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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

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Nova II

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Des Moines, IA
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Cotton Candy

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

Female, Puppy
Des Moines, IA
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Hot Tamale

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

Female, Puppy
Des Moines, IA
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Toblerone

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

Male, Puppy
Des Moines, IA
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Twix

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

Female, Puppy
Des Moines, IA
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Taffy

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

Male, 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

Humane Society of Perry

Perry, IA 50220

ARTRA Corp./National Rat Terrier Rescue

Des Moines, IA 50309

City of Des Moines Animal Control and Shelter

1615 SE 14th Street,
Des Moines, IA 50320

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TOAST

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Ames, IA
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Rose

Pointer

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Marshalltown, IA
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Willa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Colfax, IA
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JASPER

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Ames, IA
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Luci-Bean

Domestic Longhair

Male, Young
Des Moines, IA
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Harlem

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA

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