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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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Adopt a dog in Iowa

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 Rudy's adoption status with email updates.
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Rudy

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Davenport, IA
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Hi, I am on a stray hold right now hoping my family comes to pick me up!   If no one comes to pick me up, I will then be available for adoption or transfer to a rescue! Once that happens, this message will disappear indicating I am available.  I can not be met with while I am on stray hold, so please fill out an interest form instead. I must be off stray hold, receive necessary vaccinations, and be ready to meet people before anyone will reach out to you about my availability. Submitting an interest form does not guarantee I will be placed with you due to various factors. Interest form: https://forms.office.com/r/ZVFPcePeK4
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Gemini

Feist

Female, 9 mos
Fort Madison, IA
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If you have ANY QUESTIONS or are truly interested in adopting any animal from PAW Animal Shelter Please, fillout an adoption application FIRST!   WE are a high intake No Kill Shelter ran by a staff of 4 and do not always have time to answer every question asked by so many. If you are a good fit for the animal you are interested in -we will call to speak with you, If we feel you are not a good fit , we will contact you about other pets that may be a good fit for your home. Many people are losing the opportunity to adopt the animal they want because they fail to put in an application and the pet was adopted before we could answer your email. .If you have applied for an animal in our facility and have not received a response within 7 days, PLEASE call or contact us again. Though we do our best in trying to answer all emails in a timely manner, sometimes things get away from us, get lost or misplaced. It is never our intention to ignore a request about an adoptable animal in our facility. Sandy Brown, Director, PAW Animal Shelter 319-372-2274 ##2513924##
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Daisy

Labradoodle

Female, Young
Des Moines, IA
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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet her, please email meetme@arl-iowa.org.---- Came from a situation where she did not get the socialization and exposure to new people and environments that dogs typically get from puppyhood; because of this she startles easily and will require time, patience and the understanding that she may prefer a more "low-key" life - Shy at first, but once she is comfortable with you, she will greet you with kisses and big tail wags and may even want to crawl into your lap - Would sleep in bed with her previous owner - Really opens up around other dogs - she has become great friends with a dog in her foster home - and would benefit from a confident dog friend in her new home - Young, noisy or busy children will likely be too much for her right now, so she's looking for a more mature home - We don't know her history with cats 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: Brown Age: 1yrs 1mths 1wks
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Winston

Bedlington Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Albia, IA
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,
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Great little dog! Very well mannered. Probably 24-30 lbs.
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Freya

Australian Shepherd

Female, Young
Des Moines, IA
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Primary Color: Brown Secondary Color: White Weight: 26 Age: 0yrs 7mths 2wks
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Chester

Siberian Husky

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Primary Color: Grey Weight: 55 Age: 2yrs 0mths 1wks

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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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Keokuk Animal Services

249 Carbide Lane, Keokuk, IA 52632

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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PAW (Protectors of Animal Welfare) Animal Shelter

2031 48th Street, Fort Madison, IA 52627

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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A Little Bit of Country Dog Rescue

3457 175th St., Wever, IA 52658

Pet Types: dogs

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Des Moines County Humane Society

2000 North Roosevelt Ave, Burlington, IA 52601

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Animal Protection League

2111 S. Third St., Burlington, IA 52601

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Hometown Veterinary Care

407 W Main St, New London, IA 52645

Pet Types: cats, 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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Heavenly Pet Sanctuary

2174 Key Blvd., Fairfield, IA 52556

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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Popular dog breeds

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