Shay
Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat) · Baby (3 months 12 days) · Female · Large · West Des Moines, IA
Notes from Hope Animal Rescue of Iowa
Girl with a Kind Heart, Great Manners, and a Spunky ’Tude Seeks Forever Family
Looking for a sweet little spark with lifelong-best-friend potential? I could be your perfect match! I’m Shay an approximate 14-week-old, female, possible Shepherd mix puppy weighing about 17 lbs. Shay has not completed her puppy vaccinations, due to her age, and is scheduled for her spay on Wednesday, November 4.
I may need a minute to warm up, but once I know you, my affectionate, silly side comes out — with a little spitfire mixed in. Before long, I’ll be your adventure partner, snuggle buddy, and devoted little shadow. Going for a walk? I’m learning! Playing with toys? Count me in. Settling onto the couch for a movie? You’re in luck – I’m a professional couch potato. My love language: attention, snuggles, and quality time. My favorite things: treats, stuffed animals, and anything with a squeaker! Relationship strengths: gentle with cats, friendly with dogs, and happiest spending time with my people. Humble brag: I’m clever and quick to learn commands—especially when treats are involved! I’m making great progress with potty training, crate training, and leash walking, and my foster family says I have lovely manners. My ideal date: a little playtime, a few treats, then falling asleep beside you in a position that defies gravity. I’ve got a lovely mix of mellow sweetness and playful puppy spark. I could be happy with furry siblings or as your one-and-only pup. My perfect match will give me a little patience at the beginning, help me keep learning, and welcome me into everyday family life. Let’s meet. I’ll bring the ears. You bring the treats.
Siblings: Shay (F) Dan (M)
If you are interested in meeting Shay, please complete an online application at https://hopeanimalrescueofiowa.duplie.com/forms/196/dog-application Adoption fee is $300 which includes spay/neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.
About Shay
Gets along with
- Kids
- Yes
- Dogs
- Yes
- Cats
- Yes
Home and care
- House-trained
- Yes
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor Only
- Energy
- Moderately Active
- With new people
- Friendly
- Coat
- Medium
As listed by Hope Animal Rescue of Iowa. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.
What happens next
- Contact Hope Animal Rescue of Iowa using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
- They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
- Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to Hope Animal Rescue of Iowa, never to AdoptNearby.
- Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.



