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Puppies and dogs in Waterloo, Iowa

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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.
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Nala

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Oelwein, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Full transparency, I’m assisting my daughter and her fiancé in re-homing Nala. She was born 6/15/21 lives with 2 other older large dogs, a 2 year old toddler with another baby coming July 2025. They are a young busy couple with jobs, home, toddler and 3 dogs and have gotten a bit overwhelmed with another baby coming. Nala is wonderful! She loves to be outside no matter the season, but definitely an indoor dog. She sleeps in the toddlers room at night in her dog bed. She loves walk/jogs or running at the park. She can be vocal and some may say she appears on guard (protective), but if you walk up to her and put your hand out she will lick you. German Shepherds are working dogs, have lots of energy, need lots of exercise and while she has a fence in yard, it’s not enough and the family can not give her the attention she wants and deserves. We think Nala would be best with an active individual or a family. She also needs a fenced in yard to run!

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Lexie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
tama, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Lily

Australian Shepherd

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
tama, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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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.

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Rhodes

Black and Tan Coonhound

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
tama, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, 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.

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Luna

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
tama, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Rusty

Husky

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
tama, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Dog shelters and rescues in Waterloo, Iowa

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

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Cedar Bend Humane Society

1166 W. Airline Highway, Waterloo, IA 50703

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Waverly Pet Rescue

PO Box 291, Waverly, IA 50677

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Better Together Animal Rescue, Inc.

211 West 4th Street, Vinton, IA 52349

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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New Rattitude - Iowa

Arlington, IA 50606

Pet Types: dogs

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Cedar Valley Greyhound Adoptions, Inc.

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

Pet Types: dogs

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Tama County Humane Society

1406 E. 5th St, tama, IA 52339

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Wire Fox Terrier Rescue Midwest

Dumont, IA 50625

Pet Types: dogs

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Northeast Iowa Pet Rescue

519 Westwood, Strawberry Point, IA 52076

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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ANIMAL RESCUE ALLIANCE

1814 11Tth ave #86, ELDORA, IA 50627

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Hardin Eldora Animal Rescue Team

Eldora, IA 50627

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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