reese is too! She is a sweet sweet girl with the energy to keep up with anyone who will challenge her and include her!! Reese is a happy happy soul. She will add so much life to her family's home. Just look into her eyes and fill out the application now! Local adoption fee is $200 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $450 (includes transport to your area)
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Lizzy

Anatolian Shepherd Alaskan Malamute

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi there, I'm Lizzy! I'm a young girl with such a bright and happy personality. I love to wiggle my whole body and smile at everyone! I do great on a leash- hardly pull at all. I'm potty-trained and get along well with other dogs. My only request: no kitties please!  If you're interested in adopting me, fill out an adoption application online at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt where you will also find a link to request an appointment to meet me. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have an appointment scheduled, so the appointment is important to make sure I will be available to meet you when you come. Polk County Humane Society is located in Bolivar, Missouri, but also makes transports to the Denver, CO, Des Moines, IA and Minneapolis, MN areas at least monthly. For potential adopters in those areas, we can do a virtual visit using FaceTime or another app. Just request an appointment using the same link, but note that you want the visit to be virtual and we will call you at the time of the visit once it is confirmed. For long distance transports, there is an additional $100 fee to cover the cost of the transport ($65) and a health certificate from a veterinarian ($35). Going that last mile home for our sweet pets! All of our pets are neutered or spayed, have vaccinations appropriate for their age, treated with flea/tick/heartworm prevention, dewormed and dogs are also microchipped. ##1971509##

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Great Dane shelters & rescues in Des Moines, Iowa

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Rescue

1.2 miles

Charming Pet Rescue - IA Transport Stop

Des Moines, IA 50309

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

6 miles

Polk County Humane Society (in Missouri) - Iowa Transport

11101 University Ave Ste B, Clive, IA 50325

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

43.7 miles

Almost Home Animal Rescue - IA

Chariton, IA 50049

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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