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Charming Pet Rescue - IA Transport Stop

Dog rescue in Des Moines, IA

We're a home-based rescue, so there's always someone around to care for the dogs. Most of our dogs are allowed to roam the main yard (as long as they behave themselves), and we have several food and water stations throughout. Every evening, the dogs are tucked into our kennel building with soft bedding.

Our focus is family-friendly dogs who get along with everyone. Of course, we sometimes don't know a dog's temperament until we meet, but we work hard to ensure dogs are going to the right homes for them.

Mission Statement
To provide rescue, rehabilitation and new loving homes for dogs that have been living on the street, abused, abandoned and removed from high kill shelters.

Contact Hilary Woodworth
Email charmingpetrescue@gmail.com
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Des Moines, IA 50309
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Adoptable pets at Charming Pet Rescue - IA Transport Stop

We'll also keep you updated on Lyra's adoption status with email updates.
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Lyra

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Napoleon's adoption status with email updates.
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Napoleon

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Jorman's adoption status with email updates.
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Jorman

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Monroe's adoption status with email updates.
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Monroe

Dachshund/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Bagel's adoption status with email updates.
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Bagel

Beagle

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Aurora's adoption status with email updates.
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Aurora

Husky

Female, Young
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Roxie's adoption status with email updates.
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Roxie

Chihuahua

Female, Senior
Des Moines, IA
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Rescue FAQs

Located in Boerne, TX and transport all across United States for a $300 transport fee.

CT, DL, IA, MD, MN, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

All information regarding our dogs and transportation will be discussed prior to adoption.
Adoption fees:
Puppies under 6 months: $350
Dogs over 6 months: $300
(Special adoption fee applies to some dogs and puppies)

Located in Boerne, TX and transport all across United States for a $300 transport fee.
CT, DL, IA, MD, MN, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV

Adoption application

https://www.charmingpetrescue.org/dog-adoption-application

https://www.charmingpetrescue.org/donate

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We'll also keep you updated on Gordon's adoption status with email updates.
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Gordon

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Cocoa & Marshmallow's adoption status with email updates.
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Cocoa & Marshmallow

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on DOT's adoption status with email updates.
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DOT

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Ames, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Perry's adoption status with email updates.
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Perry

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Slate's adoption status with email updates.
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Slate

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Grinnell, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Desmond's adoption status with email updates.
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Desmond

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA

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