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

Black Mouth Cur Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Skipper: The Goodest Girl Nobody’s Adopted (Yet)Skipper is a two-year-old Black Mouth Cur mix with model-level looks and the personality of your funniest, most loyal bestie—all wrapped up in 46 lbs of snuggle-ready perfection.She’s house and crate trained, currently mastering the fine art of “sit” and “stay”, and will do literally anything for a treat (including pretend she knows tricks she definitely doesn’t).Here’s the sad part (cue tiny violin): Skipper has been with the rescue for almost a year. That’s 365 days of watching other dogs leave while she sits there like, “Cool cool, I’ll just... wait.”Skipper needs a kind, patient human who understands that trust takes time. But once you’re in? You’re her person for life. She’ll follow you around, make you laugh daily, and curl up next to you like she’s always belonged there.Loves: Walks, exploring, and being where the people are.Hates: Still waiting for her forever home.If you’ve got a couch to share and a heart ready for the most loyal love story ever, Skipper is your girl.Adopt her—because no one this awesome should still be waiting.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, 5:04 am
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Laundry

Catahoula Leopard Dog Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Age: 2 yearsWeight: 52 poundsLocation: RescueMeet Laundry!Laundry is a stunning 2-year-old, 52-pound Catahoula Leopard Dog who was found stray with two of her puppies. This sweet girl is incredibly docile and gentle, making her a wonderful companion. She gets along fantastically with other dogs and plays nicely, showing her friendly and adaptable nature.Laundry spent time in her finder’s home, where she was around kids, and she did great! She’s also making excellent progress with potty training. If you’re looking for a loving, easy-going dog to add to your family, Laundry might just be the perfect match.Could she be the one for you?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 4, 2025, 5:57 am
We'll also keep you updated on May's adoption status with email updates.
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May

Black Mouth Cur

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
May came into rescue during COVID with her puppies almost 4 years ago. She has seen so many foster puppies come and go through our barn and continues to patiently wait for her turn for a family of her very own. She is happy here, we walk and explore daily and she is very loved. But y’all she deserves so much more than we can offer her. May is such a sweet girl. She had an absolutely awful start to life but she loves people and loves to be loved. She needs a minute to build trust in new environments and with new people, but she has come SO incredibly far. She would be best as an only dog or would be fine with a pup or non-dominant dog. Please help us help her find the happily ever after she deserves!Her adoption fee is completely sponsored and she’s fully vetted! All we need is the perfect home! She's mastered all basic obedience training thanks to classes with Swift K9 Training. She LOVES people and kids, but would do best in a home with children over 8. She does not mind cats at all and completely ignores them. She loves her crate--it's her safe space. She is great on leash and loves walks. May is about 4.5 years old and weighs 55 pounds. She would do best in a home as an only dog, and needs a quiet, calm environment willing to take things slow to help her adjust to home life. She does LOVE to help foster puppies! She has a lot of love to give to someone who can give her a chance.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 4, 2025, 5:57 am

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