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We'll also keep you updated on Old Herman's adoption status with email updates.
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Old Herman

Dachshund

Male, 14 yrs 7 mos
LINCOLN, NE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Herman is a sweet, mature fellow who has embraced his golden years. A perfect day for Herman consists of chasing his ball for about 3 minutes, a good brushing, a couple well timed healthy meals and a full day’s rest. Herman is house trained and fostered with dogs and cats. He has gotten along well with everyone. His eyesight is deteriorating and we believe he is mostly deaf, but that doesn’t stop him from being the sweetest boy. Due to his age (and short legs), he would probably do best in a home with minimal stairs (although his current foster home has stairs and he manages them, albeit slowly).  Good with cats: YesWould be fine with young kids (under 10): Needs a home without kids / hustle and bustle Good with dogs: YesHome activity level: Normal to quiet.Health concerns or special needs: Deaf and vision impaired. Had senior bloodwork done recently and all looks well for a fella his age!  We believe this dog is a Long Haired Daushaund and was born around 1/20/2010. This puppy/dog is fostered in a private home in Lincoln. The adoption fee is $200 which helps cover the cost of vetting procedures. Adoptable pets will have received age-appropriate vaccines and dewormings, a microchip, heartworm test (if applicable) and a spay/neuter. If you’re interested in adopting this puppy/dog, please submit an inquiry or email BraveAnimalRescue@gmail.com to ask about our adoption process (please check your spam or junk email if you do not hear back from us within a few business days). We are 100% volunteer staffed and will respond to your email as soon as possible. After you have submitted an and been approved, we will set up a meet and greet between you and the puppy/dog. Please be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about Brave Animal Rescue and our mission.  ##2090853##
We'll also keep you updated on Tink's adoption status with email updates.
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Tink

Papillon

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
LINCOLN, NE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Tink, a very sweet and friendly dog looking for her forever home. Tink came to us after her owner moved into assisted living and couldn't take her along. She is a chill and easygoing companion, perfect for a calmer environment. Being small and a little older, Tink would thrive in a peaceful household where she can relax and enjoy her golden years. If you're looking for a gentle and affectionate furry friend, Tink is the perfect match for you. House trained: MostlyLeash trained: Yes, but prefers to be held or strolled around ;) Kennel trained: YesRides well in a car: Yes Good with other dogs: YesGood with cats: Not fostered with cats but we imagine she'd be fine Good with young children (under 10): Would do best with older kids given her age and size Apartment qualified: YesHealth concerns or special needs: recentally had a much needed dental cleaning  Tink is a Russian toy Papillon mix and is around 7 years old and 8 lbs. This puppy/dog is fostered in a private home in Lincoln. The adoption fee is $300 which helps cover the cost of vetting procedures. Adoptable pets will have received age-appropriate vaccines and dewormings, a microchip, heartworm test (if applicable) and a spay/neuter. If you’re interested in adopting this puppy/dog, please submit an inquiry or email BraveAnimalRescue@gmail.com to ask about our adoption process (please check your spam or junk email if you do not hear back from us within a few business days). We are 100% volunteer staffed and will respond to your email as soon as possible. After you have submitted an and been approved, we will set up a meet and greet between you and the puppy/dog. Please be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about Brave Animal Rescue and our mission.  ##2085296##
We'll also keep you updated on Mars's adoption status with email updates.
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Mars

Papillon

Male, 8 yrs 2 mos
LINCOLN, NE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Mars came to us after his owner moved into assisted living and couldn't take him along. He is a chill and easygoing companion, perfect for a calmer environment. Being small and a little older, Mars would thrive in a peaceful household where he can relax and enjoy his golden years. If you're looking for a gentle and affectionate furry friend, Mars is the perfect match for you. House trained: MostlyLeash trained: Yes, but prefers to be held or strolled around ;) Kennel trained: YesRides well in a car: Yes Good with other dogs: YesGood with cats: Not fostered with cats but we imagine he'd be fine Good with young children (under 10): Would do best with older kids given his age and size Apartment qualified: YesHealth concerns or special needs: recentally had a much needed dental cleaning - Lost most of his teeth and requires watered down kibble Mars is a Russian toy Papillon mix and is around 8 years old . This puppy/dog is fostered in a private home in Lincoln. The adoption fee is $300 which helps cover the cost of vetting procedures. Adoptable pets will have received age-appropriate vaccines and dewormings, a microchip, heartworm test (if applicable) and a spay/neuter. If you’re interested in adopting this puppy/dog, please submit an inquiry or email BraveAnimalRescue@gmail.com to ask about our adoption process (please check your spam or junk email if you do not hear back from us within a few business days). We are 100% volunteer staffed and will respond to your email as soon as possible. After you have submitted an and been approved, we will set up a meet and greet between you and the puppy/dog. Please be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about Brave Animal Rescue and our mission.  ##2085301##
We'll also keep you updated on NOVA's adoption status with email updates.
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NOVA

Beagle

Female, 5 yrs 6 mos
Lincoln, NE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Nova is also such a good girl - she is calm, follows you around, and never tries to get into anything. Nova is a little timid around new people, but she warms up quickly & will be glued to your side. Nova would do well with regular walks, but she does love to run as fast as she can in a fenced yard, so we require she go to a home with a fenced yard so she can do her zoomies. Nova will do well with a single person, retired couple, a family with kids who know how to be gentle with her, and she would absolutely love a companion dog as a playmate. Even though she's a little wobbly on the back legs due to a back injury with her previous owner, she gets around well and loves to run and play! She had been attacked by a Great Dane which injured her back, leaving her scared and intimidated by larger dogs. We have been taking her to a veterinary chiropractor for acupuncture and adjustments and she is feeling tons better! We encourage her adopter to continue with that for her to keep her at her best. Nova needs to avoid too many stairs, and prefers floors with traction. Nova is slow to sit, lay, or stand/up on command but does it in her own time then she's off running. She does great with come, kennel, etc.Nova does great in her kennel. When out of the kennel for the day she can go up to four hours between potty breaks, she will go to the door to let you know she needs to potty. She and the resident dog are about the same size and get along great. Nova loves cats and rabbits (per previous owner). Nova and the resident dog have been eating within a few feet of each other with no issues. Nova is happy to share her toys and people! Nova doesn't know many commands, so we're working on the basics. She is food motivated and ready to learn. We hope you will fall in love with our worried-looking, wrinkled-forehead, little princess! Requirements to adopt Nova: *Home with a fenced yard *Active person/family *Another small, playful dog as a companion *A home with little to no stairs for her to navigate Nova is a Beagle mix who was was born approximately 1-6-19 and weighs 20 lbs. She is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, given flea/tick preventative, dewormed and started on heartworm prevention. Adoption fee is $400 to help offset the many expenses we have for vetting costs. We rely strictly on adoption fees and donations to continue to save the lives of orphaned & abandoned pets; 100% goes towards their care. If interested in adopting one of our available dogs or puppies, you must first complete an online adoption application at https://dollyslegacyanimalrescue.org/adopt/ You will be contacted by our adoption coordinator via email after your application has been reviewed & approved to schedule an appointment. Our website is updated daily, pets that are listed are still available. ***If you are serious about adopting, you must first complete and submit an application on our website. Our Adoption Team will respond via email from DollysLegacyAdoptions@gmail.com once you have completed an application. If a pet is still listed, it is not yet adopted as we update daily. All information regarding adoption policies are on our website***
We'll also keep you updated on CALLIE's adoption status with email updates.
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CALLIE

Bluetick Coonhound

Female, Adult
Lincoln, NE
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My name is Callie! I am currently in a foster home with seven other hounds and I'm really loving it! I'm active and friendly, but I'm not the kind of girl that shares her place with a cat. I lived with children in my foster home in Kansas and they said I did very well with them and have done well with the children that visit here. I do need a little work on walking with a leash because I pull, but I do learn quickly. I could tell my new fosters were cautious about introducing me to their pack, because they only brought me one at a time. It only took an hour and I'd met all seven (they're all hounds too!). We're totally cool now. I do get fed in a kennel because I eat really fast and will try and eat other pets' food and don't like them around my food. I am doing pretty good on my potty training and will continue to work on that. My new fosters seem to disapprove when I look up on the counter or table, and I notice none of the other hounds do that, so I guess that's off-limits. I'm working on remembering that and doing very well. Must be a Nebraska thing. My absolute favorite things are: Running around and sniffing in the yard with the other dogs Things I don't like: Cats My new home must have: A fenced yard to run in If I could pick my dream home, it would include: Fenced yard and another dog (or several!) to play with Anyway, I think I like it here, and I can't wait to see who my forever-peeps are going to be. Will it be you? Come meet me and let's see! Callie is a female Bluetick Coonhound who was was born 8-8-21 and weighs 51 lbs. She is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, given flea/tick preventative, dewormed, provided life-saving heartworm treatment and started on heartworm prevention. Adoption fee is $400 to help offset the many expenses we have for vetting costs. We rely strictly on adoption fees and donations to continue to save the lives of orphaned & abandoned pets; 100% goes towards their care. If interested in adopting one of our available dogs or puppies, you must first complete an online adoption application at https://dollyslegacyanimalrescue.org/adopt/ You will be contacted by our adoption coordinator via email after your application has been reviewed & approved to schedule an appointment. Our website is updated daily, pets that are listed are still available. ***If you are serious about adopting, you must first complete and submit an application on our website. Our Adoption Team will respond via email from DollysLegacyAdoptions@gmail.com once you have completed an application. If a pet is still listed, it is not yet adopted as we update daily. All information regarding adoption policies are on our website***
We'll also keep you updated on NOODLE's adoption status with email updates.
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NOODLE

Labrador Retriever Great Pyrenees

Male, Young
Lincoln, NE
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi, I am Noodle. I used to be terrified of all people, but my foster family has been helping me figure out that I don’t have to be so scared. In the last few months, I have gone from hiding and cowering in the bathroom to hanging with my foster pack around the house. My favorite thing to do is go to the dog park when it is not very busy and play chase with the other dogs in my foster family. Zoomies and playing with balls in the back yard are a close second. I’m really good at throwing and pouncing on balls! I also like walks around the neighborhood. My foster parents often argue over who gets to walk me because I’m so good on a leash and don’t pull like their other dogs (unless something scares me). When I’m done with my morning exercise, I pretty much chill all day. I really like snoozing next to my foster mom while she works. Treats rank pretty high on my list of good things as well, although I only recently got brave enough to take them directly from human hands and I’m still a little cautious about doing that. My foster mom is amazed at how far I’ve come, but says I still have some work to do. I still don’t love when people I know approach me and I only approach them when things are very calm and they have treats (I love provolone cheese!). My biggest challenge is that I’m quite fearful of strangers still. I try hard to avoid them. On the plus side though, I’m good at things like getting baths, brushed, nail trims, and pilled. I don’t bark much, am fine being loose in the house when nobody is home and at night, am good with the family cat and I’m also pretty good at going potty outside (I do need to be let out early in the morning or I might have an accident). Noodle is a great dog to have around. He will be such a wonderful companion for an adopter who is willing to take it slow and help him build confidence and learn to trust and enjoy life, and who isn’t too worried about a little nervous drool or sweaty feet. We learn more about Noodle’s likes and dislikes all the time as he comes out of his shell, but as of now, we know he likes dog park trips, walks, provolone cheese and other treats, and all kinds of toys (balls, stuffies, and nylon bones). He loves to chew his toys and is a strong chewer so does best with tough toys. He also likes being part of a pack with fun loving playful canine companions and will probably do best in a family with another dog he can pal around with. However, he doesn’t like aggressive dogs and very excited dogs make him nervous. He also doesn’t like startling noises or activities. Requirements to adopt Noodle: *Secure fenced yard *Calm, nuturing home environment *Dog ownership experience with excellent veterinary reference *Unbridled devotion to making this boy feel safe Noodle is a male Great Pyrenees/Yellow Lab/mix. He was born approximately 11-29-22 and weighs 70 lbs. He is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, given flea/tick preventative, dewormed, tested negative for heartworm disease. Adoption fee is $350 to help offset the many expenses we have for vetting costs. We rely strictly on adoption fees and donations to continue to save the lives of orphaned & abandoned pets; 100% goes towards their care. If interested in adopting one of our available dogs or puppies, you must first complete an online adoption application at https://dollyslegacyanimalrescue.org/adopt/ You will be contacted by our adoption coordinator via email after your application has been reviewed & approved to schedule an appointment. Our website is updated daily, pets that are listed are still available. ***If you are serious about adopting, you must first complete and submit an application on our website. Our Adoption Team will respond via email from DollysLegacyAdoptions@gmail.com once you have completed an application. If a pet is still listed, it is not yet adopted as we update daily. All information regarding adoption policies are on our website***

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Dolly's Legacy Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 23122, Lincoln, NE 68542

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Capital Humane Society

6500 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE 68516

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Australian Shepherds Furever - Lincoln NE Chapter

PO Box 1676, Lincoln, NE 68516

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Husker's Hope Dachshund Rescue, Inc.

Beaver Crossing, NE 68313

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MidAmerica Rottweiler Rescue

PO Box 6221, Lincoln, NE 68506

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Big Red Rescue of the Heartland

2840 South 70th Street Suite # 7-288, Lincoln, NE 68506

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Max Raven Animal Rescue

4516 Sherman Street, Lincoln, NE 68506

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