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Puppies and dogs in Iowa

Looking for a puppy or dog in Iowa? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Iowa. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Puffball

Border Collie

Female, Puppy
Sioux City, IA
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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This 10-week-old Border Collie mix is a tiny marshmallow of fluff and fun! Full of zoomies, wiggles, and curious puppy energy, she loves squeaky toys, snuggles, and investigating anything new. Puffball is ready to bounce into her forever family's heart-cuddles and smiles included! $195.00 Fee includes initial vaccines, worming, microchip with registration, and free vet health exam. This pet has been fed Country Vet Naturals, donated to us by Country Vet. Primary Color: Tri Color Weight: 6.2 Age: 0yrs 0mths 10wks
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Remi

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Primary Color: Tan Weight: 46 Age: 0yrs 9mths 0wks
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Gruffy

Basset Hound

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Primary Color: Tri Color Weight: 68 Age: 2yrs 1mths 0wks
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Sage

Beagle

Female, Young
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Primary Color: Brown Weight: 25 Age: 0yrs 10mths 2wks
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Duke

Miniature Schnauzer/Miniature Poodle

Male, Senior
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Primary Color: White Weight: 25 Age: 10yrs 0mths 2wks
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Pearl

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this dog, please email Lora at lrogers@arl-iowa.org.---- Sweet, quiet, happy girl who was initially a little shy in the shelter environment, but once she has people she feels safe with, she is friendly and loving to everyone- Loves being with people, whether she's hanging out close to you or actively cuddling - Likes playing with toys and is meticulous about freeing the stuffing from stuffies! - Loves comfy dog beds and soft blankets - Rides well in the car, does great on a leash, and likes sniffing around outside - In her foster home, she has been a polite houseguest, and when her people are not home she has done well both free-roaming and quietly in a kennel- Her foster family said she has no potty accidents if they take her outside regularly and keep her on a schedule; just remember that any dog may need time to get used to a new routine - Has not been around young kids while in our care, but we think she may benefit from a home with more mature family members who can help her settle into her new home and continue to gain confidence - Tended to avoid some dogs in the shelter environment, but in her foster home she has done well with resident dogs and other dogs she has met - Did fine with the cats in her foster home and basically ignored them - Arrived with an old injury to one of her front legs and had her leg amputated here at the shelter; gets around great on just three legs now - it doesn't slow her down a bit! All adoptable dogs and puppies are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and DA2PPV as appropriate for their age)The ARL's shelter software requires that we choose a primary breed for our dogs. Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most dogs we are only guessing at primary breed. We get to know each dog as an individual and do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not breed label. Primary Color: Black Weight: 16.97 Age: 7yrs 4mths 4wks

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Shelters & rescues in Iowa

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Iowa. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Paws and More Animal Shelter

1004 1/2 W. Madison, Washington, IA 52353

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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One Dog Rescue

Riverside, IA 52327

Pet Types: dogs

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Henry County Animal Rescue Organization

PO Box 731, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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All God's Creatures

2205 E. Washington St., Mount Pleasant, IA 52641

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Noah's Ark Animal Foundation

1986 W Gear Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Heavenly Pet Sanctuary

2174 Key Blvd., Fairfield, IA 52556

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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UNleashed

Po Box 56, South English, IA 52335

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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Baxter's Buddies Rescue

Iowa City, IA 52240

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center

3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA 52240

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Safely Sheltered Animal Rescue

Coralville, IA 52241

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Popular dog breeds

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