Additional Details

HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this dog, please email meetme@arl-iowa.org.

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– Loves to explore all the fascinating textures and flavors around her and will love having lots of options for things to chew on

– Likes to run around in her foster family’s fenced-in yard; took a bit to adjust to the snow but now enjoys running around looking for chunks of ice to munch on

– Can take some time to warm up to new people and situations, but warms up with time and treats; tends to stick close to the people she trusts the most

– Will crawl into her favorite people’s laps for cuddles and nudge at their hands for pets

– Has been working on crate training in her foster home

– Likes playing with the older dog in her foster home and is good at taking the hint when he doesn’t feel like playing with her; will sometimes cuddle with him when he allows it

– Came from a situation where they did not get the socialization and exposure to the world that dogs typically get from a young age. Because of this, they may struggle with new situations, may show uncertainty with novel everyday objects, may need help understanding leashes, and will need patience and structure with housetraining.

– Has done best with a “helper” dog when it comes to learning that people can be OK, and we recommend that they go to a home with another dog

– May not do well in a busy home with young children

All adoptable dogs and puppies are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and DA2PPV as appropriate for their age)

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.