ADOPTABLE ANIMALS

Happy Paws Plattsmouth Animal Rescue: Meet Your New Best Friend.

Looking for unconditional love?
The adventure of a lifetime?
A loyal companion?
You’ll find them all here.

Each animal in our care has a unique personality and story. Some were found alone and frightened. Others were strays, searching for shelter and kindness. Some of our sweetest residents were even born right into our foster program!

While their backgrounds may differ, they all share one thing in common—they’re ready to fill your home with joy, laughter, and countless memorable moments.

Browse our current adoptable animals below. Don’t see the perfect match today? Check back regularly. New furry friends join our family every week.

*Pictures and profiles of available animals will appear below as they become available for adoption.

Tia

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 10yrs 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.

Tito

Meet Tito!! The last of his litter waiting for adoption. Tito was found with his siblings across the river and fighting ringworm. Yep, thats right. He's the last of the ringworm bucket puppies. He's learning all the things and loves to play! He is good with other dogs and doing really well on potty training. Tito is approx 4mo old and believed to be a retriever/coon hound mix. He can be as sweet as pie too once you break the shy barrier. Tito is available for adoption on contract to finish his vetting. Dont miss your chance to be a part of this goofy boys life.

Amelia

Meet Amelia! Amelia is approx 18 weeks old. Her lineage is as much a mystery to us as it is to you. This angel was found sleeping on a discarded mattress in a landfill. Alone. Image that. Imagine being a 2mo old pup and your only comfort is a discarded, run down, junked mattress surrounded by mounds of trash. In January no less. Amelia is working on all the puppy things that others her age already know. Like trusting people. Shes shy at first but does like being pet when she feels safe. She maybe a little behind in training but Amelia has the potential to shine like a diamond with the right family. She is dog friendly but likes to chase cats (as a puppy does). New things are scary to her but can you blame her? She does not have experience with children and a calmer home would be best for her. She loves playing with her foster moms dog all day. She will need a consistent companion in an adopter that can give her time, repetitions and love. Amelia is fully vetted and ready to start her new chapter in life; never to be discarded as trash again.

Buddy

We have a very special dog for you to meet. His name isn't unique or outstanding but his story and his personality certainly are! This is Buddy. Buddy arrived into foster care 12/7/24. No, thats not a typo. Buddy has been in foster care for over a year. He was 6mo old when we got him and sadly, Buddy had Anaplasmosis. Anaplasmosis; also known as tick borne disease; caused Buddy to have dangerously low platelet counts. He was one of those special babies we just wanted to wrap in bubble wrap to keep him safe but Buddy had other plans. He wanted to dog. He wanted to play. He wanted to run with his foster siblings. Carefully and under the very watchful eye of his foster mom; he did! Buddy got to be a dog. Buddy has fought to get healthy for a year. A year of prednisone and sometimes other meds when he had complications to be healthy enough to safely neuter and live a normal life. Buddy WON!! He took his meds like a champ and he learned every day! We are ecstatic to say Buddy is finally healthy! His blood counts have held without the meds!! On the outside he looks like a normal dog. Ok, maybe a little chunky but prednisone does that. On the inside he's steel from fighting his hard won battle. Buddy is officially ready to find his forever!! Here's what's most important to know about Buddy's future forever home. He's a very determined boy who needs a home that can not only set but maintain boundaries!! This is non-negotiable for him. He's a big boy and sometimes stubborn. Buddy is good with other dogs of all sizes. Buddy is very gentle when taking treats from children, when hes told to and his boundaries are in place. Cats are a hard no. Buddy is house trained and pretty good on a leash. He does still pull but he didn't get much practice as a pup because of his health issues. It was to risky to expose him to potential bites ect. When Buddy came to us his counts were so low that trimming a nail to short could be life threatening so he wasn't taken for many walks. He will need practice. Buddy is an amazing dog and has fought so hard to get to this point. He deserves the world!! Buddy does get along easier and faster with women than men but he loves everyone. Buddy is a special case. But he will forever be your Buddy if you let him.

Levi

Meet Levi!! Levi is a 14 week old shepherd mix pup. Here's what his foster mom has to say: Hes kennel trained. Sleeps through the night. Has NEVER had an accident in his kennel. He will let you know when he's in there, that he has to go potty. House training is a work in progress. But he's doing better. We do have to watch his water in take. Going to start bell training this weekend. He can be a bit nervous around new people but that doesn't last long. He would do great with another dog in the house that likes to play. He is learning basic commands. We have been working on sit, down, wait, and nice. Levi is super smart and food motivated. He's dog friendly and ready for adoption on contract to finish his vetting.

Millie

Happy Tuesday from Miss Millie! Millie is approx. 11 months old. We're pretty sure she was left behind when her family moved we but we really don't know. She just showed up at a volunteers home. But Millie was hiding something.....she was pregnant. Millie has been an excellent mom to her kittens but now she's ready to be done. Millie will be spayed this week and is available for adoption. She loves people. Millie is cat tolerant but could do without having another one around. She is also dog friendly with calm dogs. She has not been around young, hyper dogs that we know of.

Violet

Violet is her name but definitely not her coloring. Violet is a super playful 3mo old husky/lab/heeler mix pup whose ready to color your world with her antics and love. She is doing good with all the puppy things so far in foster care. Violet is good with other dogs and so far has not bothered the resident cat. She is teething to watch your fingers. If you let her whisper in your ear you might just get a nibble too lol. She is about 10lbs right now and has smaller paws so we don't think she's going to get overly big. Violet is available for adoption on contract to finish her vetting.

Auggie

Meet Auggie!! Auggie is a 3mo old mix breed pup. The vet says husky/lab/heeler mix based his characteristics. Hes about 12lbs now but has smaller paws so we dont think he'll get real big. Hes doing awesome with all the puppy things like potty training, kennel training ect. He is good with other dogs and so far hasnt bothered the resident cat. Auggie loves people and kids but he is a teething pup so he can nip. Auggie is available for adoption on contract to finish his vetting.

courtesy posts

The following posts are courtesy posts. None of these animals are in our care. Please use the contact information in their postings.

PENNY JEAN

***COURTESY POST. NOT IN OUR CARE**** I write this with tears in my eyes...... Penny Jean Around 1 year old. Sweet baby who wants to snuggle non stop. Lots of energy, (puppy life in her is strong) She will kiss you with her extremely long tongue. And she will snuggle you in bed. But she wants to know that she's you're only dog/animal love. She needs a little more training and guidance, as she gets too excited and she likes to play hard... so no kids in the house. She is not cat friendly, she will chase them. My ideal home for her would be where she is the only animal, with a single guy or single woman or a couple to love her. Please TEXT her mom at 402-350-8794

courtesy post

****COURTESY POST ONLY**** NOT IN OUR CARE Meet Eddie! He is a beautiful boy, who loves to play outside, and also snuggle up inside with his favorite people for a nap. He is well behaved and does not tear anything apart in the house. He loves to play with his own favorite toys, like tug o'war, fetch, ball, or chewing on toys that are good to chew on. He loves to go on walks and see everything that there is to see (and smell!). He enjoys car rides. He is so good with kids, even those who might have some special needs. He would be happiest with a fenced in yard or area to play in. He is friendly towards other animals and people. He would love to find his perfect forever home, as he has unfortunately been moved around in the past. He would love to meet you and be your new best friend! 🐺 Please contact his current caregiver at (402) 217-6880 Eddis is in need of a new home due to complex medical issues for the humans he is currently with and the human's allergies.

Chloe

**Courtesy Post Only. NOT in our care** Chloe's owner passed away and is she finds herself in need of a new home. Chloe is a pitbull/boxer mix, 10 years old. Not cats (which is why family is unable to take her). She has gotten along with other dogs, just not one of the 5 that she was living with in a temporary home. (A family friend took her but had 5 dogs, we think she was overwhelmed from going to a single dog home to a multi dog home) right after my dad passed. She is a lover, likes exercise, playing, and sleeping in. When she lays down, she lays with her back legs out, it’s cute. Chloe is frightened by thunder and fireworks so takes Trazadone to help soothe her fear (she may still crawl under the bed where she feels safe). Chloe is potty trained, can sit, lay down. She is also up to date on all vaccinations. Please contact her current careteaker at 402)314-0601

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