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.
Our adoption process starts with the Adoption Application. We screen each application, and if there is a possible fit with one of the dogs who are looking for a home, we will then complete a phone interview. From there, we complete a veterinarian reference check to ensure that current or previous dogs in the household were regularly seen by a vet. The final step is a home visit, where we spend roughly an hour with the adopting family in their home. Whenever possible, we will bring the dog along so everyone gets to know one another. If it's a good match for all, the adoption is approved. We lastly require families to sign the Adoption Contract, and to submit the adoption fee ($400) which makes the adoption official. Please kindly remember that MWR is completely volunteer based. Each of its volunteers has a full time job and donate his or her time to help. Because of this, there may be delay in response times when you send a question or submit an application. We appreciate your understanding on this front.