Pug Dogs Available for Adoption in Des Moines, Iowa

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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- Active dog who is ready to accompany you on all your adventures; looking for a family who loves being active just like him

- Total goofball who loves toys and being silly

- Knows come and is a very good listener

- Likes to lounge on the back of the couch

- Loves all toys and bones; may try to eat the stuffing from his toys

- Foster family says he is kennel trained

- Has done great with kids in his foster home

- Was avoidant of other dogs here in the shelter but did great with other dogs in a foster home (dog intro recommended)

- Has lived with a cat in his foster home

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.
Primary Color: Tan Weight: 24lbs Age: 5yrs 1mths 3wks Animal has been Neutered

The pug is a small yet sturdy breed known for its charming personality and distinctive appearance. With a wrinkled face, curled tail, and expressive eyes, pugs are beloved for their affectionate nature and playful demeanor. Originating from China, these compact dogs have a smooth coat and require minimal grooming. Pugs are known to be excellent companions, suitable for owners of all ages due to their adaptable and social temperament.

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