Come shop for your pets at the fabulous Long Dog Fat Cat store located in Village Pointe, at 16909 Burke St, Omaha, NE. We will be set up inside the store, just to the right as you walk in. Please stop by the HUGS table to learn more about our group, say Hi to the volunteers, and meet some of our gorgeous dogs!

Come enjoy some good company and exceptional beer with the dogs :). Lucky Bucket has everything from amazingly-rendered classic styles to big barrel-aged ales. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. HUGS will be selling spent-grain dog biscuits and baked goods for the humans. A few of our adoptable dogs will be there, looking for their forever homes. IMPORTANT: This is an indoor event in an enclosed area. Any dogs who attend need to be dog and people-friendly, leashed, well supervised at all times, and up-to-date on shots. Thank you Lucky Bucket Brewing Company for hosting this event for us!

The HUGS volunteers will be working the Traubel's Popcorn stand in Beatrice, NE, this Saturday Feb 13th, from 11am-7pm. Please come say Hi and support the HUGS dogs by purchasing some of Traubel's delicious popcorn. You will be helping us pay our vet bills and save even more dogs! We hope to see you there!

Come shop for your pets at the fabulous Long Dog Fat Cat store located in Village Pointe, at 16909 Burke St, Omaha, NE. We will be set up inside the store, just to the right as you walk in. Please stop by the HUGS table to learn more about our group, say Hi to the volunteers, and meet some of our gorgeous dogs!

The HUGS volunteers will be working the Traubel's Popcorn stand in Beatrice, NE, Saturday Feb 20th, from 11am-7pm. Please come say Hi and support the HUGS dogs by purchasing some of Traubel's delicious popcorn. You will be helping us pay our vet bills and save even more dogs! We hope to see you there!

Come enjoy some good company and exceptional beer with the dogs :). Lucky Bucket has everything from amazingly-rendered classic styles to big barrel-aged ales. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. HUGS will be selling spent-grain dog biscuits and baked goods for the humans. A few of our adoptable dogs will be there, looking for their forever homes. IMPORTANT: This is an indoor event in an enclosed area. Any dogs who attend need to be dog and people-friendly, leashed, well supervised at all times, and up-to-date on shots. Thank you Lucky Bucket Brewing Company for hosting this event for us!

Come see HUGS at this family-oriented, 2-day dog-lover extravaganza event. This expo is packed with dog-friendly activities that are fun for all ages, includes entertainment, games, demonstrations, and, of course, plenty of shopping! Stop by the HUGS booth to chat with our wonderful volunteers, meet the amazing HUGS foster dogs and check out our great merchandise. Remember, 100% of proceeds from the HUGS booth go to the dogs we rescue! We will need lots of volunteers to staff the booth, help handle dogs, bake human & doggy goodies and take pictures.

Come see HUGS at this family-oriented, 2-day dog-lover extravaganza event. This expo is packed with dog-friendly activities that are fun for all ages, includes entertainment, games, demonstrations, and, of course, plenty of shopping! Stop by the HUGS booth to chat with our wonderful volunteers, meet the amazing HUGS foster dogs and check out our great merchandise. Remember, 100% of proceeds from the HUGS booth go to the dogs we rescue! We will need lots of volunteers to staff the booth, help handle dogs, bake human & doggy goodies and take pictures.

The HUGS volunteers will be working the Traubel's Popcorn stand in Beatrice, NE, Saturday Feb 20th, from 11am-7pm. Please come say Hi and support the HUGS dogs by purchasing some of Traubel's delicious popcorn. You will be helping us pay our vet bills and save even more dogs! We hope to see you there!

Come shop for your pets at the fabulous Long Dog Fat Cat store located in Village Pointe, at 16909 Burke St, Omaha, NE. We will be set up inside the store, just to the right as you walk in. Please stop by the HUGS table to learn more about our group, say Hi to the volunteers, and meet some of our gorgeous dogs!

** UPDATE: We will NO longer attend as a rescue group, due to the COLD weather. We are concerned it would be too cold for our volunteers and dogs to stand in one spot for 2 hours. Sorry for the inconvenience. The Egg Hunt will still take place **

HUGS will join other local rescues and vendors at Three Dog Bakery's annual Easter Begg Hunt at Turner Park (Midtown Crossing).

The Easter Egg Hunt begins promptly at 1pm. Be sure to arrive no later than 12:45pm to participate. There will be thousands of treat-filled Easter “Beggs,” some of which will include certificates for other prizes, for your pups. $5.00 registration fee per DOG benefits the Nebraska Humane Society. 

Come visit the HUGS booth before or after the Egg Hunt. Stop by to chat with our wonderful volunteers, meet the amazing HUGS dogs & puppies. Support your local German Shepherd group by donating at our table, and by purchasing our human and/or canine baked goodies. 100% of our booth proceeds go to the dogs we rescue!

Come shop for your pets at the fabulous Long Dog Fat Cat store located in Village Pointe, at 16909 Burke St, Omaha, NE. We will be set up inside the store, just to the right as you walk in. Please stop by the HUGS table to learn more about our group, say Hi to the volunteers, and meet some of our gorgeous dogs!

Come shop for your pets at the fabulous Long Dog Fat Cat store located in Village Pointe, at 16909 Burke St, Omaha, NE. We will be set up inside the store, just to the right as you walk in. Please stop by the HUGS table to learn more about our group, say Hi to the volunteers, and meet some of our gorgeous dogs!

This will be, weather permitting, our very first adoption event at Spikers Sports & Spirits, in Gretna. We are very excited to be there this Sunday at 1pm. Thank you, Spikers, for hosting the HUGS dogs and volunteers! Our gorgeous adoptable dogs will be there. Be sure to apply ahead at www.heartlandgsrescue.org, if you'd like to be pre-approved. Spikers serves great food and beverages. HUGS will be selling dog and people treats to raise money for the dogs.

Come join HUGS at Pizza West this Saturday for some tail-wagging fun! Meet our adoptable dogs and puppies, talk to our awesome volunteers, and learn about how you can help too.

Come join us at Vino Mas this Saturday, for a day of WINE, MUSIC and dogs! Meet volunteers and adorable adoptable DOGS (including PUPPIES!) and learn more about our organization, while enjoying wine and live music by the awesome local band Hashtag!

Vino Mas  14450 Eagle Run Dr - Ste 220, 1:00-3:00  $20 Wine and Beer tasting $15 of the wine tasting ticket price and 10% of all other sales will be donated directly to HUGS! A great way to support HUGS and help us save more dogs!

Come shop for your pets at the fabulous Long Dog Fat Cat store located in Village Pointe, at 16909 Burke St, Omaha, NE. We will be set up inside the store, just to the right as you walk in. Please stop by the HUGS table to learn more about our group, say Hi to the volunteers, and meet some of our gorgeous dogs!

Let it not be said that Shepherds don't like games :). Heartland German Shepherd Rescue - HUGS will join other local area rescues at this fun dog and kid-friendly event. Come meet our gorgeous adoptable dogs, say Hi to our awesome volunteers, and bring your pups for a fun afternoon of dog games, contests, kid games, food and other vendors, raffles and microchip clinic. We will have human and K9 goodies at our booth available for a donation. As always, all proceeds from our booth  go to the dogs we rescue. Your generous support allows us to save more dogs :).

SPRING TERRIER GAMES

April 24th 2016, noon - 2:30pm

Chalco Hills Group Shelter - 154th & Giles, Omaha 
$5 Per Person. Dogs Free. Kids 10 & under Free.

Come shop our plant sale and meet some of our gorgeous adoptable dogs, this Saturday, 11am-3pm. We will be in the Hy-Vee Parking Lot at 156th and Maple. Proceeds will benefit the HUGS dogs as well as Lost Pets of Omaha Area. This event will take place RAIN or SHINE. We will have Vegetables, Hanging Baskets, Herbs, Annuals, and Potted Arrangements, that would make great Mother's Day Gifts! The following adoptable HUGS dogs will be attend the event: Zara 11am-noon, Elsie noon-1pm, Scarlet 1pm-2pm, Misty 2pm-3pm. We hope to see you there! Thank you so much for supporting this great cause :)

Come shop our plant sale and meet some of our gorgeous adoptable dogs, this Saturday, 11am-3pm. We will be in the Hy-Vee Parking Lot at 156th and Maple. Proceeds will benefit the HUGS dogs as well as Lost Pets of Omaha Area. This event will take place RAIN or SHINE. We will have Vegetables, Hanging Baskets, Herbs, Annuals, and Potted Arrangements, that would make great Mother's Day Gifts! The following adoptable HUGS dogs will be attend the event: Zara 11am-noon, Elsie noon-1pm, Scarlet 1pm-2pm, Misty 2pm-3pm. We hope to see you there! Thank you so much for supporting this great cause :)

Come see us next Saturday at NE Realty (168th & Dodge St) from 11:30am-2:30pm! For $8 you can enjoy a hamburger/hot dog meal with all the fixin's (pasta or potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans) and dessert. We will once again have amazing plants for sale (potted flowers, basket arrangements, vegetables, and herbs). And of course, some gorgeous, adoptable dogs! Please come support our FUNdraiser. Parking will be on the West side. We will be set up on the patio. All proceeds (except those from the Plant Sale) will benefit the HUGS dogs. Proceeds from the Plant Sale will be split between HUGS and the amazing Lost Pets of Omaha Area.

Come shop our plant sale and meet some of our gorgeous adoptable dogs, this Saturday, 11:30am-2:30pm. We will be at the HUGS' Dog Day at Nebraska Realty (168th & Dodge). Please park on the West side, we will be set up on the patio. Proceeds from the Plant Sale will benefit the HUGS dogs, as well as Lost Pets of Omaha Area. We will have Vegetables, Hanging Baskets, Herbs, Annuals, and Potted Arrangements, that would make great Mother's Day Gifts! We will also have some of our gorgeous adoptable dogs. And an awesome hamburger/hot dog lunch with all the fixin's and dessert for $8, to benefit the HUGS dogs. We hope to see you there! Thank you so much for supporting these two great causes :)

Come join HUGS at Pizza West this Saturday for some tail-wagging fun! Meet our adoptable dogs and puppies, shop our plant sale, talk to our awesome volunteers, and learn about how you can help too.

This Wednesday only, at the 120th & L location, mention HUGS at the time of purchase, and 25% of proceeds will be donated to the HUGS dogs! Stop in for lunch or dinner, or pick up an order to go. What a super easy and delicious way to help the dogs!

Come support HUGS at our 1st annual volleyball tournament fundraiser to benefit the HUGS dogs! Register your team today at spikersvolleyball.com. Check in starts at 10am, with pool play at 10:30am, followed by tournament play. Not a player? Come cheer, socialize, and meet some of the HUGS dogs! Adult drinks and food will be available for purchase from Spikers. HUGS will hold a bake sale for humans and dogs! We will also have a raffle for 2 AMAZING baskets (a "dog" basket and a "human" basket), and an awesome handcrafted dog bed.

HUGS will be OUTSIDE Lucky Bucket this Saturday from 2pm-5pm. Stop by and visit with our volunteers, and meet some of our awesome adoptable dogs! We will be set up OUTSIDE in the street on the East side of the building. If you would like to partake in some of Lucky Bucket's delicious beverages, and you have a dog with you, be sure to bring an extra handler, as DOGS are NO LONGER ALLOWED INSIDE. Thank you Lucky Bucket Brewing Company for hosting us again!

$7/person suggested admission. Bring your dog, a blanket, lawn chairs, and enjoy the country air! And be sure to stop by the HUGS booth and support your local German Shepherd Rescue group.

On Wednesday, July 27th, from 6am to 3pm at Bruegger's Bagels (228 N 114th Street), mention HUGS at the time of purchase, and 15% of proceeds will be donated to the HUGS dogs! Stop in for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or pick up an order to go. What a super easy and delicious way to help the dogs! ***Please make sure to show the flyer, so proceeds go to HUGS :) ** You can show it on your phone, or print it out.

This Saturday, August 13th, from 11am-1pm, HUGS will join other local rescues at Cabela's Rescue Rally, at the Cabela's store in La Vista for an exciting adoption event.

We will be inside the store. Come find the HUGS table, visit with the HUGS volunteers and meet some of our awesome adoptable puppies!

Adorable puppies Bailey, Scooby, Thumper, Benson, Boomer, Aranja, Keka, Chase, Luther, Marlo, Mochi, Dakota, Ella, Murphy, Gavin, Gus, Kit, and Danny will all be there looking for their furever homes!

Not yet approved? Apply today! 

Come shop for your pets this Sunday, September 4th from 12-2pm at the fabulous Long Dog Fat Cat store located in Village Pointe. We will be set up inside and outside of the store. Please stop by to learn more about our group, say hi to the volunteers, and meet some of our gorgeous dogs and super cute PUPPIES. Adorable puppies Chloe, Peanut, Tank, Rusty, Duke, Chance, Izzy, LeeLa, Chase, Louise, Thelma, and Gavin will be there, looking for their furever homes.

Come join us at Vino Mas on Saturday, January 21st, for a day of WINE, MUSIC, and DOGS! Meet volunteers and adorable adoptable DOGS, and learn more about our organization, while enjoying wine and adorable adoptable dogs. Vino Mas 14450 Eagle Run Drive Ste 220, 1:00-3:00 $20 Wine and Beer tasting $15 of the wine tasting ticket price and 10% of all other sales will be donated directly to HUGS! A great way to support HUGS and help us save more dogs! Adorable puppies and a couple of our gorgeous youngsters will be there looking for their forever homes. To learn more about adoption, and to apply to adopt or foster, please visit www.heartlandgsrescue.org

Fairy Garden Workshop to benefit the Dogs! $15 Fee Per Container (fee includes soil, stepping stones, gravel for paths). You can bring your own container or you may purchase one from us. You will be able to purchase all that you need to create your own magical Fairy Garden at the event, and we will help you build it! There will be a variety of plants that start at $3 and fairy garden accessories starting at $1.

No green thumb required to either create or maintain this hardy yet adorable mini garden :). Please RSVP asap by emailing gardener@cox.net with “Fairy Garden” in the subject line. REGISTRATION is REQUIRED to ensure that we have enough supplies.

We hope to see you there. Bring a friend or come make some new ones! All proceeds from the event will benefit the HUGS dogs and Lost Pets of Omaha Area. Thank you for supporting these two very worthy causes!

On Tuesday August 29th, at the 120th & L location, mention HUGS at the time of purchase, and 25% of proceeds will be donated to the HUGS dogs! From 11am-8pm, stop in for lunch or dinner, or pick up an order to go. What a super easy and delicious way to help the dogs!

Contact us at:
Heartland German Shepherd Rescue, Po Box 652
Gretna, Ne 68028

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