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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 Serena's adoption status with email updates.
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Serena

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on No Straws for You's adoption status with email updates.
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No Straws for You

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Boxer/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Boxer/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
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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Pets at shelters & rescues near Charming Pet Rescue - IA Transport Stop

City of Des Moines Animal Control and Shelter

1615 SE 14th Street,
Des Moines, IA 50320

P.E.T.S.

114 W Main Street, PO Box 144,
Panora, IA 50216

Forever Home Dog Rescue

Johnston, IA 50131

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

Papillon/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Wish JG*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Wish JG*

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Ozzie JuM*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ozzie JuM*

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Harper JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Harper JuM

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 6 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Eclair's adoption status with email updates.
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Eclair

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Grinnell, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Briar's adoption status with email updates.
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Briar

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Colfax, IA

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