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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
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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 Fettuccini's adoption status with email updates.
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Fettuccini

Domestic Shorthair

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

Jack Russell Terrier

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

Anatolian Shepherd/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
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

Ames Animal Shelter

325 Billy Sunday Road,
Ames, IA 50010

Clarke County Animal Shelter

125 E Ayers Street,
Osceola, IA 50213

Kiya Koda Humane Society

1206 N Jefferson Way,
Indianola, IA 50125

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Iris VI's adoption status with email updates.
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Iris VI

Husky/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Tweety's adoption status with email updates.
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Tweety

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Grinnell, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Rory Quad Shot's adoption status with email updates.
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Rory Quad Shot

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Grinnell, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Mullen JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Mullen JuM

Husky/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Cannoli's adoption status with email updates.
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Cannoli

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Grinnell, IA

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