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Union Pacific

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Extra Large
  • Pit Bull Terrier

About Union Pacific

Des Moines, IA

Breed

Pit Bull TerrierMix

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Extra Large
(101+ lbs lbs)

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Union Pacific’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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Union Pacific's Story

- Spent time in a foster home and did very well - his foster family said their favorite way to play with him was to toss a stuffed animal in the air and watch him try to catch it, then after a few rounds of that he just wanted to cuddle <br/><br/>- Gets bursts of energy and would occasionally do zoomies in the house, but he mostly liked to be a lap dog <br/><br/>- Slept in bed at night with his foster family and was not restless at all <br/><br/>- Sometimes had big feelings when people knocked on the door or rang the doorbell or when there was lots of stimuli outside, but otherwise his foster family said he was a perfect houseguest <br/><br/>- Knows sit and likes treats <br/><br/>- Was fully housetrained in his foster home; just remember that any dog may need time to adjust to a new schedule <br/><br/>- Did well with the dog in his foster home; can be a bit of a linebacker when playing and will likely do best with like-minded dog friends (dog intro recommended) <br/><br/>- We don't know his history with children, but we think he may do best in a home with more mature family members <br/><br/>- We don't know his history with cats <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: 55lbs Age: 6yrs 9mths 2wks Animal has been Neutered

- Spent time in a foster home and did very well - his foster family said their favorite way to play with him was to toss a stuffed animal in the air and watch him try to catch it, then after a few rounds of that he just wanted to cuddle

- Gets bursts of energy and would occasionally do zoomies in the house, but he mostly liked to be a lap dog

- Slept in bed at night with his foster family and was not restless at all

- Sometimes had big feelings when people knocked on the door or rang the doorbell or when there was lots of stimuli outside, but otherwise his foster family said he was a perfect houseguest

- Knows sit and likes treats

- Was fully housetrained in his foster home; just remember that any dog may need time to adjust to a new schedule

- Did well with the dog in his foster home; can be a bit of a linebacker when playing and will likely do best with like-minded dog friends (dog intro recommended)

- We don't know his history with children, but we

- Spent time in a foster home and did very well - his foster family said their favorite way to play with him was to toss a stuffed animal in the air and watch him try to catch it, then after a few rounds of that he just wanted to cuddle

- Gets bursts of energy and would occasionally do zoomies in the house, but he mostly liked to be a lap dog

- Slept in bed at night with his foster family and was not restless at all

- Sometimes had big feelings when people knocked on the door or rang the doorbell or when there was lots of stimuli outside, but otherwise his foster family said he was a perfect houseguest

- Knows sit and likes treats

- Was fully housetrained in his foster home; just remember that any dog may need time to adjust to a new schedule

- Did well with the dog in his foster home; can be a bit of a linebacker when playing and will likely do best with like-minded dog friends (dog intro recommended)

- We don't know his history with children, but we think he may do best in a home with more mature family members

- We don't know his history with cats

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 appropri

How To Adopt

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

Union Pacific 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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