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Puppies and dogs in Des Moines, Iowa

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

Opal

Australian Cattle Dog Dalmatian

Female, Adult

West Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Comes with equipment to help ensure comfortable rehoming. Opal wants to be by your side at all times and loves to snuggle. I adopted her and her brother around 5 years ago as a package deal. They have been great pets, but redirect anxiety on each other which gets amplified if another dog is barking at them. I’m giving Opal up because they had an incident where a sitter let them out into the neighborhood for a couple hours unsupervised and they got into a scuffle with another dog that ended with the other owner getting bit when he reached into the dog fight. Because of this I want to split Opal and her brother up so that they won’t hype each other up and can each live more relaxed lives. Opal reacts to other dogs with whining and barking. Other than that she is excellent with people. I’ve had her behavior evaluated and she is good with men and women and has been around kids. She is a great inside dog that will shower you with love. She also loves treat training.

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King

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Young

West Des Moines, IA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

King is a very active dog that loves to play all kind of dog games including the spring pole, fetch, tug of war, and plays well with other dogs and children. Has all shots up to date and has been a healthy dog with no trips to the vet at all besides his shots. He was born on March 10th 2022 so he is almost 2 years old. Has been in my house with my children ages 10, 11, 14 but has also been around my much younger nieces ages ranging from newborns to the older niece aged 6 years old. Has been around alot of other dogs including his sister and brother from another litter that live in the house with us. We would love to keep all the dogs but times are hard for us right now with family and life in general. We have tried to make it work as long as we could but we feel it would be best for us and the dogs to find a loving family that could give them the attention they deserve and for us to focus on our immediate family members health concerns.

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Kiah

German Shepherd Dog Boxer

Female, Young

West Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

she need someone who is active and will play with her. loves kids loves to play. very sweet but needs a lot of attention

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Louie

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Male, Adult

West Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

<p> Louie is in Intelligent, sweet, loving, playful pet who has been part of our family since he was a puppy. Looking for someone to love him as much as we do. Louie is such a dedicated friend and we have not had the much-needed time with him since our two-year-old and one month old arrived. Louie does bark often around the children and we feel this is due to the lack of attention. We are not sure how he would behave around other dogs or cats but willing to try. He does act appropriately with other dogs in our distant families. We are full-time working parents which leaves him alone every day. We would love to find a happy, caring home for him as soon as possible. Please contact me at your first convenience. </p>

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Jordy

Shiba Inu

Female, Adult

West Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Jordy is a really good dog, she’s 7 years old and is really great with kids, cats and most dogs. We are looking to rehome her due to a new child coming and not being able to have enough time to give her the life she deserves.

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MJ (Bonded to Raven)

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Labrador Retriever

Female, Senior

West Des Moines, IA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet MJ and her buddy Raven! These two kids were originally strays that came to us ready for a new home. They are completely potty trained and know basic commands so we know that someone taught them manners before. MJ loves to explore the yard and is always ready to go on a walk. Once she recognizes you, she can't wait for you to pet her and give you attention.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Des Moines, Iowa

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Furry Friends Refuge

1211 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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

Rescue

4 The Dogs Rescue

West Des Moines, IA 50265

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

Rescue

God's Dogs Rescue of TX for IA Transport Stop

Clive, IA 50325

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Polk County Humane Society (in Missouri) - Iowa Transport

11101 University Ave Ste B, Clive, IA 50325

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

MidwestBoxerRescues-Iowa

all areas, IA 50311

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Iowa Pet Adoptions

Des Moines, IA 50312

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Iowa Golden Retriever Rescue

PO Box 13316, Des Moines, IA 50310

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

United Yorkie Rescue - IA - Waukee

Waukee, IA 50263

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Broderick Animal Clinic/Waukee Pound

10 North 4th Street, Waukee, IA 50263

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Forever Home Dog Rescue

(Correspondence only), PO Box 380, Johnston, IA 50131

Pet Types: dogs

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Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog

German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky

Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi

Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund

Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla

Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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Puppies and dogs in Des Moines, Iowa

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Dog shelters and rescues in Des Moines, Iowa

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

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