Dogs for Adoption in Shenandoah, IA: 6 Dogs Looking for a Home
6 dogs and puppies are waiting for homes at 2 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Shenandoah. Here are all 6, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Of the dogs up for adoption within 50 miles of Shenandoah, 1 puppy, 4 young dogs and 1 adult. The breeds you'll see most are Doberman Pinscher, Chinese Crested-Hairless and Miniature Pinscher, along with plenty of one-of-a-kind mixes.
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1. Beanie Weenie
If you were wondering what happens when you cross a majestic gargoyle with a very concerned Harry Potter house elf (and name him after a savory snack) look no further. Those bat ears? Radar-ready. Those tufts of hair? Pure wizard chic. That facial expression? A mix of deep, ancient wisdom and absolute confusion as to why a literal beanie weanie (or piece of cheese) hasn’t magically appeared in his mouth yet.
*13 months old
*Chinese crested/shih Tzu mix
*Male
*Weight - 11.25 pounds
*Medical- up to date, including neuter and microchip
*Personality - initially cautious, curious and once comfortable full time snuggle buddy
*Good with cats and dogs -
*Human Children - unknown but based on current exposure he would do well with respectful children
*Men - LOVES them. Yes, he is fine with women, but he loves him a man.
*Potty trained - I'm gonna say 99.99% because we're still learning each other's language.
Read more about Beanie Weenie
To help pay for vet bills and care (transportation, food, toys, etc..) a $450 donation is requested at the time of adoption. All of our adoptions are contingent upon an approved application, home visit, reference check, obedience training agreement, and signing of adoption contract. All our dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before adoption. Our dogs are companion animals that live indoors as part of your family. Please do not apply if your plan is to have them as outside dogs, garage dogs, porch dogs or outside kennel dogs. We do not ship dogs.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
2. Raven
Raven is just a baby at only 4 months old. She is already 8lbs so we think she will be a larger size mix of a minpin maybe 15-20 lbs. She has the energy and inquisitiveness of a minpin that is for sure. Raven learned a doggie door in a day, she is a smart alert dog. She has not been much of a barker and goes into her kennel at night and when her foster is gone just fine. She has kept her kennel clean so she is learning housetraining. She would love another dog to play with. The resident dog in her foster home is 15 and not at all interested in playing with a puppy no matter how hard she tries.
Read more about Raven
Raven is food motivated and might just jump on you to eat what you have. She will need a home that will work on her training and be able to handle her energy level. We do not know how she is with cats but will probably want to play with them. She does have sharp puppy teeth she might nick you when playing.
To help pay for vet bills and care (transportation, food, toys, etc..) a $300 donation is requested at the time of adoption. All of our adoptions are contingent upon an approved application, home visit, reference check, obedience training agreement, and signing of adoption contract. All our dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before adoption. Our dogs are companion animals that live indoors as part of your family. Please do not apply if your plan is to have them as outside dogs, garage dogs, porch dogs or outside kennel dogs. We do not ship dogs.
- Good with dogs
3. Betty
Betty is a wonderful 4-year-old yellow lab. She is spayed and current on her vaccinations. Like most labs her age Betty is is an active happy silly playful girl.
Her current owner has some health issues that make the active lifestyle she needs hard. Betty has lived with another lab. Betty is not looking an active dog who will be in her face. She is use to old and slow as a housemate. She has never been around cats and would probably chase or want to play with them so let’s say no to cats to be safe.
Betty loves every person she meets with her happy wiggly butt but also will want to jump on them so a home with older kids would be better since she can clearly knock over small ones.
Beautiful Betty is housetrained and baby gated trained but has not been in a kennel for years. She is not a hunting dog as she is gun and load noise shy. Betty is a purebred lab about 60 lbs and all love.
Read more about Betty
To help pay for vet bills and care (transportation, food, toys, etc..) a $200 donation is requested at the time of adoption. All of our adoptions are contingent upon an approved application, home visit, reference check, obedience training agreement, and signing of adoption contract. All our dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before adoption. Our dogs are companion animals that live indoors as part of your family. Please do not apply if your plan is to have them as outside dogs, garage dogs, porch dogs or outside kennel dogs. We do not ship dogs.
- No cats
- House-trained
4. Quinn
Meet Quinn who turned 8 the day she arrived in rescue. She came to us underweight and needing some attention to her teeth but she isn’t letting any of the past effect here attitude and sweetness.
This girl is a GEM!!! She is very sweet and loves people and gets along with other dogs. No cats at this time. She was very courteous in the car. Needs some practice in leash walking.
She is playful and energetic and loving and ready for a forever family to love and to love her back
If you are interested in her, please go to our website at www.doberescue-ne.org and review our adoption rules and place an application if you feel you qualify.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
5. Chase
My name is Chase and I am one year and eight months old. I recently came into rescue when my family could no longer care for me.
I am a handsome fella full of energy and play and lots of love! I get along great with other dogs but cats are another matter. I am not recommended for a home with cats.
I would do best in a home with other dogs to play with. My new family must also commit to taking me to training. It is important that my new family understand the energy and needs of an adolescent Doberman.
Read more about Chase
If you are interested in me please go to the rescue website at www.doberescue-ne.org and review the adoption rules and area. If you feel you qualify please submit an application through the website.
- Good with dogs
- No cats
6. Mylah
My name is Mylah and I am 2 years old. I am a very energetic and loving red girl looking for a forever family. I love to play with toys, especially balls. I walk pretty well on a leash and am mannered in the car. I cannot be adopted to a family with cats as I don't do well with cats.
My forever family should:
Have Doberman or like breed experience
Have a dog my own size for me to play with – no little dogs.
Agree to take me to training so I can learn even more.
If you are interested in adopting Mylah, please go to www.doberescue-ne.org, review the adoption rules and submit an application if you feel you qualify.
Rescues and shelters near Shenandoah
The rescues with the most dogs listed within 50 miles of Shenandoah.
- Midwest Dog Rescue NetworkBelleuve, NE · 3 dogs · 38 mi from Shenandoah
- Doberman Rescue of NebraskaOmaha, NE · 3 dogs · 46 mi from Shenandoah
Adopting a dog in Shenandoah
Most rescues ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip. Many are foster-based, so you'll often meet your dog in a volunteer's home rather than a shelter.
Puppies go quickly, so if you've fallen for one, contact the rescue soon. Ask how big they're expected to grow, and plan for plenty of house-training and training in the first few months.
Questions about adopting a dog in Shenandoah
How many dogs are up for adoption in Shenandoah?
As of November 4, 2026, 6 dogs and puppies are listed for adoption within 50 miles of Shenandoah, Iowa, by 2 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a dog in Shenandoah?
The rescues with the most dogs near Shenandoah right now are Midwest Dog Rescue Network (Belleuve, NE) and Doberman Rescue of Nebraska (Omaha, NE). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there puppies for adoption in Shenandoah?
Yes. 1 puppy is up for adoption within 50 miles of Shenandoah.
How do I adopt a dog in Shenandoah?
Pick a dog and contact the rescue or shelter looking after them. Most ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.