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American Pit Bull Terrier puppies and dogs in Ames, Iowa

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WOOFUS

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Ames, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
My name is Woofus and I am a brown brindle pit bull. I am a neutered male and I am 4 years old. I am at the shelter because I was found as a stray on 02/26/2024. I am potty trained. I am a high energy dog and I will need an owner with some prior pet owning experience. The shelter staff is not sure if I am used to being crated during the day, although I do well in my large kennel at the shelter. I do pull on my leash when being walked and need to work on my manners, so basic obedience training would be good for me. I do already know some basic commands like `sit` and `shake`! I would like a standard height fence to help keep me inside the yard, or lots and lots of walks on leash to help me burn off my energy. I can be good with men, women, and children over 10 years old. I can be good with other dogs and I cannot live with cats. All dogs are tested for heartworms and given flea preventatives. They are also tested for intestinal parasites and receive routine dewormings. Dogs are vaccinated against distemper, rabies, and bordetella, spayed/neutered before adoption, and have a microchip. Adoption fees include the initial automated registration of the microchip at the time of adoption.

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Lottie bonded with Lettie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 11 yrs 2 mos
Boone, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
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Story
Meet Lottie! She was found with her sister, Lettie. They are believed to have been abandoned out in the county. They were so lucky that a good samaritan brought them to us! Their love for each other is incredible. They are inseparable and the sweetest old ladies around. They love a good chew toy and a nice, comfy bed. Lettie and Lottie are finally ready to find their retirement home! Their ideal home would be a quiet, calm home where they can relax for the rest of their days! If you would like to meet this dynamic duo, please submit an adoption application and we will contact you!All dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped and heartworm tested prior to adoption. We can not guarantee if a dog will be good with children, dogs or cats. If you currently have a dog a meet & greet will be required. To do this safely and effectively your dog will need to be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations prior to approval of a dog adoption through Boone Area Humane Society.***Adoptions are by appointment only, please fill out an application and someone will be in contact with you***All dogs are heart-worm tested, spayed/neutered, microchipped and have age appropriate vaccinations.***All animals have been spayed/neutered, have been tested for heartworm/feline leukemia, have had age appropriate vaccinations, been dewormed, is on flea and parasite prevention and has been microchipped.
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Lettie bonded with Lottie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 11 yrs 2 mos
Boone, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
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Story
Meet Lettie! She was found with her sister, Lottie. They are believed to have been abandoned out in the county. They were so lucky that a good samaritan brought them to us! Their love for each other is incredible. They are inseparable and the sweetest old ladies around. They love a good chew toy and a nice, comfy bed. Lettie and Lottie are finally ready to find their retirement home! Their ideal home would be a quiet, calm home where they can relax for the rest of their days! If you would like to meet this dynamic duo, please submit an adoption application and we will contact you!All dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped and heartworm tested prior to adoption. We can not guarantee if a dog will be good with children, dogs or cats. If you currently have a dog a meet & greet will be required. To do this safely and effectively your dog will need to be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations prior to approval of a dog adoption through Boone Area Humane Society.***Adoptions are by appointment only, please fill out an application and someone will be in contact with you***All dogs are heart-worm tested, spayed/neutered, microchipped and have age appropriate vaccinations.***All animals have been spayed/neutered, have been tested for heartworm/feline leukemia, have had age appropriate vaccinations, been dewormed, is on flea and parasite prevention and has been microchipped.
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Loki

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Boone, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hello friends! I'm Loki! I'm a sweet, loving, and cuddly boy who wants nothing more than a home with lots of toys and cuddles to provide. I love to go outside and explore but also meeting new people. I am everyone's best friend and hope to be yours too !All dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped and heartworm tested prior to adoption. We can not guarantee if a dog will be good with children, dogs or cats. If you currently have a dog a meet & greet will be required. To do this safely and effectively your dog will need to be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations prior to approval of a dog adoption through Boone Area Humane Society.***Adoptions are by appointment only, please fill out an application and someone will be in contact with you***All dogs are heart-worm tested, spayed/neutered, microchipped and have age appropriate vaccinations.***All animals have been spayed/neutered, have been tested for heartworm/feline leukemia, have had age appropriate vaccinations, been dewormed, is on flea and parasite prevention and has been microchipped.
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Mira 2

American Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Johnston, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Mira is a super sweet 55 lb 5 year old pit bull girl looking for a special forever home. She was found running in Kansas back in November 2020, and we are guessing came from a breeder situation as she was very scared and quickly put on the euthanasia list at their animal control / shelter because she was so afraid of everything. We were able to get her to Iowa, where we took it extra slow with her. She was adopted in July 2021 and returned six months later due to fear issues with lots of people in and out of the home. Mira gets along with all sizes of animals, but doesn't voluntarily approach people for a long time after meeting them so will need a patient adopter willing to let her learn at her pace. Another confident dog will be needed for this lady, as she watches other animals for guidance. A calmer home and dedicated adopter who has a professional trainer lined up to utilize is required, no exceptions -- and we will follow up as needed post-adoption. She is such a gentle thing who wants to dog but doesn't know how yet, and will take time to figure it out. Her adoption fee is $250 and includes all vetting and microchip. If you feel like you have the environment and patience to love her, please apply at www.foreverhomedogs.org to schedule a couple meets with Mira!All adoptions are $300 per dog for puppies under 1 year, $250 for adults 1 - 9 years old and $150 for senior dogs which include spay/neuter, micro-chipped and up-to-date on required shots. Senior dogs, at our discretion, are adopted out at $150 per dog because we know they will have less time with your family and may eventually have more needs as they get older. But we feel these dogs deserve to live out the rest of their lives as part of a loving family.
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Marsay

American Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 11 yrs 8 mos
Johnston, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Marsay is an 11 year old 60 lb pit mix looking for an active retirement home. Marsay is incredibly affectionate and still has the energy of a young pup! He loves to cuddle but also loves going for walks with his foster mom. He is house/crate trained. He does fine with most dogs one-on-one and after a proper intro; we haven't seen him with cats yet and require a meet with any resident pets before adoption. He does tend to guard resources (particularly food and high value toys/bones) so we are suggesting older kids in the home and a dedicated adopter willing to put some one-on-one training time in with him. He loves to meet new people and be part of the action! If interested in meeting Marsay, please apply at www.foreverhomedogs.org!All adoptions are $300 per dog for puppies under 1 year, $250 for adults 1 - 9 years old and $150 for senior dogs which include spay/neuter, micro-chipped and up-to-date on required shots. Senior dogs, at our discretion, are adopted out at $150 per dog because we know they will have less time with your family and may eventually have more needs as they get older. But we feel these dogs deserve to live out the rest of their lives as part of a loving family.
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Stella

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
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 this dog, please email ARL-Adoption@arl-iowa.org.---- The cutest girl who may need some time to warm up, but once she knows you she loves to be loved and adores belly rubs - Knows sit, does pretty well on a leash, and can take treats gently - just needs to be reminded sometimes; smart and very trainable using positive reinforcement-based methods - Young and energetic - loves walks and toys - Can have some tunnel vision when she's playing and get so into her game that she's not always be aware of people around her; will do best in a more mature home where all family members are old enough to understand this and not accidentally get in the way of her playing - Can sometimes struggle with people being on her level; having appropriate toys available for her to chew on helps shift her focus and remember her mouth manners- May be socially awkward with other dogs (dog intro recommended) - May be best suited to a free-standing home vs. an apartment or other attached-living situation, as she can tend to alert her people when she hears people moving around in hallways - Has been diagnosed with moderate hip dysplasia in one hip (more info at ARL)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 Secondary Color: White Weight: 50 Age: 2yrs 2mths 3wks

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Ames Animal Shelter

325 Billy Sunday Road, Ames, IA 50010

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12.7 miles

Boone Area Humane Society

228 W 16TH, Boone, IA 50036

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12.7 miles

Boone Area Humane Society

228 W 16TH, Boone, IA 50036

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

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12.7 miles

Boone Area Humane Society

228 W 16TH, Boone, IA 50036

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

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23.5 miles

Forever Home Dog Rescue

(Correspondence only), PO Box 380, Johnston, IA 50131

Pet Types: dogs

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23.5 miles

Forever Home Dog Rescue

(Correspondence only), PO Box 380, Johnston, IA 50131

Pet Types: dogs

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26.2 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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26.2 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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26.2 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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26.2 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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