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Akira

  • Young
  • Female
  • Large
  • Terrier

About Akira

Des Moines, IA

Breed

TerrierMix

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Female
Large
(61-100 lbs)

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

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Akira's Story

- Really cute, cheerful girl who likes squeaky toys and balls; if you toss them, she'll bring them back and lean against you while you pet her and tell her what a good girl she is!<br/><br/>- Likes playing with her toys while cuddling and is also learning that tug is a really fun game <br/><br/>- May need extra time to warm up to new people and things<br/><br/>- Smart, attentive and already knows sit; could use a little work on her manners, and adopters will receive 25% off ARL training classes to set her up for success in her new home <br/><br/>- Was mostly housetrained in her previous home and would occasionally have accidents; looking for a family who will continue working with her on this <br/><br/>- Was not a fan of the kennel/crate in her previous home <br/><br/>- Can be a bit unsure of other dogs, but may enjoy a dog of a similar activity level (dog intro recommended) <br/><br/>- Has lived with teenagers and is looking for a teens-and-up home right now <br/><br/>- We don't know her history with cats <br/><br/>- May have allergies (more info at ARL) <br/><br/>This pet qualifies for our 7-day Foster-to-Adopt program. If you're interested in fostering to adopt, please reach out to meetme@arl-iowa.org.<br/><br/>All adoptable dogs and puppies are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and DA2PPV as appropriate for their age)<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/> Primary Color: White Weight: 47lbs Age: 1yrs 1mths 1wks Animal has been Spayed

- Really cute, cheerful girl who likes squeaky toys and balls; if you toss them, she'll bring them back and lean against you while you pet her and tell her what a good girl she is!

- Likes playing with her toys while cuddling and is also learning that tug is a really fun game

- May need extra time to warm up to new people and things

- Smart, attentive and already knows sit; could use a little work on her manners, and adopters will receive 25% off ARL training classes to set her up for success in her new home

- Was mostly housetrained in her previous home and would occasionally have accidents; looking for a family who will continue working with her on this

- Was not a fan of the kennel/crate in her previous home

- Can be a bit unsure of other dogs, but may enjoy a dog of a similar activity level (dog intro recommended)

- Has lived with teenagers and is looking for a teens-and-up home right now

- We don't know her history with cats

- May h

- Really cute, cheerful girl who likes squeaky toys and balls; if you toss them, she'll bring them back and lean against you while you pet her and tell her what a good girl she is!

- Likes playing with her toys while cuddling and is also learning that tug is a really fun game

- May need extra time to warm up to new people and things

- Smart, attentive and already knows sit; could use a little work on her manners, and adopters will receive 25% off ARL training classes to set her up for success in her new home

- Was mostly housetrained in her previous home and would occasionally have accidents; looking for a family who will continue working with her on this

- Was not a fan of the kennel/crate in her previous home

- Can be a bit unsure of other dogs, but may enjoy a dog of a similar activity level (dog intro recommended)

- Has lived with teenagers and is looking for a teens-and-up home right now

- We don't know her history with cats

- May have allergies (more info at ARL)

This pet qualifies for our 7-day Foster-to-Adopt program. If you're interested in fostering to adopt, please reach out to meetme@arl-iowa.org.

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

How To Adopt

Akira was listed as Adoptable by Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.
How can I adopt Akira?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Akira is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc. for details on the pet.
When can I meet Akira?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc. will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Akira, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc., and they'll be happy to help!
Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.'s Adoption Policy
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is located in Des Moines. If you are interested in adopting a pet from the ARL that you see on Petfinder, please go to our official website (https://www.ARL-Iowa.org) to check if the pet is listed there. If the pet is on our official site it means the pet is still available. For the best chance of adopting, visit the location the pet is at as soon as you can. If you do not see the pet listed on our official site, it means the pet has been adopted. Locations/Hours: https://www.ARL-Iowa.org/Locations Adoption process: https://www.ARL-Iowa.org/AdoptionProcess

Akira is from Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.

[Des Moines, IA]

Our Mission
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc. is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for many thousands of pets each year. The ARL serves people and pets from across the state of Iowa through its programs, which include pet adoption, humane education, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, animal cruelty intervention and m...
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Location
5452 N.E. 22nd St. Des Moines, IA, 50313

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