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Puppies and dogs in Iowa City, Iowa

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Adopt a dog in Iowa City, Iowa

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

Australian Cattle Dog Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Iowa City, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Maizy is an energetic, people-loving, 6-year-old, Red Heeler/Pit mix who enjoys walks, snuggling, playing fetch, and looking out the window. She is a smart dog who sits, lays down, and shakes on command. Originally a rescue from Houston, Maizy has been a great companion dog for us. However, she struggles to get along with our cat and neighborhood dogs. She does incredibly well as a house-trained and crate-trained pet. She loves to be next to you on the couch while watching TV or reading. She gets very excited to meet new people. Maizy does not like fireworks and thunder. We love her, but a change in our day-to-day living and her inability to coexist with our other (older) pet means we have to re-home her after 5 wonderful years. *Depending on climate, we have seen some allergy issues (scratching) with Maizy.
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Josie

Labrador Retriever American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Coralville, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Josie is joining us in Iowa after spending the last 6 months in a kill shelter in Texas. She avoiding euthanasia due to being a staff favorite but quickly the choice was unavoidable and we decided to try to get her adopted up here in Iowa! She is a very very sweet girl and does well with other dogs and is typically scared of cats. She is quiet in her kennel and keeps it spotless and is very well house trained. This girl deserves a loving home so much!
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Artie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 mos
Coralville, IA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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Ollie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 mos
Coralville, IA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
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Allie

Catahoula Leopard Dog Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
Coralville, IA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Allie is a 3-year-old Coonhound/Catahoula Leopard Dog mix who came to us from a kill shelter in Texas! Her past wasn’t kind — she spent most of her life outdoors in a situation where she wasn’t treated with the care every dog deserves. Thankfully, someone stepped in, and she was brought to safety. She’s truly a gentle soul learning what it feels like to be loved — and she’s ready to find her forever home!
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Tajin

Chihuahua Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Coralville, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Tajin is the cutest little nugget that was found with her baby in the Texas countryside. She was brought into a shelter and we decided to offer her a second chance at a home here in Iowa! She is very very sweet but learning to trust people still. She has not an aggressive bone in her body though and is just a submissive sweetheart.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Iowa City, Iowa

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Iowa City, Iowa. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Baxter's Buddies Rescue

Iowa City, IA 52240

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center

3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA 52240

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

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Safely Sheltered Animal Rescue

Coralville, IA 52241

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Hero's Haven Animal Rescue

Coralville, IA 52241

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Johnson County Humane Society

PO Box 2775, Iowa City, IA 52244

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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One Dog Rescue

Riverside, IA 52327

Pet Types: dogs

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Golden Retriever Rescue of Iowa

Swisher, IA 52338

Pet Types: dogs

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Safe Haven of Iowa County

2783 Highway 6 Trail, South Amana, IA 52334

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Fur Fun Rescue, Inc

229 Badger Rd., Lisbon, IA 52253

Pet Types: dogs

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Dogs Forever of Iowa

809 Rockford Road SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Pet Types: dogs

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