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Puppies and dogs in Johnston, Iowa

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

Jasper

Australian Shepherd

Male, Young

Grimes, IA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Hi! My name is Jasper! I am a 3 year old purebred Australian Shepherd. I am super playful and have LOTS of energy--I will play for DAYS! Unfortunately, I do suffer from quite a bit of fear and anxiety. My mom uses a prong collar when she takes me out because I bark and lunge at other people and pets when on walks. I'd definitely do best in a home with a fenced-in yard for that reason. I also need a home where I'd probably be the only pet. I need to be fed alone because I always protect my food by attacking other pets in my house when they get too close to my food dish. I do like playing with medium to bigger dogs so I may do well in a home with them if we are fed separately. But NO CATS! I do not get along with the cat in my current house which is why I need to find a new home. Despite some of my behavioral issues, I am VERY loyal and sweet once I bond with a person. I can take a while to warm up to new people but usually if you feed me a few treats, I become your new best friend.

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Nellie

Weimaraner Dalmatian

Female, Adult

Grimes, IA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

I adopted Nellie 6 years ago when she was just a puppy! She’s always been a nervous girl about new people and things but has gotten better over the years. She’s still hesitant with younger kids and dogs but with the right work she can handle it. She’s a lover and a cuddler and just wants all the attention she can get once she warms up to you!

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Olaf

Bichon Frise

Male, Adult

Ankeny, IA

Size

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

Details

Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

My wife has had Olaf since he was a puppy and he's now 5 years old. He's good with older kids but has issues with younger kids (~5 and younger) until he gets comfortable with them. He can be territorial at home and he'll bark at other people and animals but he's good otherwise, especially once he gets to know people. We're giving him up for adoption because we don't have the time to love and care for him the way he needs. He's having to spend a lot of time in the kennel during the day while we're at work. When my wife first got him, and up to a couple of months ago, she had time during the day to care for him and give him a lot of attention but now she works during the day.

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Shrimp

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult

Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

- Sweet girl, knows sit and down!- May take time to warm up but once she knows you will take treats and pets!- Loves to go on walks around the shelter and does well on a leash- Tends to be socially awkward with other dogs (dog intro recommended) - Young, noisy or busy children can be too much for them (mature home recommended) 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: Black Weight: 59.5 Age: 4yrs 0mths 2wks

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Zelda

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young

Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this dog, please email ARL-Adoption@arl-iowa.org.---- LOVES to run and play outside; would probably enjoy a big fenced yard - Recently got to spend some time out of the shelter with a human companion, who said she was "quite the cuddler and even a hugger!" - Knows sit, shake, and down and loves treats, so she'd likely be a fast learner; positive reinforcement-based training classes would be great for her for learning new things, building confidence and bonding with her family- Appears to be potty trained; just remember any dog may need time to adjust to a new schedule - Tends to be socially awkward with other dogs (dog intro recommended) - May need some extra time to decompress in a new home, so please plan on giving her that if she needs it 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 Secondary Color: Black Weight: 41 Age: 1yrs 9mths 1wks

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Atlas

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young

Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

- Loves to learn and has great focus - especially if you have treats - so would be a lot of fun to train - Shy pup who may need extra time to warm up to new people and things; will likely open up in a home environment with patience and time and may prefer a calm, quiet home- Looking for a teens-and-up home right now - May take some time to warm up to new dogs and may prefer some dogs over others; would be most comfortable with a slow introduction to new dogs (dog intro recommended) 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: Black Weight: 39 Age: 1yrs 2mths 1wks

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Dog shelters and rescues in Johnston, Iowa

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Forever Home Dog Rescue

Johnston, IA 50131

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Iowa Golden Retriever Rescue

PO Box 13316, Des Moines, IA 50310

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.

5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

Shelter

MidwestBoxerRescues-Iowa

all areas, IA 50311

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

God's Dogs Rescue of TX for IA Transport Stop

Clive, IA 50325

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Polk County Humane Society (in Missouri) - Iowa Transport

11101 University Ave Ste B, Clive, IA 50325

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Unbreakabull Bullies Rehabilitation and Rescue

Des Moines, IA 50314

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Chow Charmer Rescue - Iowa transport

Des Moines, IA 50301

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Russell Rescue, Inc. - Iowa Area

Des Moines, IA 50301

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Iowa Pet Adoptions

Des Moines, IA 50312

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Puppies and dogs in Johnston, Iowa

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