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Tia

Maltese

Female, 7 yrs 7 mos
Plattsmouth, NE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Tia got her first groom last Friday and did great! This special girl has come so far since joining rescue. Tia is a 10yr old Maltese mix who was surrendered from a puppy mill back in November. Shes been working in her socializing and learning what a house is. Tia is not your typical dog. She does well with puppy pads and does enjoy her outside time. Tia is still learning that humans are ok. And we don't blame her. When you spend the first 7yrs of your life in a puppy mill; it changes you. Thankfully her puppy having days are over. Tia is fully vetted. She will require a calm home with understanding people who get that shes not a lap dog. Her family will need to understand that she has to take things at her pace. Her kennel is her safe spot. She loves to watch her foster siblings and resident dogs from the comfort of her doggy bed in the safety of her kennel. She's been thru somethings and patience is the key with her. Her trust cant be rushed, it has to be earned. She would do best with another dog her size for a companion that she can learn from. She maybe older but she deserves to live the rest of her life in comfort and safety. With unconditional love, patience and understanding. #nonprofitanimalrescue #puppymillsurvivor #fosteringsaveslives #cuteness #fosterpuppylove #fosterpuppiesofinstagram #survivorstrong
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Pirate

Maltese Pomeranian

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Omaha, NE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
THIS POST WILL BE REMOVED WHEN THE DOG IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. INQUIRIES ABOUT THE ADOPTION STATUS WILL NOT BE RETURNED. Tiny Pirate lost his home through no fault of his own and was taken in temporarily by a loving pet owner. He has made rapid progress in her care and is 80% housetrained now. A little shy at first meeting, Pirate warms up when given time to understand that you are a friend and mean no harm. He is a small guy and will do best in an adult only home with a securely fenced yard and a resident canine as a companion and mentor. The suggested adoption donation for Pirate is a minimum of $400 and goes toward the high cost of veterinary care for our rescue dogs.Wag N Train Terrier Rescue adopts to an extended geographical area as long as we can locate a local volunteer to perform the required home visit. Approved adopters are required to travel to Omaha, NE to pick up their newly adopted dog. We do not arrange transport, or fly our rescue dogs without a "pet nanny". All of our dogs that come from a commercial breeding facility require a securely fenced yard AND a resident companion dog, unless the dog's bio states otherwise. Please note, invisible or underground fencing is not considered secure or appropriate containment. Adoption applications can be found at www.wagntrainterrierrescue.com/adoption-information
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Tiny

Maltese Pomeranian

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Omaha, NE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
THIS POST WILL BE REMOVED WHEN THE DOG IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. INQUIRIES ABOUT THE ADOPTION STATUS WILL NOT BE RETURNED. Tiny lost his home through no fault of his own and was taken in by a caring pet lover. He is making great progress in her care and is learning house training. Tiny is afraid of the big outdoors and isn't a fan of walking on a leash to potty, so for this reason, he must have a securely fenced yard. A confident resident canine will also help Tiny to understand the routine of your home and to act as a buddy and mentor. The ideal home for Tiny will be an adult-only home with securely fenced yard and a small dog as a playment. The suggested adoption donation for Tiny is a minimum of $400 and goes toward the high cost of veterinary care for our rescue dogs.Wag N Train Terrier Rescue adopts to an extended geographical area as long as we can locate a local volunteer to perform the required home visit. Approved adopters are required to travel to Omaha, NE to pick up their newly adopted dog. We do not arrange transport, or fly our rescue dogs without a "pet nanny". All of our dogs that come from a commercial breeding facility require a securely fenced yard AND a resident companion dog, unless the dog's bio states otherwise. Please note, invisible or underground fencing is not considered secure or appropriate containment. Adoption applications can be found at www.wagntrainterrierrescue.com/adoption-information
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WILLOW

Maltese

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Omaha, NE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
My name is Willow and I am bonded to my best friend, Sadie! We must be adopted together (2 for 1 pricing, separate licensing where applicable).Willow is available on a first come, first served basis. To meet this pet, please come to the shelter during adoption hours, fill out a survey with your information, and then you`ll meet with an adoption coordinator who will introduce you and walk you through the adoption process.Willow and Sadie are required to meet all resident dogs.
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Cosmo

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium) Maltese

Male, Puppy
Omaha, NE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Applications for Cosmo must be sent to www.HavenAnimalRescueNebraska.org to be considered.  Meet our adorable 11.8 pound Cosmo! This sweet boy is around 6 months old and is such a fun little guy! Whether you are looking for a happy playful pup or a lap snugglebug, Cosmo is meet all your expectations and then some!  Cosmo has lots of puppy energy and loves to play, especially with his foster brother. He can be a little shy at first, but once he gets a quick minute to warm up, his goofy personality really comes out. One of his favorite things is immediately flopping over to show you his belly for belly rubs. This little nugget will definitely keep you laughing! Cosmo loves other dogs, playing with his stuffies and bones and all things people. He has not been cat or kid tested but with his zest for life we are sure he will fine. However, due to his small size he may be safer with a little older children. He’s currently learning all the puppy things, especially crate training, and he is picking things up quickly. He’s super treat and toy motivated, which makes him eager to learn and easy to keep entertained. Cosmo is ready for a loving forever home to start his life with!! If you'd like to be his forever family and watch this tiny nugget grow up to an amazing dog, you must fill our application on our website at www.HavenAnimalRescueNebraska.org  ADOPTION DONATION: $500   PLEASE SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AT: https://havenanimalrescuenebraska.org/adoption-application We do not have a facility. All of our animals are in volunteer foster homes. Once an application is pre-approved (contingent upon a home check) we will contact applicants that are a good match and set up a time for a meet. At that time we are happy to answer all of your questions. No inquiries prior to that please. All of our animals are spayed/neutered, examined by a vet, up-to-date on vaccinations, on heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and microchipped. We adopt our animals as strictly inside companion pets. We will do a veterinarian reference check and a home safety check. We are located in Omaha, NE and we do not ship our animals. We are all volunteers so please be patient with us. Our requested adoption fees help go towards medical expenses, food, transportation, toys, and other supplies for our animals. We are a state licensed, 501c3 nonprofit rescue and the adoption donation may be tax deductible for you.  Thank you for choosing adoption!! September 21, 2026, 11:18 pm

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