Urbandale Pet Adoption: Meet Tod, Rose & More
Looking to add to your family and make a positive impact on the Urbandale community at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter or organization! Despite the coronavirus pandemic, many facilities in the Urbandale area are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets in forever homes.
For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for an adorable new fur child is at Forever Home Dog Rescue, where Rose the dog is waiting patiently, or another local shelter. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes.
Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. Whether you're a dog or cat person, there are several great options available. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.
Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com.
Ida (fka Lily)
Name: Ida (fka Lily)
Species: Dog
Location: Forever Home Dog Rescue, Johnston, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Dachshund Terrier Mix
Description: "All adoptions are $200 per dog which include spay/neuter, micro-chipped and up-to-date on required shots. Senior dogs, at our discretion,..." Learn more
Tod
Name: Tod
Species: Dog
Location: Forever Home Dog Rescue, Johnston, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Anatolian Shepherd Australian Shepherd Mix
Description: "Tod is a 3 month old looking for a forever home. We don't know mom or dad so breeds are..." Learn more
Rose
Name: Rose
Species: Dog
Location: Forever Home Dog Rescue, Johnston, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Anatolian Shepherd Australian Shepherd Mix
Description: "Rose is a 3 month old looking for a forever home. We don't know mom or dad so breeds are..." Learn more
Rocket
Name: Rocket
Species: Dog
Location: Forever Home Dog Rescue, Johnston, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Anatolian Shepherd Australian Shepherd Mix
Description: "Rocket is a 3 month old looking for a forever home. We don't know mom or dad so breeds are..." Learn more
Ronan
Name: Ronan
Species: Dog
Location: Forever Home Dog Rescue, Johnston, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Anatolian Shepherd Australian Shepherd Mix
Description: "Ronan is a 3 month old looking for a forever home. We don't know mom or dad so breeds are..." Learn more
Brock
Name: Brock
Species: Dog
Location: Forever Home Dog Rescue, Johnston, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Anatolian Shepherd Australian Shepherd Mix
Description: "Brock is a 3 month old looking for a forever home. We don't know mom or dad so breeds are..." Learn more
Segundo
Name: Segundo
Species: Dog
Location: Forever Home Dog Rescue, Johnston, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Terrier Mix
Description: "Segundo is a 7 year old 65 lb dude looking for a forever family. His previous owners had him since..." Learn more
Forrest
Name: Forrest
Species: Dog
Location: Forever Home Dog Rescue, Johnston, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Jack Russell Terrier Terrier Mix
Description: "Forrest is a 3 month old bundle of energy looking for a forever home. He's listed as Jack Russell mix..." Learn more
Norah
Name: Norah
Species: Dog
Location: Forever Home Dog Rescue, Johnston, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Anatolian Shepherd Australian Shepherd Mix
Description: "Norah is a 3 month old looking for a forever home. We don't know mom or dad so breeds are..." Learn more
Cindra
Name: Cindra
Species: Dog
Location: Forever Home Dog Rescue, Johnston, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Terrier
Description: "Cindra is a 30ish lb 1-2 year old terrier mix looking for a home. She had 10 puppies a couple..." Learn more
Earl
Name: Earl
Species: Cat
Location: Furry Friends Refuge, 3505 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "All Furry Friends cats are altered, microchipped, vaccinated, and FeLV/FIV tested. Cats 4 months old and older--adopt one for $75..." Learn more
Black Jack
Name: Black Jack
Species: Cat
Location: Furry Friends Refuge, 3505 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "All Furry Friends cats are altered, microchipped, vaccinated, and FeLV/FIV tested. Cats 4 months old and older--adopt one for $75..." Learn more
Earl
Name: Earl
Species: Cat
Location: Furry Friends Refuge, 3505 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "Early Boy (Earl) is a snergler. What's a snergler you ask? Why it's a cat that make biscuits. And BOY..." Learn more
Jangles
Name: Jangles
Species: Cat
Location: Furry Friends Refuge, 3505 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: "All Furry Friends cats are altered, microchipped, vaccinated, and FeLV/FIV tested. Cats 4 months old and older--adopt one for $75..." Learn more
Simba
Name: Simba
Species: Cat
Location: Furry Friends Refuge, 3505 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "All Furry Friends cats are altered, microchipped, vaccinated, and FeLV/FIV tested. Cats 4 months old and older--adopt one for $75..." Learn more
Lourdes
Name: Lourdes
Species: Cat
Location: Furry Friends Refuge, 3505 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "All Furry Friends cats are altered, microchipped, vaccinated, and FeLV/FIV tested. Cats 4 months old and older--adopt one for $75..." Learn more
Jingles
Name: Jingles
Species: Cat
Location: Furry Friends Refuge, 3505 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "All Furry Friends cats are altered, microchipped, vaccinated, and FeLV/FIV tested. Cats 4 months old and older--adopt one for $75..." Learn more
Cleo
Name: Cleo
Species: Cat
Location: Furry Friends Refuge, 3505 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "All Furry Friends cats are altered, microchipped, vaccinated, and FeLV/FIV tested. Cats 4 months old and older--adopt one for $75..." Learn more
Carol
Name: Carol
Species: Cat
Location: Broderick Animal Clinic, 10 N 4th St, Waukee, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Carol is a very sweet young kitty. We believe she is about 3 years old. She doesn't seem to mind..." Learn more
Charlie
Name: Charlie
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "- Front declawed Primary Color: Brown Tiger Weight: 11.3lbs Age: 7yrs 6mths 3wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more
Darkwing
Name: Darkwing
Species: Duck
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Duck
Description: "Darkwing is currently in a foster home and can be seen by appointment. To meet her or learn more about..." Learn more
Jojo
Name: Jojo
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 20.2lbs Age: 5yrs 9mths 2wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Foxy
Name: Foxy
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Brown Tiger Weight: 10.9lbs Age: 1yrs 0mths 2wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Crowley
Name: Crowley
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Rottweiler
Description: "- Cuddly guy who loves being with people - Knows sit, shake and come - Seems interested in toys -..." Learn more
Linguini -- Bonded Buddy With Gusteau
Name: Linguini -- Bonded Buddy With Gusteau
Species: Rat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Rat
Description: "Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Grey Weight: 0.84lbs Age: 1yrs 7mths 0wks" Learn more
Gusteau -- Bonded Buddy With Linguini
Name: Gusteau -- Bonded Buddy With Linguini
Species: Rat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Rat
Description: "Primary Color: Albino Weight: 0.92lbs Age: 1yrs 7mths 0wks" Learn more
Remy -- Bonded Buddy With Emile
Name: Remy -- Bonded Buddy With Emile
Species: Rat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Rat
Description: "Primary Color: Brown Weight: 0.94lbs Age: 1yrs 6mths 4wks" Learn more
Emile -- Bonded Buddy With Remy
Name: Emile -- Bonded Buddy With Remy
Species: Rat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Rat
Description: "Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Brown Weight: 0.84lbs Age: 1yrs 6mths 4wks" Learn more
Clark -- Bonded With Allen
Name: Clark -- Bonded With Allen
Species: Parakeet
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Parakeet (Other)
Description: "Primary Color: White Age: 0yrs 9mths 1wks" Learn more
Howie J -- Bonded Buddy With Pretty Bird
Name: Howie J -- Bonded Buddy With Pretty Bird
Species: Parakeet
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Parakeet (Other)
Description: "Primary Color: Green Secondary Color: Yellow Age: 1yrs 0mths 0wks" Learn more
Pretty Bird -- Bonded Buddy With Howie J
Name: Pretty Bird -- Bonded Buddy With Howie J
Species: Parakeet
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Parakeet (Other)
Description: "Primary Color: Blue Secondary Color: White Age: 1yrs 0mths 0wks" Learn more
Zeus
Name: Zeus
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
Description: "- Fun, active pup who loves running and playing with toys, especially squeaky toys! - Very cuddly and affectionate -..." Learn more
Morty -- Bonded Buddy With Rick
Name: Morty -- Bonded Buddy With Rick
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 11.6lbs Age: 4yrs 0mths 1wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Rick -- Bonded Buddy With Morty
Name: Rick -- Bonded Buddy With Morty
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 9lbs Age: 4yrs 0mths 1wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Little Girl
Name: Little Girl
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "- Likes to lie on top of your head while you sleep at night; will also wrap her arms around..." Learn more
Jasper
Name: Jasper
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 18.8lbs Age: 5yrs 0mths 4wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Sweet Baby Boy
Name: Sweet Baby Boy
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Orange Tiger Weight: 22.3lbs Age: 7yrs 5mths 3wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Shelley
Name: Shelley
Species: Turtle
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Turtle
Description: "Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: Brown Age: 5yrs 0mths 0wks" Learn more
Allen -- Bonded Buddy With Clark
Name: Allen -- Bonded Buddy With Clark
Species: Parakeet
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Parakeet (Other)
Description: "Primary Color: Blue Secondary Color: White Age: 0yrs 9mths 1wks" Learn more
Nashville
Name: Nashville
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Grey Weight: 9.3lbs Age: 2yrs 1mths 3wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Big Fuzz
Name: Big Fuzz
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "- Prefers multiple large, uncovered litterboxes in easily accessible areas This cat has shown signs of overstimulation while in the..." Learn more
Ruth
Name: Ruth
Species: Gerbil
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Gerbil
Description: "Primary Color: Brown" Learn more
Axel -- Bonded Buddy With Annie
Name: Axel -- Bonded Buddy With Annie
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Treeing Walker Coonhound
Description: "Axel and Annie are Bonded Buddies. They'll be adopted as a pair. - Shy guy who can be fearful but..." Learn more
Ocean
Name: Ocean
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Boxer
Description: "HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is available for adoption by request. To schedule a time to meet this dog, please..." Learn more
Vanilla Bear
Name: Vanilla Bear
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Orange Tiger Secondary Color: White Weight: 7.92lbs Age: 0yrs 6mths 4wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more
Sweet Pea
Name: Sweet Pea
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Brown Tiger Age: 5yrs 0mths 2wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more
Annie -- Bonded Buddy With Axel
Name: Annie -- Bonded Buddy With Axel
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Bluetick Coonhound
Description: "Annie and Axel are Bonded Buddies. They'll be adopted as a pair. - Friendly girl who can be independent at..." Learn more
Hunter
Name: Hunter
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "This cat is participating in our Camp Purr barn cat program, which is designed for feral or very semi-feral cats..." Learn more
Toothless
Name: Toothless
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "- Big fan of watching TV - Fun cat with lots to say - you'll know when he wants to..." Learn more
Gucci
Name: Gucci
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
Description: "- Loves playing with toys, especially squeaky toys! - Already knows sit and is very food-motivated so he could probably..." Learn more
Eleanor -- Bonded Buddy With Sophia
Name: Eleanor -- Bonded Buddy With Sophia
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Guinea Pig
Description: "Eleanor and Sophia are Bonded Buddies. They'll be adopted as a pair. - Curious and happy - Takes food nicely..." Learn more
Sophia -- Bonded Buddy With Eleanor
Name: Sophia -- Bonded Buddy With Eleanor
Species: Guinea Pig
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Guinea Pig
Description: "Sophia and Eleanor are Bonded Buddies. They'll be adopted as a pair. - Curious but shy- Will take food..." Learn more
Cookie
Name: Cookie
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
Description: "Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 58.5lbs Age: 5yrs 0mths 3wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more
Monday
Name: Monday
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 11.62lbs Age: 2yrs 0mths 2wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Bruce Willis
Name: Bruce Willis
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Grey Secondary Color: Black Weight: 8.9lbs Age: 1yrs 6mths 1wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
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