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Rescue Me ID: 12-02-03-00173Cali (female)

Pit Bull    Age: Puppy

Compatibility: Good with Most Dogs, Good with Kids and Adults 
Personality: Average Energy, Submissive 
Health: Spayed, Vaccinations Current 

    Cali is 1 and a half years old and very sweet. She loves to cuddle and play with toys. She also enjoys running around outside so she really needs a fenced in yard. She is very good with being in a kennel while we are gone. She will chew on things if she is left out alone out of boredom. She is house trained and will sit by the door or next to you when she needs to go outside, she won't whine though. We just feel she deserves a family that has more time for her and can play with her more often. Also more room to run around.

     Animal Location:

Crawford County Denison, IA MAP IT!

Contact:Amanda Sadler EMAIL

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Rescue Me ID: 12-01-30-00119Ryker (male)

Pit Bull    Age: Puppy

Compatibility: Good w/ Female Dogs Only, Not Good w/ Cats, Good w/ Kids and Adults 
Personality: High Energy, Very Dominant 
Health: Needs to be Neutered, Vaccinations Current 

    he is very playful he has not been abused or neglected so he is very used to attention he loves toys but does not share well with other dogs. loves walks and playing outside. contact me at tiffinimariexoxo@hotmail.com

     Animal Location:

Scott County Davenport, IA MAP IT!

Contact:Tiffini Licht EMAIL

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Animal ID: Hank (male)

Pit Bull    Age: Puppy

Compatibility: Good w/ Most Dogs, Not Good w/ Cats, Good w/ Adults (Not Kids) 
Personality: Average Energy, Somewhat Dominant 
Health: Needs to be Neutered, Vaccinations Current 

    Hank is a very good dog. We have had him since he was 6 weeks old. We need to find him an adopted home because we have a new baby and an aging older pitbull. Hank has shown some impatience with our little girl but is great with our older dog. Hank is house broken and crate trained. We are willing to neuter him if that is a concern. Hank is mellow, enjoys looking out the window, and tug toys. We think he would be a great addition to an active home with older children, single or a couple.

     Animal Location:

Shelby County Harlan, IA MAP IT!

Contact:craig moore 712-579-5519EMAIL

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Rescue Me ID: 12-01-20-00049Roscoe (male)

Pit Bull Mix    Age: Puppy

Compatibility: Good with Most Dogs, Good with Kids and Adults 
Personality: Average Energy, Average Temperament 
Health: Needs to be Neutered, Needs Vaccinations 

    FREE TO GOOD HOME Approximately one-year-old Jack Russell-Bull Terrier Mix In-tact Male Approximately 30lbs Great with kids and other dog and will stay fairly small due to Jack Russell mix He answers to 'Roscoe' but is young enough you could rename him Owner is teenage son and does not have time to dedicate to his care We currently have two other dogs so if we can't find a home for him quickly, we will be forced to take him theThe Humane Society For info contact: Mendi @ 563.506.3014 or email jenks7@machlink.com

     Animal Location:

Muscatine County Muscatine, IA 52761 MAP IT!

Contact:Mendi Jenkins 563.506.3014EMAIL

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Rescue Me ID: 12-01-13-00072chaos (male)

Pit Bull    Age: Adult

Compatibility: Not Good w/ Other Dogs, Not Good w/ Cats, Good w/ Adult Women Only 
Personality: Average Energy, Average Temperament 
Health: Neutered, Obese 

    he's fat and happy. loves females good with guys just gotta warm up to you. good judge of character. ok with kids just when he's had enough he'll go do his own thing. likes to snuggle on sofa and in bed at night. keep off of carpet for long periods of time alone. keep bread up high. is house trained either kick the door or throw his head so hard his front feet come up off the ground. pretty quiet unless someones knocks on door. enjoys laying in front of the window to warm in the sun. has skin condition needs shots to prevent itching. allergic to flee saliva. for company once the scratch his hind end he'll be your best friend. only cuz he's ... (Read More)to fat to reach it. (Less)

     Animal Location:

Page County shenandoah, IA 51601 MAP IT!

Contact:chastity glassinger 7122155356EMAIL

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Rescue Me ID: 11-12-15-00023zoey (female)

Pit Bull Mix    Age: Puppy

Compatibility: Not Good w/ Other Dogs, Good w/ Most Cats, Good w/ Adults (Not Kids) 
Personality: High Energy, Average Temperament 
Health: Needs to be Spayed, Needs Vaccinations, Aggressive 

    this is a female pit mix. she appears to be good with all people but lately has been showing signs of agression when taken to kennel. have a 9 year old and fear agression may get worse. needs to be placed asap

     Animal Location:

Poweshiek County Grinnell, IA MAP IT!

Contact:Jamie collum 641 236 3185EMAIL

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Rescue Me ID: 11-12-01-00162aires (male)

Pit Bull    Age: Young Adult

Compatibility: Good w/ Female Dogs Only, Not Good w/ Cats, Good w/ Kids and Adults 
Personality: High Energy, Somewhat Dominant 
Health: Needs to be Neutered, Needs Vaccinations 

    Aires is a good dog. He is a beautiful reverse brindle. Due to breed specification(landlord does not like pitbulls) and also having a baby on the way I cannot keep him anymore. He gets along great with female dogs however he does not like small dogs. He is large weighing between 80-90 pounds. I do have pictures bit this site will not let ne download them. Please email me for pictures or more info. Please help me find him a good home!

     Animal Location:

Wright County clarion, IA MAP IT!

Contact:shanann johansen 5152973208EMAIL

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Rescue Me ID: 11-11-14-00024Lump (male)

Pit Bull    Age: Adult

Compatibility: Good with Kids and Adults 
Personality: Average Energy, Very Submissive 
Health: Needs to be Neutered, Vaccinations Current 

    Lump has always been a very good dog. We have had him since he was four months old. We love him. He has always been very good with the kids, I have five. Lately, it seems he is getting slightly aggressive especially when he is lounging. I am starting to get afraid for my kids. My three year old got bit in his face this weekend and I can't stand the thought of that happening again. (He is fine) My entire family if very sad about this. We do not want to see Lump euthanized, he is a fantastic dog. Lump is black with a white chest. Someone once told us he is a red nosed pit-bull. I am not sure.

     Animal Location:

Pottawattamie County Council Bluffs, IA 51503 MAP IT!

Contact:KC Brown 4027142538EMAIL

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Urgent: This animal could be euthanized if not adopted soon.


Rescue Me ID: 11-11-14-00022Hara (female)

Pit Bull Mix    Age: Young Adult

Compatibility: Good with Most Dogs, Good with Kids and Adults 
Personality: Low Energy, Very Submissive 
Health: Needs to be Spayed, Vaccinations Current 

    I have to give her up because I cant keep her from getting out.If given to chance she will run.She has learned to open my screen door.This has been my only problem with her. She is a very good with kids and strangers. She is a very loving dog.Lives to play ball.Please help if the county takes her they will put her down! I will pay to have her fixed

 Adoption Fee: $free Animal Location:

Scott County Iowa

Contact:nicole zirgler 309 373 5453EMAIL

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Urgent: This animal could be euthanized if not adopted soon.


Rescue Me ID: 11-11-05-00143Bruce (male)

Pit Bull    Age: Puppy

Compatibility: Good w/ Most Dogs, Good w/ Most Cats, Good w/ Kids and Adults 
Personality: Average Energy, Average Temperament 
Health: Needs to be Neutered, Vaccinations Current 

    Bruce is usually like a big teddy bear.He weighs 90ish lbs.Is white with brindle patches.I have Bruce's parents & Bruce was pick of the litter.Bruces gets along with my kids, adults,cats & 4 out of 5 of my dogs both males & females.About 2 weeks ago Bruce started getting agressive with my male dog.Last nite he put my dog in hospital.I do not want to euthanize such a good dog but the dog he hates is my personal dog so he can't stay in my home. I think Bruce is agressive with my dog due to being jealous of my dog. Never had any issues with other dogs, cats or people. I will post pictures soon.

 Adoption Fee: $0 Animal Location:

Jasper County Newton, IA MAP IT!

Contact:Gena Franklin 641-521-0731EMAIL

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Rescue Me ID: 11-10-26-00082Ginger (female)

Pit Bull    Age: Puppy

Compatibility: Good w/ Most Dogs, Good w/ Most Cats, Good w/ Kids and Adults 
Personality: Average Energy, Submissive 
Health: Needs to be Spayed, Needs Vaccinations 

    Ginger is a loving and sweet creature. She is liver colored with some white on her chest. Whoever had her did some training as she does simple commands when she wants to. She was left at our back door and we have no space for dogs at our shelter yet.

     Animal Location:

pocahontas county humane society
Pocahontas County pocahontas, IA MAP IT!

Contact:507-230-1515 EMAIL

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Rescue Me ID: 11-10-01-00141blue (male)

Pit Bull    Age: Young Adult

Compatibility: Not Good with Cats, Good with Kids and Adults 
Personality: Average Energy 
Health: Needs to be Neutered 

    blue is a white male about 3 years old .he is good around kids but can be very protective. we need to place in a good home needs lots of room and likes lots of attention. he needs to be inside dosnt like to be seperated will try to post photo soon

     Animal Location:

Pottawattamie County neola, IA MAP IT!

Contact:anthony schierbrock 402-677-1664EMAIL

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Rescue Me ID: 11-08-30-00111Diva (female)

Pit Bull    Age: Young Adult

Compatibility: Good with Most Dogs, Good with Kids and Adults 
Personality: High Energy, Very Submissive 
Health: Spayed, Vaccinations Current 

    Diva is a blue nose pit bull. She is up to date in all of her shots. She is fixed so no puppies for her (sorry) She is great with my 9 year old child. Loves to play with my other two dogs. She is potty trained. I am in need to get rid of her because my school schedule and work schedule is not great to have a pet any longer. She is about 2 1/2 years old, and a very loving dog. She is great pet to have.

 Adoption Fee: $150.00 Animal Location:

Dubuque County Dubuque, IA MAP IT!

Contact:Stacy Heacock 563-542-1501EMAIL

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Urgent: This animal could be euthanized if not adopted soon.


Rescue Me ID: 11-08-01-00217Shilah 'Shi' JaeLynn (female)

Pit Bull Mix    Age: Young Adult

Compatibility: Good w/ Most Dogs, Good w/ Most Cats, Good w/ Adults (Not Kids) 
Personality: High Energy, Average Temperament 
Health: Needs to be Spayed, Vaccinations Current, Abused/Neglected,
 Fearful/Anxious 

    Shi is a two year old, female red nose pit bull. She will be three in January. She is an amazing companion. Although Shilah has been through a lot, she is full of love and needs quite a bit of attention. She would probably do best with a single person or couple, she is a little anxious around most children. But Shi has been raised with my 7 year old sister and has done well with her. She has always gotten along with our three cats and played well with other dogs.

     Animal Location:

Woodbury County Sioux City/Sergeant Bluff, IA MAP IT!

Contact:Jena Brandt (712) 899-8816EMAIL

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Rescue Me ID: 11-07-27-00057Sassy (female)

Pit Bull    Age: Young Adult

Compatibility: Good w/ Most Dogs, Not Good w/ Cats, Good w/ Kids and Adults 
Personality: Average Energy, Average Temperament 
Health: Vaccinations Current 

    We foster dogs and cats of all kinds and we have a very nice spayed female Pit Bull that needs a good home. She is pleasant with humans and other dogs but Cats - Not So Much !! Would be great on an acreage.

     Animal Location:

Greene County Jefferson, IA 50129 MAP IT!

Contact:Mike Semke 515-386-2930EMAIL

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Rescue Me ID: 11-07-24-00004Emil (male)

Pit Bull    Age: Young Adult

Compatibility: Good with Most Dogs, Good with Adults (Not Kids) 
Personality: High Energy, Somewhat Dominant 
Health: Neutered, Vaccinations Current 

    Emil has a lot of potential, he has come a long way but we have 2 small children and it is becoming apparent that this isn't going to work.

     Animal Location:

Linn County Cedar Rapids, IA MAP IT!

Contact:Jessica Doubek 313.363.4170EMAIL

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Rescue Me ID: 11-06-14-00152Posidon (male)

Pit Bull    Age: Puppy

Compatibility: Not Good w/ Other Dogs, Not Good w/ Cats, Good w/ Kids and Adults 
Personality: Very High Energy, Very Dominant 
Health: Needs to be Neutered, Vaccinations Current 

    Posidon has anxiety and dominance issues. He needs someone who has a lot of experience with dogs.

 Adoption Fee: $50.00 Animal Location:

Polk County Des Moines, IA MAP IT!

Contact:Tina Petraline 515-274-2403EMAIL

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Urgent: This animal could be euthanized if not adopted soon.


Rescue Me ID: 11-06-14-00034Hadies (male)

Pit Bull    Age: Young Adult

Compatibility: Not Good w/ Other Dogs, Not Good w/ Cats, Good w/ Kids and Adults 
Personality: High Energy, Very Dominant 
Health: Neutered 

    
     Animal Location:

Fayette County oelwein, IA 50662 MAP IT!

Contact:Julie Evans 3195090320EMAIL

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PIease Read Before Adopting a Pit Bull in Iowa
    Pit Bull Dogs can make good pets in Iowa if they match your IifestyIe. The American Pit Bull Terrier is a powerful dog with an undeserved reputation for inherent viciousness. A Pit Bull that receives attention, firm training, and thorough socialization makes a wonderful family guardian that is trustworthy with children. Pit Bulls need committed, experienced owners that exude leadership. Pit Bulls excel at high level obedience with proper training. Pit Bulls have been bred for dog fights, and unfortunately a dog that is abused, neglected, or whose instinctive aggression is encouraged, can become hostile and dangerous. Pit Bulls can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise.

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    Some people believe that Pit Bulls are identical to what Bulldogs were in the past. Unfortunately, Pit Bulls are often used for illegal dog fighting. A disproportionate number of Pit Bulls are put down in major American cities each year. American Pit Bull Terriers are very similar, and some argue identical, to Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

Related pages: Pit Bull Rescue - Iowa Animal Rescue
(Sorted by Zip Code.)

Greene County - Paton, IA 50217
Animal Protection & Education 515-460-SPAY

Jefferson County - Fairfield, IA 52556
Noah's Ark Animal Foundation 641-472-6080

Muscatine County - Muscatine, IA 52761
SNAP (Spay Neuter Assistance for Pets) 563-264-2370

Scott County - Davenport 52806
Humane Society of Scott County 563-388-6655

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