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The Best Omaha, NE Dog Rescues & Shelters in 2024

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David Adams

June 25, 2024

Dog Rescues & Shelters

This list showcases the top dog rescues & shelters in Omaha, NE. These remarkable organizations have been recognized for their unwavering dedication to the well-being of countless dogs. We've compiled this list by gathering heartfelt testimonials from both the Sniffspot community and the wider public, ensuring a comprehensive perspective on these exceptional shelters.

    Nebraska Humane Society
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    8929 Fort Street in Omaha, Nebraska.
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    Their passion and commitment to save and rescue dogs is top tier.
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    Nebraska Humane Society

    #98 in United States, #1 in Nebraska, #1 in Omaha

    Omaha

    The Nebraska Humane Society was founded in 1875. It is the fifth oldest humane society in the nation, and, today, is also one of the largest. We offer shelter to animals who have no place to call home and provide vital services to them and to the people who love them. Every year, more than 24,000 animals, including wildlife, find their way to our doors. Through our programs, we touch the lives of more than 200,000 people annually with our message of compassion and humane treatment for all living creatures. We are housed on a 13-acre campus with four buildings, 170 dedicated staff members and 500 volunteers.

    "Their passion and commitment to save and rescue dogs is top tier."

    jane m.

    Supporter

    "I thought volunteering would make me sadder seeing the behind the scenes of the shelter. I could not be more..."

    lily f.

    Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan


  • Nebraska Boston Terrier Rescue
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    Nebraska Boston Terrier Rescue

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    Boston Terrier Rescue in Nebraska was founded in 1998. In 2004, it evolved into Nebraska Boston Terrier Rescue, Inc., a 501(c)(3) Non-profit Organization. We operate as an all-volunteer based organization and run strictly on donations. Our volunteers are dedicated to rescuing Boston terriers from shelters and individuals and finding them forever homes. We do not have a physical shelter that you can visit. All of our dogs are fostered in volunteers homes until they find their new safe, happy and FOREVER home. Boston terrier mixes are considered on an individual basis. Nebraska Boston Terrier Rescue serves the states of Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Minnesota, South Dakota and Wyoming. Other states are considered if we can find the appropriate help in that state or we will refer you to a Boston Rescue closer to you.


  • Midwest Wheaten Rescue
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    Midwest Wheaten Rescue

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    Founded in 2009, our rescue is based on the belief that each dog deserves a chance. Every year, many Wheatens and mixed breed pups find themselves without a home. Our entire team is made up of volunteers who are committed to helping rescue and place these sweet pups. We do not operate a shelter. Instead, rescue dogs live with our foster families, until they are adopted. We are based in Omaha, Nebraska. We rescue and place dogs throughout the Midwest, and even farther, where possible. We take pride in completing due diligence, to make sure each dog is placed with a home that is the best fit, both for the dog and for the adopting family. We are proud to have received the Non-Profit 501(c)3 status from the IRS. Rescue is a labor of love -- it's all for the love of dogs.


  • Basset and Beagle Rescue of the Heartland
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    Basset and Beagle Rescue of the Heartland

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha
    #3 in beagle

    Beagle

    Omaha

    Basset and Beagle Rescue of the Heartland (BBRH) is an approved 501(c)3 non-profit rescue group, all donations are tax-deductible. Our organization is devoted to rescuing and rehoming bassets and beagles in Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Iowa. BBRH also puts great emphasis on educational efforts regarding these breeds and responsible pet ownership.


  • Scatter Joy Acres
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    4107 Waverly Road Murray, NE
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    Scatter Joy Acres

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    In 2005 Scatter Joy Acres (SJA) was founded by Joy Bartling as Soby Ranch Ministries in 2006 near Fort Calhoun, Nebraska to provide a new home, new life, and new meaning by rescuing abused or neglected animals. Bartling’s first loves were the animals who became her closest childhood friends and confidants when she felt she had no one else to turn to during a painful part of her journey to adulthood. Understanding that there are often deep pains in life and the many times that human beings were not able to touch them, she realized she was not alone in that aspect. At the ranch, the animals serve as an integral part of the on-going mission of providing therapeutic interaction for developmentally disabled and autistic children, seniors, veterans, and at-risk children. Many of us, like Joy, have found comfort, solace, peace and even joy in the company of animals. Joy embraced her passionate gift in life which also would be a significant way to “give back” to the community. Thus, “Scatter Joy Acres” was created to scatter God’s joy across all of his acres. On the ranch, each animal has a name, a story and a significance, which is demonstrated in warmth and love they share with every person they encounter. The interactions animals share as they meet with people are simply amazing. In 2013, SJA relocated to a sprawling, lush, 26-acre site within Omaha at 49th & Newport. Here it provides a surprisingly quiet inner-city sanctuary for both humans and animals. In 2022 SJA had the opportunity to move the ranch to a 15 acre country setting in Murray, NE . This has allowed to be able to grow our programs. In addition to the therapy and rescue, the ranch is available for birthday parties, corporate outings and other events. There is an ample parking, picnic areas, a playground, hayrack rides, bonfires, and plenty of room for fun and games. Our ranch in Murray serves as headquarters for the ever-expanding Scatter Joy Acres organization. The ranch is presently home to more than 65 animals like alpacas, sheep, rabbits, goats, horses, cows, and a camel, a variety of fowl, pigs, and peacocks. SJA provides animal therapy for the developmentally disabled, seniors and veterans both at the ranch at on-site at many other facilities in and around the metro Omaha area. Additionally, SJA is one of the regions only authorized education sites for the widely acclaimed Cowboy Ethics, curriculum, teaching young people to be responsible adults using the Code of the West. Scatter Joy Acres provides an experience unlike any other for those it serves. Animal rescue and therapy, an urban ranch, real life – hands on STEM education, and animal interaction makes. Scatter Joy Acres an incredible organization and place to visit.


  • Homeward Bound in the Heartland Animal Rescue
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    Homeward Bound in the Heartland Animal Rescue

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    We are a small group of rescuers in the Omaha area. Special people volunteer to show their love and dedication to helping these animals. Our animals find a temporary loving home with our foster parents while awaiting furever families. We rescue animals that have found themselves in difficult situations by no fault of their own. Health, age, or breed does not matter to us. We don’t discriminate. We raise public awareness through community education of the homeless animals and the benefits of adopting an animal in need. Our rescued animals are examined, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered before they are placed in carefully screened homes. Our short term Goals: As a licensed rescue, was formed in 2009. We are a small group of rescuers in the Omaha, Nebraska/Council Bluffs, IA area. Special people volunteer to show their love and dedication in helping these animals.Our animals find temporary loving home with our foster parents, while awaiting for furever families. We do not have a shelter, We rescue homeless/abused/neglected/abandoned animals from high stressed situations. as well as those animals that are in danger of being euthanized at a shelter. Health,age or breed does not matter to us. We don’t discriminate. Our rescued animals are examined, vaccinated and spayed/neutered before they are placed in carefully screened homes. We never discriminate. By involving and educating the community, HOMEWARD BOUND IN THE HEARTLAND ANIMAL RESCUE INC works to raise the public’s awareness of the plight of homeless animals as well as realizing the benefits of adopting an animal in need.


  • Midwest Dog Rescue Network
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    Midwest Dog Rescue Network

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    Midwest Dog Rescue Network was founded in 2007 by four dedicated women who wanted to make a difference in our community. We all had experience volunteering with rescues and working at shelters and vet clinics. Midwest Dog Rescue Network is an acronym of our names, Monica, Dee, Rose and Nikki. We are an all-breed 501(c) non-profit rescue licensed in the state of Nebraska. We are based out of the Omaha metro area. We have no employees so all proceeds go directly to the care of the animals. We do not have a shelter but foster our rescued dogs in local homes. Fosters homes are an important part of our rescue group. Without foster homes, only a fraction of the animals would be saved. The Network part of our name is important because it really does take a Network of people to run a rescue and help save animals. We work with local shelters and other rescues to help save animals. Many of our dogs come from over-crowded shelters that are limited in space and ask for help. Some dogs in shelters are simply “out of time” or need additional veterinary care that the shelter can not provide. At Midwest Dog Rescue Network, we are dedicated to helping homeless and abandoned animals in the Midwest find their forever homes. We work hard to make sure the animals in our care get the best medical attention, nutrition and love. We are passionate about helping animals in need and making a difference in the lives of the animals that come into our rescue. At Midwest Dog Rescue Network, we believe that every dog deserves a second chance at a forever home.


  • Catz Angels Care, Inc
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    422 E 1st St, Fremont, NE 68025
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    Catz Angels Care, Inc

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    Catz Angels CARE, Inc is a volunteer, no-kill cat rescue located in Fremont, NE. We take in stray and abandoned cats and kittens in Fremont, NE and the surrounding communities. CARE was started in 2016 by a group of cat lovers who saw a need for management of the community cat population in Fremont. Out of their own pocket, they began to trap-neuter-release (TNR) these local cats. Over the years, CARE has grown in size, budget and services in order to meet the needs of the community.


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    Bullies-N-Beyond ResQ

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    Bullies-N-Beyond ResQ (BNBR) is a 501c3 non-profit organization located in Omaha, Nebraska that is 100% volunteer operated. Since we are a foster based rescue only, we do not have a physical location. All of our available dogs reside with us while we work with them on getting them ready for their forever home. You can meet our dogs at various meet and greets throughout town, so be sure to follow our events! BNBR envisions a compassionate world where all dogs reside in responsible, loving homes and for the bully breeds to a positively restored image in the community. Our mission to provide adoptive homes for every dog that comes into our care and to advocate for the bully dog breeds through education and partnerships within the community.


  • MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue
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    MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    MABTR takes in Boston Terriers and Boston mixes of any age, gender, and physical/mental condition across 13 states. Dogs are placed in foster care until they are adopted. Prior to adoption, we provide complete medical care, behavior evaluation, and microchipping. Run by volunteers with caring hearts, MABTR is funded completely by donations, and we can't achieve our mission alone. Generous donations from kind people like you sustain us with the financial support necessary to care for the hundreds of homeless Bostons we rescue every year.


  • Harbor of Hope Dog Rescue
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    Harbor of Hope Dog Rescue

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    We are a non-profit dog rescue that is comprised entirely of dedicated and compassionate foster homes ready to provide a safe haven from life’s storms. We cannot stop the world from being cruel, but we can offer a safe, loving and restorative place where dogs are protected from the harshness of life and given a chance to recover and heal. We promise to provide them with complete vet care, nutritious food, enrichment and training opportunities, all while surrounding them with love and hope. When we look at their faces, we see endless possibilities. We offer them love to show them that life isn’t always about merely surviving. It is about thriving. We offer them time to let their guard down long enough to learn how to be loved.


  • SNAFU Rescue-Short Noses and Friends United Rescue
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    SNAFU Rescue-Short Noses and Friends United Rescue

    English Bulldog, French Bulldog

    Omaha

    SNAFU Rescue (Short Noses And Friends United Rescue) is a 501(c)(3) tax deductible non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes all short-nosed breeds in need. ​​​​SNAFU Rescue networks as much as possible with commercial and private breeders for breeder releases. We also take in many dogs from owner surrender situations and shelters, as needed. We strive to maintain a confidential and professional relationship with all of our breeder contacts. We will never name a breeder(s) or share breeder’s information. Please do not request any breeder information from us, as it will not be provided.


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  • The Good Life Bulldog Rescue
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    The Good Life Bulldog Rescue

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha
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    English Bulldog

    Omaha

    We are dedicated to the rescue and care of bulldogs (English and Olde English) until a loving, adoptive home can be found with a focus on breed education. We work paw in paw with rescues, vets and shelters throughout the Midwest and in cooperation with the Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network (BCARN).


  • Wag N Train Terrier Rescue
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    Wag N Train Terrier Rescue

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha
    #2 in small dog

    Small dog

    Omaha

    We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Omaha, Nebraska. Adoption donations and donations made by generous individuals represent our sole source of funding. With these funds, our rescue dogs are brought up-to-date on vaccinations, are spayed or neutered, and are provided with ongoing veterinary care as needed. What sets us apart from other rescue organizations? Our "Sanctuary Sweethearts" - dogs that will stay in rescue for the remainder of their lives because of advanced age or serious health issues. Wag N Train provides all medications, supplements, dog food and required therapy for these dogs so that they may spend the rest of their lives in comfort. Private donations are the only source of funding for our "Sanctuary Sweethearts." We do adopt outside our state, but require the adopter to travel to Omaha, Nebraska to pick up their newly adopted dog. We do not transport or fly our rescue dogs. Our volunteers are available to help you from start to finish by offering: • Counseling before adoption • Training recommendations throughout your pet's lifetime • Grief counseling when that time does come


  • Revolution Rescue
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    Revolution Rescue

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    Revolution Rescue is a volunteer & foster-based company out of Lincoln, NE, and is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit group. Our Story The backbone of this rescue started as a small network of friends who were determined to help end and prevent cruelty by lessening the number of animals in need, especially the ones in the shelter systems. The euthanasia statistics are staggering. Far too many animals are not given a chance, mainly due to lack of space, and we are changing that...one by one. We will continue to fight Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) towards the many dogs that carry the unfair stigma of being a “bully breed”. If more people can open their minds and their hearts, and give these amazing animals a chance, we can reduce the number being held (and not making it out of) our shelters. We are a team devoted to each other and to animal rescue. To learn a bit about our members, click on "Board" below! Our Promise We are dedicated to making a positive difference for any and all animals that come into Revolution Rescue, so that the transition to their forever home will go as smoothly as possible. We encourage everyone to save the life of a shelter pet by adopting. Supporting breeders by purchasing animals from pet stores, etc…only adds to the problem and is how so many end up facing certain death. We promise you won’t be sorry. Rescue is the best breed! Revolution Rescue. Raising the bar for shelter animal rescue.


  • Pug Partners of Nebraska
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    Pug Partners of Nebraska

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha
    #3 in pug

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    Omaha

    Pug Partners of Nebraska is a 501c3, non-profit organization comprised of dedicated volunteers who are committed to rescuing and re-homing pugs in need. We believe that all pugs deserve a chance to be loved and to love a human companion. The majority of our rescue pugs come from what is called a puppy mill (a mass breeding facility), and we are very dedicated to these special dogs and providing them with the life they deserve. Our main purpose is to provide all of our rescue pugs with a loving foster home, quality dog food, medical care, and any other need that they may have while in our care. Our ultimate goal is to place each pug into a forever family that will continue to show the pug love, attention, and provide the care that they each deserve. We strive to educate our adopters and the public about our wonderful pug breed. Although pugs are quite different from most breeds, we want to show people how amazing these small dogs can be, and how they are great companions. Vision Statement Pug Partners of Nebraska provides a service to the community for pugs in need, by rescuing purebred pugs that are in shelters, puppy mills, whose owners can no longer care for them, and for those who have become lost/abandoned and to place them in a loving and safe permanent home where they will be loved and cared for as companion pets. Goals of Pug Partners of Nebraska To accomplish our mission, Pug Partners of Nebraska strives to: • Rescue adoptable pugs from a variety of situations and place them into loving foster homes until their permanent home can be found • Treat all pugs like our own, by giving them behavioral and medical attention that they need • Act as advocates by protecting and advancing the pug breed by encouraging responsible pug ownership and by rescuing pugs from unsafe or abusive situations • Carefully screen all volunteers to ensure that the most knowledgeable pug experts in the community are on board with pug Partners’ mission • Help reduce the pet over-population crisis by ensuring that all pugs adopted through our rescue are spayed or neutered • Have useful information available to those interested in adding a pug to their family • Provide the community with superior knowledge of the pug breed • cooperate and network with other animal rescue organizations in the community and world-wide • Incorporate programs to help the rescue succeed and involved more volunteers Pug Partners History One random July evening in 2008, Jessica Kamish was surfing the web looking for a sister for her current 3 year old pug Rocky. She came across the website for Midwest Pug Rescue where a banner read, “Foster homes needed in Omaha, NE.” As Jessica was the president of the Omaha Pug Club, with membership of more than 150 pug lovers, she was sure that she could find a couple of fellow pug lovers who would open their homes and hearts to a pug in need and foster for the rescue. An email was sent out to the address listed on the website, and an email was quickly received back that there was a 6 year old female who was found in O’Neil, Nebraska who needed a foster home. At this point Jessica sent an email to the pug club asking for foster homes. One couple replied immediately, Megan and Josiah (Si) Hollibaugh. They had just adopted two pugs from another rescue and wanted to help out a pug in need. With much contemplation, Jessica and her fiancé Matt decided to go ahead and take on this 6 year old puppy mill pug and give fostering a try. They named their foster pug Lily. Lily changed Matt and Jessica’s life. As a puppy mill survivor she had never experienced life outside of a kennel. There were so many firsts, and they found glory in the small things. The experience touched them both and they wanted to become more involved. Shortly after deciding this, Lily became part of their family. Jessica soon began getting emails about all the pugs needing rescued in Nebraska and Iowa. At this time, the only pug rescue in the area was Midwest Pug Rescue in Kansas City, MO, and it was obvious that the rescue need was great in the Nebraska and Iowa area as well. Jessica continued to seek out additional foster homes to help with the influx of pugs that needed rescued in the area. Megan and Si were the first foster home to take in a foster pug after Jessica. Their first foster was Yoda, a three year old mostly blind male who was surrendered to the Council Bluffs Animal Shelter. They too were touched by their fostering experience and wanted to find a way to help the pugs in need even more. After finding it hard to stay in contact with the pug rescue in Kansas City, Jessica, Matt, Megan and Si decided that it would be best to start up their own rescue and run it the way that would work best for them. Pug Partners of Nebraska was created in December 2008, and the EIN number request was filed with the IRS. In January 2009, a generous Omaha lawyer agreed to help the group file their 501(c)(3) paperwork. On January 30, 2009 the state certified Pug Partners of Nebraska’s Articles of Incorporation. Since then, Pug Partners of Nebraska has rescued over 900 pugs. We have over 20 foster homes, many volunteers, and have countless happy-ever-after stories about the pugs PPN has rescued. As the rescue has increased in size, Pug Partners added new positions to better help them rescue more pugs in need. In July 2009, positions were added to include a foster qualifier, foster coordinator, adoption qualifier, and adoption coordinator. In January 2010, these roles were further condensed to include a foster director and an adoption director. In March 2010, the positions began evolving once again and will continue to evolve as the rescue continues to grow.


  • Saunders County Lost Pets
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    226 W 5th Street Wahoo, Nebraska 68066
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    Saunders County Lost Pets

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    In 2006, Debora Wilcox was the proud owner of two labrador retrievers: Elliott and Sam. While working in the yard, the pair escaped and were never found after months of searching. Finally she realized the heartbreaking reality that they were never coming back. In the process of calling veterinarians, area shelters, and pleas on social media she quickly found that the system in our county for stray dogs and cats could be better. She felt God was speaking to her heart to be the person to help these animals find new homes or be reunited with their families. Saunders County Lost Pets (SCLP) began in 2007 in Debora’s home garage. She developed relationships with the county sheriff and surrounding veterinarians to house the lost pets of Saunders County until they are either reunited with their owners or placed in a new home. Today, SCLP operates out of downtown Wahoo, NE with a board of directors and has grown to include many pet related activities such as boarding, grooming, and dog daycare. To date, SCLP has helped place over 4,000 dogs and cats into loving, forever homes.


  • Little White Dog Rescue
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    Little White Dog Rescue

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha
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    Omaha

    Little White Dog Rescue (LWDR) is a non-profit dog rescue organization that consists entirely of foster homes rather than a shelter. Founded in 2007, LWDR originally began as a West Highland Terrier rescue group – thus the name! These days, we take in small dogs of all kinds. Like all rescue groups, our goal is to find loving, forever homes for small dogs who have been displaced through no fault of their own. Our dogs come to us from city shelters, commercial breeding facilities, and owners who can no longer care for them. We are an all-volunteer group deeply committed to offering a chance at a good life to the dogs in our care. We provide a loving foster home, medical care, and quality food to each of our little dogs and begin training them to become beloved house pets. As a final gift to each of our dogs, we work diligently to make the best match for them with a new family. Little White Dog Rescue is a 501c3 organization that relies solely on donations to fund our mission to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home small dogs. There are many other ways individuals and corporations can help us in our mission! Please see the Volunteer Page to find out how you can become involved with LWDR.


  • Nebraska Dachshund Rescue
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    Nebraska Dachshund Rescue

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha
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    Omaha

    Nebraska Dachshund Rescue was formed in the fall of 2007 by several dachshund lovers who were part of a dachshund-only play group. The group would be informed about dachshunds in kill-shelters, dachshunds being surrendered by families, dachshunds that were 'free' on craigslist, dachshunds retiring from puppy mills, etc... There was not a dachshund breed-specific local rescue group to help find homes for some wonderful little dogs who deserved a second chance at life. Nebraska Dachshund Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit AVO (All Volunteer Organization) dedicated to saving dachshunds. The dachshunds in need can come from a variety of different situations, such as; animal shelters, owner surrenders, puppy mill throw-aways, strays, etc... NDR does not discriminate based on age, size, health, or any other reason. Our goal for each and every dachshund is to be placed in a safe, loving forever-family. Until that goal is reached, they live with a foster family, who will love them ‘as one of their own’. Any needed vet care is provided and paid for by NDR during the interim between surrender and adoption. Vet care can range from minor needs, such as shots...to special needs, such as ‘back surgery’....and every dog that is placed in a forever home will also be spayed or neutered before they leave our care. NDR does not have a shelter. We rely on a network of foster families to take in a new dog. While the new dog is with the foster family, they will receive their vetting. The foster family also assesses the new dog so that it can be placed properly. This assessment includes temperament, social skills with other pets, potty training progress, personality, etc... Without our wonderful foster families, NDR would not be able to ‘stay in business’! Foster families are ALWAYS needed! NDR is dedicated to: • Helping abandoned, surrendered, abused, neglected dachshunds and dachshund mixes. • Providing a safe loving foster home and providing necessary rehabilitation to be adopted to a forever home. • Educating owners and public on responsible pet ownership. • Finding a forever home to dachshunds and any animal in need. • Rescuing and socializing abandoned, neglected, abused, orphaned and/or surrendered dachshunds and dachshund mixes by providing temporary safe shelter and medical/dental treatments as needed. • Procuring temporary foster homes and permanent new homes for rescued dachshunds that will provide a safe and nurturing home environment. • Ensuring no dachshund shall be adopted for the purposes of breeding or scientific/medical experimentation. • Providing education to the public on the dachshund breed, puppy mills, and responsible pet guardianship including, but not limited to, humane animal care and spay/neuter practices. • Displaying courtesy, respect and fellowship toward all volunteers in appreciation of services and support rendered to dachshund rescue and to promoting enhanced teamwork among all rescuers.


  • Big Red Rescue of the Heartland
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    Big Red Rescue of the Heartland

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    Big Red Rescue of the Heartland has been organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. Specifically helping abandoned, surrendered, abused, neglected animals - providing safe, loving foster homes and providing necessary rehabilitation for them to be adopted to a forever home. Education To educate owners and the public on responsible pet ownership. Providing education to the public on the animal welfare and responsible pet guardianship. Adoption Finding a forever home for animals in need. Ensuring no animal shall be adopted for the purposes of breeding or scientific/medical experimentation. Rescue Rescuing and socializing abandoned, neglected, abused, orphaned and/or surrendered animals by providing temporary, safe shelter and medical/dental treatments as needed.


  • Heartland German Shepherd Rescue (HUGS)
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    Heartland German Shepherd Rescue (HUGS)

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha
    #15 in german Shepherd

    German Shepherd

    Omaha

    Heartland German Shepherd Rescue (HUGS) is a Nebraska-licensed, all-volunteer, 501c3 non-profit dog rescue organization founded May 7th, 2015. We operate out of the Omaha-Lincoln, Nebraska area. Our focus is to save German Shepherd dogs at risk of being euthanized in shelters or other dire situations. We also help Australian Cattle Dogs and other herding breeds and mixes in need, as much as we are able to. While our focus is on purebred German Shepherds, we also help other injured dogs, puppies and/or moms with their litters, who are out of time at overcrowded shelters or small rural shelters with a high euthanasia rate. Many are sick or injured. Many of them are Shepherd mixes or other herding breeds including Australian Shepherds (Aussies) and Australian Cattle Dogs (Heelers). And these adorable, forgotten pups couldn't be more needy or deserving of our compassion and help. You can help too by opening your heart and fostering, adopting or donating. German Shepherds are highly intelligent, yet sensitive and intuitive dogs. We firmly believe that they respond best to positive reinforcement and a firm but always kind hand. German Shepherds thrive on structure, consistency, and mutual respect. They respond very well to reward-based training (treats, praise). Being heavy-handed, rough, or using force or inappropriate training tools is not only unkind, but it can often lead to distrust and can result in behavioral issues.


  • Nebraska No Kill Canine Rescue
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    Nebraska No Kill Canine Rescue

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    Nebraska No Kill Canine Rescue (NNKCR) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was originally formed in 2010 by a handful of volunteers who wanted to provide a foster-based no-kill option for all dogs regardless of breed. We utilize a network of foster homes who volunteer their time. To date, Nebraska No Kill has rehomed more than 800 dogs, with a success rate of 97 percent on adoptions. We are inspired and affirmed on a daily basis by the support received from the Lincoln community, where most of our fosters and adopters reside. Nebraska No Kill Canine Rescue strives to collaborate with other local rescues and has developed a strong relationship with the Capital Humane Society and other shelters across the state, often working together on hard-to-place dogs. Our rescue group is striving for the day when every dog has a safe and loving home. It’s pretty simple. The more fosters and funding we have, the more dogs we can save! Those two factors are the keys to our whole operation. Our network is growing, but the influx of dogs in need of a foster home continues. Fostering is a great way to help a dog along in his or her life’s journey with no long-term commitments and little or no financial obligation. Foster dogs are fully vetted prior to placement, and medical expenses are paid for by Nebraska No Kill Canine Rescue until an adopter is found. Consider opening your home and your heart to a foster dog, and we’ll work hard to find a great match!


  • Town and Country Animal Rescue
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    14110 S 84th Street Papillion NE 68046
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    Rescue Theory

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    Rescue Theory is a new kind of rescue based in Lincoln, Nebraska. We were founded on the mission to make helping animals easy no matter who you are. We use top rated animal welfare research to drive the rescue and the life saving decisions we make. As an organization, we strive to be inclusive of all people by using open and honest communication with adopters and volunteers. If you have a heart for animals, we will work to find a way to say ‘yes!’ in pairing you with a wonderful pet or finding ways to help us save more animals!


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    MidAmerica Rottweiler Rescue

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha
    #4 in rottweiler

    Rottweiler

    Omaha

    MidAmerica Rottweiler Rescue (MARR) was founded in March 1999. This rescue organization was formed because we saw a need for a rescue network in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. While some of these states have strong and successful rescue groups, there are gaps in area coverage and some states have no rescues at all. MARR is supported solely through charitable donations and the fundraising efforts of its members and is a nonprofit corporation, recognized as a public charity with federal nonprofit 501(c)(3) status. All donations are fully tax-deductible allowable by federal income tax code. We are always looking for Rottweiler enthusiasts of all experience levels who are interested in breed and a desire to help. There is something for everyone to do!


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    Brave Animal Rescue

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    Founded in 2020 by a group of animal advocates in Lincoln, Nebraska, Brave Animal Rescue is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) volunteer-based animal welfare organization dedicated to rescuing homeless kittens, cats, dogs, and puppies. By working with a network of volunteer advocates, foster caregivers, local veterinarians, and shelters, Brave Animal Rescue is able to help hundreds of animals every year by pulling animals from high-kill shelters, by working hands-on rescuing orphaned kittens, by aiding in local Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) efforts, and by helping those who are no longer able to care for their pets. We provide these animals with care and temporary homes until we are able to place them in permanent homes. Brave also aims to serve as a resource to our community by providing information about pet ownership, spaying and neutering, veterinary care, and TNR. The founders of Brave Animal Rescue are life-long animal advocates who have several years of experience working with other nonprofit animal groups throughout the Midwest. Through these experiences on the forefront of rescue, the founders quickly began to recognize a need in the community for a neonatal-focused rescue. The vast majority of animals that are surrendered to animal shelters are under the age of 18 months old. According to The Humane Society of the United States, 80% of kittens are born outside. Without intervention, these kittens go on to procreate, get killed (by disease, vehicles, predators, etc.), or end up in shelters. Unfortunately, kittens and puppies under 8 weeks old are the population most at-risk for being euthanized in shelters due to a lack of resources and foster homes. With a passion for newborn kittens and puppies, and drive to help the community, the founders of Brave Animal Rescue aim to end the cycle of unwanted companion animals through education, rescue, and spaying and neutering.


  • Dolly's Legacy Animal Rescue
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    Dolly's Legacy Animal Rescue

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    Dolly’s Legacy Animal Rescue is a foster-based rescue in Lincoln, NE. Our mission is to save orphaned and abandoned pets from overcrowded shelters and find them loving, forever homes. Dolly's Legacy Animal Rescue's mission is to save orphaned and abandoned pets from overcrowded shelters where they are out of time & out of hope to make it out alive. Far too many pets are facing a cruel death at high-intake, high-kill animal control facilities, some still using a gas chamber as a means of euthanasia. We rescue dogs, puppies, cats & kittens, and place them into loving foster homes while they receive all the vet care needed, including spay/neuter, heartworm testing & treatment, vaccinations, microchipping, treatment for parasites, surgical intervention, and hospitalization.


  • Great Plains Pointer Rescue
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    Great Plains Pointer Rescue

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    Great Plains Pointer Rescue was founded in 2008. Here at Great Plains Pointer Rescue, we take pride in helping German Shorthairs in many situations. All of our dogs receive full vet care in our program from minor to major medical issues. We provide all vetting records to adopters. Our main goal is to find loving and committed homes for our dogs. We take adoption seriously. Most of the dogs that enter our program have already been abandoned, bounced from home to home, or from different shelters. Our rescue program consists of foster homes where the dogs live indoors with families and receive training, social skills, and love. Adopters are able to ask questions and understand how a dog is in a home environment.


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    Second Chance Pups

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    Second Chance Pups is a 501(c)3 corporation supported ENTIRELY by adoption fees and private donations. We select dogs from local shelters and rescues and match them to carefully selected volunteer inmate/handlers from the Nebraska State Penitentiary. Dogs then live at the penitentiary while handlers provide nine weeks of intense training and love. It is a great rehabilitative measure for the inmates, offering them an opportunity to give back to society in a positive manner and contribute to a solution for the growing problem of uncared-for and unwanted animals. Otherwise overlooked dogs get a second chance at a lifelong relationship with a loving family. The first rotation of dogs started in September of 2004 in an effort to help more homeless animals find their way into forever homes. To date, SCP has adopted out 349 dogs and 220 inmates have participated in the program. Inmate trainers work together with a professional trainer, prison staff and SCP volunteers to provide dogs with basic obedience training, socialization, behavior modification, grooming and daily 1 on 1 attention. The dogs involved in the program graduate with a wealth of valuable skills that help give them a paw up on finding a home. Prison training programs like ours dramatically increase the number of shelter dogs adopted by providing them with a little help. The impact of similar programs throughout the United States is universally positive. Inmates learn training skills that support their own successful rehabilitation and reentry into society. Morale of both inmates and prison staff is greatly enhanced. Adoptable dogs who would otherwise be left to languish or be at risk for an uncertain future due to lack of socialization or training receive a second chance for a good life.


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    The Phoenix Remix Animal Rescue

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    The Phoenix Remix is a 501c3, state licensed volunteer rescue designed to protect and preserve the lives of jeopardized, neglected and at-risk domesticated animals. Where it all began Phoenix was found emaciated, dying from disease on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere, Tennessee, in the spring of 2002. She was somewhere around five months old. Local veterinarians suggested that she be euthanized, given the severity of her condition. That could have been the end of her story- a truncated life of misery, hunger and loneliness. But that was nowhere near the end. Phoenix healed. She spent a decade and a half reveling in extraordinary health, athleticism and compassion. She touched the lives of every person that met her with her gentle demeanor, her love of the outdoors and her loyalty to people- something she didn’t owe us, but humans certainly owed her. It is the mission of this rescue to give every lost soul the chance to be loved and honored beyond its lifetime, like Phoenix is. It is our goal to ensure these animals are placed in homes that will stay as dedicated to the animals as they are to us, and our wish to provide every animal we touch with the opportunity to change your life forever, the way Pheenie changed ours.


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    Midwest Misfits Animal Rescue

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    The Midwest Misfits is a volunteer driven, non-profit 501c3 created to reduce the number of animals euthanized in shelters in the midwestern states through loving foster care, medical treatment and behavioral modification. We are a state licensed rescue. ​We aim to educate and assist the public in effective means of controlling the pet population. We will resist breed specific legislation, embrace animal welfare reform and work to strengthen society's bond between animal and owner. We are the last line of defense and the voice for the voiceless about to lose their lives through no fault of their own.


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    FurEver Home, Inc.

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    FurEver Home, Inc. is an animal rescue located in Fremont, Nebraska. Our team of volunteers is passionate about improving the lives of pets and their owners through adoptions, fostering, owner support, training, and education. Our team helps divert animals from unstable situations and places them in forever homes where they are happy, healthy, and loved. We work with surrounding area shelters to house strays, help rehome, and save animals from euthanization across the Midwest. We also work with our community to educate pet owners on how best to care for their furry friends and empower them to provide their pets with the best possible life. By educating individuals on the importance of vaccinations, spay/neuter programs, microchipping, and training that promotes lasting good behavior, we ensure both owners and their pets share a long, happy, and healthy life together. Whether you’re looking for a new pet to add to your family, need assistance in finding a safe temporary home for a pet, need some extra support in training your pet, or a connection to financial resource options such as grants or emergency food supplies, etc. - the FurEver Home, Inc. team is here to support you.


  • Capital Humane Society
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    6500 S. 70th Street Lincoln, NE 68516
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    Capital Humane Society

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    Our History What is known today as the Capital Humane Society began in 1902 as the Lancaster County Humane Society. The first shelter was located in a shed near the West 'O' Street viaduct. The Society's mission focused on the prevention of cruelty to children and horses. Around 1907 the services expanded to include a variety of animals. In September, 1924 the Society acquired a three acre tract of land at Park Boulevard and Hatch Street, a gift in the Sawyer-Snell Estate. The current shelter is the third to sit at this location and was erected in 1966. A renovation was completed at the facility in 1997. In the Spring of 2004, renovation was completed on the new Spay/Neuter Vet clinic at the shelter. We are now able to spay and neuter all cats, dogs and rabbits going into the adoption program. On July 2nd, 2013 the Pieloch Pet Adoption Center opened it's doors at 6500 S. 70th Street. The center handles adoptions and humane education at this beautiful facility at 70th and Hwy 2. Our original location on Park Boulevard is still in operation and now functions as our Admissions & Assessment Center. Today, Capital Humane Society serves the community by sheltering homeless pets, advocating for animal welfare, and educating the public about responsible pet care. Our Purpose We exist because we believe animals need human advocates both in and out of the shelter. By advocating for them, we can help our community experience the connection, companionship, and love that comes with pet ownership. Our Core Values Communication: We are committed to a culture of open dialogue and transparency. We speak honestly and respectfully. We ask questions and collaborate to find solutions. We foster connection by consistently and efficiently sharing information, expectations, and successes. Compassion: We work to alleviate distress through judgment free access to care and resources. We recognize emotional intelligence is essential to effectively care for ourselves and others. We give ourselves and others the grace to make mistakes and the opportunity to learn from them. Teamwork: We take initiative and help where help is needed. We are considerate of how our behavior and actions impact others. We believe our success as a whole is a result of the contributions of each individual. Respect: We talk to each other, not about each other. We acknowledge that each person and animal have different experiences that shape them into unique individuals. Although we may not always agree with the outcome, we trust decisions are made with the best information available at the time. Accountability: We approach our work with a proactive mindset, taking pride in completing each task to the best of our abilities. We have confidence in our knowledge and skills. We embrace full responsibility for our decisions, errors, and achievements. We believe mistakes provide opportunities for personal ownership & professional development.


  • Haven Animal Rescue Nebraska
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    Haven Animal Rescue Nebraska

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    Haven Animal Rescue Nebraska is located in Omaha, NE with approved foster homes in surrounding areas. We do not have a physical facility, so potential adopters are able to meet our available animals through appointments after their applications are approved. Our organization is composed entirely of dedicated volunteers. We are always looking to add committed volunteers and fosters to the Haven family that are like minded in their passion for saving animals! We value honesty, integrity, and respect for all living creatures as well as transparency in throughout our entire organization. Please see our volunteer tab to join the Haven family!


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    NALA Rescue - Nebraska's Animal Loving Advocates

    #100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha

    Omaha

    Nebraska’s Animal Loving Advocates We believe that every living thing deserves a life of being loved. We take the animals no one wants–the injured, the scared, the feral and the misunderstood. We support and re-home feral cats and pit bulls and work hard to change those stigmas. We are supported by a licensed veterinarian and lend support to local rescues. NALA Rescue works directly with pharmaceutical companies to provide low-cost and no-cost life-saving medications to our animals and those in need at local rescues. We work with other animal rescues to provide low- to no-cost health care as well as spay and neutering services. We want to help the helpers, help the helpless. We are shaking up the system and expanding access to affordable care–we are causing a commotion and are unwavering in our mission. We are advocates, not only for pets, for but their loved ones too! We strive to educate the public on the damage puppy mills do–both directly to the animals and indirectly to our society by affecting our cultural views on pets. We strive to provide loving homes for furry family members who have found themselves with no other place to go. We believe all pets have a perfect home out there waiting for them and we work hard to find their forever homes. We do not believe in excessive red tape and overly burdensome applications. There are animals dying every single second, of every single day, because there are too many animals without homes. We offer a solution to place deserving animals with loving homes. We are 100% grassroots, volunteer-driven organization, fueled by our founders, and motivated by our love for animals.


What's the Sniffspot Omaha Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List About?

Welcome to the 2024 Omaha, NE Sniffspot Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List, highlighting the top rescues and shelters in Omaha, NE chosen by the Sniffspot community and the public.

This list is sponsored by Sniffspot, the largest global network of private dog parks. Sniffspot offers 4 private dog parks in the Omaha area, including fenced, water, indoor, and beach parks. As a hub for rescue dogs, our sponsorship underscores our dedication to supporting shelters and rescues. Explore Omaha dog parks on Sniffspot's platform.

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Sniffspot Omaha Dog Rescues & Shelters Frequently Asked Questions

How many dog rescues and shelters operate in Omaha?

There are 4 in Omaha. Outside of Omaha, there are 0 located in Nebraska.

What are the most reputable dog rescues and shelters in Omaha?

There are many reputable rescues in Omaha, the top 3 on our list are: Nebraska Humane Society, Feline Friendz in Nebraska, MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue.

How can I adopt a rescue dog in Omaha?

Using our list of the top dog rescues and shelters, you can find a reputable shelter in Omaha. The adoption policies of each shelter varies and you can find information on the shelter profile page. Here is an example adoption policy:
Once approved, you will receive an email. That can take about 24 hours, but we'll expedite that process if you come in person!You must physically be at the shelter to adopt. We are located at 8929 Fort Street in Omaha, Nebraska.Nebraska's legal age to sign a contract is 19, we ask that all adopters are at least 19 years old. Please bring a valid form of ID.You need landlord approval for a pet. Please come prepared to show your pet policy, have a signed notification that your landlord approves, or the phone number to call and verify your landlord's requirements.We do our best to be as transparent as possible. Please read the animal bios on the website, which will list any restrictions (such as kids, backyards, apartments, other animals, etc.). These restrictions are put in place for the benefit of both the adopters and the animals. We do our best to ensure successful adoptions!

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    The Best Portland, Oregon Dog Parks

    Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog in Portland? We’ve got you covered! Take a look at the best local dog parks and plan for your next adventure in the City of Roses.

Dogs breeds

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    Explore the German Shepherd Dog: Genuine Tips from Owners

    Discover the German Shepherd Dog, a breed celebrated for its intelligence, loyalty, and versatility. Known for its impressive size and smooth, graceful movements, German Shepherds excel in various roles, including as guide, therapy, bomb detection, and police dogs, while being a devoted family companion.

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    Explore the Labrador Retriever: Real Tips from Owners

    Discover the Labrador Retriever, a breed celebrated for its playful nature, affectionate temperament, and trainability. Labradors are known for their friendly demeanor and adaptability, making them perfect family companions and versatile working dogs. As one of the most popular types of retrievers, Labs are ideal companions for various lifestyles and are recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as an excellent breed for families.

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    Explore the Golden Retriever: Genuine Tips from 9,000+ Owners

    Discover the Golden Retriever, a popular breed celebrated for its affectionate, playful, and trainable nature. Considered a large dog, Golden Retrievers were originally bred in Scotland for hunting and retrieving game beginning in the 1860s. Today, they're recognized by the Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club (AKC) as one of the most beloved companion dog breeds.

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    Explore the American Staffordshire Terrier: Genuine Tips from 9,000+ Owners

    Discover the American Staffordshire Terrier, a distinct breed celebrated for its playful, friendly, and loyal nature. Often confused with the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, a separate breed of British origin, the American Staffordshire Terrier (AmStaff) is considered a medium-sized dog. While both breeds share some similarities, the AmStaff is generally larger and has been developed as a distinct breed in the United States.

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    Explore the Australian Shepherd: Genuine Tips from 9,000+ Owners

    Discover the Australian Shepherd, an AKC breed celebrated for its trainable, playful, and affectionate nature. Despite its name, the Australian Shepherd is actually a native breed to the United States, originally developed to breed on farms and ranches. Considered a medium dog, Australian Shepherds were bred for herding beginning in the 1950s. As one of the high-energy breeds, Aussies are known for their boundless energy and need for regular exercise, including aerobic exercise.

Top dog names in the US

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    Top 1,000 Most Popular Dog Names

    Looking for the perfect dog name for your new pup? We have created filterable lists of dog names from our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users. You can filter by gender, breed and state to find the most cute, unique and creative dog names.
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    Most Popular Male Dog Names

    Looking for the perfect dog name for your new male pup? We have created filterable lists of male dog names from our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users. You can filter by gender, breed and state to find the most cute, unique and creative male dog names.
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    Most Popular Female Dog Names

    Looking for the perfect dog name for your new female pup? We have created filterable lists of female dog names from our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users. You can filter by gender, breed and state to find the most cute, unique and creative female dog names.
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    Most Popular Golden Retriever Names

    Welcome to our comprehensive list of Golden Retriever dog names, curated from our vast database of Sniffspot users. Filter through hundreds of thousands of options by gender, breed, and state to discover the most adorable, original, and imaginative names for your beloved Golden Retriever.
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    Most Popular Labrador Retriever Names

    Welcome to our Labrador Retriever dog names page! Here you can browse through filterable lists of names for your beloved furry friend, ranging from cute and classic to unique and creative options. Our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users ensures you'll find the perfect name for your Labrador Retriever, whether you're seeking a name for a male or female, based on breed or state.

Top dog rescues in the US