We are an Omaha-based non-profit 501(c)3 organization, made up of dedicated volunteers working toward the common goal of finding loving, forever homes for dogs who have been displaced through no fault of their own. We are funded completely by adoption donations and donations from private individuals, and your support is vital to our continuing effort to rescue homeless dogs throughout the Midwest.

Our organization does not have a shelter or facility, but places each dog in the foster care of one of our volunteers. Our volunteers all have careers, families, and pets of their own to care for but somehow find the time to care for and rehabilitate the rescue dogs in their care. Rehabilitation includes housebreaking, crate and leash training in addition to working with dogs to correct undesirable behavior.  We address and care for any physical needs a rescue dog may have, working closely with our veterinarian determine the best treatment plan for each dog.

In addition to placing Westies, we rescue Yorkshire Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Maltese, Shih Tzu, Lhaso Apsos, Bichon Frise, "designer breeds", and many other small dogs. The dogs in our care come from a variety of situations, from strays who found themselves in shelters, to owners who can no longer keep their dogs. Some of our dogs come from "puppy mills" or mass breeding facilities. We also take in dogs from area shelters who need special foster care or emergency rescue. Our dogs are given a thorough veterinary examination and all necessary vaccinations. The dogs are spayed or neutered, tested for heartworms, given a dental examination, and put on preventive heartworm and flea/tick medication.

Our mission is to "act in the best interest of the animal". That means we don't adopt to everyone.

If chosen to adopt one of our rescue dogs, you must be willing to drive to Omaha, NE to pick up your new family member. Applicants with fenced yards will be given priority, especially if applying to adopt terriers, but a fenced yard is not always necessary with some of our smaller breeds.

Because our dogs are in private foster homes, visitation is usually not permissible unless you have been approved to adopt. However, many of our available dogs can be seen at local Events listed on our Calendar of Events.

Please review our listing of adoptable dogs, and fill out an ADOPTION APPLICATION. Little White Dog Rescue thanks you for adopting, not shopping!