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Shar Pei puppies and dogs in Des Moines, Iowa

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Betsy JuM

Shar Pei Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Who's better than the rest-y? That's right, it's me, Betsy! I am a cool Chinese Shar-Pei mixed female with a Tuxedo colored coat and white socks! My facial features even have a cool black and white coloring to them too! I was rescued from a bad hoarding situation alongside my siblings, thing's weren't looking good for us. But our big-hearted rescuers saved us and got us on the road to better care and living great lives! Betsy likes to chew on big bones, occasionally wiggle her ears around, and bark at squirrels. Now we're on our way to finding our forever homes. Learning how to socialize with other dogs, take walks, and play fetch with a ball. Stay tuned for more updates on my journey! This is Betsy signing off! Local adoption fee is $300 (in TX)
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Alice JuM*

Shar Pei Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Have you ever heard on the TV, well a hoarder's house has been raided and ... animals have been seized and sent to the pound or rescue organizations in the area.... WELL, we are FROM just that kind of situation :( The good thing is we were SAVED... the bad thing is that we had to ENDURE the neglect and disgusting home. The BEST thing is we were ALL SAVED by a rescue group who REFUSED to leave even ONE behind...... 30 dogs/pups ALL AT ONCE has been taxing and motivating for the rescuers. If you watch our video, the situation was very very challenging but our rescuers worked their butts off to save us. We are almost all ready for adoption, all the pups are social and ready for their furever homes! The young adults and adults are a little more shy but have been working really hard with our rescuers to be ready for YOU!! We are a unique "breed" mix, lol. Aunts/Uncles/Parents/SIblings... all "living" together. We have Shar Pei, Scruffy dogs, Pit Bull, and maybe Spaniel mixed in there :D We are all pretty much medium sized, 20-50# and cute as HECK!! If you have ever wanted to adopt a rescued dog that NEEDS the best home, WE ARE WAITING RIGHT HERE!!! Please watch our video, empathize with us AND our rescue family and ADOPT!!!! SO SO SO MANY LIVES DEPEND ON IT!! Local adoption fee is $300(in TX)
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Cruz FJ

Shar Pei American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Cruz! This handsome big boy has a larger-than-life personality and a heart just as big. Cruz is incredibly loving, playful, confident, and smart. He walks around like he owns the place, making friends wherever he goes and winning people over with his happy, goofy charm. Cruz has been waiting for his forever home since he was just 6 weeks old, and we can't understand why this amazing boy keeps getting overlooked. He has so much love to give and is more than ready to find a family of his own. Cruz is social and does well with other dogs. He loves being around people and is always ready for fun, whether it's going for a walk, playing with his favorite toys, or soaking up all the attention he can get. He's also walking beautifully on a leash and enjoys exploring the world with his people. If you're looking for a dog that will keep you smiling, shower you with affection, and be your loyal sidekick on every adventure, Cruz is your guy. He's a happy, playful, affectionate love bug with a big personality and an even bigger heart. All he needs now is the forever family he's been waiting so patiently to find. Local adoption fee is $300(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)
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Lizzie JuM

Shar Pei Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Have you ever heard on the TV, well a hoarder's house has been raided and ... animals have been seized and sent to the pound or rescue organizations in the area.... WELL, we are FROM just that kind of situation :( The good thing is we were SAVED... the bad thing is that we had to ENDURE the neglect and disgusting home. The BEST thing is we were ALL SAVED by a rescue group who REFUSED to leave even ONE behind...... 30 dogs/pups ALL AT ONCE has been taxing and motivating for the rescuers. If you watch our video, the situation was very very challenging but our rescuers worked their butts off to save us. We are almost all ready for adoption, all the pups are social and ready for their furever homes! The young adults and adults are a little more shy but have been working really hard with our rescuers to be ready for YOU!! We are a unique "breed" mix, lol. Aunts/Uncles/Parents/SIblings... all "living" together. We have Shar Pei, Scruffy dogs, Pit Bull, and maybe Spaniel mixed in there :D We are all pretty much medium sized, 20-50# and cute as HECK!! If you have ever wanted to adopt a rescued dog that NEEDS the best home, WE ARE WAITING RIGHT HERE!!! Please watch our video, empathize with us AND our rescue family and ADOPT!!!! SO SO SO MANY LIVES DEPEND ON IT!! Local adoption fee is $300 (in TX only)
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Miss Bea JuM/HS

Shar Pei Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Miss Bea’s journey really started when she was rescued along with 30 other dogs on the property due to an extreme hoarding situation. She was one of two mamas that just had her babies and she was so glad to be reunited with them at the rescue! She raised 8 of those babies and her sister raised the other 9 pups! They survived a horrible situation and both Miss Bea and her sister, Betsy (also available for adoption), were just wonderful mamas. Now it is THEIR TURN to find homes!!! Miss Bea's foster moms adore her and here is what they have to say, " We knew the task to foster Miss Bea was going to be a slow process. We had been briefed about her being feral and was familiar after fostering her son, sweet Hondo, what it would take. With some love, patience, and a bit of know how , she has turned into my little “happy to see me” shadow (see her videos!!). She has a big bark for a little girl but it is only when appropriate. Loves yummy treats and affection from the people she knows and trust so much so she will paw at you to keep going. She isn’t the biggest fan of going for walks because outside can be scary sometimes but does have some leash confidence. She has no issues with being in the presence of kids. She is great with our other dog and is potty and kennel trained. We couldn’t pick her up for months but now she just plops on me like we have known each other our whole lives. Miss Bea needs a special home that will give her the time and gentleness to allow her to open up." Bea has been given a NEW LIFE and she is ready to SHARE THAT LIFE and HOPE WITH YOU!!! PLEASE ADOPT!! Local adoption fee is $300(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)
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Stanley JuM*

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium) Shar Pei

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Stan the man! Beneath that fuzzy and cute exterior is a TRUE SURVIVOR!! ***(please watch the video attached to see what he endured as a pup-young adult :( **** Stanley, and his sisters/brothers/cousins/uncles/dad and various other relatives, came to us from HORRID conditions! With nutrition and skins issues that compounded his fear and mistrust of people.... With LOVE, medication, healthy nutrition and time, care, and understanding Stanley has physically healed from his ordeal. He is healing psychologically too! He searches out for affection and has finally decided people are not ALL bad!!! The rescue peeps have worked SOOOOO HARD to heal and help him learn what it means to be a dog who is truly loved. AND HE IS!!! Now, Stanley still needs a patient and understanding adoptive family. Someone who will take all the time he needs to know where he belongs, he requires another social and playful dog to help him continue to grow more confident and loving!! Stanley is a perfect size, about 35# soaking wet. He won't take up too much room on your couch... but he WILL FILL YOUR HEART!!! ADOPT HIM!!! Local adoption fee is $300 (in TX)

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These Shar Peis are available for adoption close to Des Moines, Iowa.
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Betsy JuM

Shar Pei Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Who's better than the rest-y? That's right, it's me, Betsy! I am a cool Chinese Shar-Pei mixed female with a Tuxedo colored coat and white socks! My facial features even have a cool black and white coloring to them too! I was rescued from a bad hoarding situation alongside my siblings, thing's weren't looking good for us. But our big-hearted rescuers saved us and got us on the road to better care and living great lives! Betsy likes to chew on big bones, occasionally wiggle her ears around, and bark at squirrels. Now we're on our way to finding our forever homes. Learning how to socialize with other dogs, take walks, and play fetch with a ball. Stay tuned for more updates on my journey! This is Betsy signing off! Local adoption fee is $300 (in TX)
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Alice JuM*

Shar Pei Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Have you ever heard on the TV, well a hoarder's house has been raided and ... animals have been seized and sent to the pound or rescue organizations in the area.... WELL, we are FROM just that kind of situation :( The good thing is we were SAVED... the bad thing is that we had to ENDURE the neglect and disgusting home. The BEST thing is we were ALL SAVED by a rescue group who REFUSED to leave even ONE behind...... 30 dogs/pups ALL AT ONCE has been taxing and motivating for the rescuers. If you watch our video, the situation was very very challenging but our rescuers worked their butts off to save us. We are almost all ready for adoption, all the pups are social and ready for their furever homes! The young adults and adults are a little more shy but have been working really hard with our rescuers to be ready for YOU!! We are a unique "breed" mix, lol. Aunts/Uncles/Parents/SIblings... all "living" together. We have Shar Pei, Scruffy dogs, Pit Bull, and maybe Spaniel mixed in there :D We are all pretty much medium sized, 20-50# and cute as HECK!! If you have ever wanted to adopt a rescued dog that NEEDS the best home, WE ARE WAITING RIGHT HERE!!! Please watch our video, empathize with us AND our rescue family and ADOPT!!!! SO SO SO MANY LIVES DEPEND ON IT!! Local adoption fee is $300(in TX)
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Cruz FJ

Shar Pei American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Cruz! This handsome big boy has a larger-than-life personality and a heart just as big. Cruz is incredibly loving, playful, confident, and smart. He walks around like he owns the place, making friends wherever he goes and winning people over with his happy, goofy charm. Cruz has been waiting for his forever home since he was just 6 weeks old, and we can't understand why this amazing boy keeps getting overlooked. He has so much love to give and is more than ready to find a family of his own. Cruz is social and does well with other dogs. He loves being around people and is always ready for fun, whether it's going for a walk, playing with his favorite toys, or soaking up all the attention he can get. He's also walking beautifully on a leash and enjoys exploring the world with his people. If you're looking for a dog that will keep you smiling, shower you with affection, and be your loyal sidekick on every adventure, Cruz is your guy. He's a happy, playful, affectionate love bug with a big personality and an even bigger heart. All he needs now is the forever family he's been waiting so patiently to find. Local adoption fee is $300(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)
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Lizzie JuM

Shar Pei Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Have you ever heard on the TV, well a hoarder's house has been raided and ... animals have been seized and sent to the pound or rescue organizations in the area.... WELL, we are FROM just that kind of situation :( The good thing is we were SAVED... the bad thing is that we had to ENDURE the neglect and disgusting home. The BEST thing is we were ALL SAVED by a rescue group who REFUSED to leave even ONE behind...... 30 dogs/pups ALL AT ONCE has been taxing and motivating for the rescuers. If you watch our video, the situation was very very challenging but our rescuers worked their butts off to save us. We are almost all ready for adoption, all the pups are social and ready for their furever homes! The young adults and adults are a little more shy but have been working really hard with our rescuers to be ready for YOU!! We are a unique "breed" mix, lol. Aunts/Uncles/Parents/SIblings... all "living" together. We have Shar Pei, Scruffy dogs, Pit Bull, and maybe Spaniel mixed in there :D We are all pretty much medium sized, 20-50# and cute as HECK!! If you have ever wanted to adopt a rescued dog that NEEDS the best home, WE ARE WAITING RIGHT HERE!!! Please watch our video, empathize with us AND our rescue family and ADOPT!!!! SO SO SO MANY LIVES DEPEND ON IT!! Local adoption fee is $300 (in TX only)
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Miss Bea JuM/HS

Shar Pei Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Miss Bea’s journey really started when she was rescued along with 30 other dogs on the property due to an extreme hoarding situation. She was one of two mamas that just had her babies and she was so glad to be reunited with them at the rescue! She raised 8 of those babies and her sister raised the other 9 pups! They survived a horrible situation and both Miss Bea and her sister, Betsy (also available for adoption), were just wonderful mamas. Now it is THEIR TURN to find homes!!! Miss Bea's foster moms adore her and here is what they have to say, " We knew the task to foster Miss Bea was going to be a slow process. We had been briefed about her being feral and was familiar after fostering her son, sweet Hondo, what it would take. With some love, patience, and a bit of know how , she has turned into my little “happy to see me” shadow (see her videos!!). She has a big bark for a little girl but it is only when appropriate. Loves yummy treats and affection from the people she knows and trust so much so she will paw at you to keep going. She isn’t the biggest fan of going for walks because outside can be scary sometimes but does have some leash confidence. She has no issues with being in the presence of kids. She is great with our other dog and is potty and kennel trained. We couldn’t pick her up for months but now she just plops on me like we have known each other our whole lives. Miss Bea needs a special home that will give her the time and gentleness to allow her to open up." Bea has been given a NEW LIFE and she is ready to SHARE THAT LIFE and HOPE WITH YOU!!! PLEASE ADOPT!! Local adoption fee is $300(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)
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Ebony bonded to Apollo

Shar Pei

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos
DeSoto, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
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Lloyd

Boxer

Male, Young
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.---- Believes in his heart that he's a lap dog; will settle for being as close to you as physically possible when he doesn't quite fit - Can be quite a clumsy, spacey guy but tries his best to please his people in his signature goofy fashion! Currently working very hard on mastering "Sit" - Has been quite friendly meeting new friends in his foster homes. Young kiddos may be a little overwhelming for this guy, so he'd thrive in a mature home with people who understand and respect canine body language (mature home recommended) - Has enjoyed playing with his foster dog sibling, though can be a bit tentative to really get playing with her. He would probably enjoy a dog friend that can let him settle in at his own pace! - Was initially quite scared of the cats in his foster home; has started to show some curiosity but otherwise keeps his distance - Has proven to be house trained in his foster home, though every dog will need some patience as they adjust to a new home's schedule - 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 Weight: 56 Age: 1yrs 2mths 0wks
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Gracie Belle JuM*

Boxer American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 yrs 7 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Gracie Belle - Yes, having two names definitely makes me extra special! And believe me, I AM special! I'm not your average pup; I'm a delightful boxer mix with ears that act like radars, always tuned in to the fun and excitement around me. I've got a genuine penchant for adventure and a passion for running that knows no bounds. As I've grown, I've blossomed into a loving and mature young dog. My youthful exuberance is now complemented by a deeper sense of loyalty and affection. I've learned the ropes of good behavior, and I'm ready to be the devoted companion you've been looking for. I'm an active girl, and I thrive alongside other active, friendly dogs or I am good by myself to take all the attention from you :) With my sleek and muscular build, weighing in at about 50-55 pounds, I'm the perfect size for all kinds of outdoor activities. I'd make the ideal companion for a family that loves to keep moving! Do you enjoy running, hiking, camping, boating, or any adventure under the sun? Well, guess what? I'm ready to be your partner in all those exciting escapades. So why wait? Fill out that adoption application today, and let's embark on a lifetime of thrilling journeys together! Local adoption fee is $300 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)
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Cloude JuM

Boxer American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
I am on Cloude NINE!! Because i am still alive! And yes, that is true....I was on the kill list at the local pound and counting down the minutes :( I was saved with four other dogs off the list too :) Now I am HOPPING, uh I mean HOPING for my new family to find me. I am such a good girl,, ACTIVE like a boxer and sweet and GOOFY too! I am best with older kids, just because I am a bouncy and happy and active girl... looking for the family who will love and keep me active and take me on all kinds of adventures :) I will be the perfect fun friend in all the neat places you take me :D Local adoption fee is $300(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)

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God's Dogs Rescue of TX for IA Transport Stop

Clive, IA 50325

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22.9 miles

AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport, Inc.

109 Guthrie, P.O. Box 188, DeSoto, IA 50069

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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