Forever Home Dog Rescue

Animal rescue in Johnston, Iowa

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Johnston, IA 50131

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Adoptable Pets at Forever Home Dog Rescue

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Peanut 3

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 2 yrs

Johnston, IA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
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Willow

Shih Tzu/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 14 yrs 1 mo

Johnston, IA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
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Hank

Dachshund/Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 6 mos

Johnston, IA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Dexter

Jack Russell Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos

Johnston, IA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Sally 3

Australian Kelpie/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo

Johnston, IA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Roger

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 5 mos

Johnston, IA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Andy

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 5 mos

Johnston, IA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Nika

Shih Tzu

Female, 13 yrs

Johnston, IA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Needs special attention
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Buddie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 12 yrs 2 mos

Johnston, IA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Rescue FAQs

Forever Home Dog Rescue is dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned animals primarily from high-kill shelters. In working with committed volunteers, temporary care homes and local veterinarians, we are able to rescue dogs, provide them with loving temporary care, and find them well-matched, carefully screened forever homes. All our rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped and have all necessary veterinary care. We were formed in January 2014 and are a non-profit organization in central Iowa. We are pending our official 501c3 status. We receive no government funding and rely completely on donations.
Formed January 2014, Forever Home Dog Rescue is a fully licensed, 501(c)3 pending rescue located in central Iowa. We are dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned animals primarily from high-kill shelters. In working with committed volunteers, foster homes & local veterinarians, we are able to rescue dogs, provide them with loving temporary care, and find them well-matched, carefully screened forever homes. All our rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and have all necessary veterinary care.

Additional adoption info

All our rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on core vaccines (DAPP, bordetella and rabies if over 16 weeks of age), adults are heartworm tested, and all dogs are micro-chipped and have necessary veterinary care.

Our adoption fee is $250 for dogs/puppies and $100 for a senior dogs 8+ years old.

All our dogs are in temporary care homes. If you would like to be contacted by one of our volunteer adoption coordinators go to www.foreverhomedogs.org and fill out an application. Please be aware you must be at least 21 years of age to adopt from us. We verify rental/condo policies as well as home ownership. If you have had prior pets, we will call your vet to confirm responsible pet care. A home visit will also be conducted prior to approval.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Forever Home Dog Rescue

Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.

5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Iowa Golden Retriever Rescue

PO Box 13316, Des Moines, IA 50310

Iowa Pet Adoptions

Des Moines, IA 50312

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Mocha

German Wirehaired Pointer

Male, Young

Des Moines, IA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Cali

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Des Moines, IA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Opie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult

Des Moines, IA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Animal Charities in Johnston, IA

HeARTs Speak

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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