Ed and his brother & sister had a very rough start in life. They were found December 2011 during a blizzard in a ditch at just a few weeks old. All of the puppies were very feral when they arrived and it took a lot of time before they would allow us to touch them. But after some trust issues were solved they all came around. As you can see Ed has turned into a very handsome boy. Ed is living the life with his new Mom & Dad and his best friend who just happens to be a cat. Great job Ed. You are a very lucky boy and we are very thankful you have found your forever home. ... read more

Eight three week old puppies and their Mommy were found dumped on a country road in Mills County, Iowa. The Mom was markedly underweight and several of the babies were in very bad shape, but with a lot of TLC they rapidly improved.

All of these darling puppies have been adopted to forever homes. Thank you to everyone who adopted one of these little angels. They had a rough start in life but they are all fighters and they had a wonderful Mommy to help them through their tough times. [perma link]

Molly has been adopted by her foster family who live in Iowa. They have done an incredible job with Molly. Having three legs has not slowed Molly down. She keeps up with her two Rottie sisters who love her very much! We want to thank her foster family for never giving up on Molly. They worked very hard helping Molly understand not all people are bad. She was a handful and had many fear issues when she arrived. But Molly has learned about love & trust and now she has a family to love her forever! Good job Molly. ... read more

We were called to help a litter of Rottie/Mix puppies when their Mommy passed away shortly after they were born. They were surrendered by their Owner to Hooves & Paws Rescue of the Heartland as their Owner felt that their family could not take on this littler without a Mommy to nurse the puppies. Because of the kindness and dedication of our Volunteers & Foster Homes these puppies were given a chance at a happy life. Our Foster Homes bottle fed the puppies, cared for them day & night and now they have all found their forever homes. ... read more

A Volunteer of ours seen the story about Mattie, a very sweet laid back two year old Catahoula Leopard dog who came into a shelter in Winnsboro, Louisiana with four of her little new born puppies. All were very sick and covered with mange. Some very nice Volunteers at the Shelter in Louisiana gave Mattie and her babies their full attention to try and save them and to find them a home before their time was up and they were all put to sleep. All were given several baths to get rid of the mange that ... read more

ADOPTED - Claire came to Hooves & Paws Rescue of the Heartland as an Owner Surrender. She was bought at the Red Oak, IA sale barn by a very nice family to help save her. On the box little Claire was in at the Sale Barn the sign said, I was raised with Sheep. Clearly this is not how a puppy should end up. Claire took no time to come around after she arrived. She was adopted within days of her arrival by Suzan in Underwood, IA. Claire now resides with several other dog friends and is doing wonderful. ... read more

Wilma was found along with her sister, Black Betty & brother, Fast Freddie in a box next to a dumpster at a very young age. We believe due to the condition they were found in they were used for "Bait" for dog fighting. Wilma won the hearts of one of our family members and she now knows nothing but love, fun times and being spoiled. Thank you to Matt & Georgia for opening your heart and home to Wilma and giving her a chance at a happy life.
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Isabella was "Adopted" from Hooves & Paws Rescue of the Heartland when she was just a little puppy.

She found a wonderful home with our dear friend Val.

Look at how she has grown! Such a beautiful girl you have become. 20 months old and 111-115 lbs!

Love you Isabella!!!

Thank you to those who "Adopt" from us at Hooves & Paws Rescue of the Heartland and continue to spread the "Good Word" about the work we do. [perma link]