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2026 Calendar – Pre-Order Today!

Meet the winners of NMDR’s 2026 Calendar Contest! Each month features one of our rescued dogs, proudly photographed and celebrated thanks to supporters who voted to help their favorites shine. Pre-ordered calendars ship November 17th.

Live Here, Give Here

We’re proud to join the Pikes Peak region’s Give! Campaign, a community movement that fuels local nonprofits doing life-changing work. When you give to NMDR through Give!, you help us rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs with the care, medical support, and compassion they deserve. Your gift of any size makes a real, lasting impact.

Nominate us for Best of the Springs!

Every nomination counts and helps raise awareness of our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome retired breeding dogs. With just a few clicks, you can help us welcome more volunteers, increase donations, and show Colorado Springs that rescue dogs truly matter.

Shop & Give

This holiday season, you can make a difference for dogs in need simply by shopping the way you already do. When you use NMDR’s partner programs, like iGive, Chewy, or King Soopers Community Rewards, a portion of your purchases automatically supports NMDR. It’s an easy, meaningful way to spread holiday cheer and give the gift of hope with every purchase.

Limited edition merch!

NMDR is celebrating a heartwarming milestone: the rescue of our 25,000th dog since 2007! Every life saved is a testament to the compassion of our community. To honor this unforgettable moment, we’ve released limited-edition commemorative gear so you can celebrate alongside us.

Love Multiplied

Celebrate your love by giving back. Instead of traditional wedding gifts, invite your guests to donate to NMDR and help rescue dogs find freedom, healing, and forever homes. It’s a beautiful way to make your special day even more meaningful.

Your support means everything

NMDR recently rescued 164 miniature schnauzers and 1 pug from heartbreaking conditions. Our teams are now providing the highest level of care to help them recover and prepare for loving homes. Watch the YouTube video of their arrival, follow us on social media for ongoing updates, and check our website for adoptable dogs as they become available. If you’re able, please consider a donation to support their care and future rescues.

We Love Our Partners!

If you’re a local business, organization, or passionate individual, partnering with NMDR is a meaningful way to support our life-saving mission. Fill out this form to tell us more about yourself, your company, and your idea. Together, we can make a difference for dogs in need!

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!

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!