West Des Moines

Puppies and dogs in West Des Moines, Iowa

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

Rocco

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult

West Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

I'm rehoming my 8 year old black lab named Rocco. I have a ton of his stuff to give you as well. This includes, bed, bowls, harnesses, leashes and food. We work long hours and are getting ready to have a baby in April and moving in June so unfortunately we are unable to give him the time he deserves. He is a very loving dog that absolutely loves cuddles on the couch and snuggling up in a blanket. Rocco is great with other dogs, kids and cats. He is a little afraid of cats but does coexist with them well. He is up to date on his shots and is neutered/microchipped. He is well trained and does not use a kennel while inside the house. His favorite past times are sun bathing on a deck or in the grass and going to dog parks. Would love to set up a meet and greet if you would like and answer any questions you may have!

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Buster

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young

West Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Buster is a wonderful, loving dog with tons of energy. He loves to play and run around, as well as chew on anything he can get his paws on. Buster would do best in a home either with another dog or with people who can give him the attention he needs.

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Jake

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 1 mo

West Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Jake is a sweet guy looking for a forever home where he can finally settle down. Over the past 5 years of his life he has been bounced around from person to person looking for a home that will finally stick, and still he is searching. After being abandoned at a vet clinic Jake was brought to Furry Friends to find a home that will love him for who he is. He loves treats and will do just about anything for a yummy snack. He appreciates a person who can take things a bit slow with him so you can learn to trust before showing his true personality, fun, energetic, and so so sweet. His little snorts and funny quirks will bring smiles to your face each day.

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Butch

Labrador Retriever

Male, 10 yrs

West Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

Not good with kids,

Story

Meet Butch - The man, the myth, and the legend! This sweet boy came to us as a stray and after no one came to claim him, he's looking for his forever home to settle down in. Butch is learning all the new things that life has to offer and he's ready for his next big adventure! He has done well with other dogs at the shelter but will need a bit of a slow introduction to make sure things are safe. If your looking for a big buddy to explore life with, look for Butch! Stop by the shelter and say hi to this curious man.

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Pita

Labrador Retriever Doberman Pinscher

Male, 1 yr

West Des Moines, IA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet Pita, a handsome chocolate Lab/Doberman mix! 🤎🐾 He’s a shy but sweet boy who came from a hoarding situation and is discovering how wonderful life can be outside of it. While new things can still feel a little big, he’s making great progress and gaining confidence every day. He does best with gentle encouragement, calm energy, and patient people who let him set the pace. Once he feels safe, his affectionate side starts to shine—soft tail wags, quiet companionship, and a growing love for being near his people. This good boy would be happiest in a calm, supportive home where he can continue building confidence and learning that the world is full of good things. With time, consistency, and kindness, he’s sure to blossom into a loyal, loving companion. If you’re looking for a gentle soul with a heart of gold and a lot of potential, he’s ready to start his next chapter with you! 💙🐶

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Roscoe

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 6 yrs 9 mos

West Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Roscoe is a lover of people and pets and is ready for a home to call his own. He is asking for an experienced pet owner who is ready to deal with some training to make sure Roscoe understands what is his and what isn't. He has done well with dogs in previous homes and wouldn't mind a four legged friend to keep him company. Roscoe is fully potty trained and ready for a human to call his. Someone to love him with his quirks and his massive smile. Fill out an application to set up a meet with Roscoe!

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Dog shelters and rescues in West Des Moines, Iowa

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

4 The Dogs Rescue

West Des Moines, IA 50265

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

Shelter

Furry Friends Refuge

3505 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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

Shelter

Polk County Humane Society (in Missouri) - Iowa Transport

11101 University Ave Ste B, Clive, IA 50325

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

God's Dogs Rescue of TX for IA Transport Stop

Clive, IA 50325

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

MidwestBoxerRescues-Iowa

all areas, IA 50311

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Iowa Pet Adoptions

Des Moines, IA 50312

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

United Yorkie Rescue - IA - Waukee

Waukee, IA 50263

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Broderick Animal Clinic/Waukee Pound

10 North 4th Street, Waukee, IA 50263

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Iowa Golden Retriever Rescue

PO Box 13316, Des Moines, IA 50310

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Unbreakabull Bullies Rehabilitation and Rescue

Des Moines, IA 50314

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Popular dog breeds

Labrador Retriever American Pit Bull Terrier Chihuahua Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Shih Tzu German Shepherd Dog Beagle Boxer Husky Dachshund Australian Cattle Dog Maltese Poodle (Miniature) American Bulldog Rottweiler Border Collie Pomeranian Australian Shepherd Golden Retriever English Bulldog

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

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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