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King Ferdinand

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Pit Bull Terrier

About King Ferdinand

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

King Ferdinand’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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King Ferdinand's Story

HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this dog, please email meetme@arl-iowa.org.<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>- A real cuddler who crawls into his foster family's arms every night for snuggles; also quite the couch potato <br/><br/>- Favorite toys are plushies, and his foster family said he's very gentle with them and does not destroy them; does get the zoomies and loves running around, so a fenced yard would be great for him <br/><br/>- Has been very respectful when his foster family is gone and just plays with his toys or naps <br/><br/>- Does well with a harness on walks <br/><br/>- Knows sit, shake and stay, and he's an expert at catching treats; his foster family said they also just taught him spin and up (stand on his back legs) <br/><br/>- Has been 98% potty trained in his foster home <br/><br/>- Is good in the car for short periods, but his foster family said he may get anxious if the car ride is a longer one <br/><br/>- His favorite treats are meaty ones, and his foster family said he has not begged for food in their home <br/><br/>- His foster family has had visitors, and he has done very well with them and has been sweet toward new people in general; they said he seems comfortable in a busy home and has been spoiled by everyone <br/><br/>- Little kids may not be the best match for him, and we think he'll be happiest in a more mature home <br/><br/>- Can be a linebacker-type player with other dogs, which some dogs may not appreciate; his foster family said he's been good about ignoring other dogs on walks (dog intro required) <br/><br/>- Needs a home with no cats or small pets <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 fosterinquiry@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: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 70lbs Age: 6yrs 9mths 2wks 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 meetme@arl-iowa.org.

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- A real cuddler who crawls into his foster family's arms every night for snuggles; also quite the couch potato

- Favorite toys are plushies, and his foster family said he's very gentle with them and does not destroy them; does get the zoomies and loves running around, so a fenced yard would be great for him

- Has been very respectful when his foster family is gone and just plays with his toys or naps

- Does well with a harness on walks

- Knows sit, shake and stay, and he's an expert at catching treats; his foster family said they also just taught him spin and up (stand on his back legs)

- Has been 98% potty trained in his foster home

- Is good in the car for short periods, but his foster family said he may get anxious if the car ride is a longer one

- His favorite treats are meaty ones, and his f

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

---

- A real cuddler who crawls into his foster family's arms every night for snuggles; also quite the couch potato

- Favorite toys are plushies, and his foster family said he's very gentle with them and does not destroy them; does get the zoomies and loves running around, so a fenced yard would be great for him

- Has been very respectful when his foster family is gone and just plays with his toys or naps

- Does well with a harness on walks

- Knows sit, shake and stay, and he's an expert at catching treats; his foster family said they also just taught him spin and up (stand on his back legs)

- Has been 98% potty trained in his foster home

- Is good in the car for short periods, but his foster family said he may get anxious if the car ride is a longer one

- His favorite treats are meaty ones, and his foster family said he has not begged for food in their home

- His foster family has had visitors, and he has done very well with them and has been sweet toward new people in general; they said he seems comfortable in a busy home and has been spoiled by everyone

- Little kids may not be the best match for him, and we think he'll be happiest in a more mature home

- Can

How To Adopt

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

King Ferdinand 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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