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Puppies and dogs in Altoona, Iowa

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

Bonded Pair

Gracie

American Pit Bull Terrier Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Young

Bondurant, IA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Gracie has grown up around children and other dogs. She's still very curious about cats. She likes to run and play.

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Bonded Pair

Gus

American Pit Bull Terrier Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Young

Bondurant, IA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Gus has grown up with kids and other dogs. He likes cats but does keep his distance. Gus needs a large yard or a tall fence as he can jump a 4 foot fence. He comes right back after he is done exploring!

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Charlie

Boxer American Bulldog

Female, Young

Bondurant, IA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Charlie is a 3 year old boxer/American bulldog mix. We’ve had her since she was 6 weeks old. She is the most lovable dog. She does bark at men but warms up quickly. She needs to be in a single pet home even though she has lived with another dog her whole life. We have found she does not like other dogs when visiting new homes. She has skin allergies and requires vet care for these issues. She does not jump and knows sit and shake. We are needing to rehome because of landlord restrictions. This is very hard for us. We want to keep her but just can’t.

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Royal

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult

Des Moines, IA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

- Very smart - already knows sit, stay, down, shake and come! - Likes walks during quieter times of the day when there are fewer people or other dogs; does great on a leash - Shy but sweet once he knows you - Looking for a relaxed home with patient guardians who will help him build confidence; may benefit from living in a quiet area without many people or dogs around - Tends to be very stressed around children (needs an adults-only home right now) - Tends to avoid other dogs (needs to be the only dog in his home right now) - Tends to be protective of his home and adopters will need a plan for slow, positive introductions to new people entering the house or yard - Vet visits can be scary for him, so we'd highly recommend a vet who practices Fear Free techniques - Adopters will meet with a member of our behavior team before adoption to talk about his history and how to set him up for success in his new home 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: Black Secondary Color: Brown Weight: 55.4 Age: 5yrs 10mths 0wks

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Zeus

Bullmastiff

Male, Adult

Des Moines, IA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is available for adoption by request. To schedule a time to meet this dog, please contact Cassandra at petbehavior@arl-iowa.org. (Please do NOT go through our general appointment process. Instead, please contact Cassandra directly at the email above.)---- Big, shy youngster, but once he feels comfortable he is quite playful and loves the company of his people - Likes to play with toys and spend time quietly chewing on his chewies - Loves the outdoors, so hanging out in the backyard with you would be one of his favorite activities - Looking for a quiet home with guardians who will continue helping him build confidence with strangers in or around his home - Has come a long way in our care and has made friends with several of his caregivers; patience, space and tasty treats really help with gaining confidence around new people - Apartment living or busy neighborhoods may be too much for him right now; quieter is better for his living space - Will need assistance when it comes to vet visits as they can be quite scary and overwhelming for him (vet clinic that practices Fear Free techniques highly recommended) - Needs a predictable, adults-only home right now to set him up for success - Will do best as the only pet in his home - he just wants his people all to himself! - Good boy who has come a long way but still needs quite a bit of help with confidence building and working through his fears 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: Grey Secondary Color: White Weight: 74 Age: 2yrs 1mths 3wks

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Bandit -- Bonded Buddy With Scrappy

Rottweiler

Male, Adult

Des Moines, IA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Bandit and Scrappy are Bonded Buddies. They'll be adopted as a pair. - Shy boy but loves to cuddle once he knows you - Likes treats and takes them nicely - Enjoys snuggling with his buddy Scrappy - Tends to avoid dogs other than Scrappy (dog intro required) - Knows sit - Enjoys going on walks 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: Black Secondary Color: Tan Weight: 64.9 Age: 5yrs 1mths 4wks

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Dog shelters and rescues in Altoona, Iowa

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Safe Home Rescue

PO Box 57448, Des Moines, IA 50317

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Shelter

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

Shelter

ARTRA Corp./National Rat Terrier Rescue

Des Moines, IA 50309

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Russell Rescue, Inc. - Iowa Area

Des Moines, IA 50301

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Charming Pet Rescue - IA

DesMoines, IA 50301

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Unbreakabull Bullies Rehabilitation and Rescue

Des Moines, IA 50314

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc

4521 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

City of Des Moines Animal Control and Shelter

1615 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Heartland Weimaraner Rescue - IA

Des Moines, IA 50315

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Iowa Golden Retriever Rescue

PO Box 13316, Des Moines, IA 50310

Pet Types: dogs

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Puppies and dogs in Altoona, Iowa

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