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Saving Rottweilers. Changing Lives.

Big Sky Rottweiler Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, established in 1997, dedicated to rescuing and rehoming Rottweilers in Montana, Wyoming and Idaho. Every dog is evaluated in a foster home, vaccinated and spayed or neutered before placement.

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Gunny, a Rottweiler adopted through Big Sky Rottweiler Rescue

Our Mission

A Second Chance for Every Rottweiler

Our goal is to re-home unwanted Rottweilers and educate the public about the breed. Dogs come to us from shelters, owner surrenders and referrals. Each one is evaluated in a foster home, brought up to date on vaccines and spayed or neutered, and after adoption we are always available to help our families.

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Meet our adoptable dogs

Looking for a New Best Friend?

Browse our available Rottweilers and find the right match for your family.

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The adoption process

How Adoption Works

It is a simple process, and our volunteers are here to help at every step of the way.

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  1. Meet a Dog

    Browse our available Rottweilers and referrals.

  2. Learn About Adoption

    Read our requirements and adoption fee.

  3. Submit an Application

    Tell us about your family, home and dog experience.

  4. Meet and Connect

    We check references and help you meet your match.

  5. Welcome Home

    Sign the adoption contract and bring your Rottweiler home.

Our impact

Real Dogs. Real Change.

Every rescue makes a difference. Our rescue personnel are all volunteers, and donations go to shelter fees, medical care, vaccinations and spay or neuter surgery.

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  • Since 1997Years of rescue work
  • 500+Successful adoptions
  • 100%Volunteer run
  • 6 StatesReached by our rescue
  • MT, WY, IDService area

Success stories

Rescue Works

These happy endings are possible because of people like you. Read real stories from our rescued Rottweilers and their families.

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Gunny with his obedience ribbons in front of the mountains

Gunny’s Story

Old dogs can learn new tricks: from the Ft. Belknap Five to the obedience ring.

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Jay, a 14 year old Rottweiler, resting at home

The Senior Family Member

Jay, 14, was on a shelter’s euthanasia list until BSRR brought him home.

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Carson and Clovis, two of the Ft. Belknap Five, on arrival

The Ft. Belknap Five

Filthy, underweight and frightened on arrival, then all of them adopted.

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A man kneeling beside a happy Rottweiler in tall grass

There Are Many Ways to Help

Many people think the only way to help rescue is to foster a dog. This is not true: every bit of support makes a big difference.

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Give a Rottweiler a Second Chance

Your donation pays shelter fees for dogs on their last day, medical expenses, vaccinations and spay or neuter surgery. Donations are tax deductible.

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Education and resources

Learn and Prepare

Helpful information for current and future Rottweiler owners.

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