Dogs for Adoption in Burr, NE: 9 Dogs Looking for a Home
10 dogs and puppies are waiting for homes at 4 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Burr. Here are the 9 nearest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Of the dogs up for adoption within 50 miles of Burr, 1 puppy, 1 young dog, 6 adults and 1 senior. The breeds you'll see most are German Shorthaired Pointer, Siberian Husky and Australian Cattle Dog, along with plenty of one-of-a-kind mixes.
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1. Meatball
Meet Meatball – A Whole Lot of Love in One Adorable Package! How can you resist a face (and a name!) like Meatball?! This handsome, approximately 2-year-old Australian Cattle Dog (Red Heeler) is full of personality, affection, and that unmistakable cattle-dog charm!
Meatball came into rescue through no fault of his own. His previous family lost their home and, heartbreakingly, could no longer keep him. They were devastated to say goodbye, and now we're hoping to find Meatball the loving forever family he deserves.
So, what do you need to know about this lovable guy?Meatball is in a foster home with other dogs and does well.
Read more about Meatball
He is a people dog who is comfortable around kids, loves his humans and enjoys being part of the action. Once he bonds to you, he will be affectionate, fun-loving, and has plenty of personality to keep you smiling.
Meatball has been making great progress in foster care! He is potty-trained and he has been making wonderful strides with other dogs. Meatball can sometimes come on just a tad strong when meeting new dogs. He's learning to read social cues, practice appropriate introductions, and give other dogs a little breathing room. We're so proud of the progress he's making! Meatball would do best with a laid-back, non-dominant dog who doesn't feel the need to challenge him.
Meatball's ready for adventure! Walks, games of fetch, playtime, and keeping busy are right up his alley. Like most Heelers, he's a smart, active boy who enjoys having something to do. But he's also happy to wind down and relax with his people when the day's adventures are over.
He's got a little Heeler humor! Vacuums, noisy appliances, and other household items may occasionally attract his attention. After all, someone has to keep an eye on those suspicious household objects!
Meatball is a fun, affectionate, entertaining companion who has so much love to give. He's already made great strides in foster care, and we know his perfect family is out there.
His first family loved him enough to make the heartbreaking decision to let him go when circumstances changed. Now it's our turn to help him find a family who will love him for a lifetime.
Could Meatball be your missing piece? We sure hope someone gives this sweet boy the chance he's been waiting for!
Meatball's adoption fee is $350, all of which goes back into offseting our high-cost vetting expenses and rescuing more dogs. We are a 100% volunteer-run rescue group and rely on adoption fees and donations to continue saving lives. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, current on age- appropriate vaccinations, fecal, deworming, flea/tick and heartworm preventative, heartworm tested if old enough (and treated if positive), and microchipped. Please visit http://heartlandgsrescue.rescuegroups.org/info/adoption for more information about our adoption process and requirements, and to apply.
Like all Australian Cattle Dogs, GSDs, and other herding breeds that we have in rescue, Meatlball will need training, consistency, boundaries, and lots of activity and socialization, in order to be a well-balanced, well-behaved dog. This sweet boy would make a great addition to an active home that will provide the love, structure, good leadership, activity and mental stimulation that he needs. Because of that, Rascal's ideal owner will have prior Australian Cattle Dog, GSD, or other similar breed experience. Even if you exercise and play with your dog daily in your fenced yard, please remember that you MUST still take your dog out on daily walks and outings, in order to provide sufficient stimulation, ward off boredom, and work on leash skills and manners.
2. Beanie Weenie
If you were wondering what happens when you cross a majestic gargoyle with a very concerned Harry Potter house elf (and name him after a savory snack) look no further. Those bat ears? Radar-ready. Those tufts of hair? Pure wizard chic. That facial expression? A mix of deep, ancient wisdom and absolute confusion as to why a literal beanie weanie (or piece of cheese) hasn’t magically appeared in his mouth yet.
*13 months old
*Chinese crested/shih Tzu mix
*Male
*Weight - 11.25 pounds
*Medical- up to date, including neuter and microchip
*Personality - initially cautious, curious and once comfortable full time snuggle buddy
*Good with cats and dogs -
*Human Children - unknown but based on current exposure he would do well with respectful children
*Men - LOVES them. Yes, he is fine with women, but he loves him a man.
*Potty trained - I'm gonna say 99.99% because we're still learning each other's language.
Read more about Beanie Weenie
To help pay for vet bills and care (transportation, food, toys, etc..) a $450 donation is requested at the time of adoption. All of our adoptions are contingent upon an approved application, home visit, reference check, obedience training agreement, and signing of adoption contract. All our dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before adoption. Our dogs are companion animals that live indoors as part of your family. Please do not apply if your plan is to have them as outside dogs, garage dogs, porch dogs or outside kennel dogs. We do not ship dogs.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
3. Raven
Raven is just a baby at only 4 months old. She is already 8lbs so we think she will be a larger size mix of a minpin maybe 15-20 lbs. She has the energy and inquisitiveness of a minpin that is for sure. Raven learned a doggie door in a day, she is a smart alert dog. She has not been much of a barker and goes into her kennel at night and when her foster is gone just fine. She has kept her kennel clean so she is learning housetraining. She would love another dog to play with. The resident dog in her foster home is 15 and not at all interested in playing with a puppy no matter how hard she tries.
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Raven is food motivated and might just jump on you to eat what you have. She will need a home that will work on her training and be able to handle her energy level. We do not know how she is with cats but will probably want to play with them. She does have sharp puppy teeth she might nick you when playing.
To help pay for vet bills and care (transportation, food, toys, etc..) a $300 donation is requested at the time of adoption. All of our adoptions are contingent upon an approved application, home visit, reference check, obedience training agreement, and signing of adoption contract. All our dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before adoption. Our dogs are companion animals that live indoors as part of your family. Please do not apply if your plan is to have them as outside dogs, garage dogs, porch dogs or outside kennel dogs. We do not ship dogs.
- Good with dogs
4. Betty
Betty is a wonderful 4-year-old yellow lab. She is spayed and current on her vaccinations. Like most labs her age Betty is is an active happy silly playful girl.
Her current owner has some health issues that make the active lifestyle she needs hard. Betty has lived with another lab. Betty is not looking an active dog who will be in her face. She is use to old and slow as a housemate. She has never been around cats and would probably chase or want to play with them so let’s say no to cats to be safe.
Betty loves every person she meets with her happy wiggly butt but also will want to jump on them so a home with older kids would be better since she can clearly knock over small ones.
Beautiful Betty is housetrained and baby gated trained but has not been in a kennel for years. She is not a hunting dog as she is gun and load noise shy. Betty is a purebred lab about 60 lbs and all love.
Read more about Betty
To help pay for vet bills and care (transportation, food, toys, etc..) a $200 donation is requested at the time of adoption. All of our adoptions are contingent upon an approved application, home visit, reference check, obedience training agreement, and signing of adoption contract. All our dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before adoption. Our dogs are companion animals that live indoors as part of your family. Please do not apply if your plan is to have them as outside dogs, garage dogs, porch dogs or outside kennel dogs. We do not ship dogs.
- No cats
- House-trained
5. Dolly
Hello, y'all. I'm Dolly.
I'm new to the rescue and still finding my song. I'm looking for my new home with a place to lay my head. I'd be best in a home with older children. I get along with other dogs, even small ones.I'll be up to date on shots and my health looks good!
In the short time I was transported I was a VERY good girl! I got to ride in an airplane. The pilot said I didn't make a peep in my crate. I've become a staff favorite.
I love walks and get excited just to be out with you. I am interested in the people that walk by but I don't pull ONE BIT on the leash. I'm just so happy to see the world!
I'd love for you to come by and say HI. Apply to meet Dolly.
- Good with dogs
6. Cowboy
Howdy, partner! I'm Cowboy, a handsome fella just lookin' for a place to hang my hat! I'm not some troubled lost soul either. The humans here say I'm sweet-natured, friendly, a proper gentleman and a scholar. Awwww, shucks! Some of my ornery husky cousins like to run wild and raise a ruckus, but I prefer a good, quiet afternoon curled up beside your boots or happily strollin' down the trail by your side. I'm kid-friendly and dog-friendly. I met a cat one time and wagged my tail but the jury is still deliberatin' on whether I would chase one of those varmints.
Are ya fixin' to request a formal introduction? Yee haw!! Fill out an application and mention me, Cowboy! We might just ride off into the sunset together!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
7. Cochise
Cochise has arrived, is getting vetted, and settling in! We will update as we learn more about him.
Cochise is being fostered in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Cochise is in need of a home after his owner passed away unexpectedly.
Cochise is described as a very sweet and biddable dog. He is very good with other dogs and has gotten along well with all of the dogs in his previous home. He is also good with children.
Cochise has a hunting background and has lived in an outdoor kennel. He is reportedly not good with cats, so a cat free foster home will be needed.
Read more about Cochise
Because Cochise has only lived in an outdoor kennel, he will need to learn how to live in a home. GPPR dogs are indoor dogs, so his foster family will need to be prepared to help him learn the routines and expectations of indoor living, including potty training. Patience will be especially important as he adjusts to a completely new environment.
We are looking for a foster home willing to give Cochise the time and patience he needs to make the transition from outdoor kennel life to living indoors.
Could you foster Cochise?
GPPR provides veterinary care and support while a dog is in foster care.
If interested in adopting, please complete our adoption application.
If potentially interested in fostering, please complete our foster application.
*Please be sure to read the adoption information page on our website before applying for a dog.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
8. Remi
Remi has arrived, is getting vetted, and settling in! We will update as we learn more about her.
Remi is being fostered in Western Nebraska.
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Remi is in need of a home after her owner passed away unexpectedly.
Remi is described as a very nice dog with a sweet personality. Remi plays well with other dogs and is good with children.
Remi has a hunting background and has lived in an outdoor kennel. Remi is reportedly not good with cats, so a cat free foster home will be needed.
Read more about Remi
Because Remi has only lived in an outdoor kennel, Remi will need to learn how to live in a home. GPPR dogs are indoor dogs, so the foster family will need to be prepared to help Remi learn the routines and expectations of indoor living, including potty training. Patience will be especially important as Remi adjusts to a completely new environment.
We are looking for a foster home willing to give Remi the time and patience needed to make the transition from outdoor kennel life to living indoors.
Could you foster Remi?
GPPR provides veterinary care and support while a dog is in foster care.
If interested in adopting, please complete our adoption application.
If potentially interested in fostering, please complete our foster application.
*Please be sure to read the adoption information page on our website before applying for a dog.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
9. Sue
Sue has arrived, is getting vetted, and settling in! We will update as we learn more about her.
Sue is being fostered near Omaha, Nebraska.
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Sue is in need of a home after her owner passed away unexpectedly.
Sue is described as a very sweet girl who gets along very well with other dogs. She is also good with children.
Sue has a hunting background and has lived in an outdoor kennel. She is reportedly not good with cats, so a cat free foster home will be needed.
Read more about Sue
Because Sue has only lived in an outdoor kennel, she will need to learn how to live in a home. GPPR dogs are indoor dogs, so her foster family will need to be prepared to help her learn the routines and expectations of indoor living, including potty training. Patience will be especially important as she adjusts to a completely new environment.
We are looking for a foster home willing to give Sue the time and patience she needs to make the transition from outdoor kennel life to living indoors.
Could you help Sue?
GPPR provides veterinary care and support while a dog is in foster care.
If interested in adopting, please complete our adoption application.
If potentially interested in fostering, please complete our foster application.
*Please be sure to read the adoption information page on our website before applying for a dog.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
Rescues and shelters near Burr
The rescues with the most dogs listed within 50 miles of Burr.
- Midwest Dog Rescue NetworkBelleuve, NE · 3 dogs · 43 mi from Burr
- Taysia Blue Siberian Husky RescueOmaha, NE · 3 dogs · 47 mi from Burr
How to adopt from Taysia Blue Siberian Husky Rescue
Our Adoption Process After you submit your adoption application, via our website, http://TaysiaBlue.com, a Taysia Blue volunteer will contact you within 2-3 days. We are most interested in which type dog will be a good fit for you and your family and the other pets in your home. We will also contact you by phone to learn more about the dog you're looking for and to review the current available dogs in our rescue. We will schedule an appointment for you to meet the dog(s). If a match is made, we can complete the adoption process at that time. If we don't find the perfect match, we'll keep trying till we do! We hope that your home is the very last stop on the dog's journey and we do all we can to help you and your dog make the transition easier, including providing you with an information packet loaded with tips and resources. Our quality standard vet care is as follows: • Spay/Neuter - All dogs will be spayed or neutered prior to being adopted. • Heartworm Test - If the heartworm test is negative, the dog is placed on regular heartworm preventative. If the heartworm test is positive, the dog is treated to eradicate the heartworms and then placed on regular heartworm preventative. • Rabies vaccination • DHP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo) vaccination • Bordatella (kennel cough) vaccination • Flea and tick preventative • Microchip Our adoption donation requirements are as follows: • Puppies 6 months of age or younger require a donation of $350. • Dogs over 6 months a
- Great Plains Pointer RescueOmaha, NE · 3 dogs · 48 mi from Burr
How to adopt from Great Plains Pointer Rescue
We have an application for both adoptions and surrenders. An adoption contract is also required. We do try to place into foster homes for evaulation. We help both shelter dogs and owner surrenders.
- Heartland German Shepherd RescueGretna, NE · 1 dog · 40 mi from Burr
How to adopt from Heartland German Shepherd Rescue
Application process includes 3 unrelated personal references, a vet check, and a home visit. Applicants are matched up to a dog that matches their living situation and skill level. Adoption contract is signed after successful meet and greet. Adoption fees range from $250-450 depending on the dog's age.
Adopting a dog in Burr
Most rescues ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip. Many are foster-based, so you'll often meet your dog in a volunteer's home rather than a shelter.
Senior dogs are often the calmest companions and the slowest to find homes. If you'd like a settled, affectionate dog, ask the rescues about their older residents.
Puppies go quickly, so if you've fallen for one, contact the rescue soon. Ask how big they're expected to grow, and plan for plenty of house-training and training in the first few months.
Questions about adopting a dog in Burr
How many dogs are up for adoption in Burr?
As of November 4, 2026, 10 dogs and puppies are listed for adoption within 50 miles of Burr, Nebraska, by 4 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a dog in Burr?
The rescues with the most dogs near Burr right now are Midwest Dog Rescue Network (Belleuve, NE), Taysia Blue Siberian Husky Rescue (Omaha, NE) and Great Plains Pointer Rescue (Omaha, NE). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there puppies for adoption in Burr?
Yes. 1 puppy is up for adoption within 50 miles of Burr.
How do I adopt a dog in Burr?
Pick a dog and contact the rescue or shelter looking after them. Most ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.