Dogs for Adoption in Walnut, IA: 12 Dogs Looking for a Home
12 dogs and puppies are waiting for homes at 3 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Walnut. Here are all 12, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Of the dogs up for adoption within 50 miles of Walnut, 2 puppies, 7 young dogs and 3 adults. The breeds you'll see most are Doberman Pinscher, Terrier and Chinese Crested-Hairless, along with plenty of one-of-a-kind mixes.
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1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. Roy
Meet our Good Boy Roy! Some dogs like Roy (aka Royal) come into our lives and brings so much joy while quietly touching all who have met him, yet still he is passed over time and again. We know what a great companion he is and know that someday his person/family will find him!
Read more about Roy
His people are his everything! At around 60 pounds he's certainly not huge but oh he loves to be a lap dog or right beside you. Royal craves love and attention, but who doesn’t want a best friend to love them with their whole heart while serving up slobbery kisses?! This handsome guy is potty trained, crate trained, has great manners and at 3 years old Royal has years yet to give you his undying love!
Roy thrives on a routine, unconditional love, and snuggling! He is extremely smart, loyal and is easy to keep busy with bones. He also loves children (as you can see in his photo!), toys, walks and being the one and only king of his house. Although he and can walk by other dogs and even play occasionally with submissive dogs with supervision. Royal thinks he is put on this earth for you so you may have a best friend permanently attached to you in about 30 seconds flat!
This brings us to why and how to answer when asked "How is he not adopted yet when he's such a good boy?" The short answer is he prefers to be the only dog in the house. The reason? Our good boy Roy simply has a fear of some dogs, especially alpha dogs. Which we must say that so many people want just one dog in a house, so why not him? A 6 foot fence is preferable but can discuss.
Please help our Roy/Royal find his forever home by applying or sharing his story! Please apply at www.HavenAnimalRescueNebraska.org!
DONATION ADOPTION FEE $300
*ALL DOGS MUST BE INSIDE COMPANION ANIMALS! They must all be trained with positive reward based training and all are up to date with vaccinations, altered, microchipped, HeartWorm tested, and on preventatives.
- Good with kids
8. Barnabus Collins
Life can take an unexpected turn, and sometimes all you need is a fresh start with someone who will love you forever. It's Barnabas Collins' turn for a happy ending!
Meet Barnabas Collins, a handsome 2-year-old, 7.6-pound Terrier Chihuahua possibly mix who is ready to start his next chapter.Barnabas was recently found wandering the streets of Texas alongside his pug friend. After making the journey to Nebraska, he's ready to leave his past behind and embrace the good life.
Read more about Barnabus Collins
Barnabas is a sweet, happy-go-lucky little guy with a gentle personality and a heart full of love. He gets along wonderfully with the other dogs and cats in his foster home and enjoys spending cuddle time with people just as much. Whether he's exploring the yard, soaking up the sunshine, or hanging out with his family, Barnabas is simply happy to be included.
He's currently learning how to walk on a leash and is making great progress while practicing in the backyard. With a little patience and encouragement, this smart boy will continue to blossom.
Barnabas Collins is looking for a family that will give him the love, security, and forever home he deserves. Could you be the happy ending he's been waiting for? ❤️
ADOPTION DONATION: $425
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
9. Beezus
Cold weather is coming, and darling Beezus is ready
to be your personal lap warmer!
At 2 years old and 25 lbs, this girl is out of the puppy stages and is the perfect size for snuggling! Beezus is friendly, outgoing, and hands out kisses like it’s a contest. Kids? Absolutely! Big dogs, little dogs? Yep! Cats? She's lived with one before and did great! Basically, Beezus is an equal opportunity best friend.
Read more about Beezus
Beezus had surgery on both knees before she turned a year old to correct luxating patellas, which made walking difficult. Thankfully, she's healed up beautifully and can run and play like any other pup! She'd love another friendly dog to play with, a cat to share her space with, or she'd be perfectly happy as your one and only, as long as you're willing to provide the snuggles.
She's housebroken, crate trained, walks well on a leash, and is well behaved when left to roam the house. The perfect dog! She sleeps quietly through the night with her people, too. Beezus does have some seasonal allergies that have been well managed with Cytopoint injections as needed, typically during late summer and fall.
Beezus is the whole package! Sweet, playful, friendly, well behaved, and ready to be someone's favorite cuddle buddy. She's spayed, fully vetted and vaccinated, microchipped, and ready for her forever home! Her adoption donation fee is $375.
If you’re looking for an awesome little companion, Beezus is ready to meet you! Please apply directly in the dropdown menu on our website at
https://havenanimalrescuenebraska.org
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
10. Jimothy
Jimothy (nicknamed Jimmy or Slim Jim) is the perfect combination of brains, sweetness, and just a little bit of lovable chaos. He is a sweet, affectionate dog who loves to participate in whatever you're doing, mostly following you from room to room. Jimothy gets along wonderfully with other dogs and enjoys playing with a variety of toys, but bones are his favorite. This 30 pound, 6 to 7 month old puppy is most likely a mix of husky/shepherd as a best guess but he is 100% gorgeous with his one blue eye!
Read more about Jimothy
Apparently, Jimothy readily agrees with his handsomeness and will occasionally bark at his own reflection alerting everyone to his good looks, lol! Jimmy is a world-class cuddle bug who falls asleep in positions that seem physically impossible. Need a winter warmer? His favorite place is right next to his humans, preferably touching them at all times. If you're looking for a dog who believes personal space is optional, Jimothy is your nuzzle guy!
Jimothy has a strong foundation in both potty and crate training and continues to make great progress. Like many dogs adjusting to a new home, he'll thrive with patience, routine, and positive reinforcement. If this easy happy guy sounds like a perfect match and you’re to snuggle up, please apply at www.HavenAnimalRescueNebraska.org!
ADOPTION DONATION: $400
*ALL DOGS MUST BE INSIDE COMPANION ANIMALS! They must all be trained with positive reward based training and all are up to date with vaccinations, altered, microchipped, HeartWorm tested, and on preventatives.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
11. Lucky
This little boy is certainly LUCKY and grateful for rescue! This sweet 1.5 year old guy was originally adopted and so very loved but sadly his mama passed away and he ended up in high kill shelter less than 24 hours later. Scared, alone and confused we could not turn away.
Read more about Lucky
Lucky is a calm handsome 39 pound boy who has his whole life in front of him and just needs a chance for his forever home to grow up in and he will be the amazing companion we know he was meant to be. He is adjusting well to his foster home and thanks to his wonderful foster family, he is finding his place and the joy again in life. Lucky enjoys playing with other dogs and really aims to please the pack leader (his foster mom). He's learning basic commands and is sleeping at night in a kennel. Although, he is coming out of his shell more each day his overall demeanor is more of a chill, low key guy that is a bit on the shy side. He is easy to please and just wants to be by his people and soak in the affection and attention. Lucky would love another resident dog in the family to help him build his confidence and a fenced in yard is required.
If you are looking for a calm dog, that is the perfect medium size, who adores his people and is just looking for his family/person to bond with, Lucky may be the perfect match for you! Please apply at www.HavenAnimalRescueNebraska.org
ADOPTION DONATION: $400
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
12. Joanie June Bug
Meet our super sweet Joanie June Bug!!
This darling 7 month old, 19 lb Beagle and Boston Terrier mix is such a fun little girl and would make an amazing BFF or family dog! Joanie is playful, active, curious, and always ready to see what’s going on. She loves toys, chews, tug-of-war, walks, and pretty much anything that involves spending time with her people. Her beautiful brindle coloring, light eyes, and little dab of pink on her nose make her extra unique.
Read more about Joanie June Bug
Joanie is a loving, submissive girl who tends to let others lead while she takes everything in. She’s learning quickly and doing so well! She walks nicely on a leash, listens well for her age, is learning her commands, and is inquisitive about everything around her. She is great with dogs, cats, and kids and has such a sweet, affectionate personality. She loves getting pets and belly rubs, cuddling with her people, and settling in for some quiet time at the end of the day. She sleeps nicely in her crate at night.
Joanie was surrendered to us from a commercial breeder (who breeds “designer hybrids”) when she and her littermates didn’t sell fast enough. She was lucky to get out of that cycle and is now learning just how fun life can be.
She’s doing well with potty training and will just need a family who is willing to continue helping her along with puppy training as she gets the hang of everything.
Joanie June Bug is spayed, fully vetted and vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, on preventatives, and ready to find her forever family!
Her adoption donation is $450. Please apply directly through the dropdown menu on our website at
https://havenanimalrescuenebraska.org
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
Rescues and shelters near Walnut
The rescues with the most dogs listed within 50 miles of Walnut.
- Haven Animal Rescue NebraskaOmaha, NE · 6 dogs · 48 mi from Walnut
How to adopt from Haven Animal Rescue Nebraska
application, references, home visit, meet and greet, adoption contract, adoption donation, follow-up
- Doberman Rescue of NebraskaOmaha, NE · 3 dogs · 41 mi from Walnut
- Midwest Dog Rescue NetworkBelleuve, NE · 3 dogs · 47 mi from Walnut
Adopting a dog in Walnut
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 Walnut
How many dogs are up for adoption in Walnut?
As of November 4, 2026, 12 dogs and puppies are listed for adoption within 50 miles of Walnut, Iowa, by 3 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a dog in Walnut?
The rescues with the most dogs near Walnut right now are Haven Animal Rescue Nebraska (Omaha, NE), Doberman Rescue of Nebraska (Omaha, NE) and Midwest Dog Rescue Network (Belleuve, NE). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there puppies for adoption in Walnut?
Yes. 2 puppys are up for adoption within 50 miles of Walnut.
How do I adopt a dog in Walnut?
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.