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Merry

  • Senior
  • Male
  • Small

About Merry

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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Merry'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, energetic, happy-go-lucky guy <br/><br/>- LOVES chest and belly rubs and will complain if you stop petting him!<br/><br/>- Bonded quickly with his foster dad and seeks him out for love <br/><br/>- You can't help but fall in love with his scruffy gremlin face and underbite <br/><br/>- Walks pretty well with a leash and harness <br/><br/>- Has been potty trained in his foster home with only a few accidents at first; just remember that any dog may need time to get used to a new routine <br/><br/>- Young, noisy or busy children can be too much for him (mature home recommended) <br/><br/>- Can be an introvert around some dogs, but enjoys like-minded dog friends and really wants to play; the resident dog in his foster home isn't interested in him, and he has respected that dog's preferences, but he may love a playmate in his new home (dog intro recommended) <br/><br/>- We don't know his history with cats <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. Primary Color: Black Weight: 30.5lbs Age: 12yrs 1mths 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, energetic, happy-go-lucky guy

- LOVES chest and belly rubs and will complain if you stop petting him!

- Bonded quickly with his foster dad and seeks him out for love

- You can't help but fall in love with his scruffy gremlin face and underbite

- Walks pretty well with a leash and harness

- Has been potty trained in his foster home with only a few accidents at first; just remember that any dog may need time to get used to a new routine

- Young, noisy or busy children can be too much for him (mature home recommended)

- Can be an introvert around some dogs, but enjoys like-minded dog friends and really wants to play; the resident dog in his foster home isn't interested in him, and he has respected that dog's preferences, but he may love a playmate in his new home (dog intro recommended) <

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, energetic, happy-go-lucky guy

- LOVES chest and belly rubs and will complain if you stop petting him!

- Bonded quickly with his foster dad and seeks him out for love

- You can't help but fall in love with his scruffy gremlin face and underbite

- Walks pretty well with a leash and harness

- Has been potty trained in his foster home with only a few accidents at first; just remember that any dog may need time to get used to a new routine

- Young, noisy or busy children can be too much for him (mature home recommended)

- Can be an introvert around some dogs, but enjoys like-minded dog friends and really wants to play; the resident dog in his foster home isn't interested in him, and he has respected that dog's preferences, but he may love a playmate in his new home (dog intro recommended)

- We don't know his history with cats

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 (ra

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How To Adopt

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

Merry 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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