Heath

  • Young
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Pit Bull Terrier

About Heath

Des Moines, IA

Breed

Pit Bull TerrierMix

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Adoption Fee

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Heath's Story

- Sweet boy who loves to snuggle and give kisses once he feels comfortable <br/><br/>- Can be shy and reserved at times, and is looking for people who will treat him with kindness and understanding and let him go at his own pace when he needs that <br/><br/>- Knows sit, shake and down and is an expert at catching treats in his mouth<br/><br/>- Enjoys walks and does best with a harness<br/><br/>- Can be socially awkward and unsure around other dogs; would be most comfortable with a slow introduction to new dogs (dog intro recommended) <br/><br/>- Young, noisy or busy children can be too much for him; would benefit from a mature home where all members of the household are old enough to understand his signals and respect when he needs his space <br/><br/>- We don't know his history with cats <br/><br/>- Arrived at the ARL with heartworms and received a full course of treatment here; will receive a free recheck at the ARL in April 2026 to make sure he's in the clear and will need to be kept fairly calm until that time (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. Primary Color: Brown Weight: 45lbs Age: 1yrs 7mths 1wks Animal has been Neutered

- Sweet boy who loves to snuggle and give kisses once he feels comfortable

- Can be shy and reserved at times, and is looking for people who will treat him with kindness and understanding and let him go at his own pace when he needs that

- Knows sit, shake and down and is an expert at catching treats in his mouth

- Enjoys walks and does best with a harness

- Can be socially awkward and unsure around other dogs; would be most comfortable with a slow introduction to new dogs (dog intro recommended)

- Young, noisy or busy children can be too much for him; would benefit from a mature home where all members of the household are old enough to understand his signals and respect when he needs his space

- We don't know his history with cats

- Arrived at the ARL with heartworms and received a full course of treatment here; will receive a free recheck at the ARL in April 2026 to make sure he's in the clear and will need to be kept fairly calm until that time (more info

- Sweet boy who loves to snuggle and give kisses once he feels comfortable

- Can be shy and reserved at times, and is looking for people who will treat him with kindness and understanding and let him go at his own pace when he needs that

- Knows sit, shake and down and is an expert at catching treats in his mouth

- Enjoys walks and does best with a harness

- Can be socially awkward and unsure around other dogs; would be most comfortable with a slow introduction to new dogs (dog intro recommended)

- Young, noisy or busy children can be too much for him; would benefit from a mature home where all members of the household are old enough to understand his signals and respect when he needs his space

- We don't know his history with cats

- Arrived at the ARL with heartworms and received a full course of treatment here; will receive a free recheck at the ARL in April 2026 to make sure he's in the clear and will need to be kept fairly calm until that time (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 a primary breed for our

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How To Adopt

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

Heath 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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