Fur Fun Rescue, 229 Badger Road, Lisbon, IA (2026)

11/01/2026

Meet Oreo! A Sweet Senior!
Oreo is a 14-year-old Shorkie (Shih Tzu/Yorkshire Terrier mix) weighing 21 pounds, and this sweet boy is hoping his next home will be the one where he can finally settle in for good.
Oreo came to Fur Fun Rescue from our friends at the Iowa City shelter after a string of changes he certainly didn't ask for. His original owner surrendered him in December 2025 because they could no longer afford to care for him. He was adopted that December but returned in January because he had a hard time settling quietly in his kennel. He found another home in February, but sadly, his owner later became homeless and could no longer keep him.
Oreo has been through more changes than any dog should have to endure. At 14, he deserves a safe, comfortable home where he can relax, enjoy his people, and never have to worry about where he'll sleep next.
The good news is that Oreo is a sweet little guy who gets along well with other dogs and cats. He also has a bit of a stubborn streak, so don't expect him to agree with every suggestion you make. He's 14, after all, and he's earned the right to have a few opinions!
Oreo is working on getting back to a healthier weight. He gained 6 pounds at his last home, but he's already lost four pounds on his diet and has another five to go. He's making progress, and we'll help him keep moving in the right direction!
Oreo is a hypoallergenic dog and will require regular grooming. He also requires a physically fenced yard to keep him safe
Oreo isn't asking for anything fancy. He just needs someone willing to give an older dog a chance, a soft place to land, and the security of knowing he's home for good. A little patience for his stubborn moments wouldn't hurt, either!
Let's make sure Oreo never has to wonder where he belongs again.
Oreo is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, heartworm tested, and microchipped. He just had blood work done and a dental cleaning.
Apply to meet Oreo at www.furfunrescue.org
If you have questions, you can email [email protected] or call 319-929-6657.
Adopters must be within a two-hour drive of Cedar Rapids, IA.
Adoption fee $300.

11/01/2026

🐾 Meet Bartholomew! 🐾
Bartholomew is a one-year-old, 40-pound Lab mix who has a whole lot of love to give. He's happy, outgoing, playful, and absolutely convinced that there is no such thing as too much affection.
This boy loves other dogs and would really enjoy having a canine buddy in his new home. He loves to play, wrestle, and hang out with his foster brothers. But don't let all that playfulness fool you. Bartholomew is also quite the cuddle bug. As you can see in his photos, snuggling up with his foster brothers is high on his list of favorite activities. Apparently, being 40 pounds doesn't mean he can't be a lap dog!
Bartholomew loves people and is always happy to see them. He's an enthusiastic guy whose tail is almost always in motion. Personal space isn't exactly his specialty, but he makes up for it with affection and a genuine love for everyone around him.
He is housetrained and can be left loose in his foster home while his foster mom is at work. His leash manners still need work, so he'll need someone willing to help him learn that walking politely is a team activity, not a race to see what happens next.
A physically fenced yard is required so he has a safe place to run and play.
Bartholomew would love an active home with another friendly, playful dog to keep him company. He needs someone who appreciates a dog with plenty of personality, enjoys a good game of chase, and doesn't mind sharing the couch with a furry cuddle enthusiast.
We're not sure why this handsome, affectionate boy hasn't caught anyone's attention yet, but we'd really love to change that.
Bartholomew is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, heartworm tested, and microchipped.
Apply to meet Bartholomew at www.furfunrescue.org
If you have questions, you can email [email protected] or call 319-929-6657.
Adopters must be within a two-hour drive of Cedar Rapids, IA.
Bartholomew is looking for an indoor home.
Adoption fee $300.

11/01/2026

🎉 Hugo Has Found His Person! 🐾❤️

Hugo is the last of our Brussels Griffons to head home! He has a new mom, a new brother named Alfie, and a brand-new name. He's now Hoooey Lewis!

Hoooey Lewis is settling into his new home and getting acquainted with Alfie. We're sure there's plenty of fun ahead for these two, and we hope Hoooey Lewis enjoys all the attention and love that come with being someone's special little guy.

10/28/2026

We have five new faces to introduce! Meet mama Magnolia and her four puppies, Basil, Violet, Tulip, and Indigo. Indigo is the only boy.

This weekend, the St. Joe shelter reached out for rescue help with the four puppies. We committed to helping them, but we weren't going to leave their mama behind. Magnolia came along, too!

Today, all five got their freedom ride to Iowa! A big thank-you to Julie, Clay, and Nancy for driving to get everyone here safely. We appreciate you helping make this journey possible!

The puppies were born August 6, making them almost 12 weeks old. They're at the age when the world should be opening up for them, but their mama needs some extra care. Magnolia arrived significantly underweight, with a patchy, flaky coat. We'll be getting her the care she needs and feeding her lots of groceries. We are really goot at putting weight on dogs. Magnolia is only about 2 1/2 years old.

Once they arrived, everyone got a bath and tonight they are settling in at their foster homes. It's been a big day for this little family, and they're finally getting the comfort and care they deserve.

10/28/2026

❤️ Athena and All 10 Puppies Are Adopted!

Athena's story began when she was thrown from a vehicle in front of the Corgwyn Rehabilitation Sanctuary outside Oelwein. Brett Butler got her to safety but wasn't able to keep her. Dave Weekly at Funky Paws outside Troy Mills stepped in next. Dave realized Athena was just days away from having puppies and kept her safe until we could find a foster home where she could deliver and raise her babies.

Abby and Caleb took over from there, giving Athena a safe place to welcome Benedict, Java, Pancake, Sausage, Bacon, Crumpet, Muffin, Toast, Bacon, and Jelly and raise them until they were ready for their own families. Funky Paws volunteer Tiffany met Athena during those early days and patiently waited for her to finish raising her babies. She knew she wanted to adopt Athena when the time was right.

After Athena was spayed, she got her turn to be someone's baby. She moved in with Tiffany and her new brother, Summit, and is settling into family life. Athena has a new name, too. She's now Thea! ️

A huge thank-you to Brett for getting Athena to safety, Dave and the Funky Paws team for stepping up when she needed help, Abby and Caleb for caring for Athena and her 10 babies, and Tiffany for waiting patiently to bring Thea home.

We're grateful to everyone who helped make it possible!🐶

10/27/2026

Trixy Has Found Her Forever Home! ️

Trixy was one of three tiny girls surrendered to Fur Fun Rescue after her owner got married and her new husband decided the dogs needed to go. Through no fault of their own, these little girls suddenly needed new homes.

Luckily, Trixy didn't have to wait long! She was adopted by previous Fur Fun adopters and is now the little sister to FFR alums Peaches and Poppy.

In the family photo, Trixy is snuggled in her new mom's arms, although she's happy to show her new dad plenty of love, too! Peaches is being held by her human brother, while Poppy is happily settled in Dad's arms. Looks like everyone has found their favorite place to be!

Thank you to this wonderful Fur Fun family for opening their home to another rescue dog. We're happy to see Peaches and Poppy welcome their new little sister!

10/27/2026

Rex Has Found His Family! ️

It didn't take long for this handsome puppy to find his new parents! Rex has officially traded rescue life for a forever home, and he even gets a new brother named Charlie.

Rex came to Fur Fun Rescue after his previous owner was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and could no longer care for him. We were happy to help this sweet boy find a new family!

Congratulations to Rex, Charlie, and their new parents! Thank you for opening your home to a rescue puppy. We can't wait to see Rex grow up alongside his new brother!

10/27/2026

Mabel was one of those dogs who needed a little extra help, a lot of patience, and a home willing to love her exactly as she was. She wasn't an easy old girl, and caring for her came with its share of challenges, but she was part of our family. For the last year, she had a safe place to live out her days, surrounded by people and dogs who accepted her, quirks and all.

Mabel came to us after being abandoned by the senior pastor at Highway Christian Church in Bethany, Missouri. He left her outside, along the highway, to fend for herself among the coyotes. Thankfully, Officer Winder and his wife stepped in to care for her. Because Mabel was outside Bethany's city limits, she couldn't be taken into the pound, so they helped her until we could bring her into rescue.

Mabel was an extreme senior with significant degenerative joint disease in her elbows and hips. Her elbows caused her considerable pain, and we took her to see Dr. Chad Spah at BluePearl Des Moines. Unfortunately, there isn't much that can be done surgically for a dog's elbows, but he helped us develop a plan to manage her pain. We also tried Adequan injections in hopes of giving her joints some relief.
Mabel was completely deaf from years of chronic ear infections. She also had some dementia, which made for some interesting nights around here. Mabel was very nocturnal and enjoyed wandering the house between 1 and 3 a.m., announcing her adventures to absolutely everyone. Since she couldn't hear herself, her bark was exceptionally high-pitched and shrill. There was no sleeping through a Mabel concert!

She wasn't particularly reliable about house training, either. If she woke up needing to go outside and didn't see someone to let her out, she'd locate the nearest area rug. We just replaced them.

We loved her when she barked in the middle of the night. We loved her when she peed on the rugs. We loved her when her body hurt and her mind sometimes left her confused. None of those things changed how much she deserved to be safe, comfortable, and loved.

Mabel gave plenty of love in return. She loved everyone and helped so many foster dogs who passed through our home. She didn't need to do anything extraordinary. Her presence was enough. She was simply part of the family, and the other dogs got to learn that life here was safe, even when they'd come from circumstances that had taught them otherwise.

Over the last month, Mabel began struggling more. By 7 p.m., she no longer wanted to move and had to be carried outside to potty. I had been wrestling with the decision to let her go, knowing her pain was increasing and her world was getting smaller.

Then, this past week, something changed. Mabel, who had always loved food, stopped getting excited about meals and wasn't finishing what we gave her. This morning, she refused breakfast and was coughing and vomiting. I had been struggling with this decision for a month, but today Mabel helped make it for me. She let me know she was tired, and it was time.

Dr. Cassie from Anamosa Vet Clinic came to my house this afternoon, and we helped Mabel cross the Rainbow Bridge peacefully, in the place she had called home for the last year.

I wish Mabel's story had started differently. I wish she had never been abandoned. I wish her body hadn't been so painful, her ears hadn't left her deaf, and her final years could have been easier. But I am grateful that her story didn't end beside a highway, alone and afraid.

Mabel had a home and a family. She was loved.

10/26/2026

Our final adoption tonight was Benedict, and this little guy has a very special new friend waiting for him at home.

His 10-year-old human was so excited to welcome him that she even made him his very own WELCOME HOME sign! How sweet is that?

There's something extra special about watching a child welcome a new puppy into the family. Benedict has a new best friend to share adventures with, and his girl is excited to help take care of him as he grows.

Thank you to Benedict's family for opening their hearts and home to a rescue pup. We hope the days ahead are filled with puppy kisses, laughter, playtime, and memories they'll both treasure for years to come.

Welcome home, Benedict! Looks like you've got a pretty wonderful fan club already!

10/26/2026

Our fourth adoption today is Daisy! She actually moved in with her new mom a week ago, but we wanted to give everyone a little time to make sure things worked out with Fur Fun alum Sweetie.

Sweetie is now 16 years old, and we wanted to be sure a new housemate wouldn't be too much for our senior girl. Thankfully, Daisy has shown us that she's perfectly content doing her own thing. She doesn't need to be the center of attention or pester Sweetie to play. She's happy just being part of the family!

We love when adopters take the time to make sure a new dog is the right fit for everyone, especially when there's a senior dog involved. Daisy gets her own home, and Sweetie gets to enjoy her golden years with a new housemate who respects her space.

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