The Crate Escape Amarillo

10/28/2025

TCE Pack: this is one of our own. Dotty is being cared for by one of our precious clients who we have the honor of loving on. Please consider giving to the cause!

🚨🚨 EMERGENCY 🚨🚨
Dotty has been hospitalized for pancreatitis. Coming from a hoard their there’s no telling what she’s eaten her entire life 😭😭😭 we’ve had $50 donated towards the estimated $400 bill, thank you for loving our kids. We routinely handle medical cases and the extra donations are necessary to keep the train rolling
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09/30/2025

Had to get cute with it… because if you’ve seen me rolling around with all my road dogs and/or you’ve seen the inside of my car, then you know how accurate my new car decal is.

09/23/2025

You may find this video incredibly boring because there’s not much happening, but that’s kind of the point. This boy is such a great ambassador to the bully breed. Though he is half American bulldog, many see him and automatically think he’s a pitbull. If you don’t remember him from a previous post, his name is Teak! Hello

He only has love in his heart. I was talking to his mom once, and had already thought so many times about the story of Ferdinand, the bull, and how much he can be compared to Ferdinand. She also referenced that very story in regards to his temperament. And it’s so true… most see him and dogs like him, and think of the worst and scariest incidences associated with bully breeds, but all he really wants to do is sniff the flowers and do somersaults in the grass. And he’s really good at them too… I don’t know another dog that sticks one like he does…

That’s not to say that the bad experiences people have had with bully breeds aren’t valid or real. But I do believe that most of the time, it’s all about how they are raised. If socialized, loved and nurtured from a young age, you won’t find a more affectionate dog out there.

Here’s to Teak. Lover-boy, gentle-giant, and ambassador for all the misunderstood and mislabeled bullies out there!

09/22/2025

Here at TCE, we tend to appreciate the gloomier, cooler days like the one we’re having right now… But in case this dreary weather has you down, here is your daily dose of sunny pups!

08/21/2025

It’s about time for this gal’s introduction. But before I say anything about her, I’m going to let her speak for herself!

“Hi! My name is Shelby and I currently work full time as a vet tech at the PETS Clinic but I can’t get enough of caring for those fur kids, so I decided to extend it into the weekend! I have a love for the rowdy, “naughty” dogs! My three are anything but well mannered so please do not feel embarrassed about how your furry kiddos may act! All of my pups are rescues so they each have their own unique personalities! I have a lot of experience with pet care as I’ve had animals all my life— from dogs to guinea pigs, and even reptiles!”

I met Shelby when we both worked at Canine Country Club here in Amarillo, and I quickly saw how kind, compassionate and caring she was toward all the animals in our facility, and how passionate she was about making sure they were all getting what they needed. She’s VERY busy at PETS clinic, so I didn’t think she’d be able to take on anything else, but was so pleased to know that she wanted to help out when she can! She brings a breadth of knowledge and experience to TCE and I am so thrilled to have her on our team!

07/01/2025

All smiles because today marks TWO FULL YEARS of The Crate Escape!

We wouldn’t be here without all of you, so I want to thank y’all from the bottom of my heart. I wouldn’t be here without the support of the people closest to me and definitely not without my fantastic helpers along the way. , and — you are all part of making the dream work!

If you’ll have us, we would love to give you another two years (and hopefully many more) of specialized pet care that I could not be more proud of!

Here are some pics of me with some of my best buddies taken by . ❤️

06/14/2025

We found out some really sad news yesterday…sweet Mack Wulfman passed away due to heart failure.

His loving humans say he was nearly 17. They lost Minnie, their little Westie last year around the same time, and she was 17. So obviously, the Wulfman‘s are doing something right and we all need to take notes…

This little guy was so cuddly, so loving, so spunky… As his mom said, “a big dog and a small body.” We are set to take care of the Wulfman crew this summer, and he will be sorely missed when we do.

Our hearts break for our clients as they navigate life with one less wet nose in the house. Yes, he lived along and happy life, but it’s still hard to go on without them.

Bo and Bonnie, thank y’all for trusting us to take care of your sweet babies— all four of them since the very beginning of TCE. We miss your little ones, but we look forward to getting time with Stitch and Bleu, this summer!

06/09/2025

My favorite accessory – paw prints. They’re a badge I will proudly and happily wear any day because they mean that I get to do what I love and that I have happy pups who are excited to see me.

05/24/2025

It’s a BIG DAY at TCE because it’s our very own Emma Martin’s birthday!!!

Emma has been helping me at TCE since late August of 2024, and this business and the people/pets we serve are so much better for it.

Most people think that what we do is simple enough – even easy. Most people also think that the only requirement for this kind of work is loving animals, but it’s so much more than that. Our clients trust us not just with their fur babies, but to come into their homes when they aren’t around. They trust us to provide comfort, attention, and whatever else their pets need. We can be left with detailed descriptions of how a human wants their animal to be taken care of, but there are inevitably situations that pop up that aren’t in the instructions, and it takes a person with a special kind of intuition and wisdom to handle those moments.

My criteria for anyone who is going to help me with this business is that they must love someone else’s pet(s) as much as the owner does. It’s easy to love your own animals, or the ones you’re most familiar with… But what about the ones who are rambunctious, constantly making messes and getting into trouble? The anxious ones, the slobbery or drooly ones or the old and sick ones? The ones with fur/skin conditions that may make it less motivating to pet them, or the ones who are needy and want some form of touch constantly? And the humpy or loud ones or the ones who jump on you constantly? It can be a tough to find a soft spot in your heart for pups or kitties who don’t fit your typical idea of a lovable animal, but it’s a requirement at TCE. This is not something that can be taught—and I’m not even sure if it’s a skill that can be developed, but regardless, Emma has the special sauce. If your fur-babies have been on the receiving end of Emma’s care, then you know exactly what I’m talking about.

Thank you for showing up for these babies the way I would if I could be in two places at once ❤️ happy birthday!!

05/21/2025

Another day, another doodle. This one is Eleanor 🥰

05/19/2025

Find yourself someone who looks at you the way Popcorn is looking at me in this picture…🥹😍🥰🫠

05/12/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there – regardless of whether your kids are humans or animals! So many women move through the world, loving others the way they always needed a mom to love them. So Happy Mother’s Day to every woman out there – you have been a maternal force of love for at least one soul out there, whether you have children, pets, or not. We love y’all so much!