Dogs Forever

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Adoption: [email protected] We love our homeless dogs like they are our own.

Here at Dogs Forever we open our hearts and bring dogs into our care from counties without animal shelters, shelters where dogs are euthanized due to overcrowding, and other reasons such as an owner has passed away and there is no family to take the dog in. With our intimate setting of kennels, the noise level is not offensive to dogs or people, which helps keep the stress among our dogs at a minimum. We also use classical and jazz music to help provide a calm and soothing environment for the dogs. Our all-volunteer staff is committed to the well-being of the dogs in our care. Three times each day, seven days a week, volunteers walk, feed, and interact with our dogs. They all receive the upmost medical and dental care from day one with us. Some of them have never known a kind, gentle, loving touch. It's our duty as their caregivers to walk beside them during their journey with us. We provide them with those feelings and emotions to feel safe and confident while we find their forever home. Please visit us on any Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dogs Forever is at 809 Rockford Road SW in Cedar Rapids. Right behind the Kernel's Stadium scoreboard in the two blue buildings. For more information about our organization, our dogs, volunteer opportunities, fundraising, and events, contact us from any method below. http://www.dogsforever.org
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/IA211.html
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(319) 320-5522.

10/31/2026

We’re open to the public TOMORROW; Saturday, October 31st from 10:00AM–2:00 PM! We have a shelter full of some of the cutest pups this side of the Cedar River.

DOGS FOREVER: 809 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids (Street parking. Do not park in either of our neighbor's parking lots.) If you're not looking to adopt, the biggest favor you can do is ✨SHARE THIS POST PLEASE! ✨

🐶 Meet all of our adoptable dogs:
https://dogsforever.org/adopting-from-dogs-forever/adoptable-dogs/

📝 Pre-Adoption application:
https://dogsforever.org/adopting-from-us/adoption-foster-form/

♻️ Don't forget—you can also drop off your redeemable cans and bottles (including glass!) anytime. Just leave them bagged in the metal cage in front of our shed, and every nickel goes directly toward caring for our dogs (especially vet bills).

10/30/2026

🐾📣 WE'RE JUST 2 DAYS AWAY! 📣🐾

Dogs Forever's 2027 Annual Online Calendar Contest Fundraiser kicks off November 1st at 8 AM CST, and we can't wait to see those adorable faces roll in!

Here's your quick reminder of how it works:

📸 ENTER YOUR PUP: Just a $10 donation through the link below gets your dog's photo in the running! Bright, clear photos with NO humans are best. Don't forget to tell us a little about your pup, too!

🏆 13 SPOTS UP FOR GRABS: The top 13 pups earn a place in our 2027 calendar. Our #1 winner gets to choose between the COVER or their favorite month!

🗳️ VOTE, VOTE, VOTE: Votes are just $1 each, and we'll have special promotions throughout the contest with FREE bonus votes included with donations!

❤️ MAKE IT COUNT: Every entry and every vote helps support the homeless dogs at Dogs Forever. That's a whole lot of tail wags for a good cause!

Have your photos picked out? Got your pup's campaign team assembled?

📅 WE GO LIVE NOVEMBER 1ST AT 8 AM CST!

🔗 ENTER & VOTE HERE:
https://www.gogophotocontest.com/dogsforever

🐶 Share this post with your fellow dog lovers, and let's make this our best calendar contest yet! ❤️🐾

10/30/2026

💕 CHELSEA HAS A FEW THINGS TO GET OFF HER CHEST... 🐾

First of all, I'm adorable. I feel like that's pretty obvious. Second, I have A LOT of energy, a very busy social calendar (mostly running, playing, and being cute), and absolutely no plans to slow down anytime soon.

I'm Chelsea! I'm 3.5 months old, weigh about 20ish pounds, and I'm a Shepherd mix. I'm friendly, playful, and always ready for my next adventure. A fenced yard would be pretty amazing because, in case you haven't noticed, I LOVE to run!

Now, I should probably mention that I'm still a baby. That means potty breaks, puppy training, patience, and helping me learn all the things a good little dog should know. An afternoon potty break is a must, so I'll need a family whose schedule can accommodate that.

Think you have room for a little Chelsea chaos? Come meet me! I'm at Dogs Forever, and you can visit on Saturdays from 10 AM–2 PM at 809 Rockford Rd SW in Cedar Rapids.

Please complete an adoption application before visiting so we can learn a little about you and your home:

https://dogsforever.org/adopting-from-dogs-forever/adoption-foster-form/

10/30/2026

🚨 WARNING: LUCKY IS NOT ACTUALLY A GROWN-UP. 🚨

We repeat: THIS 70-POUND DOG IS STILL A BABY. 😂💚

Meet Lucky. 9.5 months old, approximately 70 pounds, and operating on the latest version of Puppy Software™.

Current features include:

🎾 Toy enthusiast. Will happily entertain himself with his favorite toys.

🐾 Adventure buddy. Loves going for walks and checking out the world.

💚 Kid-friendly. Has plenty of love to share! (But remember he's a big boy!)

😂 Occasionally forgets he's not actually a lap dog. (We cannot confirm this, but we wouldn't rule it out.)

🐶 Still learning! He's a big boy in a little puppy's world and needs someone willing to help him grow into the amazing adult dog he's going to be.

And here's the thing about Lucky: we have NO IDEA what breed mix he is. Cane Corso? Rhodesian Ridgeback? Those have been tossed around?! A little bit of everything? He's basically a mystery wrapped in 70 pounds of adorable. 😂

What we DO know is that he's a wonderful young dog who deserves a family, a home, and the chance to grow up somewhere other than a shelter.

Foster or adopt? Either one would be a pretty fantastic upgrade for this boy!

📍 Come meet Lucky Saturdays from 10 AM–2 PM at Dogs Forever, 809 Rockford Rd SW in Cedar Rapids!

📝 Please complete an adoption or foster application before visiting:
https://dogsforever.org/adopting-from-dogs-forever/adoption-foster-form/

PLEASE SHARE! Lucky may be a big puppy, but he's got a whole lot of growing up left to do. Let's help him do it in a HOME. 💚🐾

Also... trigger warning probably too late.. don't let your dog hear this video.. 😂😂

10/29/2026

📋 EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE REVIEW: GABBY 💕🐾

Position: Professional Puppy
Experience: 4 months
Special Skills: Cuddling, being adorable, and making it physically impossible to put her down.
Work Ethic: Questionable. Frequently demands snuggle breaks. 😂

Meet Gabby! Our 13-pound mystery mix-ish girl who has decided her life's purpose is to be held, loved, and carried around like the tiny VIP she is. And honestly? She's EXCELLENT at it. 🥹💗

🐾 Potty training? Doing GREAT! But remember she is still a puppy so your life will need to accommodate an afternoon potty break at minimum!
🐶 Teamwork? Loves the dogs in her foster home!
🎀 Signature look? Adorable little stubby tail that wiggles when she's happy!
💕 Biggest weakness? Why walk when there are perfectly good human arms available?!

Gabby is still a puppy, so she'll need the usual love, patience, and guidance as she grows. Have other pets? We can arrange a meet and greet to make sure everyone's a good match. A fenced yard would be a wonderful bonus, too!

We're accepting applications for Gabby's permanent position as YOUR BABY. Benefits include endless cuddles, puppy kisses, and a tiny shadow who thinks you're the best thing in the world. 😂💗

📍 Come meet Gabby Saturdays from 10 AM–2 PM at Dogs Forever, 809 Rockford Rd SW in Cedar Rapids!

📝 Please complete an adoption application before visiting:
https://dogsforever.org/adopting-from-dogs-forever/adoption-foster-form/

10/29/2026

🐾😂 FLOYD WOULD LIKE TO BE THE KING OF HIS OWN CASTLE, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. 👑❤️

Well, folks. Remember when my dog status was TBD? Yeah… the answer is officially NO WAY, JOSÉ! 😂

Big dogs? Nope.
Little dogs? Also nope.
Other dogs or cats in general? HARD PASS.

I’m Floyd. I’m 17 pounds of adorable, approximately 4 years old, and I have decided that if I’m going to be royalty, I’m not sharing my throne with other four-legged subjects. 👑

BUT WAIT. Before you start thinking I’m all attitude and no fun, let me tell you what you’re getting with me. 👀

🧸 TOYS. I LOVE toys. Like, REALLY love toys.
🪱 WORM MODE. Give me a toy and watch me flip onto my back and wiggle around like a little worm having the BEST DAY OF HIS LIFE. 😂
🎾 FETCH. Throw it! I’ll get it! We can do this approximately 47 more times.
💗 SNUGGLE BUG. When playtime is over, I’m happy to cash in on some quality cuddle time with my favorite human. A guy has to recharge his batteries, you know?!

So here's the deal: I'm looking for a home where I can be the one and ONLY pet. No canine or feline roommates, no sharing my toys, no committee meetings about who's in charge. Just me, my humans, my toys, and my kingdom. Sounds pretty great, right?! 😂

A fenced yard would be awesome for safely letting these little legs loose, and I promise to bring plenty of entertainment to the household. I may be small, but I come with BIG personality, serious toy enthusiasm, and a whole lot of love to give.

📍 Come meet me Saturdays from 10 AM–2 PM at Dogs Forever, 809 Rockford Rd SW in Cedar Rapids!

📝 Please complete an adoption application before visiting so the humans can learn more about you and your home:
https://dogsforever.org/adopting-from-dogs-forever/adoption-foster-form/

Somewhere out there is a human with an empty lap, a basket full of toys, and absolutely no other pets to ruin my reign. 😂🐾

10/28/2026

More happy tails adoptions!!

To the forever after we pray all our dogs will have, we're so thankful for your next journey in life with your families. Happy life sweet pups, we love you guys!

Barkley (now Benny), Nora (now Amber with DF Alumni canine sister Havana), Sweet Nellie Bean, Shasta girl, and Chopper dude.

PS: To the parents of these adorable kiddos, if you haven't yet, please join our Dogs Forever Alumni group and share pupdates with us! We LOVE watching them settle in and grow with you!

10/28/2026

🚨 EXCUSE ME. WE NEED TO DISCUSS WHY I HAVE ZERO APPLICATIONS. ZERO. 🚨🐾

Knight here. And I have some questions for the general public. 👀

I’m handsome. I’m sweet. I’m goofy. I’m FRIENDLY. I’m 54 pounds of absolute GOOD BOY, and somehow not a single person has submitted an application for me?!

NOT. ONE. APPLICATION. 😭😂

Meanwhile, I’m over here bringing the whole package to the table!

🐶 Other dogs? FRIENDS! I love having canine buddies.

👋 People? ALSO FRIENDS! New person? Excellent. Potential best friend? EVEN BETTER.

🧸 Toys? Oh, I’m VERY interested. We should probably discuss a toy budget.

👃 Sniffing everything? I take my job as neighborhood investigator VERY seriously.

😂 Making you laugh? Consider it handled.

❤️ Being your loyal, loving, goofy best boy? THAT'S MY SPECIALTY.

I'm about 2 years old, and I’ve got the perfect balance of playful, affectionate, and just plain FUN. I want to be part of your life! Take me on adventures, play with me, hang out with me, and let me be the dog who makes you smile every single day. I'm also open to consistent belly rubs!

Now, full disclosure: cats are NOT my thing. I need a cat-free kingdom, please and thank you. 👑🐈‍⬛🚫 And while a fenced yard would be a fantastic bonus, what I really want is a family who sees me and thinks, "THAT'S OUR DOG!"

The humans keep telling me my family is out there somewhere. But at this point, I'm starting to wonder if they're lost, their phone died, or they simply haven't seen my face yet (you could REALLY help me with that part if you'd share my post or tag your friends!).

📍 Come meet me Saturdays from 10 AM–2 PM at Dogs Forever, 809 Rockford Rd SW in Cedar Rapids!

📝 Ready to meet your new best friend? Please complete an adoption application before visiting so the humans can learn more about you and your home:
https://dogsforever.org/adopting-from-dogs-forever/adoption-foster-form/

10/28/2026

💕🐾 EVERYBODY MEET ME, CLARA! 🐾💕

✨ Hi, hello! I’m Clara, and I’m here to be EVERYONE’S best friend! ✨

I’m a 4-year-old French Bulldog mix-ish, weighing in at 32 pounds of pure love! 💗 Life hasn’t always been the kindest to me, but I haven’t let that get me down. No grudges here, just a whole lot of love to give!

People? LOVE THEM. Kids? LOVE THEM. Dogs? CATS? Stuffies? YOU NAME IT! I’m pretty much convinced that everyone and everything is just a friend I haven’t snuggled with yet. 😂💕

I’m also a certified snuggle queen, and I would very much like to share your bed with you. Between beauty naps, I have little bursts of energy and zoom around with a stuffie like I’ve just discovered the greatest treasure in the world. 🧸💨 Then it’s right back to cuddles!

I know what you’re thinking… I sound TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE! But nope, friends. I’m a real-life UNICORN. 🦄💖 And now I’m looking for my very own forever family to love me for the rest of my days.

🏡 I think I’d love a fenced yard where I can safely run, play, and enjoy my happy little life. If you have other pets, the nice humans at Dogs Forever require a meet and greet to make sure we’re all a good fit.

Ready to meet your new best friend? I’ll be waiting for you Saturdays from 10 AM–2 PM at Dogs Forever, 809 Rockford Rd SW in Cedar Rapids!

📝 Please fill out an application before visiting so the humans can learn a little about you and your home:

https://dogsforever.org/adopting-from-dogs-forever/adoption-foster-form/

I’ve got a whole lot of love to give, and I can’t wait to find the family who gets to keep it all. Could that be you? 🥹💗🐾

10/27/2026

More adoptions to share! We love these posts! These are some pups that went into their foster to adopt home's first - then their adoptions were finalized! We always offer our families foster to adopt so their sweet pup can have time to settle and make sure it's a good fit for everyone.

Happy life sweet Teddy, Buddy, Gidget, Jett, Josie, and Nugget, we love you!

PS: If you're their new parents, please join our DF Alumni group and share some pupdates with us! We never DON'T want to know how they're doing and there's no such thing as too many pupdates in our eyes! 🥰

Join our private group here: Dogs Forever Alumni

Address

809 Rockford Road SW
Cedar Rapids, IA
52404

Opening Hours

10am - 2pm

Telephone

+13193205522

Website

http://dogsforever.org/

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