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Puppies and dogs in Independence, Iowa

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

Ford

Mutt

Male, Young

Jesup, IA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Ford! Ford joined our family from a Texas shelter when he was about 5 months old, and he’s now just over a year old. He’s grown into a sweet, energetic, and fun-loving young dog who’s ready to find his forever home. Ford has been around children, other dogs, and a cat since he’s been with us. He gets along well with everyone, though his enthusiasm can sometimes be a bit much, especially when he’s excited. He is kennel trained and housebroken, which is a great start for a young pup. Because he’s still learning, Ford can be mouthy and jumpy at times. It’s never out of aggression, he’s just playful, curious, and eager for attention. With consistency and positive reinforcement, he’ll continue to grow into his best self. Ford will thrive in a home with someone who has the time, patience, and space as he matures. He has so much potential and is ready to become the amazing companion he’s meant to be.

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Toots

Dachshund

Female, Senior

Waterloo, IA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

I am looking for the right home for my sweet dachshund girl. She is 11 years old and has been with me for the last 3 years after being rescued from an overcrowded shelter in Oklahoma. She is spayed and previously had puppies before coming to me. She is a true lap dog who loves to be close to her person. She enjoys sleeping in bed with you, snuggling during the day, squeaky toys, and going for walks. She’s wonderful on a leash and loves exploring. She is housebroken, but she does need regular potty breaks, as she can have accidents if left too long. She has mild grass allergies that are easily managed with a medicated shampoo. She would do best as the only dog, as she can be a little bossy with other dogs. She is okay with cats. Her ideal home is with someone who is home often and wants a cuddly, loyal senior companion.

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Poncho

Rat Terrier

Male, Senior

Waterloo, IA

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Poncho is a sweet, loyal guy who loves to cuddle up on the couch and take short walks. He is an older rat terrier. At his last check up, the vet found that he has a heart murmur (common in smaller, older dogs) and he is on medication for that. He is also on a daily low dose pain killer to help with those small aches and pains that come with age. He walks great on a leash, responds to his name, and sits on command. He is currently learning 'stay.' Poncho is very affectionate and always wants to be beside his person. He loves tomatoes and bananas! Poncho does okay with other dogs but does tend to be possessive over food and toys. He reacts well to our 2 cats but does need a slow introduction. He is 26 pounds.

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Orion

Alaskan Malamute

Male, Adult

Readlyn, IA

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Orion is a wolfdog with a big personality and lots of quirks to love. During the day, he’s calm and content—happy to nap, chew on a buffalo cheek roll, or watch the world go by through the window. Evenings are when he comes to life. Between 6–9 PM, Orion gets bursts of energy, zipping around the yard or playing tug-of-war. He’s very food-motivated (frozen green peppers and Cheez Whiz are his favorites), and he loves to “talk.” His best trick? Saying “oh wow.” He is house-trained, uses a Halo collar for yard time, and enjoys walks, though he does pull on the leash. Orion doesn’t enjoy car rides or crates, so he’s happiest in a home where someone is around often. Orion gets along well with other dogs and enjoys rough-and-tumble play. Why we’re rehoming him: Orion has shown aggression around our infants, and for their safety, we can no longer keep him in our home. This was a very difficult decision, as we care deeply for him and want him to find the right environment where he can thrive.

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Duke

Boxer Bull Terrier

Male, Adult

Earlville, IA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Wonderful with kids, is the most calmest dog ever, never really barks, is a huge cuddler.

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IZZY

Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult

Delaware, IA

Size

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

Details

Not good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Izzy , a 4yr old ,is a wonderful dog,shes very active,loves to run, loves to catch thrown balls, is very good at it and she loves it when she gets to jump in the air for it. She's even been trying out the Frisbee, tho she could use a bit more practice on that one. She's very smart, knows how to sit, lay,shake,turn around,back up and is super fast at picking things like that up. She's a great cuddler at night and she loves tummy rubs at this time. The only bad thing about izzy is that she can not get along with other dogs in the house, we've had several fights and have tried numerous avenues to deter this behavior but we're at the end of our rope. If we can't find a new home that has no other pets we've been left with the sad choice of putting her down. Plz if you have no other dogs,consider Izzy bean, she really is a great dog, and whatever happens, I'm really going to miss her.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Independence, Iowa

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Shelter

Cedar Bend Humane Society

1166 W. Airline Highway, Waterloo, IA 50703

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Better Together Animal Rescue, Inc.

211 West 4th Street, Vinton, IA 52349

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

New Rattitude - Iowa

Arlington, IA 50606

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Northeast Iowa Pet Rescue

519 Westwood, Strawberry Point, IA 52076

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Cedar Valley Greyhound Adoptions, Inc.

7411 Mt. Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52324

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Waverly Pet Rescue

PO Box 291, Waverly, IA 50677

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

AGAPE FOSTERS

Marion, IA 52302

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

American Maltese Assoc. Rescue - Midwest

Marion, IA 52302

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

A Purposeful Life Animal Rescue & Sanctuary

Marion, IA 52302

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Companion Animal Network (CAN)

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Pet Types: cats, 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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