Dogs for adoption in West Des Moines, Iowa
5 dogs waiting near West Des Moines
Adoptable dogs near West Des Moines, Iowa. Filter by age, size, and household fit.
5 dogs are listed in and around West Des Moines right now, from 1 shelter or rescue across Polk County. The nearest larger group is Ames, about 35 miles away, with 4 waiting.
Waiting longest
Listed since October 2025Pearl
Staffordshire Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 1 Year 1 Month
West Des Moines, IA
Listed since January 2026Dancer
Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 2 Years 4 Months
West Des Moines, IA
Listed since March 2026Marty
Cattle Dog / Mixed (short coat) · 1 Year 2 Months
West Des Moines, IA
3 dogs match your filters
Waiting 145 daysMarty
Cattle Dog / Mixed (short coat) · 1 Year 2 Months
West Des Moines, IA
Waiting 193 daysDancer
Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 2 Years 4 Months
West Des Moines, IA
Waiting 282 daysPearl
Staffordshire Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 1 Year 1 Month
West Des Moines, IA
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