Forever Home Dog Rescue

04/24/2025

Courtesy Post:
We don't have an open large dog foster home. Would anyone want to give this sweet girl a home? Message us and we can put you in contact with the owner. 2 year old, 100 lb, pyrenees/komondor? She is not spayed. She came from a hoarding situation and current owner doesn't have vet records. Great with people, other dogs she has been exposed to and has been around older kids.

04/21/2025

Courtesy Post:

Would anyone like to give Mack a new home? If you are interested, message us and we can put you in contact with his owner.

Meet Mack-he is a 2 year old mixed breed neutered male. He was surrendered because his owner could no longer afford to keep him and they had been living in a car for over 6 months. Prior to that they moving between with friends and family. Mack is up to date on vaccinations and on preventatives. He is currently in boarding and has been since 3/19. Mack needs to be the only animal in the house and loves to be the center of attention. He loves routine and a schedule. He needs to be in a home with no children.

04/17/2025

Update: So far we have raised $1,847. Thank you!

Good morning! In the past several weeks we have taken in 5 older dogs from tough situations. Due to their age and the fact that they are small dogs, there are things that they really should have done vetting-wise (Bella-Dental, Rufus-Dental, Izzy-Dental, Bob-Heartworm Treatment, Nika-Possible eye removal from glaucoma) to get ready for a new forever home. We would very much like to provide everything needed for them but to be quite frank, rescues are hurting. We have seen a few closing over the past year. One stated the same thing we are feeling. Since COVID, for various reasons, we are struggling to find and retain fosters and regular donations are down. Please don't get us wrong, we have some very amazing foster homes and still have some great donors but it isn't the same as it was. We generally try to only ask for donations for the major cases but with all five of these littles, it adds up to a major expense. Our estimate is that it could be as much as $4000 - maybe a bit more - to take care of their medical costs.

We know this is an uncertain time but if you are able, we would greatly appreciate any donation you could make to help these littles get the medical care they need to be ready for adoption. Thank you SO much to all who have contributed to us in the past. We can't thank you enough for your support. If you are unable to donate, please share so maybe someone else can contribute. If you would like to make payment directly to the vet, please message us. Photos for tax! Thank you for your continued support 💗

04/15/2025

Due to the closures of numerous dog rescues and increasing owner surrenders, the need for foster homes has intensified. We are currently looking for someone to spearhead a marketing campaign focused on promoting fostering. To explore this further, please email [email protected]. Thank you!

04/12/2025

Phoebe found her forever family! Thank you to the Vulgamott's for giving her a chance - and for being repeat adopters ❤️

04/08/2025

Where are our husky lovers?

Pepper is a sweet 10 year old whose owner unfortunately had to go to assisted living, so she is looking for a nice retirement home. She loves to wander around her foster mom's yard and follow people around the house. She is crate trained but would prefer to be out on a nice couch - she hasn't had any accidents in her foster home. She lived with other dogs in the past - have not seen her with cats so would need to test at a meet. Pepper is a typical husky and can be vocal at times, so something to consider if you share walls with anyone. She is great on car rides and walks and could lose some weight; she was 70+ lbs at her last vet visit. Her adoption fee is $150 and she's fully vetted/ready for meets any time. If interested in meeting Pepper, please apply at www.foreverhomedogs.org and we will set something up with you!

04/06/2025

Sunny has found her home; thanks for the interest!!!

Sunny is a 3 month old Doberman (possibly Rottweiler we can't tell yet) mix with brains and energy to spare! This smart girl has had zero accidents in the house and picks up on new tricks in no time. She thrives in an active environment and would love a fenced-in yard where she can zoom around and chase her favorite ball.

Sunny also does well in her kennel, but as a young pup, she will need a committed family dedicated to continuing her training and socialization. She's eager to learn and will thrive with structure, consistency, and positive reinforcement.

If you're looking for a loyal, energetic, and intelligent companion and are ready to put in the time to help her grow into the best dog she can be. Sunny might be the perfect match! Apply at foreverhomedogs.org.

04/01/2025

Please keep an eye out for this little guy in Clive. He got loose while his family was away for spring break. Please don't chase. Report sightings and which direction he is traveling. Please share

03/31/2025

Tucker got a fancy groom/bath today - big thanks to Stylin Paws for always helping us with our doodles! He's still looking for a forever home of his own - bio and applications can be found at www.foreverhomedogs.org 💙

03/25/2025

Phoebe is a sweet 6 year old 45lb girl looking for a forever home. She was adopted as a puppy and recently returned to rescue. She is fully house/crate trained and does well with other dogs after a slow introduction - she can be a little pushy so does best with dogs that can handle that in their play. She loves all people, we are suggesting older kids as she can be a bit jumpy and might accidentally knock littles over. She does well on car rides and at the vet, pulls a bit on walks but is a great listener. She gets curious with cats and wants to chase them, but if you're open/willing to work on it and have a safe space for the cats to go she would probably adjust with time. Phoebe has been on immuno-allergy drops due to some skin and fur reactions to outdoor things - we have been doing them about every other day in her foster home and it seems to be going well. She may or may not need them in the future; anyone who adopts her will get the current supply, which should last at least the rest of the year. She's a nice dog who just wants to be with her people and get love! If interested in meeting this lady, please apply at www.foreverhomedogs.org and we will reach out to schedule a meet.

03/22/2025

Pepper's favorite human in her foster home, is the 2 year old 😅😍. It always amazes us who some of the most shut down dogs will be the most comfortable with. Normally, it isn't a wild toddler.

Pepper is still searching for her forever home. She has made incredible progress in her foster home the last 4 months, but still has a ways to go. She may never be the dog that's going to snuggle up to you, but she is a sweetheart and loves her dog friends and is great with kiddos. She needs a family that will respect her space, meet her where she is at, while gently nudging her along to continue her progress in learning how to 'dog'. For example, it took her about 8 weeks to approach her foster mom on her own for some pets.

She is kennel trained, will go anywhere on leash with you, potty trained, and has done great with grooming (she will require regular professional grooming). She is easily spooked and could be a flight risk, so a fenced in yard is required as well as at least one other confident dog in her forever home to help her adjust.

If interested in learning more about Pepper please submit an adoption application at www.foreverhomedogs.org!

03/19/2025

Hoodie / T-Shirt Order Update: Thank you to everyone who ordered shirts and hoodies! We appreciate your support so much. We apologize that we had a little delay in getting them out. All shirts that were supposed to be shipped were either delivered personally or went out in the mail yesterday. (Other than 2 people who still need to pay) We do still have a few people who haven't picked up their shirts. Please text me to make arrangements to pick up your shirts. 515-771-5459 I also want to acknowledge and thank Emily Martz for all of her hard work for this fundraiser. We talked about doing a shirt order and she just took it and ran with it. Thank you, Emily! We really appreciate your hard work and are so thankful to have you as part of our organization!!!

03/18/2025

We are in desperate need of foster homes. Can you help? Forever Home Dog Rescue provides vet care and any supplies needed. We ask that foster homes be a safe and loving place for dogs to land when they’ve fallen on hard times. Although it’s not always easy to be a foster home, we have a network of people ready and willing to support each other and can promise the reward is worth the hard work. If you can open your home to a dog in need, please apply to foster at foreverhomedogs.org. If you have any questions about fostering, please email [email protected]. Thank you for considering!

03/18/2025

Sky loves the sunshine so much! She is looking for a patient forever home of her own. Her ideal adopter would have a place with a fenced yard and another dog so she can play with them - she likes them for confidence building too. She's fully house/kennel trained and will take someone who will give her a couple weeks to settle in - after she loves you, she won't be out of your shadow often 💗 if interested in learning more / meeting this girl, please check out her bio and apply at www.foreverhomedogs.org!

03/15/2025

Today we took a short road trip so Peggy could visit a family that sounded perfect for her. This one was meant to be. She has a beagle sister and humans with timid dog experience who know that it will take time and patience for Peggy to gain confidence in their home. The second picture was taken a little over an hour later as she snuggled up next to her new mom for a nap. It was a stressful morning for this girl but she will get there. Thanks for giving Peggy a forever home!

03/13/2025

Please continue to look for Maggie. They were getting close to catching her when a neighbor stepped in and caused her to leave her safe spot. Please help us get her back home.

Please Help! Maggie is still on the run and requires the North Des Moines community's assistance. Following her rescue from Oklahoma and relocation to Iowa, Maggie escaped from her foster home in Des Moines. Complicating her case is her previous experience with a live trap, necessitating the use of a Missy Trap. Unfortunately, Maggie's situation has been worsened by a homeowner who shot at her with a BB gun and pellet gun, prompting her to leave her previously identified safe area. She also has a life threatening medical condition that needs immediately treatment. We need your help to find her new location. Have you seen Maggie in the vicinity? We urge you to notify us immediately with her location, even if it requires multiple notifications throughout the day. Please call 515-339-9020 with any sightings.