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Mila (fka Andie)

German Shepherd Dog Akita

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Cedar Rapids, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🐾 Meet Mila (aka Mimi)! 🐾 *Located in Cedar Rapids* Mila is a 70-lb, 2 year old half GSD/ half Akita mix who is basically a giant puppy wrapped up in a black-and-tan package! ❤️ Mila is a total lover and cuddle bug who wants to be wherever her person is. She loves tummy rubs, ear scratches, chin scratches, and pretty much ANY attention you’re willing to give her. And yes… she prefers to do all of it upside down! 😂 When she’s not cuddling, Mila is ready to PLAY! She loves fetch, tug, roughhousing, zoomies, and absolutely terrorizing her toys (although she doesn't destroy all of them!). She especially loves a knotted piece of fabric that she can work on untying. She’s also VERY food motivated—mention whipped cream and she’ll happily spin in circles! 🍦 Mila is potty trained and has been wonderfully behaved when left loose in the house. She sleeps in bed with her foster and thinks that’s exactly where she belongs. 😉 She knows sit, shake, and stay and is continuing to work on her leash manners and overall training. She does well with kids. She will chase cats but didn't hurt them. Mila can be reactive to animals passing by the yard and on walks at times but has done well at petco with dogs around. She’ll need a family willing to continue working with her and helping her learn to stay calm. She came into our rescue with 7 of her babies and they have all been adopted out, now it's Mila's turn! Mila was pulled out of a kill shelter with all her babies by another rescue and lived in a home with multiple other dogs before GSDRI got involved. And then there are the ears. 🥹 Happy Mila = ears straight up. Relaxed Mila = ears out to the side like Dobby. Zoomie Mila = ears straight back. We’re still waiting to see the angry ears! Mila is an incredibly loving, fun, goofy girl who just wants to love her people and be loved right back. If you're looking for a playful adventure buddy who will also happily snuggle upside down on the couch, Mila might be your girl! ❤️🐾

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Bear

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Cedar Rapids, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
**Located in Cedar Rapids Area** Bear is brand new to the rescue. Please check back as we geet to know him and his personality.

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Miss Mia Pia

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 10 mos
Cedar Rapids, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🐾 **Meet Miss Mia Pia!** 🐾 *Fostered in the Des Moines Area* Who says big personalities need big bodies? Miss Mia Pia is a whole lot of dog packed into an adorable 48-pound, short-legged package! 😂❤️ She’s built sturdy, has plenty of love to give, and is on her way to finding her forever family! Mia loves going for walks and is a great girl out and about, staying nonreactive around other dogs, people, and animals. She gets along with other dogs and has a blast playing with her high-energy Malinois/GSD mix foster sister! She can play a little dominant, though, and too many unfamiliar dogs can overwhelm her, so she’d prefer one-on-one friendships over crowded dog parks. 🐶 She’s also living with two cats, is kennel trained, and rides nicely in her kennel in the car. Mia is working on potty training and does best with regular reminders to head outside. Mia came from a rough start in life, and we suspect she didn’t receive adequate nutrition as a puppy. She’s still working through some tummy troubles, so her foster family is helping her get things figured out. A few of Mia’s favorite things? **FOOD, bones, chewing on things, walks, and playtime!** 😋 She is incredibly food motivated and always seems to be thinking about her next meal. She has some ball drive, too, but she’s not over the top about it. She’s even been to the lake, although she hasn’t decided that swimming is her thing just yet! Mia is a medium-energy girl who may develop more energy as she builds muscle and continues to thrive. After everything she’s been through, she deserves a family ready to help her blossom and show her how good life can be. ❤️ 🏡 **Mia is not quite ready for adoption yet, but we ARE accepting applications!** We want to give this sweet girl time to work through her tummy troubles and continue building strength before she heads off to her forever home. Getting your application in now is a great way to get a head start! 💕 **If you love a short, sturdy, big-hearted girl with a larger-than-life personality, Miss Mia Pia might just be your perfect match!** 🐾

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Indy

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Cedar Rapids, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🐾❤️ **Meet Indy! Beautiful, Brilliant, and Ready for Her Forever Home!** ❤️🐾 **Located in Des Moines** Looking for a gorgeous German Shepherd who loves a good walk but is just as happy cuddling on the couch? **Meet Indy!** Indy is a beautiful **2-year-old, 55-pound girl** with brains, beauty, and a whole lot of love to give! She's incredibly smart, affectionate, and loves spending time with her people. She's also perfectly content hanging out on her own, so separation anxiety hasn't been an issue. And when we say she's smart, we mean **SCARY smart!** 😂 Just ask her foster mom about the entire loaf of Costco rosemary Parmesan bread Indy managed to swipe when nobody was looking! This girl definitely keeps life interesting! ❤️ **A Little More About Indy:** 🐾 **Sweet & Affectionate:** Indy loves both her foster mom and dad and is always happy to curl up on the couch for some quality cuddle time. 🏡 **Potty Trained:** She's got her house manners down! 🦮 **Great on Leash:** Indy walks beautifully and generally ignores other dogs in the neighborhood. If another dog barks at her, she may occasionally bark back. 🐶 **Dog Friends:** Indy currently lives with two male Rottweilers and has made great progress learning how to interact and play with them. She and her foster brother Gunther even enjoy a good wrestling match! She can initially be fearful or defensive around unfamiliar dogs, so slow introductions and appropriate playmates are important. She's still learning that not every interaction needs to be a wrestling match! 🐱 **No Cats or Small Dogs:** Indy has a strong prey drive, especially when squirrels are involved! We recommend a home without cats or small dogs. 🎓 **Super Smart:** Indy knows sit and is making great progress with stay! She's currently holding a 3–5 second stay and working toward 15 seconds. She's a quick learner who will thrive with continued training. 💕 **Independent but Loving:** Indy enjoys being with her people but is also comfortable spending time alone. She's a wonderful balance of affectionate and independent. **🏡 Indy's Ideal Home** Indy would love a family who appreciates a smart, loyal German Shepherd and will continue helping her build confidence and social skills. She could do well with a compatible, confident dog after proper introductions or be perfectly happy soaking up all the attention as an only dog. She's past the tiny puppy stage, has wonderful house manners, enjoys her walks, and knows how to settle in for some serious couch time. **Indy is a beautiful girl with so much potential, and she's ready to find the family who will love her as much as she'll love them!** ❤️ 🐾 **Could Indy be your missing piece? Apply to adopt this sweet girl and give her the forever home she deserves!**

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Bruce *Courtesy Listing*

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 yrs 11 mos
Cedar Rapids, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
*Located in St Charles* Bruce is a courtesy listing, please contact Danielle for information about Bruce. GSDRI is not involved with this dog at all, other than a courtesy listing. Bruce is a 4 year old all black german shepherd dog. He's a goofball with a guard dog ego. He loves walks, tug of war, being chased, ear/belly scratches, playing with water (hose or shallow pool), chew toys, bones, flirt pole. He would love to sleep on your bed at night, but does well on the couch on his own. He was once kennel trained but has been free range for the past couple of years when we leave. He is reactive towards dogs and children. He cannot be in a household with either. He takes a little bit to warm up to new guests, but can be besties with anyone who will play or give a treat. Bruce will do best with an owner who has experience with German shepherds/working breeds and will be active with him. Bruce has EPI and has to take a pill before eating. That is a bi-monthly cost of around $125. He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccines. Please contact Danielle @ (636) 697-8196 or daniellecollier37@gmail.com

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Rip *Medical Case - Not up for adoption*

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Cedar Rapids, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
**Rip is not available for adoption at this moment** He had surgery and has limited mobility. He will not be up for adoption until late December, early January. When he is up for adoption, it will be only to someone that lives in the state of Iowa with preference on being close to the Cedar Rapids area. Please do not apply for him right now as he is not ready for adoption.

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Mila (fka Andie)

German Shepherd Dog Akita

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Cedar Rapids, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🐾 Meet Mila (aka Mimi)! 🐾 *Located in Cedar Rapids* Mila is a 70-lb, 2 year old half GSD/ half Akita mix who is basically a giant puppy wrapped up in a black-and-tan package! ❤️ Mila is a total lover and cuddle bug who wants to be wherever her person is. She loves tummy rubs, ear scratches, chin scratches, and pretty much ANY attention you’re willing to give her. And yes… she prefers to do all of it upside down! 😂 When she’s not cuddling, Mila is ready to PLAY! She loves fetch, tug, roughhousing, zoomies, and absolutely terrorizing her toys (although she doesn't destroy all of them!). She especially loves a knotted piece of fabric that she can work on untying. She’s also VERY food motivated—mention whipped cream and she’ll happily spin in circles! 🍦 Mila is potty trained and has been wonderfully behaved when left loose in the house. She sleeps in bed with her foster and thinks that’s exactly where she belongs. 😉 She knows sit, shake, and stay and is continuing to work on her leash manners and overall training. She does well with kids. She will chase cats but didn't hurt them. Mila can be reactive to animals passing by the yard and on walks at times but has done well at petco with dogs around. She’ll need a family willing to continue working with her and helping her learn to stay calm. She came into our rescue with 7 of her babies and they have all been adopted out, now it's Mila's turn! Mila was pulled out of a kill shelter with all her babies by another rescue and lived in a home with multiple other dogs before GSDRI got involved. And then there are the ears. 🥹 Happy Mila = ears straight up. Relaxed Mila = ears out to the side like Dobby. Zoomie Mila = ears straight back. We’re still waiting to see the angry ears! Mila is an incredibly loving, fun, goofy girl who just wants to love her people and be loved right back. If you're looking for a playful adventure buddy who will also happily snuggle upside down on the couch, Mila might be your girl! ❤️🐾

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Bear

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Cedar Rapids, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
**Located in Cedar Rapids Area** Bear is brand new to the rescue. Please check back as we geet to know him and his personality.

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Miss Mia Pia

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 10 mos
Cedar Rapids, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🐾 **Meet Miss Mia Pia!** 🐾 *Fostered in the Des Moines Area* Who says big personalities need big bodies? Miss Mia Pia is a whole lot of dog packed into an adorable 48-pound, short-legged package! 😂❤️ She’s built sturdy, has plenty of love to give, and is on her way to finding her forever family! Mia loves going for walks and is a great girl out and about, staying nonreactive around other dogs, people, and animals. She gets along with other dogs and has a blast playing with her high-energy Malinois/GSD mix foster sister! She can play a little dominant, though, and too many unfamiliar dogs can overwhelm her, so she’d prefer one-on-one friendships over crowded dog parks. 🐶 She’s also living with two cats, is kennel trained, and rides nicely in her kennel in the car. Mia is working on potty training and does best with regular reminders to head outside. Mia came from a rough start in life, and we suspect she didn’t receive adequate nutrition as a puppy. She’s still working through some tummy troubles, so her foster family is helping her get things figured out. A few of Mia’s favorite things? **FOOD, bones, chewing on things, walks, and playtime!** 😋 She is incredibly food motivated and always seems to be thinking about her next meal. She has some ball drive, too, but she’s not over the top about it. She’s even been to the lake, although she hasn’t decided that swimming is her thing just yet! Mia is a medium-energy girl who may develop more energy as she builds muscle and continues to thrive. After everything she’s been through, she deserves a family ready to help her blossom and show her how good life can be. ❤️ 🏡 **Mia is not quite ready for adoption yet, but we ARE accepting applications!** We want to give this sweet girl time to work through her tummy troubles and continue building strength before she heads off to her forever home. Getting your application in now is a great way to get a head start! 💕 **If you love a short, sturdy, big-hearted girl with a larger-than-life personality, Miss Mia Pia might just be your perfect match!** 🐾

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Indy

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Cedar Rapids, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🐾❤️ **Meet Indy! Beautiful, Brilliant, and Ready for Her Forever Home!** ❤️🐾 **Located in Des Moines** Looking for a gorgeous German Shepherd who loves a good walk but is just as happy cuddling on the couch? **Meet Indy!** Indy is a beautiful **2-year-old, 55-pound girl** with brains, beauty, and a whole lot of love to give! She's incredibly smart, affectionate, and loves spending time with her people. She's also perfectly content hanging out on her own, so separation anxiety hasn't been an issue. And when we say she's smart, we mean **SCARY smart!** 😂 Just ask her foster mom about the entire loaf of Costco rosemary Parmesan bread Indy managed to swipe when nobody was looking! This girl definitely keeps life interesting! ❤️ **A Little More About Indy:** 🐾 **Sweet & Affectionate:** Indy loves both her foster mom and dad and is always happy to curl up on the couch for some quality cuddle time. 🏡 **Potty Trained:** She's got her house manners down! 🦮 **Great on Leash:** Indy walks beautifully and generally ignores other dogs in the neighborhood. If another dog barks at her, she may occasionally bark back. 🐶 **Dog Friends:** Indy currently lives with two male Rottweilers and has made great progress learning how to interact and play with them. She and her foster brother Gunther even enjoy a good wrestling match! She can initially be fearful or defensive around unfamiliar dogs, so slow introductions and appropriate playmates are important. She's still learning that not every interaction needs to be a wrestling match! 🐱 **No Cats or Small Dogs:** Indy has a strong prey drive, especially when squirrels are involved! We recommend a home without cats or small dogs. 🎓 **Super Smart:** Indy knows sit and is making great progress with stay! She's currently holding a 3–5 second stay and working toward 15 seconds. She's a quick learner who will thrive with continued training. 💕 **Independent but Loving:** Indy enjoys being with her people but is also comfortable spending time alone. She's a wonderful balance of affectionate and independent. **🏡 Indy's Ideal Home** Indy would love a family who appreciates a smart, loyal German Shepherd and will continue helping her build confidence and social skills. She could do well with a compatible, confident dog after proper introductions or be perfectly happy soaking up all the attention as an only dog. She's past the tiny puppy stage, has wonderful house manners, enjoys her walks, and knows how to settle in for some serious couch time. **Indy is a beautiful girl with so much potential, and she's ready to find the family who will love her as much as she'll love them!** ❤️ 🐾 **Could Indy be your missing piece? Apply to adopt this sweet girl and give her the forever home she deserves!**

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Bruce *Courtesy Listing*

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 yrs 11 mos
Cedar Rapids, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
*Located in St Charles* Bruce is a courtesy listing, please contact Danielle for information about Bruce. GSDRI is not involved with this dog at all, other than a courtesy listing. Bruce is a 4 year old all black german shepherd dog. He's a goofball with a guard dog ego. He loves walks, tug of war, being chased, ear/belly scratches, playing with water (hose or shallow pool), chew toys, bones, flirt pole. He would love to sleep on your bed at night, but does well on the couch on his own. He was once kennel trained but has been free range for the past couple of years when we leave. He is reactive towards dogs and children. He cannot be in a household with either. He takes a little bit to warm up to new guests, but can be besties with anyone who will play or give a treat. Bruce will do best with an owner who has experience with German shepherds/working breeds and will be active with him. Bruce has EPI and has to take a pill before eating. That is a bi-monthly cost of around $125. He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccines. Please contact Danielle @ (636) 697-8196 or daniellecollier37@gmail.com

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Photo of Rip *Medical Case - Not up for adoption*

Rip *Medical Case - Not up for adoption*

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Cedar Rapids, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
**Rip is not available for adoption at this moment** He had surgery and has limited mobility. He will not be up for adoption until late December, early January. When he is up for adoption, it will be only to someone that lives in the state of Iowa with preference on being close to the Cedar Rapids area. Please do not apply for him right now as he is not ready for adoption.

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German Shepherd Dog Rescue of Iowa

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

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Hero's Haven Animal Rescue

Coralville, IA 52241

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Animal Welfare Friends

22407 Bus Hwy 151, Monticello, IA 52310

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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