Adopt From Ames Area Shelters: New Pets Added This Week

Ames IA

08 February, 2022

10:22 AM

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Do you want to add to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter or organization! Many shelters in Ames and environs are still working to fulfill adoptions. About 6.5 million companion animals are surrendered to adoption agencies each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Shelters often look after other animals in search of a permanent home as well, including pigs, birds and even horses. However, only half of all shelter animals — about 3.2 million — are adopted each year, ASPCA data shows. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Ames area — are still waiting for their forever homes. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week's list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you're looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family. Click on any listing for more information about a pet or to start the adoption process. Editor's note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. If you're a local shelter looking to see your adoptable pets appear on Patch, you'll need to list them through Petfinder. All readers are encouraged to report errors or other feedback to [email protected]. VADER Name: VADER Species: Cat Location: Ames Animal Shelter, 325 Billy Sunday Rd, Ames, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Long Hair Learn more CHINO Name: CHINO Species: Cat Location: Ames Animal Shelter, 325 Billy Sunday Rd, Ames, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Siamese Learn more TOBY Name: TOBY Species: Cat Location: Ames Animal Shelter, 325 Billy Sunday Rd, Ames, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more CHESHIRE Name: CHESHIRE Species: Cat Location: Ames Animal Shelter, 325 Billy Sunday Rd, Ames, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Coco Name: Coco Species: Dog Location: Boone Area Humane Society, 228 W. 16th Street, Boone, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Hello Everyone! My name is Coco and I just made the journey from Oklahoma to Iowa. I was saved from..." Learn more Java Name: Java Species: Dog Location: Forever Home Dog Rescue, Johnston, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, American Eskimo Dog Beagle Mix Description: "All adoptions are $300 per dog for puppies under 1 year, $250 for adults 1 - 9 years old and..." Learn more Soybean Name: Soybean Species: Dog Location: Forever Home Dog Rescue, Johnston, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Border Collie Mix Description: "I am one of the farm veggie pups, and I am a super sweet pup. While I have lots of..." Learn more Miya Jo Name: Miya Jo Species: Dog Location: Forever Home Dog Rescue, Johnston, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier Mixed Breed Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "Hi hi hi! My name is Miya Jo and I am a 2 year old pitbull! I am one solid..." Learn more Lalia Name: Lalia 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: Brown Brindle Weight: 46.4lbs Age: 4yrs 6mths 1wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more Salt Name: Salt Species: Rabbit Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Rex Description: "Primary Color: Brown Weight: 4.5lbs Animal has been Spayed" Learn more Darth Name: Darth 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: "Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 65lbs Age: 3yrs 2mths 3wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more Randel Name: Randel Species: Dog Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Hound Labrador Retriever Mix Description: "Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Black Weight: 70lbs Age: 1yrs 7mths 2wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more Farquaad -- Bonded Buddy With Cahir Name: Farquaad -- Bonded Buddy With Cahir Species: Rat Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Rat Description: "Primary Color: Pink" Learn more Cahir -- Bonded Buddy With Farquaad Name: Cahir -- Bonded Buddy With Farquaad Species: Rat Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Rat Description: "Primary Color: White" Learn more Chloe Name: Chloe Species: Dog Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, American Bulldog Description: "Primary Color: Brown Brindle Secondary Color: White Weight: 75.3lbs Age: 3yrs 0mths 4wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more Phoenix Name: Phoenix 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: "- Mellow and sweet kitty who enjoys sitting next to you - Likes being petted all over - When feeling..." Learn more Clementine Name: Clementine Species: Guinea Pig Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Guinea Pig Description: "Primary Color: Tri Color Weight: 1lbs" Learn more Bubbles - Bonded Buddy With Buttercup And Blossom Name: Bubbles - Bonded Buddy With Buttercup And Blossom Species: Gerbil Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Gerbil Description: "Primary Color: Brown Age: 0yrs 3mths 0wks" Learn more Buttercup -- Bonded Buddy With Blossom And Bubbles Name: Buttercup -- Bonded Buddy With Blossom And Bubbles Species: Gerbil Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Gerbil Description: "Primary Color: Brown Age: 0yrs 3mths 0wks" Learn more Blossom -- Bonded Buddy With Buttercup And Bubbles Name: Blossom -- Bonded Buddy With Buttercup And Bubbles Species: Gerbil Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Gerbil Description: "Primary Color: Tan Age: 0yrs 3mths 0wks" Learn more Tigger Name: Tigger 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: "- Arrived as a semiferal kitten and made great progress in a foster home - Prefers to be approached slowly,..." Learn more Hope Name: Hope Species: Dog Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 52.7lbs Age: 2yrs 1mths 0wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more Moose Name: Moose Species: Dog Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Hound Description: "HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this dog, please..." Learn more Milo -- Bonded Buddy With Mini Name: Milo -- Bonded Buddy With Mini Species: Rabbit Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Holland Lop Description: "Primary Color: White Weight: 4.9lbs Age: 0yrs 9mths 2wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more Mini -- Bonded Buddy With Milo Name: Mini -- Bonded Buddy With Milo Species: Rabbit Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Holland Lop Description: "Primary Color: Brown Weight: 4.6lbs Age: 0yrs 6mths 1wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more Lady Name: Lady Species: Dog Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Description: "HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this dog, please..." Learn more Sugar Plum Name: Sugar Plum 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: "- Sweet, loving cat - A real cuddle-bunny - will curl up and fall asleep on your lap if you..." Learn more Gizmo Name: Gizmo 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: "- Sweet, shy boy who loves quiet times and peaceful places - Loves attention and is happiest being next to..." Learn more Jett Name: Jett 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: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 53.6lbs Age: 1yrs 1mths 0wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more Heavy Machinery Name: Heavy Machinery 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 Medium Hair Description: "- Independent and vocal boy who enjoys being in the same room with you - Likes being petted on his..." Learn more Chip Name: Chip Species: Cat Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair Description: "- Friendly, independent lounger - Likes being petted on his head and back - Loves to be on his own!..." Learn more Salem Name: Salem 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: "- Cuddly, laid back and independent kitty who enjoys sitting next to you - Likes being petted on her head..." Learn more Sylvee Name: Sylvee Species: Cat Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "- Has done well with kids - Has done well with dogs and other cats - This cat has a..." Learn more Pumpkin Name: Pumpkin Species: Cat Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "- Independent and adventurous - Likes being petted on her back - Needs lots of room to play and likes..." Learn more Isabelle Name: Isabelle 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: "- Is not a fan of other cats and will need to be the only cat in her new home..." Learn more Max Name: Max 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: "- Cuddly, friendly and laid back kitty who enjoys sitting in your lap - Likes being petted all over -..." Learn more Roxie Name: Roxie 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: "Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Orange Weight: 7.5lbs Age: 4yrs 0mths 3wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more Harley Name: Harley Species: Dog Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, American Bulldog Description: "Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Brindle Weight: 89lbs Age: 8yrs 0mths 4wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more Lucky Name: Lucky 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: Brown Tiger Weight: 11lbs Age: 2yrs 10mths 1wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more Banana Cream Name: Banana Cream 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: "- Friendly and playful cat who enjoys sitting next to you - Likes being petted on his head and back..." Learn more Rex Name: Rex Species: Dog Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Bull Terrier Description: "Primary Color: White Weight: 70lbs Age: 4yrs 1mths 4wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more Tangerine Name: Tangerine Species: Guinea Pig Location: Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc, 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Guinea Pig Description: "Primary Color: Calico Age: 0yrs 0mths 4wks" Learn more BK -- Bonded Buddy With Big Heart & Kevin Name: BK -- Bonded Buddy With Big Heart & Kevin 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: "BK, Big Heart and Kevin are Bonded Buddies. They'll be adopted as a trio. - Laid back kitty who enjoys..." Learn more Kevin -- Bonded Buddy With BK & Big Heart Name: Kevin -- Bonded Buddy With BK & Big Heart 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: "Kevin, Big Heart and BK are Bonded Buddies. They'll be adopted as a trio. - Loves having his whole face..." Learn more Big Heart -- Bonded Buddy With BK & Kevin Name: Big Heart -- Bonded Buddy With BK & Kevin 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: "Big Heart, BK and Kevin are Bonded Buddies. They'll be adopted as a trio. - Laid back kitty who enjoys..." Learn more Nico Name: Nico 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: 16.82lbs Age: 2yrs 0mths 3wks Animal has been Neutered" 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: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Primary Color: Orange Tabby Weight: 10.1lbs Age: 1yrs 9mths 2wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more Clark Name: Clark 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: "- Children are too much for him (older kids or no kids preferred) - Stressed around dogs and other cats..." Learn more Shiloh Name: Shiloh Species: Dog Location: Rescue Rehab Rehome, Urbandale, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix Good With: Dogs Description: "Hi, I'm Shiloh! I'm am searching for a family to call my very own, I have lots of love to..." Learn more Dutchess Name: Dutchess Species: Dog Location: Rescue Rehab Rehome, Urbandale, IA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix Good With: Dogs Description: "Hi there, I'm Dutchess! I'm super sweet girl looking for my fur-ever home. I love to be around people and..." Learn more