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Charming Pet Rescue - IA Transport Stop

Dog rescue in Des Moines, IA

We're a home-based rescue, so there's always someone around to care for the dogs. Most of our dogs are allowed to roam the main yard (as long as they behave themselves), and we have several food and water stations throughout. Every evening, the dogs are tucked into our kennel building with soft bedding.

Our focus is family-friendly dogs who get along with everyone. Of course, we sometimes don't know a dog's temperament until we meet, but we work hard to ensure dogs are going to the right homes for them.

Mission Statement
To provide rescue, rehabilitation and new loving homes for dogs that have been living on the street, abused, abandoned and removed from high kill shelters.

Contact Hilary Woodworth
Email charmingpetrescue@gmail.com
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Des Moines, IA 50309
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Adoptable pets at Charming Pet Rescue - IA Transport Stop

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Marzipan's adoption status with email updates.
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Marzipan

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Candy Cane's adoption status with email updates.
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Candy Cane

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Peppermint Bark's adoption status with email updates.
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Peppermint Bark

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Captain Crunch's adoption status with email updates.
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Captain Crunch

Domestic Shorthair

Female Young
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Oliver's adoption status with email updates.
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Oliver

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Gol's adoption status with email updates.
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Gol

Labrador Retriever

Male, Senior
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Fancy's adoption status with email updates.
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Fancy

Border Collie/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
Des Moines, IA
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Rescue FAQs

Located in Boerne, TX and transport all across United States for a $300 transport fee.

CT, DL, IA, MD, MN, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

All information regarding our dogs and transportation will be discussed prior to adoption.
Adoption fees:
Puppies under 6 months: $350
Dogs over 6 months: $300
(Special adoption fee applies to some dogs and puppies)

Located in Boerne, TX and transport all across United States for a $300 transport fee.
CT, DL, IA, MD, MN, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV

Adoption application

https://www.charmingpetrescue.org/dog-adoption-application

https://www.charmingpetrescue.org/donate

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Charming Pet Rescue - IA Transport Stop

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5411 Liberty Ave,
Newton, IA 50208

Safe Home Rescue

PO Box 57448,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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Grinnell, IA 50112

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Marshalltown, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Splinter's adoption status with email updates.
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Splinter

Rat

Male
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Mistletoe's adoption status with email updates.
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Mistletoe

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Martensdale, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Chatter's adoption status with email updates.
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Chatter

Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Border Collie

Male, 6 yrs 8 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Nova's adoption status with email updates.
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Nova

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Marshalltown, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Deebo's adoption status with email updates.
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Deebo

English Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Johnston, IA

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