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

Plum

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult

Johnston, IA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

We are needing to rehome the nicest and best trained dog I have ever had because she is afraid in our home due to people living above us. She exhibits high levels of anxiety when hearing noises she cannot identify the source of but mainly thumps, storms, and wind. She also exhibits separation anxiety but that is managed with medication. We are unable to try a daily anxiety med because her distress affects my disabled husband too. She would do great in a single family residence with no other pets and a fenced in yard or dog run to provide lots of opportunities for sniffing and running and playing. She is the best at cuddling, only barks when she sees other dogs or needs out. She is potty trained and sometimes chooses her kennel as a safe space as long as others are in the house. She has slept with us but at first she did sleep in her kennel as long as she could see us. Loves car rides both secured with a leash and without. We just want her to be healthy and happy.

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Tyson

Cocker Spaniel Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Male, Adult

Johnston, IA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,

Story

Tyson is a Cockalier that is 2 years old. We recently lost my mom who was his best friend. She sat with him all day and he is not adapting well to my family. We are busy and cannot give him the time he deserves. He does act out when left alone. He needs a family who will be home with him. Quiet calm environment is where he will thrive.

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Halle

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

- Friendly, cuddly girl with a big heart who loves meeting new people and getting love from everyone; she's as happy to lounge around and soak up affection as she is playing with toys - and she LOVES booty scratches- Likes tennis balls and playing fetch, and also likes stuffed toys, bones, and food enrichment such as Kongs, lick mats and snuffle mats- Curious with lots of happy energy and is up for any adventure - would be a great walking or hiking buddy and has loved going on long walks or even jogs with volunteers; does pretty well on a leash and even better on a harness- LOVES the car and is always ready to go for a ride - she hops right in! - Knows sit and down and has a good start on shake - Likes curling up in her dog bed for naps - Spent time in a foster home and did pretty well with potty training; may need some help from her new family to get all the way there - Not a fan of kennels or other enclosed spaces, but did well free-roaming in her foster home when her family was out - Showed discomfort with young children being around her things and not respecting boundaries in a previous home; has done well with respectful older children and will do best in a more mature home (ideally ages 10 and up)- Has been very uncomfortable around other dogs and tends to avoid them; needs to be the only dog in her new home - Tends to want to chase cats, so she'll do best in a home without them - Has been diagnosed with medial patellar luxation in one knee; also may have allergies (more info at ARL) This pet qualifies for our 7-day Foster-to-Adopt program. If you're interested in fostering to adopt, please reach out to fosterinquiry@arl-iowa.org.All adoptable dogs and puppies are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and DA2PPV as appropriate for their age)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: Grey Secondary Color: White Weight: 56 Age: 4yrs 10mths 1wks

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Maple

Border Collie

Female, Adult

Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 77 Age: 2yrs 1mths 0wks

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Neon Orange

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young

Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

- Came from a situation where he didn't receive the socialization and exposure to the world that young dogs normally get; because of this he may need help getting comfortable with a leash and collar and will need patience with housetraining - Also came from a situation where many dogs were cohoused without supervision, so if he goes to a multi-dog home, please plan on monitoring everyone around food, toys and other things until relationships are formed- May benefit from having a friendly, confident dog friend in his new home to show him the ropes- May need some extra help learning about the world and gaining confidence, but it will be so rewarding to earn his trust and watch him blossomThis pet qualifies for our 7-day Foster-to-Adopt program. If you're interested in fostering to adopt, please reach out to meetme@arl-iowa.org.All adoptable dogs and puppies are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and DA2PPV as appropriate for their age)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: Black Weight: 47 Age: 0yrs 8mths 3wks

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Jazzberry Jam

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young

Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

- Came from a situation where she didn't receive the socialization and exposure to the world that young dogs normally get; because of this she may need help getting comfortable with a leash and collar and will need patience with housetraining - Also came from a situation where many dogs were cohoused without supervision, so if she goes to a multi-dog home, please plan on monitoring everyone around food, toys and other things until relationships are formed- May benefit from having a friendly, confident dog friend in her new home to show her the ropes- May need some extra help learning about the world and gaining confidence, but it will be so rewarding to earn her trust and watch her blossomThis pet qualifies for our 7-day Foster-to-Adopt program. If you're interested in fostering to adopt, please reach out to meetme@arl-iowa.org.All adoptable dogs and puppies are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and DA2PPV as appropriate for their age)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: Black Weight: 40.5 Age: 0yrs 8mths 3wks

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Dog shelters and rescues in Johnston, Iowa

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Shelter

Iowa Golden Retriever Rescue

PO Box 13316, Des Moines, IA 50310

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.

5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313

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

Shelter

MidwestBoxerRescues-Iowa

all areas, IA 50311

Pet Types: dogs

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

Rescue

Unbreakabull Bullies Rehabilitation and Rescue

Des Moines, IA 50314

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Levelland Animal Friends - Des Moines, IA Transport Stop

Des Moines, IA 50301

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Russell Rescue, Inc. - Iowa Area

Des Moines, IA 50301

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Iowa Pet Adoptions

Des Moines, IA 50312

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

4 The Dogs Rescue

West Des Moines, IA 50265

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

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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

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

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