Simon

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Large

Simon

Current Location

Des Moines, IA

Breed

Physical Traits

Age: Adult, (3-8 years)
Gender: Male
Size: Large, (61-100 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Unknown

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Simon'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.

Adoption Fee

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Simon's Story

- TOTAL cuddle bug who adores doing everything with his humans and has zero personal space <br/><br/>- Loves chew toys and car rides <br/><br/>- May be vocal around strangers, but warms up quickly to visitors <br/><br/>- Knows sit, no, and good boy, and does fantastic on a leash; his foster family said he's also well-behaved in the house<br/><br/>- Has been fully potty trained in his foster home; just remember that any dog may need time to get used to a new routine<br/><br/>- Can be vocal when left alone, so he may do best in a free-standing home vs. an apartment or other attached-living situation <br/><br/>- Has done well with kids in his foster home and adores getting all the pets, but may benefit from a more mature home where all family members are big enough to be OK with the fact that he sometimes doesn't understand personal space<br/><br/>- Prefers slow introductions to other dogs, but once he feels comfortable he loves rowdy play; would greatly benefit from a confident dog friend in his new home who can show him the ropes <br/><br/>- Has been friendly toward the cats in his foster home and likes to sniff them <br/><br/>- Overall a great family dog who will bring lots of joy to his people!<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: 57lbs Age: 2yrs 1mths 3wks Animal has been Neutered

- TOTAL cuddle bug who adores doing everything with his humans and has zero personal space

- Loves chew toys and car rides

- May be vocal around strangers, but warms up quickly to visitors

- Knows sit, no, and good boy, and does fantastic on a leash; his foster family said he's also well-behaved in the house

- Has been fully potty trained in his foster home; just remember that any dog may need time to get used to a new routine

- Can be vocal when left alone, so he may do best in a free-standing home vs. an apartment or other attached-living situation

- Has done well with kids in his foster home and adores getting all the pets, but may benefit from a more mature home where all family members are big enough to be OK with the fact that he sometimes doesn't understand personal space

- Prefers slow introductions to other dogs, but once he feels comfortable he loves rowdy play; would greatly benefit from a confident dog friend in his new home who can show him t

- TOTAL cuddle bug who adores doing everything with his humans and has zero personal space

- Loves chew toys and car rides

- May be vocal around strangers, but warms up quickly to visitors

- Knows sit, no, and good boy, and does fantastic on a leash; his foster family said he's also well-behaved in the house

- Has been fully potty trained in his foster home; just remember that any dog may need time to get used to a new routine

- Can be vocal when left alone, so he may do best in a free-standing home vs. an apartment or other attached-living situation

- Has done well with kids in his foster home and adores getting all the pets, but may benefit from a more mature home where all family members are big enough to be OK with the fact that he sometimes doesn't understand personal space

- Prefers slow introductions to other dogs, but once he feels comfortable he loves rowdy play; would greatly benefit from a confident dog friend in his new home who can show him the ropes

- Has been friendly toward the cats in his foster home and likes to sniff them

- Overall a great family dog who will bring lots of joy to his people!

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

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How To Adopt

Simon was listed as Adoptable by Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.
How can I adopt Simon?
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 Simon 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 Simon?
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 Simon, 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
If you see an ARL pet on Petfinder that you're interested in adopting, visit ARL-Iowa.org. If the pet is listed there, the pet is still available. If it is not, the pet has most likely been adopted. IMPORTANT: All adoptions are first-come, first-served and in person. The ARL does not have an online adoption application. If a pet has contact info in their bio, please reach out to that contact to set up a visit. If not, visit the location the pet is listed at at ARL-Iowa.org. Adoption process info: ARL-Iowa.org/AdoptionProcess. Locations/hours: ARL-Iowa.org/Locations.

Simon 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 13,000+ pets each year. The ARL serves people and pets from across the state of Iowa through its programs, which include pet adoption, animal cruelty intervention, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, pet support services and much mo...
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Location
5452 N.E. 22nd St. Des Moines, IA, 50313

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