My name is REX!

Posted 2 days ago | Updated 2 days ago

Cared for by Ames Animal Shelter

Adoption process

Submit Application

Approve Application

Meet the Pet

Sign Adoption Contract

Pay Fee

Take the Pet Home

Or Apply to Adopt

My basic info

Breed

Basset Hound

Color

Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White

Age

2 months old, Puppy

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

A021273

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Rex currently has a condition called `Cherry Eye` which is common with his combination of breeds. This is a condition in dogs that occurs when the gland in the third eyelid swells and protrudes from the eye. This can be corrected surgically, although there is a chance of reoccurance as he ages.

Because of this, we will be looking to place Rex with a family with some prior pet owning history, with a good reference from their veterinarian.

Rex is a typical sweet and playful puppy. As you probably know, puppies have lots of energy! They love to explore and sometimes get into things they aren`t supposed to, so they need you to help show us the ropes. Please keep in mind that puppies are a lot of work and will be more expensive from the start than adult dogs. Puppies are a LONG commitment (the average life span is 15 years for a dog depending on the breed) so be sure you`re thinking ahead when you adopt. But he`s super cute, super fun, and full of love for whoever adopts him!

Shelter

Ames Animal Shelter

Certified Partner

Contact info

Pet ID

A021273

Contact

Ron Edwards

Phone

(515) 239-5530

animalsinames@cityofames.org

Website

http://www.AmesAnimalShelter.org

Address

325 Billy Sunday Road, Ames, IA 50010

Donation

Donate to This Shelter

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

Applicants do not need to commit to a particular animal, but may indicate particular ones of interest they see on our website.

2.
Approve Application

Staff will preapprove the application, then schedule the applicant for a meet & greet appointment with the animal(s) they are interested in.

3.
Meet the Pet

The applicant may meet the animal(s) they are interested in and then make the decision on whether they would like to move forward to adopt.

4.
Sign Adoption Contract

When the applicant decides to move forward with adoption, there is a short adoption agreement to sign.

5.
Pay Fee

We charge an adoption fee of $100 for cats and dogs, $40 for rabbits, and $10 for other small animal types.

6.
Take the Pet Home

Many times animals are able to go home the same day as their meet & greet appointment.

Additional adoption info

The Ames Animal Shelter's adoption process is all about ensuring the right match for the benefit of both the people and the animal. We use our application screening process to pre-approve applicants for general adoption. This gets all the boring paperwork stuff out of the way so when you come in to the shelter we can focus with you on finding the perfect furry friend match.

Our applications are not a simple pass/fail process, but instead are an opportunity for us to gather information on the needs of your family and the situation you'll be bringing an animal into.

Adoption application

https://www.cityofames.org/government/departments-divisions-a-h/ames-animal-shelter-animal-control/adoption-applications

Go meet their pets

Ames Animal Shelter
325 Billy Sunday Road
Ames, Iowa 50010
515-239-5530

***Animal viewing is by appointment only with a preapproved application***

Saturday & Monday – Noon to 4 pm
Tuesday - Friday – Noon to 5:30 pm
Sunday & Holidays – Closed

More about this shelter

The Ames Animal Shelter is a safe and humane place for the care of homeless, unwanted, lost, injured and many other animals, while owners are sought. At the Ames Animal Shelter we promise to love and care for the pets brought to us to the best of our abilities; we promise to make them as comfortable as possible in a difficult situation; we will work responsibly to maintain our 95%+ reclaim and adoption rate!

Animal Shelter Services include, but are not limited to:

*Responsible adoption programs

*Lost and found or wanted animal requests

*Seeking responsible owners

*Promotion of rabies vaccinations

*Promotion of alternatives to animal abandonment

*Promotion of spay/neuter

*Protective custody of animals

*Community education