Adopt a Black Mouth Cur in Iowa

Black Mouth Curs are versatile, loyal, and athletic Southern working dogs — the breed of Old Yeller. They appear regularly in rural Southern shelters. A rescued Black Mouth Cur is a hardy, devoted family companion that thrives on activity.

Iowa's rescue dog community is concentrated around Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City. Many rescues work with rural shelters in surrounding states to transport dogs to higher-demand regions. A rescued Iowa dog often comes through an active regional network.