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Puppies and dogs in Urbandale, Iowa

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Urbandale, 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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Bert

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
- Busy pup who loves to connect with people through play and other activities; will likely enjoy physical activity and mental challenges to keep their bodies and brains busy- Enjoys spending time with dogs who have a similar play style- Smart boy knows sit- Loves going on walks and does best with a harnessThe 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: White Secondary Color: Brown Weight: 52 Age: 1yrs 0mths 3wks
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Addy

Dachshund Rat Terrier

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
- Prefers to explore and do their own thing here in the shelter, but will likely open up more once they're in a home environment and have had time to decompress - Enjoys spending time with dogs who have a similar play style 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: White Secondary Color: Black Weight: 17 Age: 2yrs 6mths 1wks
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Bonnie

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
- Prefers to explore and do their own thing here in the shelter, but will likely open up more once they're in a home environment and have had time to decompress - Loves going on walks and does best with a harness- 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- Loves to learn and has great focus - especially if you have treats - so would be a lot of fun to train - Tends to be socially awkward with other dogs (dog intro recommended)- Smart girl knows sit- 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: Tan Weight: 49 Age: 2yrs 0mths 4wks
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Marshmallow

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
- SUPER into treats and will perk up and wag her tail when she sees them - Loves going on walks and does best with a harness - Prefers to explore and do her own thing here in the shelter, but will likely open up more once she's in a home environment and has had time to decompress - 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 required) - Looking for a teens-and-up home right now 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: 40 Age: 3yrs 0mths 3wks
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Chance

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Siberian Husky

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
HOW TO ADOPT: This animal is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this animal, please email meetme@arl-iowa.org.---- Clumsy, cuddly goofball who loves snuggles and sleeping on the bed or couch - When he's out and about, he loves meeting people and getting pets and scratches - Likes balls and squeaky toys - Knows sit, shake and down - Has been fully potty trained in his foster home; just remember that any dog may need time to get used to a new routine - Foster family said he does well on a leash and does well home alone when they are away - Has done well with other dogs but can be a linebacker-type player; will likely do best with a select group of rough-and-tumble dog friends with a similar play style (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.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: Tri Color Weight: 82 Age: 4yrs 11mths 0wks
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Sunny

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet her, please email meetme@arl-iowa.org.---- Loves to be with you and better yet ON you! Gives lots of kisses and doesn't have the clearest understanding of personal space yet- Likes to play with her toys and be outside- Will chew on chews for a while, and then she's done with them - Does well in the car- Knows sit, stay, shake, come and down - Does best with a harness on walks - Her foster family takes her out every 2-3 hours during the day and said she has been potty trained in their home and also sleeps through the night; just remember that any dog may need time to get used to a new schedule - Young, noisy or active kids can be too much for her, so she's looking for a more mature home right now - Can be shy and unsure around other dogs and may be more of an introvert (dog intro required) 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: Tan Weight: 65 Age: 1yrs 5mths 1wks

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Russell Rescue, Inc. - Iowa Area

Des Moines, IA 50301

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Unbreakabull Bullies Rehabilitation and Rescue

Des Moines, IA 50314

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Charming Pet Rescue - IA Transport Stop

Des Moines, IA 50309

Pet Types: dogs

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MidwestBoxerRescues-Iowa

all areas, IA 50311

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Iowa Golden Retriever Rescue

PO Box 13316, Des Moines, IA 50310

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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

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Heartland Weimaraner Rescue - IA

Des Moines, IA 50315

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Safe Home Rescue

PO Box 57448, Des Moines, IA 50317

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc

4521 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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