Basset and Beagle Rescue of The Heartland
About Basset and Beagle Rescue of The Heartland
The dogs in this rescue do not wait in a central shelter. They live in foster homes across Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa while volunteers screen adopters, prepare each hound for a new home, and keep the focus on responsible pet ownership. If you care about breed-specific rescue that stays close to the dogs it serves, this is the kind of work that rewards support.
What sets this group apart is how fully it runs on volunteers and foster homes. That keeps the rescue close to the dogs, from intake to adoption placement, while also making room for education about beagles, basset hounds, and responsible pet ownership across the region.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Rescue and rehoming
Rescues and rehomes bassets and beagles in Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa.
Foster care
Places dogs in foster homes until a permanent adoptive home can be found.
Adoption placement
Screens applicants, evaluates dogs, and matches hounds with adoptive families.
Breed and pet ownership education
Provides educational efforts about beagles, basset hounds, and responsible pet ownership.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Basset and Beagle Rescue of the Heartland is devoted to rescuing and rehoming bassets and beagles in Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa, with an emphasis on education about these breeds and responsible pet ownership.
Who they serve
Homeless bassets and beagles in Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa, along with foster and adoptive families in those states and nearby areas.
Their impact
- Over 240 dogs were rescued and placed into loving forever homes in 2015.
- In 2016, total animal intake was 390 and total live outcomes were 377.
How your donation helps
- Veterinary care
- Heartworm tests
- Vaccinations
- Heartworm preventative
- Spay or neuter surgery
- Medical bills and care for rescue dogs
Our story
Founded in 2005, Basset and Beagle Rescue of the Heartland grew into an all-volunteer rescue serving bassets and beagles across Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa. By its 10-year anniversary in 2015, it had expanded its foster network and was working with volunteers and transporters throughout the region.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Basset and Beagle Rescue of The Heartland’s services.
Prospective adopters complete an adoption application, provide veterinarian and reference information when applicable, meet the hound, sign the adoption agreement, and pay the adoption donation. A volunteer contacts applicants within 10 to 15 days, and families outside the core service area are considered case by case.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
We know we are making a difference when we see happy endings like those of Porkchop.
We couldn’t do this without you!
Events
Souper Bingo
annualA fundraiser hosted by the rescue.
BBQ & Bingo
annualA fundraiser hosted by the rescue.
Omaha Gives
annualThe rescue participates in Omaha's 24-hour charitable challenge to raise funds and compete for matching funds and prizes.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Basset and Beagle Rescue of The Heartland has shared.
Current needs
- Volunteer support
- Foster homes
- Financial support for veterinary care
Volunteer opportunities
- Foster a dog in a temporary home
- Help with adoption events
- Transport dogs between foster homes, events, and adopters
Recognition & press
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How does the adoption process work?
Applicants fill out an adoption application, share references and veterinarian information when needed, meet the hound, sign the adoption agreement, and pay the adoption donation. A volunteer then gets in touch within 10 to 15 days.
Where are the dogs housed before adoption?
The dogs and puppies stay in foster homes in Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa until they are adopted.
What are the basic adoption requirements?
Adopters must be at least 21 years old, have no animal abuse convictions, meet vaccination and alteration requirements for pets already in the home, and not use an invisible fence.
How can someone help if they cannot adopt?
You can help by volunteering, opening your home as a foster, or giving financial support for veterinary care and dog supplies.
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