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Puppies and dogs in Glenwood, Iowa

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Glenwood, 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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Cooper

Australian Shepherd

Male, Adult
Bellevue, NE
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Unfortunately, I’m looking to rehome our 8 year old Australian Shepherd. He’s a good boy who just needs a family who will cuddle with and love him. Needs to be the only pet in the house. He loves food and pets! Please reach out if you have any questions!
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Koah

Labrador Retriever American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Bellevue, NE
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Our life situation has changed and sadly we wont have the time we need for our buddy. Its reluctantly and with heavy hearts that we need to put him up for adoption. He is a really good dog and loves affection. He is very athletic and loves to play fetch, but he is calm in the house and relaxes when the time comes. He has also learned some basic commands and is potty trained. He loves walks, but does pull for the first part of the walk. He had been getting better, but we haven't had the time to keep up with his walk training. He hasn't had any potty accidents in our house for over a year and a half. He can be a little nervous meeting new people and pets, but gets past it within a couple minutes and will be your best friend with a game of fetch or a treat. He has done well when we have had people watch him and adjusts pretty quick. He is a fantastic family dog that loves everyone in the house.
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Rainy (Courtesy Post)

German Shepherd Dog Labrador Retriever

Female, 10 yrs
Council Bluffs, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This sweet senior is Rainy (b. 2014), a German Shepard/Lab mix.  She is looking for a place where she can have a stable routine for walking and exercise.  She enjoys being active and a fenced yard is needed so she can stretch her legs.  She is also leash trained.  Rainy is friendly with other dogs, cats, new people and kids.  She would even be okay with a canine or feline sibling!  She prefers men and would like to have another dog or cat around.  Apply today to welcome Rainy into your home! The suggested adoption donation for Rainy is $300, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training).  Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees. Please Note: A Courtesy Post designates that an animal is still in the home of its owner and not in a Muddy Paws foster. This means that our exposure to the animal is limited since we are only assisting the owner in finding a new home for their pet. From time to time, owners find a new furever home for their pets outside of Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue and there is a delay in removing them from our site. We apologize if the Courtesy Post you apply to adopt is unavailable for adoption. Information about the adoption process: All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. Please Note: We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months. To learn about Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc. ##2004660##
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Lucy

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 9 yrs 4 mos
Council Bluffs, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
If you're looking to adopt a sensational senior, Lucy is your girl.  She is an Australian Cattle Dog mix, born Dec 2015.  She is a little timid at first, but will be your best pal once she get to know you.  She is seriously the ideal dog!   She needs a home with a fenced yard and she would be okay with another canine friend in her forever home!  Here are a few more fun facts: *Good with kids         *House trained *Low energy              *Quiet/doesn't bark much (inside or outside)              *Curious about cats, but easily redirected when called away  *Trained to stay off furniture      *No counter surfing for food      *Leaves the trash alone and doesn't chew on anything that is out around the house *She does great with people she hasn't met coming in and out of foster's house - no growls or aggressive barks (just a bark when the doorbell rang).  She went right up to the person coming in, sniffed and then rubbed against them. *Lucy likes to follow her foster mom around the house to see what she's doing, but if it's not exciting to her, she will go back to her bed and lay down.   She is on a special diet food to help her reduce the chance of stones forming in her bladder/kidney and she takes medication to help her with urine flow.  If you're looking for a well-behaved senior girl that you don't have to train, Lucy might just be for you. The suggested adoption donation for Lucy is $275. Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees.  Information about the adoption process: All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application is approved, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver.  Please Note: We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months.  To learn about Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page, Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc. ##2046791##
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Huckleberry

Boxer Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
Council Bluffs, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Huckleberry ("Huck") is a happy Boxer/Pitbull mix, born May 2021.  He's doing well at his foster home.  He's such a loving and gentle dog.  Huckleberry spends his time lounging, exploring the home and asking for repeated hugs during each day.  He understands a few commands: sit, lay down, bone and outside.  Huck is an inside dog - he goes out, does his business and comes back to the door after occasional zoomies in which he does laps around the yard in excitement!  He is fully house trained.  He has been left at the house alone several times and is always a good boy.  He didn't touch a thing or get into any trouble! At Huck's foster home, there are numerous contractors in the home for long periods.  He greeted each one and was not bothered by their presence.  He is a very good guard dog and will let you know when there is someone new.  Huckleberry is a lover and enjoys people.  He is very calm and greets his foster parents at the door when coming home.  He is truly the perfect dog and needs a home of his own! Huckleberry needs a fenced yard with a tall fence.  This boy can scale at 4 foot fence, so he'll need a home with a 6 foot privacy fence.  When he isn't showing off his impressive vertical jump, he likes going for walks with his people.  Other dogs tend to stress him out, so he needs to be the only pet in the home.  In the past, Huck has struggled with reactivity to other dogs, so he needs someone who is committed to working on this with him.  With a little training, this prince could be the perfect companion for you! The suggested adoption donation for Huck is $350, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavi/oral problems (not obedience training). Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals.  In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $390,000 covered mainly through adoption fees. Before applying to adopt Huck, you need to be familiar with your local breed-specific legislation regarding Pit Bulls.  Adoptions for Huck are limited to the area within 50 miles of Omaha so that he can continue to take advantage of free training from our certified positive reinforcement trainers. Information about the adoption process: All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver.  Please Note: We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months.  To learn about Muddy Paws Last Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc. ##2049662##
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Hank (Courtesy Post)

Australian Shepherd

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
Council Bluffs, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hank (b. 2/2021) is an affectionate Australian Shepherd mix.  He's a really good boy, he just gets a little nervous sometimes.  He loves snuggling and giving hugs or getting pets. He will even stand on his hind legs to get hugs!  He does great with his toys and will let you take them with no problems.  He is a VERY active dog, and loves to play tug-o-war and fetch (even though he doesn’t always want to drop the ball). He would do anything for a treat or an ice cube… he loves to catch and eat ice cubes as fast as he can. Hank is looking for an adult only home and even better if you work from home or are home often.  He needs someone that would be willing to work with him and give him a little training.  A fenced-in yard would be preferred since he has a ton of energy.  Hank is a little sensitve about having his paws touched and it just depends on his mood whether or not he will let you.  If you are calm and patient, then you just might be the perfect match for Hank.  Apply today!! The suggested adoption donation for Hank is $325. Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization which means that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals.  In 2020 alone, we were able to provide animal Healthcare costing over $241,000 covered mainly through adoption fees. Adoptions for Hank are limited to the area within 50 miles of Omaha so that s/he can continue to take advantage of free training from our certified positive reinforcement trainer. Information about the adoption process: All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application is approved, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver.  Please Note: A Courtesy Post designates that an animal is still in the home of its owner and not in a Muddy Paws foster home. This means that our exposure to the animal is limited since we are only assisting the owner in finding a new home for their pet. If needed, we will put you in touch with the owner if you have questions. Please Note: We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months.  To learn about Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page. ##1405067##

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Hooves & Paws Rescue of the Heartland

27821 US Hwy 34, Glenwood, IA 51534

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Nebraska Border Collie Rescue, Inc.

Bellevue, NE 68123

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SOLAS

Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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Catnip and Tails Rescue, Inc.

Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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Nodogcleftbehind

Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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Promise 4 Paws

Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue

527 Delong Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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Humane Pet Services LLC

19287 Conifer Lane, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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

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Pottawattamie County Animal Shelter

515 5th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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Midlands Humane Society

1020 Railroad Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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

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