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Puppies and dogs in Waterloo, Iowa

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Adopt a dog in Waterloo, Iowa

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Waterloo, Iowa. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on ZACHARY & RAE's adoption status with email updates.
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ZACHARY & RAE

Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog

Male, Adult
Center Point, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
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Dogs can be rehomed separately! Please read story... Zachary & Rae was born approimately 8 yrs ago to a liter of 5, They have been a well behaved dogs that get a little excited when you come home. They love treats, exsploring, playing and snuggling under the covers. We stopped giving shots do to being indoors a majority of the time. New family will be responsible for all heathcare. There are no known issuses at this time. Ray has a mass of tissue on her side that doent seem to bother her. Please concider taking both dogs. Country living nice but not an issue. Never had leash training.not recomended for caging while gone for the day, dog door trained!! Ray has already been spayed!! ABSOLUTILY NO RETURNING OF PET!!
We'll also keep you updated on Mavrick's adoption status with email updates.
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Mavrick

Pointer

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos
tama, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Maverick Intake Date: April 21, 2023 Mavrick has been back with us for over a year. He is a 5 year old Pointer mix. He is looking for a family that is active. No younger children as he is very high energy. Maverick is semi house broken. He previously was on a farm and did well with the farm animals. However, no small dogs and no cats. He can be very possessive over toys. Adoption Fee $150.00, includes neuter, vaccinations, flea and tick treatment, dewormer, and heartworm testing.
We'll also keep you updated on Archie's adoption status with email updates.
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Archie

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
tama, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Archie was returned to us do to no fault of his own. He was born November of 2021. He is a little shy and scared when meeting new people but when he worms up he is amazing.
We'll also keep you updated on Lily's adoption status with email updates.
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Lily

Australian Shepherd

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
tama, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Lily was surrendered to us back in November. She is not good with chickens, or cats. If properly introduced she is good with most of the dogs at the shelter.
We'll also keep you updated on Rhodes's adoption status with email updates.
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Rhodes

Black and Tan Coonhound

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
tama, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rhodes came to us with a trouble past. With years of abuse. He is looking for a family that will help him learn to trust humans again. He has been good with most of the dogs at the shelter. He has been around older kids, no younger ones. He has not been cat tested as he shows a little to much interest in them.
We'll also keep you updated on Que's adoption status with email updates.
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Que

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
tama, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
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Dog shelters and rescues in Waterloo, Iowa

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Cedar Bend Humane Society

1166 W. Airline Highway, Waterloo, IA 50703

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Waverly Pet Rescue

PO Box 291, Waverly, IA 50677

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Better Together Animal Rescue, Inc.

211 West 4th Street, Vinton, IA 52349

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New Rattitude - Iowa

Arlington, IA 50606

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Cedar Valley Greyhound Adoptions, Inc.

7411 Mt. Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52324

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Tama County Humane Society

1406 E. 5th St, tama, IA 52339

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Wire Fox Terrier Rescue Midwest

Dumont, IA 50625

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Northeast Iowa Pet Rescue

519 Westwood, Strawberry Point, IA 52076

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ANIMAL RESCUE ALLIANCE

1814 11Tth ave #86, ELDORA, IA 50627

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Hardin Eldora Animal Rescue Team

Eldora, IA 50627

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