Adopt

Puppies and dogs in Nevada, Iowa

Looking for a puppy or dog in Nevada, Iowa? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

A pair of dogs

Adopt a dog in Nevada, Iowa

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

Dooneese

Husky

Female, Young
Nevada, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Dooneese is an active girl with an incredible brain. Her intelligence and size make her the perfect sporty dog. Dooneese would do best in a home with no small animals. She does great with other larger dogs. All dogs and puppies come spayed and neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Adoption fees are $75.00 for adult dogs and $100.00 for puppies at the time of adoption. Our adoptions are done by approved applications, so you must apply and be approved before being able to meet any of our dogs or puppies. To be approved, you can apply online at: https://www.storycountyiowa.gov/1486/Adoption-Application or you can apply in person. Applications can take a few business days to be approved and you will be emailed with communications regarding your application.
Photo of Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Nevada, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Pitt is a high-energy, fun-loving guy who is always ready to play! If you’re looking for a dog who can keep up with an active lifestyle, Pitt is your boy. He loves to run, romp, and burn off that big personality in the yard. He’s been working with a trainer and is a dedicated learner. Pitt is making great progress and really thrives with structure, but he’ll still need a home committed to continuing his training and helping him practice relaxing and listening when things get exciting. With consistency and guidance, he has so much potential. Pitt would do best in a home without small animals or cats. For the right active, experienced home willing to keep building on his training, Pitt will be a loyal, playful, and incredibly rewarding companion. All dogs and puppies come spayed and neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Adoption fees are $75.00 for adult dogs and $100.00 for puppies at the time of adoption. Our adoptions are done by approved applications, so you must apply and be approved before being able to meet any of our dogs or puppies. To be approved, you can apply online at: https://www.storycountyiowa.gov/1486/Adoption-Application or you can apply in person. Applications can take a few business days to be approved and you will be emailed with communications regarding your application
Photo of Wilson

Wilson

Beagle English Bulldog

Male, Adult
Maxwell, 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
We got Wilson when he was a puppy in 2019, he is a great dog - we have just experienced that he can be too hyper around young kids and toddlers. He would make a great addition to a couple or family without young kiddos. Please feel free to ask any questions! We want him to go to a good, loving home!
Photo of GUNNER

GUNNER

American Bulldog

Male, 11 mos
Ames, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
-
Story
My name is Gunner and I am a black & white American Bulldog. I am a neutered male and I am 10 months old. I am at the shelter because I was found as a stray on 08/29/2026. I am used to staying inside during the day and inside during the night. I am potty trained. I am a medium energy dog and I can live with an owner with no prior pet owning experience. The shelter staff is not sure if I am used to being crated during the day. and I am great about walking nicely on leash. I would do well with simple obedience training to help us bond and for us to learn how to communicate with each other. I do not have a history of trying to escape the home or yard, but the shelter staff always recommends owners be mindful that I do not accidentally get out a door or escape the yard. I do not need a fence, however it would always be nice to have one so I can run free in a safe space! I can be good with men I can be good with other dogs
Photo of DARLA

DARLA

Great Dane

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Ames, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
-
Story
My name is Darla and I am a little over a year and a half! I came tothe shelter malnourished but am showing improvement andgaining weight at my foster home. I am very playful but also loveto snuggle up to you. I am starting to become more talkative andjust love to learn about everything around me. I love playing withthe other dog and cats that are in my foster home, but can be shyat first meeting a new dog. I have had fun playing with kids 10+that I have been around but don`t fully know my size and can beclumsy and knock into you. My favorite toys are the squeakiestyou can find! I also enjoy chewing on bones. My ears like to floparound but I am all about the ear rubs when you fix them for me.Car rides are so fun but I do enjoy just snoozing in them too. I dowell in kennel at night with a bed and some toys. I would love ifsomeone with the time and patience could give me my fureverhome to keep helping me build my confidence and haveconsistent habits!
Photo of SCOOBY

SCOOBY

Mastiff

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Ames, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
-
Story
-

Search for a puppy or dog

Use the search tool below to browse adoptable puppies and adult dogs in Nevada, Iowa.

Puppies and dogs in nearby cities

Dog shelters and rescues in Nevada, Iowa

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

Story County Animal Control & Shelter

975 West Lincoln Highway, Nevada, IA 50201

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

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Ames Animal Shelter

325 Billy Sunday Road, Ames, IA 50010

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

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Internet Miniature Pinscher Service Inc.

Box 357, Luther, IA 50152

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Animal Relief Coalition of Iowa

PO Box 38, Boone, IA 50036

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

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Boone Area Humane Society

228 W 16TH, Boone, IA 50036

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

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Kitty City Rescue & Rehab

445 Parker Street, PO Box 53, Stanhope, IA 50246

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown

1921 Taylor Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

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

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Safe Home Rescue

PO Box 57448, Des Moines, IA 50317

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

More an arrow icon

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

For a comprehensive list of all shelters and rescues, try our search page. We have more than 17,000 organizations in our database with furry pals waiting for a new home!

Image of dog

Looking for a specific breed?

Select from the options below to view adoptable puppies and dogs in Nevada, Iowa and nearby cities.

Popular dog breeds

Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff 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