Doug Dimmadome

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Pit Bull Terrier

About Doug Dimmadome

Des Moines, IA

Breed

Pit Bull 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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Doug Dimmadome's Story

HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this dog, please email Petbehavior@arl-iowa.org.<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>- A cuddle bug in bed; wants to lie right next to you and will steal all the pillows <br/><br/>- Playful and still has a good amount of puppy energy <br/><br/>- Gives the biggest hugs <br/><br/>- Always excited to meet a new friend <br/><br/>- Recently went on a Dog's Day Out field trip and had a great time with his human companions: "He's so sweet and loves people so much. He was a good boy in public and so many people went up to him to pet him and give him love! He does really well with sit and was a patient boy while we did our shopping. Did VERY well walking with us as well. We love Doug." <br/><br/>- Knows sit and got a good start on off and down in his foster home; has good recall and is very food-motivated and eager to learn when snacks are involved - he'll catch treats in the air, too!<br/><br/>- Rides well in the car and will jump right in when you open the door <br/><br/>- Can be a puller so a harness is ideal for walks, and his foster family said he walked nicely for them with that<br/><br/>- Did well kenneled and free-roaming for short periods of time when his foster family was gone <br/><br/>- Was fully housetrained in his foster home and would circle the area and start to whimper when he needed to go out; just remember that any dog may need time to get used to a new routine <br/><br/>- Struggled with overarousal in his foster home when he got too excited, but was very gentle about his mouthiness; hasn't quite figured out that hands aren't toys or that they don't always have food in them <br/><br/>- Plays hard and will do best in a home where all family members are old enough and mature enough to enjoy his energy<br/><br/>- Was indifferent and preferred not to interact with dogs in his foster home, and in the shelter he has been socially awkward and avoidant with other dogs; to set him up for success, he needs to be the only dog in his home right now<br/><br/>- We don't know his history with cats <br/><br/>- A stocky dude with fairly short legs, which make him extra cute <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.</ Primary Color: White Weight: 81lbs Age: 2yrs 6mths 1wks Animal has been Neutered

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

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- A cuddle bug in bed; wants to lie right next to you and will steal all the pillows

- Playful and still has a good amount of puppy energy

- Gives the biggest hugs

- Always excited to meet a new friend

- Recently went on a Dog's Day Out field trip and had a great time with his human companions: "He's so sweet and loves people so much. He was a good boy in public and so many people went up to him to pet him and give him love! He does really well with sit and was a patient boy while we did our shopping. Did VERY well walking with us as well. We love Doug."

- Knows sit and got a good start on off and down in his foster home; has good recall and is very food-motivated and eager to learn when snacks are involved - he'll catch treats in the air, too!

- Rides well in the car and will jump right in when you open

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

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- A cuddle bug in bed; wants to lie right next to you and will steal all the pillows

- Playful and still has a good amount of puppy energy

- Gives the biggest hugs

- Always excited to meet a new friend

- Recently went on a Dog's Day Out field trip and had a great time with his human companions: "He's so sweet and loves people so much. He was a good boy in public and so many people went up to him to pet him and give him love! He does really well with sit and was a patient boy while we did our shopping. Did VERY well walking with us as well. We love Doug."

- Knows sit and got a good start on off and down in his foster home; has good recall and is very food-motivated and eager to learn when snacks are involved - he'll catch treats in the air, too!

- Rides well in the car and will jump right in when you open the door

- Can be a puller so a harness is ideal for walks, and his foster family said he walked nicely for them with that

- Did well kenneled and free-roaming for short periods of time when his foster family was gone

- Was fully housetrained in his foster home and would circle the area and start to whimper when he needed to go out; just remember that any dog may need

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How To Adopt

Doug Dimmado... was listed as Adoptable by Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.
How can I adopt Doug Dimmado...?
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.
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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 Doug Dimmado...?
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 Doug Dimmado..., they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
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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

Doug Dimmadome is from Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.

[Des Moines, IA]

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Location
5452 N.E. 22nd St. Des Moines, IA, 50313

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