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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:
Foster Otto watching out for his human sister at the playground! This guy is still looking for his forever family!
Meet Otto ā 5 Year Old Iowa Weim Rescue Foster Dog
***Read the entire bio to see if he is a good fit for you***
Otto came into Foster late February 2024. Ottoās is a ābig boyā that once he is comfortable with you will want to be your best friend and there is no shortage of snuggles.
The following below will highlight what we know about Otto, so he is able to find the best āfurā-ever home. Overall, he has been a pretty easy dog to foster, he has been great!
About Otto
He is big and came in very overweight. He came to the rescue at 150 pounds and is now 132 pounds and starting to look much better. He needs a home where he can be walked and fed properly. He might end up being a 90ā100-pound dog. Thatās a big boy!
Playful. Donāt let his size fool you, or his napping habits. When he is ready to play, especially now that he is losing weight, he is a very happy bouncy playful pup!
ā¢ He has been around a 6-year-old during fostering and is good in terms of āwantingā to play friendly but due to his size he has knocked her over accidentally. We highly recommend a home if children are 8+ years old.
ā¢ He has done wonderful with our 12-year-old Weimaraner. We were told he was good with other dogs as well but has not been fully tested.
People. Otto is timid at first around people in general. He will keep his distance at first but in all cases with new people it is just ātimeā, and he will be your friend.
ā¢ Example: Family came over and Otto kept distance and some barking. Then he was calm shortly, no barking but kept his distance. Fast forward about 2-3 hours later he hopped on the couch and snuggled the once stranger but now friend. He does this with everyone. This could go away over time with lots of positive interactions.
He does okay on walks. Recommend use a harness and front hook, and if trained can graduate to top hook. He is big, and strong, so children and elderly should not walk him in his current state.
ā¢ Seems timid around bikes and some people on walks. Will require a tight leash.
ā¢ If he sees another dog on a walk he will want to play with the dog, so again tight leash. When he did have a dog run up to him, he went down on front paws and wanted to play, so a positive sign he will do well with other dogs but use caution.
Otto is only allowed on our couch and will want to snuggle with you on the bed, but we currently do not let him, even if he does try to sneak up once and awhile.
ā¢ We were told Otto has been in a kennel before, but we have not tested this.
ā¢ Otto in his foster home when left alone, not kenneled, has been great, no issues.
Additional Details
ā¢ Does good with nail clipping, we were able to do it each weekend. Recommend using shortest setting and having nails done bi-weekly to keep them down.
ā¢ He is big, so giving him a bath might be tricky. Not sure how he does with water.
ā¢ He understands some basic commands like āSitā.
ā¢ He can be stubborn at times. i.e., āOtto come hereā Otto then proceeds to sit and look at youā¦ he knows what he is doing š Such a goofball.
Otto is such a big lovable dog, and so sweet.
Fostered in the Twin Cities. Adoption fee $250.
www.iowaweimrescue.org
We are waiting to hear about our app approval. He’s at the top of our list!
He's gorgeous!
Hi friends! We are in need of foster homes right now! If you have considered fostering, now is a great time! You must live in Iowa or Minnesota. We pay for food and vet care. We provide you with the guidance and training needed to help with a successful fostering experience. Please fill out an application to volunteer and become a foster. Fostering saves lives. www.iowaweimrescue.org
Amanda G Morris
We love the Beautiful Bulldog Contest at Drake University! Foster Bella and alumni Groot and Gordie fooled everyone into thinking weims are well behaved and calm. š
I've had this breed most of my life. The best thing an owner can do is explain the breed to those who are "interested". They can be the MOST WONDERFUL things in the world, if you understand them.
Not enough Gentle Leaders in the world to keep my dogs that calm!
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.Ā 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 ourĀ adoption processĀ and if a Weim is right for your family.
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. ā Lori
āWe love Diamond, she is pretty.ā ā Maddie, 6 āI love dogs, Diamond is the best dog in the world.ā ā Miraeya 8
āWe love Diamond, she is pretty.ā ā Maddie, 6 āI love dogs, Diamond is the best dog in the world.ā ā Miraeya 8
Diamond
Rescued By Lori and her kids
"Gordy is adjusting well now. Heās just a great dog, and great companion.
Weāve 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."
Weāve 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.
