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Puppies and dogs in Iowa

Looking for a puppy or dog in Iowa? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Iowa. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Stella Sue

Cane Corso

Female, 5 yrs 11 mos
Johnston, IA
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
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Meet Stella, a beautiful 6-year-old female Cane Corso with a heart as big as she is! This sweet girl is the perfect mix of goofy, playful, and loving.In her foster home, Stella has done great with the other dogs, showing she can be a wonderful companion for a multi-dog household. She is also fully potty trained and kennel trained, making her an easy addition to her future family.With her gentle nature, playful spirit, and excellent manners, Stella is ready to find a forever home where she can be loved and cherished like she deserves. If you’re looking for a loyal, affectionate, and fun-loving companion, she may be your perfect match! Apply at www.foreverhomedogs.org to meet her!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.
We'll also keep you updated on Falcon's adoption status with email updates.
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Falcon

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos
Monticello, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats,
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Fiona

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Monticello, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats,
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Sunshine

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Monticello, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats,
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Glitter

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Monticello, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats,
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Frappuccino

Labrador Retriever/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 1 mo
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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🎄✨ Meet Abcde’s Christmas Crew! ✨🎄 These three precious puppies are 5 weeks old today and will be ready to go home just in time to make one lucky family’s holiday extra magical! Just like their sweet mama Abcde, they are calm, gentle, and wonderfully playful. They love snuggling up for naps, exploring the world with wiggly curiosity, and following their foster humans around for more attention. Mama Abcde is a petite black Lab/Cattle Dog mix, and while Dad is a mystery, we’re guessing these pups will grow to be around 40–50 pounds. Each puppy is looking for a loving family to call their own—one that will cherish them long after the holiday lights come down. 🎁❤️ If you’re ready to welcome a lifetime of love, cuddles, and tail wags, these pups can’t wait to meet you!

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Shelters & rescues in Iowa

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Iowa. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Safe Home Rescue

PO Box 57448, Des Moines, IA 50317

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc

4521 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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City of Des Moines Animal Control and Shelter

1615 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Charming Pet Rescue - IA Transport Stop

Des Moines, IA 50309

Pet Types: dogs

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ARTRA Corp./National Rat Terrier Rescue

Des Moines, IA 50309

Pet Types: dogs

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Heartland Weimaraner Rescue - IA

Des Moines, IA 50315

Pet Types: dogs

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Mid_Iowa Boxer Rescue

Carlisle, IA 50047

Pet Types: dogs

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Adopt A Stray Rescue- IA transport

Des Moines, IA 50047

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Russell Rescue, Inc. - Iowa Area

Des Moines, IA 50301

Pet Types: dogs

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Unbreakabull Bullies Rehabilitation and Rescue

Des Moines, IA 50314

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Popular dog breeds

Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier