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Puppies and dogs in Iowa

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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.

Cooper

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr 5 mos

Davenport, IA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

If you are interested in adopting, please visit the shelter during adoption hours. Be sure to let the front desk know the name of the dog you are interested in visiting. Once you have met with the dog and an application has been approved, we will then ask to complete a meet and greets with any dog(s) that are currently living in the home or visit frequently. Our adoption hours are as follows: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12pm-5:30pm Thursday: 2:30pm-5pm Saturday & Sunday: 12pm-4:30pm

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Odie

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young

Lisbon, IA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

Meet Odie Odie is an 18-month-old, 60-pound black Lab mix with the softest eyes and the sweetest heart you could ask for. If there were an award for “Most Likely to Lean Gently Into Your Legs for Affection,” Odie would already have the trophy. Odie was found as a stray and ended up at Cedar Rapids Animal Control. During his time there, he lost 9 pounds. We pulled him into a foster home and he’s now back to a healthy weight and really thriving. Odie does great with other dogs and cats. He loves people and would be happy to greet everyone he sees. He likes to play, but more than anything, Odie just wants a person to love. He’s the kind of dog who bonds deeply and would be happiest knowing he belongs. When his foster mom is at work, Odie has free roam of the house and does beautifully. He does not need a kennel and is respectful of his space. Because he enjoys stretching his legs and getting the zoomies out safely, Odie does require a physically fenced yard. If you’re looking for a loyal, gentle companion who will greet you like you’re the best part of his day, Odie is ready to fill that role. He’s done with the stray life. Now he just needs a forever home where he can stay. Odie is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, heartworm tested, and microchipped. If you would like to meet Odie, please complete the adoption application on our website: www.furfunrescue.org. If you have questions about Odie you can contact rox@furfunrescue.org or call 319-929-6657. Adopters must be within a two-hour radius of Cedar Rapids, IA.  Indoor homes only.  Adoption fee $300.

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JUNEAU

Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 8 yrs 2 mos

Ames, IA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

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Birdie

Chihuahua

Female, Senior

Sioux City, IA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Not good with kids, House-trained,

Story

Birdie is an 11-year-old tiny Chihuahua with a big personality and an even bigger side-eye for anyone who isn't "her" person. This crabby little queen rules the house with sassy barks and dramatic huffs, but the moment her favorite human walks in, she turns into a velvety-eared lovebug who wiggles, snuggles, and gazes up with pure adoration. Her heart truly belongs to two things: unconditional love for her person and duck jerky treats, which she accepts with the regal dignity of someone receiving tribute. Strangers need not apply-Birdie has already decided the world has exactly one VIP, and everyone else can stay on the other side of her personal space bubble. $95.00 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: White Secondary Color: Brown Weight: 10 Age: 11yrs 3mths 2wks

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Lyla

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy

Lisbon, IA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Meet Lyla At just 5 months old and 16 pounds, Lyla is currently pint-sized perfection. When she’s fully grown, we expect she’ll land right in that sweet spot of 30 to 35 pounds, big enough for adventures, small enough to fit perfectly on your couch. Lyla may have been found as a stray, but those days are behind her. She has fully embraced her upgraded lifestyle and is now accustomed to being treated like royalty. She sleeps quietly in her kennel, provided you follow proper protocol: tuck her in and cover her with her blanket. Once wrapped up like the tiny queen she is, she snoozes peacefully through the night. While she doesn’t require a wardrobe for every season, Lyla absolutely appreciates a cozy sweater on chilly days. Fashion meets function, after all. Lyla does great with other dogs, cats, and kids, making her a great fit for many types of families. She loves her chew toys and is currently in the very official business of losing baby teeth and growing in her permanent ones. If you see her enthusiastically working on a toy, she’s basically managing dental development. Lyla is smart and eager to learn. She already knows how to sit, is working on her leash skills, and is house trained. She would prefer a physically fenced yard where she can safely run, explore, and burn off her puppy energy. If you’re looking for a playful, affectionate, slightly pampered pup who brings equal parts sweetness and sparkle, Lyla is ready to rule your heart. Lyla is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, and microchipped. If you would like to meet Lyla, please complete the adoption application on our website: www.furfunrescue.org. If you have questions about Lyla you can contact rox@furfunrescue.org or call 319-929-6657. Adopters must be within a two-hour radius of Cedar Rapids, IA.  Indoor homes only.  Adoption fee $300.

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Willie Nelson

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 7 yrs

Davenport, IA

Size

(when grown) -

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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:

Shelter

Broderick Animal Clinic/Waukee Pound

10 North 4th Street, Waukee, IA 50263

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

United Yorkie Rescue - IA - Waukee

Waukee, IA 50263

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Furry Friends Refuge

3505 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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

Rescue

4 The Dogs Rescue

West Des Moines, IA 50265

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

Shelter

Polk County Humane Society (in Missouri) - Iowa Transport

11101 University Ave Ste B, Clive, IA 50325

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

God's Dogs Rescue of TX for IA Transport Stop

Clive, IA 50325

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

MidwestBoxerRescues-Iowa

all areas, IA 50311

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Forever Home Dog Rescue

Johnston, IA 50131

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Iowa Pet Adoptions

Des Moines, IA 50312

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Iowa Golden Retriever Rescue

PO Box 13316, Des Moines, IA 50310

Pet Types: dogs

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog

German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky

Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi

Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund

Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla

Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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