Arnold

  • Senior
  • Male
  • Small

About Arnold

Des Moines, IA

Physical Traits

Senior
(8+ years)
Male
Small
(0-25 lbs)

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Adoption Fee

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Arnold's Story

HOW TO ADOPT: This animal is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this animal, please email meetme@arl-iowa.org.<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>- Loves to play and especially enjoys squeaky toys <br/><br/>- Walks nicely on a leash <br/><br/>- Foster family says he is allowed to roam the house freely when they're not home and usually just curls up for a nap <br/><br/>- Likes to rearrange his blankets by himself and tuck himself in <br/><br/>- Definitely has favorite people and forms strong bonds with his inner circle; does well when meeting strangers but may not want to be best friends right away <br/><br/>- Foster family says he is potty trained and will go to the door when he needs to go outside, just remember any dog may need time to adjust to a new schedule and routine <br/><br/>- Foster family says he can be a bit vocal when he's stressed <br/><br/>- Will do best in a teens-and-up home <br/><br/>- Tends to be socially awkward with other dogs (dog intro recommended)<br/><br/>This pet is considered to be in their senior years and may enjoy calmer activities and environments. They may also have medical or behavior needs related to their age. Click here for tips for making a comfortable life for senior pets.<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/> Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 19.3lbs Age: 12yrs 2mths 3wks Animal has been Neutered

HOW TO ADOPT: This animal is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this animal, please email meetme@arl-iowa.org.

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- Loves to play and especially enjoys squeaky toys

- Walks nicely on a leash

- Foster family says he is allowed to roam the house freely when they're not home and usually just curls up for a nap

- Likes to rearrange his blankets by himself and tuck himself in

- Definitely has favorite people and forms strong bonds with his inner circle; does well when meeting strangers but may not want to be best friends right away

- Foster family says he is potty trained and will go to the door when he needs to go outside, just remember any dog may need time to adjust to a new schedule and routine

- Foster family says he can be a bit vocal when he's stressed

- Will do best in a teens-and-up home

- Tends to be socially awkward with other dogs (dog intro recommended)

This pet is considered to b

HOW TO ADOPT: This animal is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this animal, please email meetme@arl-iowa.org.

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- Loves to play and especially enjoys squeaky toys

- Walks nicely on a leash

- Foster family says he is allowed to roam the house freely when they're not home and usually just curls up for a nap

- Likes to rearrange his blankets by himself and tuck himself in

- Definitely has favorite people and forms strong bonds with his inner circle; does well when meeting strangers but may not want to be best friends right away

- Foster family says he is potty trained and will go to the door when he needs to go outside, just remember any dog may need time to adjust to a new schedule and routine

- Foster family says he can be a bit vocal when he's stressed

- Will do best in a teens-and-up home

- Tends to be socially awkward with other dogs (dog intro recommended)

This pet is considered to be in their senior years and may enjoy calmer activities and environments. They may also have medical or behavior needs related to their age. Click here for tips for making a comfortable life for senior pets.

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 re

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How To Adopt

Arnold was listed as Adoptable by Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.
How can I adopt Arnold?
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 Arnold 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 Arnold?
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 Arnold, 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

Arnold 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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