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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.

Mojo (Mo)

Anatolian Shepherd

Male, Adult

Grimes, IA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Meet Mojo (Mo)A handsome 6 year old Anatolian Shepherd Mix who loves life. We adopted Mo from Hope Animal Rescue when he was about 12 weeks. A litter-mate was DNA tested so that was when we learned about his breed. Mojo is super quirky, loves going for walks and just being in the same room as his people. One of his best features is that he actually smiles when you come home. He will snuggle on the couch as long as you allow it. The perfect home for Mojo would likely be as an only male dog or with another dog that will allow him to be alpha, because his only issue is he resource guards from his fur-brother. While he has done great with our toddler, we still think he might do better with older children in the home or with an experienced person that is willing to train more against the resource guarding.We just want the best home for Mo, so we plan to donate his adoption fee to a local rescue once he is placed in his forever home.

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Bodie

Chihuahua German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy

Ankeny, IA

Size

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

Details

Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Very playful and smart I will be moving and won’t be able to take him with me. Loves all of his toys and he loves going outside.

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Buddy

Labrador Retriever Great Pyrenees

Male, Adult

Ankeny, IA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Buddy is a 6-year-old Labrador/Pyrenees mix looking for a loving new home. He’s a friendly, easygoing dog who enjoys walks, playing with kids, and spending time with his people. He also gets along well with other dogs.Buddy has been a great companion, but he has shown some uneasiness around our infant, so we feel it’s best to find him a home that’s a better fit for his comfort.We’re hoping to find someone who can give Buddy the safe, happy environment he deserves. Please reach out if you think you might be a good match or want to learn more.

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Bear loves kids

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young

Ankeny, IA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,

Story

Bear is a very sweet German Shepherd mix looking for her forever home. We met Bear through a family at school. We volunteered to foster Bear until we can find her forever home. Bear is 2 and 1/2 years old. We are unsure of her immunization status, however the vet confirmed she is not fixed. Bear is very sweet and calm, she takes treats very gently. Bear is smart and easily trainable. She responds well to positive reinforcement and praise. We believe she could make a good therapy or service dog, due to her extremely calm demeanor. Bear knows basic commands (sit, stay, leave it), is house trained, is excellent with kids and loves to go on walks. She responds excitedly to other dogs on walks, but we are not sure if she has been socialized appropriately. She does fine with house cats. For her new home, we would love for her to have a yard and owners who can provide her with the time and love she deserves.

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Laira

Labrador Retriever American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young

Ankeny, IA

Size

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

Details

Story

A few years ago I had to put my dog down and I went to hang out with my brother at a friend's house. His friend had a dog that was in a kennel with the blanket over it next to the bathroom. I moved the blanket and I seen my baby that I just had to put down. she looked just like my dog. I asked what was she doing with it she said she was sending it to ARL the next day and I know how to ARL treats pit bulls so I told her no she wasn't. I took the dog. she was 6 months old at the time. she has his cute little thing where she likes to grab the leash by the handle and I hold the link part so that she can feel like she's walking me. she also likes to take trash bags out of my hands so she can carry one to the trash. she's a good girl I just don't have the time to take care of her.

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T'Challa

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young

Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

- Very playful and full of energy; loves playing with toys - Likes people and will come right up and ask you for pets - Often prefers to explore and do his own thing here in the shelter, but will likely open up more once he's in a home environment and has had time to decompress - Knows sit and loves treats - Was crate-trained and mostly potty trained in his previous home, although he would have accidents sometimes - Has lived with teenagers but young, noisy or busy children can be too much for him; would benefit from a more mature home where all family members are old enough to work with him on confidence-building - Has spent time in dog play groups here at the shelter and will wrestle and play chase; overall has gotten along well with the other dogs and has listened to their signals - May take some time to warm up to new dogs and may prefer some dogs over others; may do best with a more relaxed, low-key dog friend and would be most comfortable with a slow introduction to new dogs (dog intro recommended) This pet qualifies for our 7-day Foster-to-Adopt program. If you're interested in fostering to adopt, please reach out to meetme@arl-iowa.org.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: Black Weight: 67 Age: 1yrs 3mths 3wks

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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:

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

Russell Rescue, Inc. - Iowa Area

Des Moines, IA 50301

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Levelland Animal Friends - Des Moines, IA Transport Stop

Des Moines, IA 50301

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Furry Friends Refuge

3505 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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

Shelter

ARTRA Corp./National Rat Terrier Rescue

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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