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MARIO HAS NOT COMPLETED HIS VETTING AND WILL NOT BE NEUTERED UNTIL APRIL 9, 2026. APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY BEING ACCEPTED FROM WITHIN A 30 MINUTE RADIUS OF DES MOINES UNTIL AFTER HE HAS BEEN NEUTERED. Mario is an approximate 3 month old, 10 lb., male, mixed breed puppy. He and his litter mates were saved from a kill shelter in Oklahoma. Their momma is said to be an Australian Shepard mix weighing 35 lbs. Daddy is unknown. Hi, I’m Mario! I’m a bit shy at first, but once I get to know you, I I absolutely love squeaky toys! They’re the best, aren’t they? Every time I press one, it makes a funny noise that makes my tail wag like crazy! I’m all about cuddles and loyalty. I spend my days playing gently with my dog friends, watching the cat, and being around kids. I’ve learned a lot about love and friendship here. If you’re looking for a gentle and loyal friend, I promise to be the best puppy I can be. Let’s create our own cozy corner in the world together! Siblings: Princess Peach (F) Luigi (M) Mario (M) Bowser (M) Yoshi (M) If you are interested in meeting Mario, 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.

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