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Rescue Directories

Here you will find a listing of Directories that list Animal Rescues in the surrounding area.

Woof Rescue Most animals have come to us from death's door. Some have literally been saved by minutes.
Contact: Riverdale, NE 68870

Several types of Animals

These rescuers rescue and have adoptions for more than one type of animal, such as cats & dogs or all animal rescues etc.. Help save a life, adopt a pet!!

Rescue Network Organization - The PetHobbyist family of web communities, and its staff, volunteers, users, and sponsors, support the responsible and ethical rescue of all kinds of animals: companion animals, working animals, and wildlife.

PGAA Rescue contacts - Provides dog and other pet rescue and adoption contacts in Nebraska.

Nebraska Animal Rescue - Network of rescue organizations. Includes a list of organizations, photos of available animals, calendar of events, and lost and found listings.

Lavender Hill Animal Rescue - Cuming County - Nebraska Animal Rescue in Bancroft, NE. Donations needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Location: Bancroft, NE

K9Haven Rescue - 907 North 11th Avenue, Broken Bow, Nebraska 68822 Phone: 308-872-5147

Welcome Waggin Rescue - Contact: Burwell, Nebraska 68823 Phone: 308-346-4376

Fairbury Cause 4 Claws - We service Fairbury, Jansen, Beatrice, Crete, Lincoln, Omaha and all others within 200 miles from Fairbury. Foster homes needed!!
Address: PO Box 13, Fairbury, NE 68352 Phone: 402- 729-5183

Helping Hands for Animals, Inc We are working diligently in our efforts to maintain our organization in order to benefit more cats and dogs on death row" in shelters throughout the Midwest. However, as with most non profit organizations who do not have the luxury of prominent "PR" figures to help support their needs, our funds are almost non existent. We are in desperate need of money, vet care, food and supplies. HHA is a 501(c)3 non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to the welfare and placement of homeless and unwanted animals. HHA is based out of Omaha, Nebraska. Phone: 402-426-9330

The Coalition for Animal Protection was formed in 1991 and is an organization whose main purpose is the spaying and neutering of as many animals as possible to reduce the number of animals which roam the streets or may eventually be euthanized by animal shelters. In addition, members of the Coalition trap feral cats for spay and/or neutering and find homes when possible for these animals. View some of the animals we have for adoption.
Contact: P.O. Box 11760, Omaha, Nebraska 68164 Phone: 402-490-0111

No Pets Left Behind All of our pets are special and need "fur-ever" homes.
Contact: Omaha, Nebraska Phone: 402-895-5850

Hi Plains Animal Rescue - We do not have a shelter yet, but visitors are welcome to see our dogs and cats by appointment. We are happy to make arrangements to visit them in their foster homes. Please email us for contact info as we don't have a shelter number to call, and none of our members wants to put a personal home phone number on the Internet. We hope you understand.
Address: PO Box 806, Sidney, Nebraska 69162

West Point, NE Nebraska Veterinary Services - 450 E. Deere St, West Point, Nebraska 68788 Phone: 402-372-5114

Birds - Avian Rescuers

Fremont, NE - Safe Haven - Avian Placement & Education Safe Haven is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the education of prospective bird owners, and offering up-to-date and proper basic care to current bird owners. Safe Haven gladly accepts donated items such as: Towels, Toys for all size birds, Play Stands, Perches, Foods, Treats and Money. All of which are fully tax deductible.
Address: R.R.2, Box 73A, Fremont, Nebraska 68025-7938 E-Mail: bughouse@tvsonline.net

Also See the following Directory (s): Bird Information or Avian Rescues

Also See the following Directory (s): Avian Rescues

Cats - Cat/Kitten Rescuers

The Cat House - Providing a safe no-kill shelter and adoption facility for cats in the Lincoln Nebraska area. In addition to finding homes for stray, abandoned or unwanted cats and kittens, we also work with feral cats through our TNR program and promote low and no cost spay/neuter programs. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 23145, Lincoln, Nebraska 68542 Phone: 402-441-9593

Feline Friendz - is a 501(c)3 local non-profit NO KILL all volunteer rescue organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing stray & feral cats. Feline Friendz is the only rescue group in the Omaha area dedicated solely to cats. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 641818, Omaha, NE 68164 Phone: 402-778-1111

Also See the following Directory (s): More Cat Rescues Here or Cat Rescues

Dogs - Dog/Puppy Rescuers By Breed Order

Senior Dog Rescue Looking out for older dogs

Deaf Dog Rescue - USA

Lamar, NE Nebraska/Colorado K9s - Multi-Breed Rescue Serving Nebraska and Colorado
Lamar, NE Phone: 308-882-3935

Stickneys Toy Breed Retirement Sanctuary - If you or someone you know is thinking about getting their puppy at a pet store, Moe would like you to read his story first. I bought a cute puppy at the puppy store We specialize in rehabbing ex-Puppymill, abused, neglected, emaciated dogs under 20 pounds.
Address: Highway 41 West, Cortland, Nebraska 68331 Phone: 402-239-6329

Borders without Boundaries Rescue - Donations needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Contact: Valentine, Nebraska 69201

Breed Order: Dog rescue groups are in breed order from this point down. If you don't find the breed you are looking for, try contacting several of the rescue groups and animal shelters and ask them where you can find the breed you are looking for. Most likely, somebody will be able to help you. Some rescues will rescue other breeds other than what they specialize in. So tell them, what your looking for and see if they can find that breed through their network of connections. You may also try our Dog Breed Rescue page.

Airedale Terrier Rescue - Address: 1123 Vesper Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Services the following states: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin and Ontario, Canada

American Brittany Rescue - Foster homes desperately needed in Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!! Call Toll-Free: 866-BRIT911

American Bulldog Rescue - Omaha, Nebraska 68134 Phone: 402-981-7577

Australian Cattle Dog & Dachshund Rescue - Serving Nebraska and Colorado

Basset & Beagle Rescue of the Heartland - We are a 501(c)3 non-profit rescue group, all donations are tax-deductible. We are currently looking for foster homes in the Midwest (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska).
Contact: PO Box 25714, Shawnee Mission, KS 66225 Phone: 800-332-9416

Belgian Malinois Rescue - ABMC Rescue is committed to finding new homes for Belgian Malinois being fostered. Central Region covers: AR, IA, KS, LA, MN, MO, ND, NE, OK, SD and TX. View some of the dogs up for adoption in the Central Region HERE.

Nebraska Boston Terrier Rescue - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, all-volunteer organization. Donations and Foster Homes needed!! We adopt to the states of CO, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD and WY.
Contact: Jennifer Spencer, PO Box 540073, Omaha, NE 68154 Phone: 402-691-0576

Missouri Valley Boxer Rescue - PO Box 241011, Omaha, NE 68124-1011

Big Red Boxer Rescue - 1806 4th Ave, Kearney, NE 68845 Phone: 308-238-1420

Midwest Boxer Rescue - is a consortium of independent rescue groups located in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.

Nebraska Border Collie Rescue - Bellevue, NE - Rescue, Rehabilitation, Foster & Placement of Border Collies in and around the state of Nebraska. Adoption of Border Collies.

National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network - Britney rescue and adoption for Ohio and West Virginia. Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!! Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Michigan are being overrun with homeless Brittanys. If you can foster please call 317- 496-6815.
Nebraska Contact: Angie in Omaha, NE Phone: 402-894-9320 ext 1113

Cairn Terrier Rescue Network Heartland Region - We are a national network of volunteers working to help re-home Cairns in need. The Heartland Regions is Serving CO, KS, MO, NE and OK areas. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Location: Topeka, KS 66614

Cairn Terrier Club of Denver - is an affiliate of the Cairn Terrier Club of America. We place rescued Cairn Terriers of all ages primarily in the Rocky Mountain Front Range region of Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming. We also assist in rescue in Kansas, Nebraska, and other states as needed. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue - Midwest Division - Serving IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, OK, SD and WI. Donations and Volunteers needed!!

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief and Rescue - Find a rescue near you HERE. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE in Nebraska/Kansas/Missouri.
Address: Rt 1 Box 87, Lewiston, NE 68380 Phone: 402-865-5495

Pueblo Collie/Sheltie Rescue - We are always seeking foster homes (esp. in Pueblo, Fremont and El Paso Counties). We also always need transport help and other volunteers. Please call 719-547-4008 or send us an email at info@pueblocolliesheltie.org if you would like to help. We do not have a shelter or kennel. All of our rescue dogs live in our homes as fosters. We help dogs that come from not only Colorado, but Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and New Mexico. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Contact: 234 S. Hacienda del Sol Dr, Pueblo West, CO 81007 Phone: 719-547-4008

Dachshund & Australian Cattle Dog Rescue - Serving Nebraska and Colorado

Doberman Rescue - Please understand that DRON does not place dogs outside of the DRON adoption area (Nebraska, Iowa, & South Dakota).
Address: 1018 South 92nd Street Omaha, NE 68114-5142 Phone: 402-397-1742

Rocky Mountain English Springer Rescue - is a national referral and foster care purebred placement organization, and a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. We need your help!! Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!! We service the Rocky Mountain Region. ESRA the Rocky Mountain Region covers the states of Colorado, Nebraska, Utah and Wyoming and we are proud to be a part of ESRA, Inc.

Costal White German Shepherd Rescue Referral, Inc - White German Shepherd Rescue. Dogs and puppies. Coastal is a not-for-profit organization that helps GSD rescues save and vet white German shepherd dogs and puppies by offering the rescue groups and shelters a courtesy listing of their wgs dogs, in hopes they find a safe, new home, or are placed in safe, temporary foster care until they find a permanent, forever home. Coastal WGSDRR is also dedicated to raising funds to assist rescue groups in paying for expensive vetting care so that heartworm positive dogs, or dogs who need surgery stand a better chance of getting rescued, treated, and adopted. We offer services in the south coastal states, Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, and West Virginia shelters,

Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue - Great Dane Rescue - Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue is dedicated to providing new permanent and loving homes to abused, displaced or abandoned Great Danes. If you are interested in adopting a Great Dane or would like to volunteer with our organization or have a question concerning Great Danes, please contact us:
Contact: PO Box 460773, Aurora, CO 80046 Phone: 303-552-0484

Great Pyrenees Rescue of Nebraska - We currently have several dogs in our rescue program and many more waiting to come in. It is not unusual to have 10 Great Pyrenees in rescue at a time. Many come from kill shelters and time is of the essence. We are always in need of foster homes with fenced yards.
3429 Woodbine Ave, Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402-488-8983

Irish Setter Rescue - Offices in AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MO, NC, NE, OH, TN, TX, and VA. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Home Office: PO Box 328, Oakland, TN 38060 Phone: 901-827-3563

Nebraska Italian Greyhound Rescue - We are a local affiliate of the Italian Greyhound Club of America Rescue. Also serving South Dakota, North Dakota, Eastern Iowa, Northern Kansas, Southwest Missouri and Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. HERE.

Mid-West Italian Greyhound Rescue & Adoption - We are affiliated with the Italian Greyhound Club of America and follows their adoption guidelines. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

Jack Russell Terrier Rescue - We cover the states of Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas. We take Jack Russells into our care who have been abandoned, relinquished by their owners or brought to shelters as strays. PO Box 540395, Omaha, NE 68154 Phone: 402-963-9722

Friends of Rescued Mastiffs, Inc - Friends of Rescued Mastiffs, Inc. (FORM) Rescue & Placement Service is available to provide re-homing services to purebred Mastiffs. Dogs are accepted from their owners, shelters, as well as other rescue organizations. We serve AZ, AR, CO, IA, KS, LA, MO, NE, NM, ND, OK, SD, TX, UT and WY. Phone: 970-532-5833

Internet Miniature Pinscher Services, Inc. - IMPS is a non-profit rescue group. IMPS attempts to assist Miniature Pinschers in need by providing foster care, transport, adoptive homes, veterinary care, and other services and information for the well-being of Miniature Pinschers. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. Lincoln, NE

Peke N Chin Midwest - Peke N Chin Midwest was founded after a need was realized here in the State of MN and surrounding states. This was discovered by accident. Heidi Ludwig was attending a dog auction in Wheaton, Missouri in hopes of rescuing some Japanese Chin and getting them out of the cycle of puppy mill abuse for a National Japanese Chin rescue group. Due to the far reach of our fosters & volunteers we are now known as Peke N Chin Midwest with volunteers in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota! We do not have a physical location but rather a collection of foster homes. If you are interested in becoming a foster home for us and working with Pekingese and/or Japanese Chin please contact us. If you would like to become a Foster Home, please contact us.
12298 139th Ave NE, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Phone: 218-681-7405

Pomeranian Rescue Nebraska - The official website of Piper and Piccolo Nickerson and Nebraska's Pomeranian Rescue!

Nebraska Pomeranian Rescue - The Nebraska Pomeranian Rescue adopts to families in Nebraska or within 2 hours of Omaha, NE. The Nebraska Pomeranian Rescue is located in Omaha, NE. However, the Pomeranians received into our rescue are fostered in loving homes throughout Nebraska.
Omaha, NE 68122

Nebraska Poodle Rescue - We are a rescue group created to assist Poodles across Nebraska that are in need of a new home. Foster Homes needed!
Contact: PO Box 45084, Omaha, NE 68145 Phone: 402-981-7620

Midwest Pug Rescue - Serving Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and Nebraska.

Mid-America Rottweiler Rescue - MARR is a network of individuals that promote and adopt out rottweilers in the midwest. Our mission is education and responsible rescue. We are a 401(c)3 nonprofit.
(serving OK, MO, KS, KY, NE, IA, WI, IL, MI, IN)

Saint Bernard Rescue - Omaha, NE

Scottish Terrier Rescue - Area(s) covered: MN (Also North WI, NE, IA)
Address: Memory of Monroe Scottie Rescue, PO Box 44482, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Phone: 952-937-6984

Heartland Weimaraner Rescue - Heartland Weim Rescue has hit a Crisis Stage! We are currently fostering 40 weimaraners. Weimaraners aren't for everyone, they can be demanding, energetic, loving, and be the best friend you will ever have! Its through all this that our rescue group was formed. Serving Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Mailing Address: 7805 Lee Drive, Pleasant Valley, MO 64068 Phone: 816-781-0828

Westie Rescue of Missouri - is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation licensed by the State of Missouri and the State of Illinois to provide rescue, fostering, medical, and adoption services for abused, abandoned, neglected, and/or homeless West Highland White Terriers. Volunteers and donations are always welcome and needed and are tax deductible. Currently Westie Rescue of Missouri is in need of new fosters homes nationwide. The need is the greatest in Kansas City and the Omaha area. If you are interested in possibly becoming a foster family or providing transportation, please contact us.
Address: PO Box 284, Gower, Missouri 64454

Also See the following Directory (s): More Dog Rescues Here or Dog Rescues

Farm Animals

Also See the following Directory (s): Farm Animals Rescues

Ferrets

Don't forget to check your local shelter. Sometimes they get ferrets in that need a loving home.

Cherokee Ferret Shelter and Rescue - Omaha, NE Phone: 402-612-5141

Also See the following Directory (s): Ferret Rescues

Horses

Shady Acres - We are a family run stable, located on the east side of Grand Island, Nebraska. This place is a labor of love, we have many rescue horses residing here, and are always accepting horses in need.
Grand Island, Nebraska Text version -Shady Acres

EPONA Horse Rescue - is a group of people concerned with the welfare and safety of horses everywhere-- It is a new rescue, located in Omaha, NE. Click Here to view our website.

Lone Oak Farms - We buy sell and trade horses and run a small private recovery and adoption program.
Address: Horse and Animal Rescue, 62967 HWY 62, Humboldt NE 68376

Lavender Hill Animal Rescue - Cuming County - Nebraska Animal Rescue in Bancroft, NE. Donations needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Location: Bancroft, NE

Hope for Horses We are an all volunteer run 501 (c) 3 non-profit. All donations and adoption fees go toward recovering the cost to save the horses we have and to help save more horses. Donations and help needed!

United Pegasus Foundation is a 501(c)(3)racing charity that provides California's Thoroughbreds with a chance at a second career or a humane and deserved retirement. We also have PMU horses available.
Contact: 120 First Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006 Phone: 626-279-1306 or (951) 487-2770

PMU Horse Rescue - PMURescue.org was launched in December 2003 in response to the massive production cuts in the Premarin industry. We help save horses from slaughter. PMURescue.org is a project of United Animal Nations (UAN).

Also See the following Directory (s): Equine Rescues

Llamas

Also See the following Directory (s): llama Rescues

Rabbits

Also See the following Directory (s): Small Critters

Reptiles

Nebraska Herpetological Society - is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles, the encouragement of responsible captive propagation, and the promotion of public education and understanding of reptiles and amphibians.

Also See the following Directory (s): Reptile Rescues

Small Critters

Don't forget to check your local shelter. They do get a variety of small critters in that need a loving home. Also, ask if you can have your name put on a list to give you a call if any arrive at the shelter for you to adopt.

Capital City Rat Rescue - Lincoln, NE 68524 Phone: 402-304-8548

Lincoln Rat Rescue - 4521 north 21st St, Lincoln, NE 68521 Phone: 402-890-5952

Also See the following Directory (s): Small Critter Rescues

Nebraska Wildlife Rehabilitators -

Other

Wild Animals - Wildlife/Exotic Rescuers

US Wildlife Rehabilitators - NE

Wildlife Care - NE A list of wildlife rehabilitators in Nebraska.

Nebraska Wildlife Rescuers - A listing of some wildlife rescuers in Nebraska.

Wildlife Rescue Team - All volunteer non-profit wildlife rehabilitation organization centered in Lincoln, Nebraska. Working under state and federal permits, Wildlife Rescue Team Inc. is a non-profit, independent, all volunteer organization dedicated to raising and rehabilitating Nebraska's orphaned and injured wildlife for eventual release back into their natural habit. P.O. Box 80127, Lincoln, Nebraska 68501, Phone: 402-473-1951

Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, Inc - Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization of professional wildlife rehabilitators working under permits from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This site contains information on our organization, on what to do if you find orphaned and injured wildlife, and resources for help in the Omaha, Nebraska area.
PO Box 2412, Omaha, NE 68124-0122

Raptor Recovery Nebraska - is a 501-C-3 education non-profit organization and the only group in the State of Nebraska permitted by the state and federal government to rehabilitate orphaned or injured raptors. RRN works endlessly to teach the public about raptors and habitat conservation by offering educational programs across the state.

Also See the following Directory (s): Wildlife Rescues or Small Critter Rescues