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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
Phone
Address
Des Moines, IA 50309
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Adoptable pets at Charming Pet Rescue - IA Transport Stop

We'll also keep you updated on Princess Petunia Perfect Purrs of Pawsilvania's adoption status with email updates.
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Princess Petunia Perfect Purrs of Pawsilvania

Domestic Shorthair

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

Border Collie/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

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

Female, Young
Des Moines, IA
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 Bruh's adoption status with email updates.
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Bruh

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Des Moines, IA

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

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

Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.

5452 NE 22nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313

Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc

4521 SE 14th Street,
Des Moines, IA 50320

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
West Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Desoto's adoption status with email updates.
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Desoto

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Colfax, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Kaimi's adoption status with email updates.
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Kaimi

St. Bernard/Coonhound

Female, 4 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Magic cm's adoption status with email updates.
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Magic cm

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Clive, IA

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