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

American Bulldog/Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Sioux City, IA
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Meet Oreo, the sweetest little lovebug ready for her furever home! She's housetrained, good with kids and other animals! Take her for a car ride or give her some tasty treats and you'll be best friends! So wait no longer, come see her today!$135 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: Black Weight: 80.4 Age: 6yrs 0mths 3wks
We'll also keep you updated on Scout's adoption status with email updates.
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Scout

Australian Shepherd

Male, Young
Sioux City, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Scout is a 6-month-old Australian Shepherd with a Boy Scout heart and an adventurous soul. He approaches each day ready to explore, earn new "badges" (treats), and take in the world around him with curiosity and enthusiasm. Scout is hoping to find his forever troop to share walks, playtime, and quiet moments along the trail of life. With his gentle nature and bright spirit, he's ready to become a loyal companion and trusted adventure partner. Come see him today! $165 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: 35.2 Age: 0yrs 6mths 1wks
We'll also keep you updated on Tobias's adoption status with email updates.
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Tobias

Chihuahua

Male, < 1 month
Grinnell, IA
Size
(when grown) -
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We'll also keep you updated on GiGi's adoption status with email updates.
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GiGi

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs
Monticello, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Silverton

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
- HUGE snugglebug and sweetheart; loves anyone and everyone and loves cuddling on laps- Foster family says he is the most gentle pup ever - Did great with visitors in his foster home; including a larger group - Loves treats and big stuffed animals that he can whip around - Does great on a leash - Working on learning sit and lay down in her foster home - Can be nervous in the car, but is getting more and more confident each time - Foster family says he doesn't quite understand jumping on furniture or climbing stairs, so he likes to bear crawl around - Would likely enjoy a home with a fenced-in yard where he can run and use up his energy - Foster family says he is not a fan of his kennel and is sad when they leave home, so may prefer a home where is family is around more often - Foster family says he has done really well with potty training and has only had a few accidents in his time with them; they've noticed he tends to chug his water when it's in front of him, so they know to take him outside a little later - Has interacted very well with the other dogs in his foster home and is gentle when playing with them, also knows how to tell when it's time to stop playing 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: Grey Weight: 28 Age: 0yrs 6mths 0wks
We'll also keep you updated on Buck's adoption status with email updates.
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Buck

Siberian Husky

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 65 Age: 6yrs 0mths 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 Humane Society

303 Shaw Avenue, Charles City, IA 50616

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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United Yorkie Rescue - IA - Saint Ansgar

Saint Ansgar, IA 50472

Pet Types: dogs

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Wire Fox Terrier Rescue Midwest

Dumont, IA 50625

Pet Types: dogs

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Waverly Pet Rescue

PO Box 291, Waverly, IA 50677

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Mason City Animal Shelter

631 7th Pl S.E., Mason City, IA 50401

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Humane Society of North Iowa

2700 S. Birch Drive, Mason City, IA 50401

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

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Patriots for Pets Rescue and Shelter Inc.

805 N. 40th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Gypsy and Cricket Animal Rescue and Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc.

4966 Cedar Lane, Northwood, IA 50459

Pet Types: dogs

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Cedar Bend Humane Society

1166 W. Airline Highway, Waterloo, IA 50703

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Humane Society of Northeast Iowa

2345 Millennium Rd, Decorah, IA 52101

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Popular dog breeds

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