This rescue organization was formed because we saw a great need for a rescue network in northeast Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and western/central/southern Illinois. While some of these states have strong and successful Rescue groups, there are gaps in area coverage and some states have no Rescue at all.

Rottweilers are loyal, courageous and loving dogs. Contrary to popular belief, a Rottweiler who has been raised with children makes a wonderfully attentive guardian and best friend. As with any dog, they give what they receive. If they are abused, starved and beaten they may retaliate in self-defense. However, we have taken dogs into Rescue who have been mercilessly abused, and still they continue to trust and love.





http://www.unchainyourdog.org/

http://www.dogsdeservebetter.com/

MARR receives dogs from private shelters, Humane Societies, animal control facilities, and other organizations where a dog was abandoned. In most cases we adopt from the shelters as a "last resort" adoptor, giving the shelter maximum time to adopt the dog through their system.
Our organization is not accepting dogs into foster care from private individuals. However we do help the owner place those dogs on a referral basis.

We require an adoption application be completed before a dog canbe adopted. Potential adopters are required to provide a veterinarian reference as well as the names of three personal references. We ask that potential adopters allow a home visit. We prefer that the home have a fenced yard. In the event we determine the home to be a healthy and loving environment, a Rottweiler is matched with the adopter's lifestyle and family. An Adoption Contract that protects the dog for life, is part of the adoption process. The adoption fee is $250.00 with $25.00 being returned when the first obedience class is completed.

Where does that fee go? All dogs adopted through MARR are neutered, heartworm tested, and given rabies and DHLPP vaccinations. ( http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1648&articleid=960)

Dogs coming into the Rescue with natural tails remain undocked. Most Rottweiler puppies are docked before they leave the breeder at 3 to 5 days old, if the breeder is reputable. Thousands of puppies, however, are the result of a puppy mill or 'backyard' breeding. They are typically in very poor health and no money is spent on cosmetics. By the time we get these puppies it is ethically too late to dock the tails, and we are far more concerned with the health of the dog than trying to make it fit a stereotype.

Besides standard veterinary care necessary for most dogs, some have special health needs resulting in higher medical fees. Rescue groups are also required to pay the standard adoption fee when taking an animal from a shelter or animal control facility.

Barb Krimminger President fla44c@aol.com

Jessica Kirby Vice President jthea262@aol.com

Jeni Davis Treasurer gknee74@hotmail.com

Kelly Trout Secretary kelly@adoptarott.org

Terri Plummer Foster Home Co Terri@ofmlive.net

Jodi Jackson Adoption Co jojack71@yahoo.com

Kristen Clark Technical Co minirottie@cox.net

 Sara Fahey Volunteer Co