Midwest Wheaten Rescue

10/16/2026

We are excited to share that Taffy has found her Happily Ever After! We can safely say she *bewitched* her new family, and they are so happy together.

Taffy was originally living with an elderly lady in Florida. Unfortunately, the lady's memory was declining, and in the end, Taffy went to live with the lady's family in Chicago. Taffy was loved, but the young family had toddlers, and that was a lot for her. With another child on the way, they reached out for help with rehoming Taffy.

Thankfully, Steve a Barb, longtime Wheaten people who have fostered and helped many dogs, said that Taffy would be welcome to stay with them, until a suitable new home was found. Once in rescue, Taffy quickly settled in, and charmed just about everyone she met. We brought her medical care up to speed, and soon, she was ready for the next chapter.

Once Katie and Steve met Taffy, it was pretty much love at first sight - for them, as well as for Taffy. She gave kisses, smelled the flowers, ran in the yard, and even said hello to the resident kitties. While there were a few wonderful homes interested in Taffy, she really helped us make this decision - she was so at ease with her new family.

We cannot thank Steve and Barb for their big hearts, and for the care they poured into Taffy. We owe Dr. Batenhorst and her team at VCA 80 Dodge a Thank You for caring for Taffy, and giving her a sparkly clean smile. We thank our supporters for making it possible for us to provide rescue dogs with the care they need. And, of course, a big Thank You to Katie and Steve, who opened their homes and hearts to Taffy, even getting her a special chair by the window, from which she can take in the view and supervise the neighborhood. Wishing you a wonderful life, sweet Taffy.

10/11/2026

Today we bring you Mabel, and we hope to find a loving Furever home for this sweet, beautiful girl.

Mabel was found as a small puppy last year, all alone, in rural Missouri, by the side of a road. A fellow rescuer scooped her up, so she wouldn't be hit by a car. She made her way to Omaha, was vetted, prepared for adoption, and we all thought she had found a great home last summer. We didn't get this one right. A little over a year later, Mabel was returned to rescue. Of course we welcomed her back, but we are heartbroken for Mabel. She tried to be a really good girl, and she truly is. She was returned because she has too much energy. Well, as a 1.5 year old pup, she does, but that's hardly unexpected. We feel we failed Mabel the first time around, and we hope this is our chance to make it right. So we are looking for a pawesome home for Mabel.

Mabel is so sweet. She's very friendly and loves people, as well as other dogs. She's playful and will gladly play with other dogs, but she's also happy to play with a toy, if other dogs are not interested in playing. Mabel also loves chasing a tennis ball, and enjoys a good game of fetch. She is active, but will also settle down and lay down to relax. Mabel's general demeanor is happy to be alive, and she really wants to please. Her eyes are soulful and her coat is soft. She lights up when told she's a good girl.

Mabel has good housetraining skills. She is fully potty trained, and does not have accidents, she does all her business outside. She can, on occasion, ti**le a bit if she's excited. She is also crate trained, and she does well in the crate. Mabel enjoys going for walks, and has figured out a pretty good 'heel' in just a few walks. She loves meal time and she's treat motivated, which makes training easier. Mabel does great in the car, and loves going for rides. She does well with a bath and nail trim, too. The clinic staff all loved her.

Mabel is the prefect medium-sized pup. She weighs 50 lbs. She is fully vetted - spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and current on tick/flea/heartworm prevention.

We are looking for a home that will be committed, loving, and appreciative of a kind soul. Someone who understands that dogs need attention, love, exercise, positive reinforcement, and a soft hand. Someone who is active, who wants a side-kick and an earnest best friend. Mabel's ideal home would have a resident dog, because she's very dog friendly, or access to dog play dates. It would also have a fenced yard (no electric fences, please) to play fetch in.

If Mabel sounds like the friend you need in your life, we invite you to complete an Adoption Application on our website, here is the link:
https://www.midwestwheatenrescue.org/adoption-info

If Mabel's sweet smile has touched your heart, but you're not in position to adopt right now, please consider sharing this post, so that someone wonderful finds her. Mabel sends friendly tail wags ~~

10/10/2026

We are excited to share that Rosie has found her Happily Ever After!
This sweet girl came our way because she was quite interested in resident kitties in her prior home. This is not uncommon - Wheatens, being Terriers, have for generations been bred to chase after small, furry animals on farms. That instinct is sometimes hard to ignore.

A big Thank You goes out to Stephanie, who opened her home and heart to foster Rosie, until we found a great Furever home for her. It turns out Rosie didn't have to wait very long.

A very nice family, who lost their senior Wheaten last winter, realized the time was right to love another Wheatie again. At the meet and greet, Rosie quickly made herself at home, and made her new family laugh with her antics. It was a great match!

Rosie is loving all the attention she's receiving, and her new family reports they already love her so much. She's working on using her inner voice when seeing certain dogs on walks :)

We couldn't be happier for Rosie and her new family. Happy life, sweet girl!

09/13/2026

We are so excited to share that Boone (fka Matthew) has been adopted by his pawesome foster family!

This sweet pup was born in rural southeast MO. Our rescue contacts there work tirelessly to help unwanted dogs. It’s a work of heart that’s often heartbreaking and hard. As a puppy, Boone had rescue lined up, but instead he was given away to a local person. Unfortunately, he was then injured, most likely hit by a car. With his leg visibly hurt, Patricia and Leslie, our rescue friends, got to work again on finding help for him. His sweet demeanor and soft eyes, despite considerable pain he was in, just spoke to us. He deserved so much more.

Thankfully, Janelle, a friend and fellow rescuer, saw our foster plea, and didn’t hesitate to say Yes. With broken bones, time is of the essence, so in a matter of days, Leslie lined up surgery and transport for Boone to come to Omaha.
Thanks to the pilot and our friend Jenny, stormy weather didn’t stop these plans, and soon, Boone was recovering in his foster home. Janelle and her amazing daughter, Nat, put so much care and heart into his healing and recovery.

Today, we share this happy photo to show how, together, with a little (a lot) of help from our friends, lives can be changed for the better. We know Boone hit the jackpot and are so grateful for all who made it possible. To those who support our work, whether it be through fostering, transport, donations, or even a share, we appreciate you, as does Boone 🐾❤️

09/11/2026

We are excited to share that sweet Taffy is now available for adoption.

Taffy is a 6-yr old Wheaten girl, and she is fostered in Omaha. Taffy lived the first 4.5 years with a senior lady, who sadly passed away. At that time, the lady's family took Taffy in, but they have a young family and Taffy was just a bit overwhelmed by the little ones. She doesn't have a mean bone in her body, she just hid away when things got too overwhelming.

Taffy has been doing great in her foster home. Her foster dad reports that she is very sweet and easy to care for. She likes to give kisses, and is excited when her foster family gets back home. She shows her exuberance by spinning in circles, which is quite cute. Being a Wheaten, she's a pro at the Wheaten Greeting, and she will jump up to greet people. She's a rather petite lady at only 30 lbs. She is a medium energy dog, and while she likes to lounge and keep an eye on the neighborhood, she also likes to run in the backyard and go for walks.

Taffy is potty trained, and she sleeps well in a dog bed, in the primary bedroom along with her foster family. Taffy has lived with a senior Yorkie in her prior home, and seems to be friendly with other dogs.

Taffy would love a home where she can be accepted, included, and treasured, by someone she will give her whole heart to. Because young children intimidate Taffy, a home with older children or adults would be best. We would also prefer to see her in a home with a fenced yard (no electric fences, please).

Taffy is spayed, up to date with all vaccines, microchipped, and current on tick/flea and heartworm prevention. She also had a dental cleaning while in rescue, so her smile is even more dazzling.

If you'd like to apply to adopt Taffy, we invite you to complete an adoption application on our website. Here is the link:
https://www.midwestwheatenrescue.org/adoption-info

If Taffy has touched your heart, but it's not quite the right time to adopt, please consider sharing her post, so that the right person/s finds her. Taffy sends happy tail wags ~~

08/17/2026

Sometimes bad things happen to good people, and to good dogs, too. We can't fix it all, but we can do a little bit of good and change the outcome for the better, all with the help from some amazing people. This is Boone's story. It's work in progress, but we we wanted you to see the progress.

Last week, Leslie, our friend and fellow rescuer from rural MO, shared with us a sad video of a puppy hobbling, his hind leg visibly injured. She and Patricia, a fellow rescuer in the rural area had been trying to find help. Knowing time was of essence with a broken leg, we offered to help with the surgery, and asked for a foster. Without hesitating, Janelle, a long-time rescuer and friend, said she'd foster him. Surgery was done and transport came together quickly, thanks to a kind pilot with Pilots N Paws, and to our friend Jenny, who never hesitates to hit the road for the dogs in need.

Once in Omaha, Boone was welcomed by Janelle and his foster family, who took him to the Vet to get his leg checked. His foster sister even paid for the exam - something we usually cover. We are so touched by this kindness! It gives us a lot of hope for the next generation of rescuers

08/08/2026

We had such a fun time today meeting some cool Jeep peeps and raising rescue awareness, along with our friends at Basset & Beagle Rescue of the Heartland. A big Thank You goes out to Felicia and the good folks at Industrial Bar & Grill for inviting us yet again, and for generously sharing a portion of the Jeep Run proceeds to support rescue dogs 🐾❤️

07/25/2026

Hello Omaha area friends! If you are a fan of dogs and Jeeps, make sure to put the annual Jeep Run on your calendars for Saturday, August 8th. Our friends and supporters with the Industrial Bar & Grill have invited us again to be their guests. We are teaming up with fellow rescuers from Basset & Beagle Rescue of the Heartland. Hope to see you there! 149th & Industrial in Omaha.

🚨 Round up your Jeep crew...it's almost time! 🚨
The Industrial Bar & Grill Annual Jeep Run is rolling in on Saturday, August 8th, and you won't want to miss it!

For just $50 per Jeep, your registration includes: 🚙 Entry into the Jeep Run 👕 2026 Event T-Shirt* 🥤 Event Koozie 🦆 Prize Duck 🍔 2 Food Tickets

We'll also have great food, cold drinks, awesome prizes, and a parking lot full of amazing Jeeps. Whether you're a first-time participant or a Jeep Run veteran, it's always one of our favorite events of the year!

⭐ Important: To guarantee your official event T-shirt, you must register and pay by July 19th. (T-shirts must be pre-ordered.)

Don't wait until the last minute—grab your friends, get your Jeep ready, and sign up today!

📍 Industrial Bar & Grill
💻 Register online or stop in and sign up in person.

07/19/2026

Oh happy tails!!! Scooby (fka Yoshi) has found his own Happily Ever After, and we couldn't be more excited for this adoption!

This sweet, happy boy came our way along with his sister, from a rural MO area. They were exposed to Parvo, a virus deadly to many unvaccinated puppies. Thankfully, they had a fellow rescuer, Leslie, looking out for them, and rushing them to the clinic. They fought hard and luckily, survived Parvo, but adoption prospects were slim, despite their pawesome personalities. So they made their way to Omaha, where Scooby's sister was adopted, while he stayed with Amanda, an awesome human being, and foster mom extraordinaire. Amanda made sure he learned the basics - potty training, a few commands, and all the socialization a puppy could need.

Soon, his posts reached a wonderful family. They had adopted through our rescue twice already, and sadly, had recently lost their boy. After a couple of meet-and-greets, it was pretty clear that this was a pretty great match for everyone.

Scooby is having a ball with his canine sister Penny, all his human sisters (and their friends) are spoiling him already, and he's discovered his favorite spot on the couch, where he can snooze after a walk and zoomies.

We couldn't be happier for this adoption, and we owe a big Thank You to Leslie, Amanda, and Scooby's Furever Family. Happy life, little one! We can't wait to hear about your adventures!

06/29/2026

This happy moment is brought to you by adoption of Gracie (fka Kashi). This sweet puppy girl came to us from rural southeast Missouri, where her prospects for adoption were very slim. A big Thank You goes our to Leslie, Allison, Amanda, and of course, Gracie's new family. Adoption changes lives, and we couldn't be happier for this little lovebug.
Gracie's family reports that she is doing very well and living the life! We couldn't be any happier. Congrats Gracie and family!