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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.

Mocha JuM

Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 mos

Clive, IA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

Meet Mocha. An 11 week old shepherd husky mix with one blue eye, one brown eye and twice the personality. Shes a professional brother - pouncer and part time tattletale. If her brother escapes the puppy pen, she'll squeal until the humans come running. Nobody gets away with anything on her watch. Mocha loves cuddles, snuggling into your neck, and making a splash in the paddling pool. She's puppy pad trained and crate trained too. She's equal parts sweet, silly and mischievous. She says she'll snitch on burglars too! Cheaper than ADT and doesnt need wifi, judt snacks:) Local adoption fee is $350 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $650 (includes transport to your area)

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Mavis (Available 11/10)

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young

South Amana, IA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Meet Mavis! This beautiful chocolate-colored terrier/pittie mix may be tiny now, and we believe she'll stay on the petite side even when she's fully grown. What she lacks in size, though, she more than makes up for with love, charm, and personality! Mavis came to us through the pound, but her story is only getting better from here. Safe, warm, and surrounded by people who care about her, she's discovering just how wonderful life can be. Every day, her sweet personality shines a little brighter as she soaks up affection and enjoys all the love she's been given. Mavis is ready to trade her past for a future filled with cozy beds, happy adventures, and a family to call her own. If you're looking for a loyal little companion with a big heart and an even bigger capacity for love, Mavis may be the perfect match. Come meet this adorable girl and see if she's the missing piece of your family! Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 11, 2026, 9:20 pm

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Cappychino JuM

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Male, 2 mos

Clive, IA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

Meet Cappychino. 11 weeks old, and already convinced hes the boss. If he were a girl, his name would be Sassy Pants. He escaped the puppy pen at 9 weeks old, so mountain goat might be in his family tree somewhere. This little guy plays hard, naps hard, and has mastered puppy pads. He's crate trained, but thinks his water bowl is a personal splash park. With a pug-like face and likely shepherd genes, he's one adorable mixed-up package! Cappy is smart, energetic, and may need obedience training because he's currently interviewing for the position of household CEO. 😂 Future TikTok star? Absolutely! Looking for a family ready for puppy antics, big personality, and lots of love! ❤️ Local adoption fee is $350 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $650 ( includes transport to your area)

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Great Pyrenees

Female, 2 yrs

Ottumwa, IA

Size

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

Details

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APOLLO

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 7 yrs 11 mos

Ames, IA

Size

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

Details

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SPOT

Beagle

Male, 4 yrs 10 mos

Ames, IA

Size

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

Details

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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

Marion County Humane Society

1701 E Pleasant, Knoxville, IA 50138

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Mid_Iowa Boxer Rescue

Carlisle, IA 50047

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Almost Home Animal Rescue - IA

118 East Lincoln Ave, Chariton, IA 50049

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Kiya Koda Humane Society

1206 N Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA 50125

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Rescue

Forever Home Dog Rescue

PO Box 33, Indianola, IA 50125

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter

1716 Pella Ave, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc

4521 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Safe Home Rescue

PO Box 57448, Des Moines, IA 50317

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Rescue

Heartland Weimaraner Rescue - IA

Des Moines, IA 50315

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Charming Pet Rescue - IA Transport Stop

Des Moines, IA 50309

Pet Types: dogs

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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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