Pongo

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Large
  • Hound

About Pongo

Des Moines, IA

Breed

HoundMix

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Large
(61-100 lbs)

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Adoption Fee

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Pongo's Story

- Busy pup who loves to connect with people through play and other activities; will likely enjoy physical activity and mental challenges to keep his mind and body busy<br/><br/>- Recently went on a Dog's Day Out field trip and was a Very Good Boy: "He had a blast joining us for a picnic and a coffee run. The barista said she'd adopt him in a heartbeat! He loves car rides and has tons of happy energy. He had some nervous anxiousness the first half hour with us before deciding we were his new bffs."<br/><br/>- Knows sit and is treat motivated<br/><br/>- Prefers not to be disturbed when playing with his toys and is looking for an adults-only home where all family members understand that and can work with him on it <br/><br/>- Tends to be an introvert around other dogs and may prefer one-on-one interactions or smaller groups of dog friends; may not be comfortable at dog parks or at large, dog-friendly events (dog intro recommended) <br/><br/>- Didn't seem super interested in other dogs he passed on walks on his Dog's Day Out field trip <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: Brindle Weight: 36lbs Age: 4yrs 6mths 1wks Animal has been Neutered

- Busy pup who loves to connect with people through play and other activities; will likely enjoy physical activity and mental challenges to keep his mind and body busy

- Recently went on a Dog's Day Out field trip and was a Very Good Boy: "He had a blast joining us for a picnic and a coffee run. The barista said she'd adopt him in a heartbeat! He loves car rides and has tons of happy energy. He had some nervous anxiousness the first half hour with us before deciding we were his new bffs."

- Knows sit and is treat motivated

- Prefers not to be disturbed when playing with his toys and is looking for an adults-only home where all family members understand that and can work with him on it

- Tends to be an introvert around other dogs and may prefer one-on-one interactions or smaller groups of dog friends; may not be comfortable at dog parks or at large, dog-friendly events (dog intro recommended)

- Didn't seem super interested in other dogs he passed on walks on his Dog's Day Out fie

- Busy pup who loves to connect with people through play and other activities; will likely enjoy physical activity and mental challenges to keep his mind and body busy

- Recently went on a Dog's Day Out field trip and was a Very Good Boy: "He had a blast joining us for a picnic and a coffee run. The barista said she'd adopt him in a heartbeat! He loves car rides and has tons of happy energy. He had some nervous anxiousness the first half hour with us before deciding we were his new bffs."

- Knows sit and is treat motivated

- Prefers not to be disturbed when playing with his toys and is looking for an adults-only home where all family members understand that and can work with him on it

- Tends to be an introvert around other dogs and may prefer one-on-one interactions or smaller groups of dog friends; may not be comfortable at dog parks or at large, dog-friendly events (dog intro recommended)

- Didn't seem super interested in other dogs he passed on walks on his Dog's Day Out field trip

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 d

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How To Adopt

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

Pongo 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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