Midwest Wheaten Rescue

Rescue is all about second chances. We have some happy updates about two very deserving dogs, who got their 'happily ever after', all because people cared, and believed in those second chances.

Nugget, the black and white beauty, has spent majority of her life living on a chain. She previously had puppies. She spent months and years hoping for a chance, a life off the chain, away from harsh elements, a life of being safe and loved. Our friend and fellow rescuer in rural MO, Leslie, knew about her. This past January, with the artic blast coming, Leslie knew that Nugget would not survive outside on the chain, and even though she didn't have room, she brought Nugget home to be safe. Leslie was trying to find rescue for Nugget. We fell in love with her sweet, happy disposition, despite the sad life she had, and worked to find her a good home. Kalyn was looking for a friend to adopt, and when she found out about Nugget, it seemed like a good match. But just when we had everything lined up for Nugget to come to Omaha, we almost lost her. She suddenly fell sick, and it was only thanks to Leslie's quick response that her life was saved, yet again. HGE (hemorrhagic gastroenteritis) is a severe, sudden-onset condition that causes rapid, life-threatening dehydration and thickening of blood. Thanks to Leslie and the Vet's quick intervention, Nugget's life was saved again, and she got to fly to Omaha for her new chance.

Puppy Joy had a scary, life-threatening condition herself. Just a wee little puppy, she found herself in a rural pound. She was just a baby, all alone in a scary pound. With no immunity and no vaccination, she got Parvo virus, a highly contagious and often deadly disease. The pound, having no resources to treat her, brought her to the Vet to be euthanized. Her life was to end before it ever even started. Thankfully the clinic reached out to Leslie, who in turn, helped and networked for her, to save her life. When we heard about Joy's plight, our hearts broke for her. No puppy deserves to die for lack of vaccination. Treatment was expensive, and there were no guarantees that she would survive, but we said that, as long as she wanted to fight, we would fight with her. When Rachel found out about Joy, she reached out with a foster to adopt offer. Thankfully, Joy's will to live was strong, and she pulled through.

These two girls are survivors, against the odds, and we are so grateful they made it. Once unwanted and discarded, they are now showing us just how deserving they are. They are sweet, funny, playful - they are showing us every day just how good it is to be alive, and how thankful they are for rescue, and for second chances.

For our part, our hearts are full of gratitude, too. For our generous supporters, who enable us to say Yes to helping dogs who need a lifesaver, even when they are facing life threatening sickness, even when Vet bills are mounting. We are thankful for extremely kind and selfless people, like Leslie, who gave these girls a chance, and helped them find their way to rescue. We owe a big Thank You to Katie and Lindsey, the pawesome pilots who flew the girls our way. We can't thank our adopters, Kalyn and Rachel, enough, for seeing these gems and knowing they are worthy of love. They are family.

We are so excited to share that Munchkin has been adopted!
This sweet girlie has been waiting to be picked since December, and we are so happy for her, and for her new family!

Munchkin came to us after Dr. Ashley, a pawesome Vet whom we previously worked with on a large Wheaten rescue, reached out to say she had an unclaimed stray dog with no name. Doris, a many-times-over prior adopter, and foster mom, didn't hesitate to jump in the car and bring Munchkin home to foster.

Thanks to Doris and Frank, and their dogs, Munchkin learned all about living in a home. Her personality blossomed, and we learned she loves snuggles, she likes everyone she meets, and she enjoys running in the backyard.

When a nice local family reached out with interest in adoption, Doris again got in the car, and made it happen. It was very clear from the first few minutes, that this was a great match. Munchkin is going to be so loved and spoiled by her family, and we know she and the girls will have best memories growing up together. We couldn't be happier for them all!

A big Thank You goes out to Dr. Ashley, Doris and Frank, and of course, Munchkin's new family for adopting!

This lil Wheaten girl is looking for a new home. If you’re looking to adopt, and can pick her up from NH, please see the post from our friends at S’Wheat Rescue on adoption steps.

Can you spot the Wheaten?

Our own alum, Zipper, is bringing holiday cheer to many, as she once again participated in The Nutcracker ballet, along with her Dad, John. John shares that neither he nor Zipper dance, which, he says, is a good thing - but we know they both have limitless talent!

When Zipper was adopted a few years back, we knew she would have a great family, but we didn’t know that stage lights were in her future. She’s proving that rescue dogs are truly amazing - whether they make us smile, bring us comfort, or shine under stage lights - they’re stars in our eyes, and hearts.

Happy holidays and Merry Christmas to all 🎄🐾❤️

It may be cold outside, but we are feeling your support and it warms our hearts. As we close out another Giving Tuesday, we wanted to share the results, and express our deepest gratitude.

Our facebook fundraiser contributions were $937, and donations through SHARE Omaha were $2,820, for a total of $3,757. This is a huge and very generous result at any time, but even more so today, when times are tough for many. We couldn't be more appreciative. A big Thank You to everyone who showed support - whether through donating, sharing, or encouraging us.

This year, we had a very generous offer by a fellow Wheaten dad, Harvey Schaffner, who reached out with a matching donation offer of up to $5,000. This is a wonderful gift that stretched each donation even further. While we didn't quite reach that amount, Harvey surprised us by deciding to make a $5,000 donation anyway! We are blown away, and wanted to extend a warm Thank You to Harvey, and to Jeanne Randall Malkin Family Foundation for their generosity.

From the bottom of our hearts, Thank You for caring for rescue dogs - with your help, we can now do even more in the next year.