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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 Bunni's adoption status with email updates.
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Bunni

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female Young
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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We'll also keep you updated on Hondo JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Hondo JuM

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Australian Shepherd

Male, 4 yrs 9 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Oakley's adoption status with email updates.
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Oakley

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Itsy Bitsy JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Itsy Bitsy JuM

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 mo
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Astro CS's adoption status with email updates.
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Astro CS

Australian Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Second Miguel's adoption status with email updates.
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Second Miguel

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Mediumhair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Marshalltown, IA

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