Iowa Weimaraner Rescue
Iowa Weim Rescue is devoted to rescuing displaced Weimaraners, providing them with a safe, stable and balanced environment and making the life-long commitment to finding them forever homes.
The Iowa Weimaraner Rescue carries a high level of excellence and is the voice for the Weimaraners in our program.
Latest News From Iowa Weimaraner Rescue:
We are looking for the right match for foster Athena!
Non-negotiable:
✅She needs another stable dog.
✅Some who works from home or is home most of the time.
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My name’s Athena and I turned 5 in April. I came to Iowa Weimaraner Rescue because I have separation anxiety and my family was worried they weren’t able to give me the best life possible. I’ve been in my foster home since The end of December 2025 and have adjusted well. I get along with the resident dogs (a Weim and a husky mix).
I had kids in my old house and my foster mom has a niece and nephew that come over a lot and I do great with them!
I am hesitant when meeting new people and can take some time to warm up. Same goes for new dogs. I’m usually a little nervous, especially when they’re really excited.
I have gone to doggy boarding when my foster mom was on vacation and I did well as long as I was with my doggy foster siblings, so I’d probably do best in a house with a canine buddy. I’m not sure about cats, the only one I ever met ran away before I could introduce myself.
I do have separation anxiety, I’m on Prozac and I’ve been working on it. I can stay home comfortably for about 4 hrs but much more than that, I start to get anxious and bark a lot. I’m not destructive, just really vocal. I really don’t like the crate. The one time I was in it at my foster mom’s I drooled a lot and tried to scratch my way out. My foster mom prefers applicants have someone who is home most of the time. I.e. Work from home or stay at home parent.
I know my basic commands, sit, wait, shake, and at meal time I sit and wait until my foster mom say it’s “OK” to eat. I walk pretty well on a gentle lead but if I see a squirrel or rabbit, I’m probably going to try to chase it.
I’m over all a great dog, I just like to be by my people as much as possible.
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Fostered in SE Minnesota
Adoption fee: $250
(No extra charge for her full tail.😆)
Does she tolerate cats?
She is absolutely gorgeous.
She has a tail😉
Gorgeous puppies
Stunning! We rescued Lana from you last year. If we didn't have 2 Weims and 2 cats we qould love to have her!
We’re thinking of alum Harley’s dad. Last week, after 13 years, Harley crossed the Rainbow Bridge. 🌈 Harley was there for every milestone for the last decade. A move to CO, marriage, another dog, two crazy boys. He was was the constant in all of it. Good boy Harley. Well done. 💜
Thank you for this post! Here was my goodbye letter to Mr har man! Thank you for all the love everyone! Harley- Thank you! Thank you for finding me through Iowa Weim Rescue back in September 2013! Your first few months of life weren’t perfect but then our worlds collided! On September 1, 2013 I drove 3 hours on the hope that you would connect with me and we could be a pair. The moment I saw you, you ran towards me and knocked me over to give me kisses. I instantly knew that we were meant to be together! We spent the next year in Iowa together, you helping me through a very dark time in my life, me coming out the other side with hope and excitement! Thank you for being there for me! We moved back to Colorado and you endured a 13 hour drive even though you HATED being in the car. You got to spend a lot of time getting to know Nana, Papa and your Auntie. Loveland was good to us! We got a lot of hikes and runs in, but most of all in December of 2015 you met your momma!! We moved to Grand Junction, and not long after we walked in the door with a tiny puppy named Pali. You in your 95lb body were so scared of this tiny puppy but you grew to love her, even when she was hanging from your ears by her teeth! You were her alpha and helped her learn her way as a dog. You raised her just and much as Mom and I did. Thank you! Pali will miss you so much! Then the big bomb dropped. We brought home a wild child of a boy, Lander. Then 2 years later, Watson. Thank you for getting your ears yanked, climbed on, ridden, pushed over, covered in stuffed animals and for cleaning up all their thrown food! Your name was one of the first words for both the boys and they may not understand yet but they will miss you greatly! Thank you Harley! Thank you for being there for me in such a dark time in my life and helping me get through to the other side so that I could have the family I have now. Thank you for loving Katie so much and showing her how amazing of a pup you are! Thank you for being such a good big brother to Pali, Lander and Watson! I’m beyond sad to have you leave this world, but so grateful for the impact you had on your people. I love you Harley Boy! Thank you for 13 amazing years!
He was a good boy and perfect match for his dad and later his family. ❤️❤️❤️
So sorry for your loss
Courage à vous c'est un moment douloureux votre loulou a rejoint le Paradis de nos animaux..❤🙏
So incredibly sorry for your loss. Handsome boy!
Losing a good friend is a very hard thing.
I’m sorry for the Dad and family’s loss of Harley💔🌈
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So sorry for your loss. Heartbreaking 💔
I know how hard it is. So sorry for your loss
So very sorry...
Sorry for your loss
I am so very sorry.
Found in Pleasant Hill, IA!
will share to Weimaraners- Lost/Missing & Found USA and other Weim groups
Iowa Weimaraner Rescue Upcoming Events:
Helping Find Forever Homes
Please know that Iowa Weimaraner Rescue makes every attempt to match the Weimaraner with the needs of your family and hopes that this is a lifelong match. We ask that you complete the application truthfully, so we can find the best match for your family. All personal information provided will be kept privately and not shared outside of Iowa Weimaraner Rescue. Upon completion of this application, a volunteer from our rescue will be calling you to discuss this application in length, but it does not guarantee that you will be approved to adopt from our rescue.
Read more about our adoption process and if a Weim is right for your family.
Our Current Adoptees
Weimaraner Fostering
Iowa Weim Rescue is always looking for new volunteers and fosters. There are many aspects to volunteering such as; making telephone calls, assisting with transportation, helping with meet and greet events and fostering. You do not need to be a foster family to volunteer with IWR.
We great appreciate any help or assistance that you and your family could provide.
What our adoptees say . . .
How has a Weimaraner Rescue changed their lives?
"Alex is doing great. Traveled well with us for vacation & we actually got him to swim.
He is such a good boy & listens so well. He & Samson have become very good friends & they are both doing really well with our 1 year old too. "
He is such a good boy & listens so well. He & Samson have become very good friends & they are both doing really well with our 1 year old too. "
Alex
Rescued by Kinda Larsen
Bringing Diamond into our life has been really great for our family. I have a running partner and my kids have a fun companion. Diamond has taught me to become a better leader and an even better parent, and she has taught my kids about helping animals in need and about responsibility. – Lori
“We love Diamond, she is pretty.” – Maddie, 6 “I love dogs, Diamond is the best dog in the world.” – Miraeya 8
“We love Diamond, she is pretty.” – Maddie, 6 “I love dogs, Diamond is the best dog in the world.” – Miraeya 8
Diamond
Rescued By Lori and her kids
"Gordy is adjusting well now. He’s just a great dog, and great companion.
We’ve enjoyed several fun hiking and fishing trips together! We are both looking forward to this fall, getting out into the fields for pheasant and quail hunting."
We’ve enjoyed several fun hiking and fishing trips together! We are both looking forward to this fall, getting out into the fields for pheasant and quail hunting."
Gordy
Rescued by Steven
“Begin your journey to a better life with peace, love, beauty, and happiness by adopting a Weimaraner!”
The Iowa Weim Rescue is a 501c3 approved non-profit organization that is solely operated by volunteers.
Iowa Weimaraner Rescue is devoted to rescuing displaced Weimaraners, providing them with a safe, stable and balanced environment and making the life-long commitment to finding them forever homes. Iowa Weimaraner Rescue carries a high level of excellence and is the voice for the Weimaraners in our program.
Would you like to Volunteer?
Iowa Weim Rescue is always looking for new volunteers and fosters. There are many aspects to volunteering such as; making telephone calls, assisting with transportation, and helping with meet and greet events. We greatly appreciate any help or assistance that you and your family could provide.
