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Puppies and dogs in Iowa

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Iowa. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Franklin

Great Dane/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 6 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,

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! 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 reserve me for an appointment. 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 St. Louis areas twice 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. We will call you at the time of the visit once it is confirmed. For long distance transports to Colorado and Iowa, there is an additional $100 fee to cover the cost of the transport ($65) and a health certificate from a veterinarian ($35). For transports to St. Louis, the additional fee is $50 to help cover gas. 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. #adoptdontshop ##2231302##

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Sinatra

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos

Monticello, IA

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Sinatra! The handsomest bobansome man in the whole world with that wiry hair, and big brown eyes! Golly, he's quite the little terrier! He has the zest for life you know and adore, from chasing the other dogs, to being chased, to jumping up into just about any lap he can; he's a love bug at heart! We cannot get enough of this guy! & at about 4 years old, 20 pounds, he is that PERFECT size for just about any home, but be sure you know of all the Jack Russel traits, otherwise you'll definitely be in for a treat! Sinatra never stops wiggling, and that has got to be one of my favorite parts about him! He's crate-trained, house-broken, and knows all of his basic commands!

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Wrigley

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 8 yrs 10 mos

Monticello, IA

Size

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

Details

Story

Wrigley boy! Oh my gosh, at about 9 years old, he is still somehow full of that terrier spunk! Fortunately, he's also at the age where he ADORES sleeping on laps, in the sun, on the back of the sofa, just living life! He gets along well with all of the other dogs, doesn't mind cats much at all, though he will occasionally chase them and give them a couple of barks! He's good with kids, completely house-broken, crate-trained, you name it, he's got it checked off in his skill box! He's a true catch, and seriously, he's perfect. Especially at his wonderful size of just under 20 pounds! If you are looking for the LOYAL love of a JRT, Wrigley is your perfect match!

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Lincoln

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young

Des Moines, IA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Story

- Fun, smart youngster with a lot of energy and enthusiasm but also good focus when he's feeling motivated - Really loves people and will hop right into your lap and lay there while you pet him; can't get enough affection and human contact - Curious and nosy - loves to sniff around and be part of the action; would enjoy activities that will exercise his busy body and mind - Knows sit and down and may know more; very food-motivated and would probably be a lot of fun to train - Interested in toys, and once he settles into a home we think he'll love playing with them - A little bouncy when he's seeking attention, but that will likely resolve with training and time to decompress in a home; can also be a bit chaotic on a leash right now, so please plan on taking time to work with him on that as well - May do best in a more mature home - Has a linebacker-type play style with other dogs and sometimes can be awkward in his interactions; may be a bit much for some dogs but could be a lot of fun for others (dog intro recommended) The ARL's shelter software requires that we choose a primary breed for our dogs. Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most dogs we are only guessing at primary breed. We get to know each dog as an individual and do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not breed label. Primary Color: Brown Weight: 49 Age: 1yrs 4mths 3wks

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Brisby

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young

South Amana, IA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Brisby! This young fella came to us as a local stray after finding himself lost in Big G's parking lot in Marengo. After coming into the pound with hopes of finding his owner, he was never reclaimed. Brisby has found himself a warm place to call home until his forever home is found! This fella seems to love everyone he meets and enjoys the attention of the many volunteers he sees on a daily basis. He is working on his leash walking skills and manners, but we know it won't take him long to learn. He appears to be a smart boy! He has mastered the 'sit' command, but we feel it would be best if his adoptive family had time to commit to an obedience class to help build a strong connection and help guide him with learning how to properly meet new friends and enjoy a loose leash walk, etc. As we get to know Brisby more, we will be introducing him to other dogs and cats to see what type of home will best suit him. Brisby has been brought up-to-date on his vaccinations, has been microchipped, neutered, and started on his monthly flea/tick & heartworm preventatives... this means he is officially ready to find a home of his own! If you're interested in meeting Brisby, please complete an online adoption application as part of the meet & greet process. This application can be found on our website, www.wesavepets.com. Once the application has been submitted, a Safe Haven volunteer will be in contact to set up a meeting time. If you have another dog(s) in your home currently, a meet & greet time would be required for the dog(s) to meet Brisby. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 20, 2024, 5:18 pm

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Rufus

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Male, Young

Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

Story

Primary Color: Brown Secondary Color: White Weight: 10.2 Age: 0yrs 7mths 1wks

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Shelters & rescues in Iowa

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Iowa. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Centerville Area Animal Rescue Effort ( CAARE)

902 s.main st, Centerville, IA 52544

Pet Types: cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, small animals

Rescue

Almost Home Animal Rescue - IA

Chariton, IA 50049

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Heartland Humane Society

314 Fox-Sauk Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Australian Shepherds Furever - Iowa Chapter

Ottumwa, IA 52501

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter

1716 Pella Ave, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

Shelter

Marion County Humane Society

1701 E Pleasant, Knoxville, IA 50138

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Heavenly Pet Sanctuary

2174 Key Blvd., Fairfield, IA 52556

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Noah's Ark Animal Foundation

1986 W Gear Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Clarke County Animal Shelter

125 E. Ayers St., Osceola, IA 50213

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Clarke County Animal Shelter

125 E Ayers Street, Osceola, IA 50213

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Puppies and dogs in Iowa

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Puppies and dogs in Iowa

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Iowa. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

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Shelters & rescues in Iowa

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Popular dog breeds

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