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Pawsome Auction 2025

We are now accepting donations for our 2025 Pawsome Auction! This is a unique way to support NMDR from near or far. Through March 30th, you can submit items to donate, and we will auction those items in April for our fundraising efforts. Please visit the link to learn more about how this auction functions – we are excited and grateful to have you participate!

Volunteer Orientation Rescheduled

New Volunteer Orientation that was scheduled for Saturday, March 29th is now RESCHEDULED for SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH due to our on-site adoption event. Please share with anyone you know that might be signed up for the 29th. Thank you!!

On-Site Adoption Event

Come on out to Peyton on March 29th for our on-site adoption event! Featuring vendors, delicious food, tours of our rescue, and of course, dogs! Get approved to adopt on-site, and meet your new best friend!

Brush Crazy Fundraiser

Space is limited, so book today! Join us on April 5th from -7pm to enjoy Painting for a Cause with our friends at Brush Crazy! 50% of proceeds go back to support our efforts at NMDR!

Volunteers – Start Here

We have implemented our new volunteer management system, and appreciate all of our outstanding volunteers who continue to help us make a difference. Please click below for Volunteer Orientation or to view volunteer opportunities!

Save the Date!

We’re excited to announce our 2nd annual Festival in the BARK is back! We’ll have local vendors, food trucks, music, and activities for both people and pets. Most importantly, it’s all about celebrating rescue dogs and raising awareness for NMDR’s mission. We hope to see you there!

Zoom Room Adoption Event

Meet adorable adoptable dogs, enjoy training and agility demos with Zoom Room, and learn about pet care services from Meemah & Bone—all in one fun-filled afternoon! Join us Sunday, April 13th, from 1-4 PM at Zoom Room, Colorado Springs, and maybe even find your new best friend.

SkyFall 2025

Kick off the morning with a thrilling 5K run and wellness activities, then witness a breathtaking skydiving demonstration by My Wicked Dude’s Birds of Prey.  Stick around for live music, a delicious food truck rally, and family-friendly fun—an unforgettable way to spend the day outdoors!

Pooch Party at Bristol Brewing

Join us at Bristol Brewing Company in Colorado Springs, where we will have contests, prizes, activities, free canine caricatures & photography, local pet-themed vendors, and adoptable NMDR dogs! Plus, $1 from each pint sold goes to support the War Dog Memorial Colorado!

Peyton Road Construction

The one-mile stretch of J D Johnson Rd. is currently closed for construction. You can turn one mile sooner onto Peyton Hwy or one mile past onto Log Rd and reroute from there. Thank you for your understanding!

Donate to NMDR

Help NMDR continue rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs in need. Your donation provides medical care, shelter, and love to discarded breeding dogs, giving them a second chance at life. Every gift makes a difference—donate today!

NMDR New Property in Missouri

This video highlights NMDR’s Dogsville facility and the power of collaboration. Thanks to rescue partners nationwide, NMDR saved over 2,000 dogs last year—our biggest impact yet. Watch these dogs take their first steps toward freedom and love!

Amazon Wish List

Our Amazon Wish List has items that we need for our shelter and dogs. If you’d like to support us from afar, please consider taking a browse! We appreciate all your support!

Tails of the World Book Now Available!

The Tails of the World coffee table book is more than just stunning photography—it’s a heartfelt celebration of rescue dogs and a way to support lifesaving animal rescues around the globe. Thank you to all our NMDR alumni who participated in and supported this unique project!

Volunteer in Dogsville

As our outreach grows, so does our need for volunteers! While Dogsville is meant to be a stop along the way for the dogs we rescue, we often have 10-15 plus dogs onsite needing our constant care. Dogsville is recruiting volunteers interested in helping with kennel cleaning, grooming, socializing, dog walking, housekeeping, and more! For Dogsville opportunities, please contact Casey Nicholson at caseyn@nmdr.org.

Do you love reading books?

Our Rescue Readers program is back! Socializing with rescued dogs is not only fulfilling, it helps our dogs to become accustomed to human interaction. This activity is appropriate for ages elementary through high school. Please note, you will need to bring a guardian with you to the shelter for this activity.  See our Facebook Events page for more details and dates.

Rescue & Restore

Introducing our “Rescue and Restore” Fund-a-Need Program, which allows you to directly support specific needs at our shelter. Choose an area that speaks to you and ensure that every dog receives the best possible care. Join us in making a tangible difference in the lives of our deserving dogs. Your support helps us continue providing exceptional care!

Virtual Paws Sponsorship Program

Perfect for birthday presents, holiday gifts, or to simply show someone you share their love of dogs – Your sponsorship helps NMDR to continue to provide the high-quality care for each pup we rescue for however long it takes for each dog to get adopted into a loving home.

Shop for a Cause!

National Mill Dog Rescue’s Paw Partners are businesses who give NMDR a donation through their shop or service sales. Be sure to support these businesses who support NMDR! Learn more about each Paw Partner and know each sale is doing a little more good.

Special Discounted Programs

Dogs bring love and happiness into our lives, and we are excited to be able to offer special discounts to those over age 60 and those who are members of the armed forces.

Click below to learn more!

Why become a monthly donor?

Our mission depends profoundly on the kindness and dedication of supporters like you. Becoming an Angel Donor sets up an automatic monthly withdrawal that helps us continue our mission and care for our dogs. You can make a difference in the lives of some very deserving dogs without having to give it a second thought!