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Zeus

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Ogden, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Very very friendly has almost no mean bone in his body. Good with strangers, kids, NOT CATS, he plays too rough! Unknown with other dogs. I have a 2 year old and he is great with her. I cannot keep him due to moving

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Buchanan

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is currently spending time in a foster home. To schedule a time to meet this dog, please contact ARL-Adoption@arl-iowa.org.---- Always happy to see his people and will greet you with lots of tail wags - Has been a perfect gentleman in his foster home and enjoys following a similar routine each day - Likes to wake his foster mom up with face kisses - Goofy guy who loves playing with balls and other toys like plush toys, KONGs and tug toys - Enjoys walks and car rides, but is also happy when it's time to go home and chill together - Already knows sit, paw, kennel, down, inside, outside and let's go - he's a smart boy, and he loves treats!- Has done well in a crate and on walks and has been very gentle with children who have wanted to pet him during his walks; he'd love to meet any kids in your home before adoption to make sure everyone is a great match - Can be awkward in his interactions with other dogs (dog intro required) - Has been known to chase cats outdoors; has not lived with cats indoors - Overall a wonderful dog looking for a predictable home with people who will give him time to decompress and settle in; he'll be a great friend for a lucky person or family! 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: 81.4 Age: 4yrs 5mths 2wks

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Bee

German Shepherd Dog

Female
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
- 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) - A calm confident dog friend would benefit her in the home- Needs a teens and up home right nowAll 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: White Weight: 53

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Kara

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
- 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) - Tends to be an introvert around other dogs and may prefer one-on-one interactions or smaller groups of dog friends; may not be comfortable at dog parks or at large, dog-friendly events (dog intro recommended) - 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: Brown Age: 4yrs 0mths 3wks

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Rocky

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
- Loves people and companionship - 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 - Tends to avoid other dogs (dog intro recommended) - Needs to be the only dog in the home- Young, noisy or busy children can be too much for them (mature home recommended) - Has been diagnosed with EPI(more info at ARL) - All adoptable dogs and puppies are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and DA2PPV as appropriate for 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, and not breed label Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: Brown Weight: 73 Age: 2yrs 10mths 3wks

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Rebel

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Senior
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is currently spending time in a foster home. To schedule a time to meet this dog, please contact ARL-Adoption@arl-iowa.org.---- Loves being around her humans and is so loyal - Enjoys playing with tennis balls and would play fetch all day if she could - Will often wait to eat until her humans are in bed - she just doesn't want to miss out on any fun during the day! - Foster family says she is a quiet and relaxed lady who rarely barks- Loves going on walks and may do best with a harness; gets super excited to see other people on walks - Overall, a loving, playful, sweet and happy girl - Appears to be potty trained, just remember any dog may take time to adjust to a new schedule and routine 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: Tan Secondary Color: Black Weight: 81.5 Age: 8yrs 1mths 3wks

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German Shepherd Dog shelters & rescues in Ames, Iowa

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for German Shepherd Dog puppies in Ames, Iowa. Browse these German Shepherd Dog rescues and shelters below.

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Shelter

26.8 miles

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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29.9 miles

God's Dogs Rescue of TX for IA Transport Stop

Clive, IA 50325

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

29.9 miles

Polk County Humane Society (in Missouri) - Iowa Transport

11101 University Ave Ste B, Clive, IA 50325

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

30.5 miles

Charming Pet Rescue - IA Transport Stop

Des Moines, IA 50309

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

35.9 miles

Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown

1921 Taylor Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158

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

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42.9 miles

Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa

725 S. 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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48.5 miles

Poweshiek Animal League Shelter

4167 20th St, Grinnell, IA 50112

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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