who we are
About MARR
MidAmerica Rottweiler Rescue (MARR) was founded in March 1999. This rescue organization was formed because we saw a need for a rescue network in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. While some of these states have strong and successful rescue groups, there are gaps in area coverage and some states have no rescues at all. MARR is supported solely through charitable donations and the fundraising efforts of its members and is a nonprofit corporation, recognized as a public charity with federal nonprofit 501(c)(3) status. All donations are fully tax-deductible allowable by federal income tax code. We are always looking for Rottweiler enthusiasts of all experience levels who are interested in breed and a desire to help. There is something for everyone to do!
What we Do
Our primary causes
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” adopter, giving the shelter maximum time to adopt the dog through their system. Our organization rarely accepts dogs into foster care from private individuals.
ADOPTIONS
We require an online adoption application be completed before a dog can be adopted. Potential adopters are required to provide a veterinarian reference as well as a personal reference and 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.
volunteer
MidAmerica Rottweiler Rescue needs volunteers for many Rottweiler related activities. Some of the areas we need help in include fostering, home checks, evaluation, training, grooming, booth support, educational seminars, fundraising, and transportation.
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Medical Aid
We provide medical aid to Rottweilers we intake to ensure they are happy and healthy.
Donations
We operate purely on donations we receive from cash, supplies, events and donation fees.
Training & Education
We provide basic training for our Rottweilers we adopt out and we help educate fosters and adopters.
MARR Board of Directors
president@adoptarott.org
President – Kay Word (Kansas)
vicepresident@adoptarott.org
Vice President – Jay Pratte (Illinois)
secretary@adoptarott.org
Secretary – Laura Livingston (Nebraska)
Assistant Secretary – Alaina Burns (Missouri)
treasurer@adoptarott.org
Treasurer – Brian Hayes (Kansas)
Assistant Treasurer – Lauren Hargreaves (Nebraska)
adoptions@adoptarott.org
Adoptions Coordinator – Kristen Preston (Nebraska)
Assistant Adoptions Coordinator – Sonya Sholler (Kentucky)
intake@adoptarott.org
Intake and Fundraising Coordinator – Adriane Blaesing (Indiana)
foster@adoptarott.org
Foster Home Coordinator – Michelle Stark (Missouri)
Foster Home Assistant – Cody Flatt (Iowa)
Foster Home Assistant – Kristi Jones (Nebraska)
Assistant Foster Home Coordinator – Jessica Izzo (Illinois)
Assistant Foster Home Coordinator – Kelly Ann Trout (Missouri)
Assistant Foster Home Coordinator – Kaitlyn Kingery (Iowa)
technical@adoptarott.org
Technical Coordinator – Melanie Byers (Iowa)
Assistant Technical Coordinator – Donna Jones (Missouri)
info@adoptarott.org
Social Media Coordinator – Sanny Garrett (Kentucky)
Communications Coordinator – Theresa Selk (Nebraska)
Assistant Social Media Coordinator – Alaina Burns (Missouri)
volunteers@adoptarott.org
Volunteer Coordinator – Lisa McKinney (Illinois)
Assistant Volunteer Coordinator – Dan Meier (Nebraska)
MARR Euthanasia Policy
2024 Outcomes
MARR recognizes that humane euthanasia may sometimes be required to address specific animal welfare issues. MARR will only consider euthanasia for behavior or medical reasons if all available MARR resources have been exhausted. As a foster home-based organization, MARR regularly networks with other rescues and will transfer a dog to another organization if it is deemed in the best interest of the dog. As a rescue, we continue to explore and learn improved techniques to help and assist dogs coming into the rescue with behavioral or medical concerns. We regularly consult with animal behavior specialists, remaining current on community standards and best practices. MARR will always continue to evolve, a philosophy that has allowed us to be successful in saving many lives over the years. We are dedicated to continuously improving our processes and expanding our resource pool to offer dogs in our care the best possible outcome. MARR fundraises for costs related to behavioral or medical issues for any dog in our care, providing positive welfare and a quality life. Prior to any decisions regarding humane euthanasia, MARR will evaluate the diagnosis and prognosis of the behavioral or medical issues and consider the dog’s quality of life; any final decision will be made in collaboration with a trusted veterinarian and the foster/adopter who have physical proximity/awareness of the dog. MARR understands that there are situations where humane euthanasia is both a last resort and the correct welfare decision.
