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Bennett

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Terrier

About Bennett

Des Moines, IA

Breed

TerrierMix

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Adoption Fee

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Bennett'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/>- Sweet, laid-back guy who loves people and being petted - don't be surprised if he wiggles into your lap and nuzzles up against you <br/><br/>- Very affectionate and gives lots of kisses <br/><br/>- Really likes stuffed toys<br/><br/>- Knows sit and does well on a leash<br/><br/>- Previous family said he is mostly potty-trained and knows the words "go outside" <br/><br/>- May not always want to share his favorite things with people and other animals; looking for a teens-and-up home where all family members can understand his signals and respect his boundaries, and if he goes to a home with other dogs, please plan on managing toys and other items to set everyone up for success<br/><br/>- Can be more of an introvert with other dogs and may prefer one-on-one interactions or smaller groups of dog friends; could enjoy a like-minded friend to play with that isn't too rough-and-tumble (dog intro recommended) <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: 64.5lbs Age: 3yrs 4mths 2wks 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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- Sweet, laid-back guy who loves people and being petted - don't be surprised if he wiggles into your lap and nuzzles up against you

- Very affectionate and gives lots of kisses

- Really likes stuffed toys

- Knows sit and does well on a leash

- Previous family said he is mostly potty-trained and knows the words "go outside"

- May not always want to share his favorite things with people and other animals; looking for a teens-and-up home where all family members can understand his signals and respect his boundaries, and if he goes to a home with other dogs, please plan on managing toys and other items to set everyone up for success

- Can be more of an introvert with other dogs and may prefer one-on-one interactions or smaller groups of dog friends; could enjoy a like-minded friend to play with that isn't too r

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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- Sweet, laid-back guy who loves people and being petted - don't be surprised if he wiggles into your lap and nuzzles up against you

- Very affectionate and gives lots of kisses

- Really likes stuffed toys

- Knows sit and does well on a leash

- Previous family said he is mostly potty-trained and knows the words "go outside"

- May not always want to share his favorite things with people and other animals; looking for a teens-and-up home where all family members can understand his signals and respect his boundaries, and if he goes to a home with other dogs, please plan on managing toys and other items to set everyone up for success

- Can be more of an introvert with other dogs and may prefer one-on-one interactions or smaller groups of dog friends; could enjoy a like-minded friend to play with that isn't too rough-and-tumble (dog intro recommended)

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

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How To Adopt

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

Bennett 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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