Texas Old English Sheepdog Rescue, Inc.

01/31/2025

Meet Wolfie…. Available for Adoption!!

Wolfie is a cute 7-month-old male OES looking for his forever home.

He is currently located in El Paso, TX and has recently been surrendered to TXOESR. He was in a family with four small children (ages 11 to 3), 2 other dogs, a cat and mother & father who both worked. There was not enough time to properly train and socialize Wolfie. Currently, he is not house broken and socialization skills with dogs is a work in progress. The other dogs seemed to not welcome the puppy into the family. He and the cat tolerated each other – without chasing. And the family loved him but knew Wolfie needed more time, love and training.

Now, Wolfie is with one of our favorite foster homes in El Paso, TX. The family is also fostering Dugan (a 6-year-old male also available for adoption) for Texas OES Rescue. Their plan is to work with Wolfie on socialization, potty training, crate and leash training – with the help of Dugan and her two doodles. He is puppyish and very loving. And the foster will certainly work on Wolfie’s obedience and behaviors.

Wolfie is current on all vaccines – booster shots are slated in the next two weeks. He is microchipped. And at the appropriate age, TXOESR will finance the neuter for the puppy. So, if you have the time, energy and commitment to work with a spunky, loving puppy – Wolfie is your guy!

If you are interested in Wolfie, please submit an Adoption Application by following the link below:

https://form.jotform.com/62894382660263

Hurry, Wolfie is looking for his forever family!

Thank you….Texas OES Rescue

01/29/2025

Update – Alpine, TX OES Rescues – Bates, Hoss & Molly

Great news on TXOESR newest rescues – Bates, Hoss and Molly!!!

The issues of 1) remotely located in Alpine, TX. 2) not being current on vaccinations, 3) not being groomed and 4) purely outside dogs, have made the TXOESR rescue efforts a little more challenging to say the least!

The original senior owner has been having severe medical issues over the past year. So, her senior neighbors have been trying to provide care for the dogs for her. But ultimately, it has become too much for any of them to handle. And the dogs have not received the care they truly need and deserve.

Most veterinary care facilities and boarding facilities in the Alpine, TX area could not assist in boarding since shots were not current for Bates, Hoss and Molly. For most providers, the shot requirements (initial shots & then booster shots) would delay boarding for 3-4 weeks.

Fortunately, with the assistance of the neighbor care giver, TXOESR located and engaged Fort Davis Veterinary Services located in Fort Davis, TX was able to help immediately!

Bates, Hoss and Molly will be moved to their facilities this coming Friday and receive the medical treatment and ongoing care they deserve. After the initial medical treatment, the baths and trims will be given to each of the OES rescues.

The boarding facilities consist of inside and outside kennels with runs outside for them to play. The rescues are spayed & neutered. A second series of shots will be provided if they happen to still be boarded at the facility within two weeks. So, all this is good news for Bates, Hoss and Molly!

Concerning these three OES rescues, they have been outside dogs and so they are not housetrained. Unlikely, leashed trained as well. But they are loving dogs, as attested to by the owner and her friends. They bark (from the kennel) when someone approaches the property (good guard dogs). But if they are in the yard when someone approaches, they are cautious and stand-offish until they feel comfortable with you.

Bates is the 9 years old sire of Hoss and Molly – both 7 years old. None are bonded to the point of anxiety if the others are not there.

Hoss and Molly usually are the ones who play together. There are no signs of aggression by any of the dogs. Hopefully, the vet’s staff at Fort Davis can give us more insight into them over the next week or so.

So now you know as much as TXOESR about these wonderful OES rescues! And help is still needed to find forever homes for these dogs. TXOESR will continue to give updates on Facebook and our website. And more recent pictures will be available in the coming weeks.

If you want to help support the care and boarding for these rescues until TXOESR can find fosters or adopters, you can do so by:

1) Donate to Texas OES Rescue by following this link – designate the donation is for Bates, Hoss and Molly…
https://form.jotform.com/62893680348266

Or

2) Call Fort Davis Veterinary Services at (432) 426-3086 and donate by credit card to the Texas OES Rescue Account for Bates, Hoss and Molly.

If you would like to foster and help develop the socialization and other skills of these OES rescues, please complete a Foster Application by following the link. Please specify which rescue you would like to foster.
https://www.texasoesrescue.org/fostering

If you would like to adopt and help develop the socialization and other skills of these OES rescues, please complete an Adoption Application by following the link. Please specify which rescue you would like to adopt.
https://form.jotform.com/62894382660263

If you can help with transport needs, please use our Volunteer Application and indicate transport for these rescues. Transport at this time would be from the vet clinic to unknown areas of Texas. The link to TXOESR volunteer form is: https://form.jotform.com/81846786014262

Lastly, but most importantly, THANK YOU for all the support everyone has provided in any capacity – donations, volunteering, transport, morale support, or thoughts / prayers. It is greatly appreciated and TXOESR hopes your support will continue.

Thank You…. Texas OES Rescue, Inc.

01/26/2025

Tim is so eager to please.... he will be a great pup for a special family...

01/21/2025

An update on Tim from Proven K9 Training DFW, Tx ❤️❤️❤️

Those in the Dallas / Fort Worth area - if you would like to adopt Tim - send in an Adoption Application by following this link....

Adopt: https://form.jotform.com/62894382660263

🚨ADOPTION ALERT! 🚨
Tim has learned Place while waiting for his forever home🐾❤️
Tim's new family will have all the Proven K9 Training Perks! discounted boarding, lifetime support, and solid obedience proven to work!

Call/Text Today 817-807-3342 📱
Get Free Advice 👉🏻 https://www.provendogtraining.com/blog/
Puppy Classes 🐶
Private Lessons 🐩
Board and Train Programs 🐕
Socialization 🏘️🏙️🌇
Confidence Building💙
No Breed Restrictions ‼️
No Age Cap ❗️
Lifetime Support with Qualifying Programs 🐾
Hero’s Discount 👮🏼‍♂️👨🏻‍⚕️🧑‍🏫👩🏻‍🚒🦸🏼‍♂️
Award Winning Dog Training Team 🏵️

01/20/2025

THIS is why we rescue. Please help us save these very deserving sheepdogs. Volunteer. Donate. Foster. Adopt.

Donate: https://form.jotform.com/62893680348266

Foster: https://www.texasoesrescue.org/fostering

Adopt: https://form.jotform.com/62894382660263

Transport: https://form.jotform.com/81846786014262

Email: [email protected]

Thank You!!

01/15/2025

TXOESR - Tim updated post...

🚨ADOPTION ALERT! 🚨
Tim is a rescue with us for the next 4 weeks receiving obedience training.
Tim is hoping to find his forever family while he is here at Proven K9 Training!
Tim's new family will enjoy all Tim's new obedience skills, lifetime support, and exclusive boarding privileges and discounts!
Call/Text Today 817-807-3342 📱
Get Free Advice 👉🏻 https://www.provendogtraining.com/blog/
Puppy Classes 🐶
Private Lessons 🐩
Board and Train Programs 🐕
Socialization 🏘️🏙️🌇
Confidence Building💙
No Breed Restrictions ‼️
No Age Cap ❗️
Lifetime Support with Qualifying Programs 🐾
Hero’s Discount 👮🏼‍♂️👨🏻‍⚕️🧑‍🏫👩🏻‍🚒🦸🏼‍♂️
Award Winning Dog Training Team 🏵️

01/14/2025

Texas OES Rescue's newest hopeful project - Tim!!

And TXOESR loves this sweet little guy!

You can come back and review updated pictures and videos as he goes thru training.
____________________________________________________________________

Tim is a 60 lbs. 9-month-old male TXOESR pulled from the Denton, TX shelter just before New Years Eve. TXOESR had him neutered the day he was removed. Because TXOESR could not locate a foster, he was placed in a boarding facility for the next 3 days. Unfortunately, his care wasn’t the best.

This past weekend, Tim was moved to a better facility with trained dog handlers – Proven K9 Training DFW. Their feedback has given us some insight into his behaviors. He is an extremely anxious, very high energy puppy, has not had any positive training experiences and surely not given ongoing direction, correction, safety and love. He loves nibbling (not biting).

The feedback from trainers has been positive as TXOESR continues to get regular feedback. The expectation for the next 4 weeks of board and train are: 2 weeks of working with onsite trainers on behaviors and socialization followed by 2 weeks training with TXOESR staff and potential foster / adopter.

This training is expensive but well worth it to rescue Tim. His future forever family will have free training for life for Tim as well as discounts on boarding Tim at their facility.

If interested please submit a foster or adoption application from our website:

www.texasoesrescue.org

Thanks!!

01/08/2025

***** TXOESR Sad News ***** 01/08/2025 5 pm Mountain

I don't have a lot of information right now, but Quigley's foster just informed us that Quigley passed away in the past hour.

We suspect his heart just gave out - but when we know more we will share.

Thank you to all those who donated already - it will help cover his original treatments and 1st cardiologist visit.

Thank you - say a little prayer for Quigley tonight as he passes over the rainbow bridge.

***************************************************************

***** TXOESR Medical Donations for Quigley *****

Quigley, a 4-year-old OES weighing 35 lbs., entered Texas OES Rescue as a transfer from another shelter in late September 2024. He was a mess! And his initial care included vaccinations and severe grooming needs. But after being shaved, we saw Quigley was very emaciated. He had been diagnosed with a grade V/VI heart murmur. The vet, which TXOESR has been working with, prescribed medications followed up by a cardiologist visit which occurred on December 31, 2024.

At the initial consultation with the cardiologist, tests and x-rays were performed to help diagnose what was causing Quigley’s heart issues. Unfortunately, the prognosis was not very good. The cardiologist’s initial take is he is suffering from congestive heart failure or has fluid on his lungs. Medications were prescribed to treat the fluid buildup on the lungs over the next 3 weeks. A follow-up appointment is scheduled for late January 2025 to determine if there was improvement in his condition and determine next steps.

With congestive heart failure, his life span is around 18 months – with proper care. If fluid buildup in the lungs is the issue, a different treatment will be required.

Either way, medications will be a part of Quigley’s life from here on out. And TXOESR will be looking for a permanent foster for Quigley. TXOESR will help with medication expenses and follow-up vet appointments for the foreseeable future for Quigley.

So here is where you can help…

Quigley’s cardiologist appointments are $1,500 for each --- total $3,000.

1st Vet visit & EKGs ---$500.

His medications for November 2024 through January 2025 - approximately $500.

Until his final diagnosis, his monthly medication expenses are not clearly known.

TXOESR is looking for donations to cover most all these expenses – as we still have several OES rescues receiving heartworm treatment and spay / neuters on other OES rescues being surrendered.

So, if you can help ---- please follow the link below to submit a donation for any amount! Every donation would be so appreciated by Quigley and Texas OES Rescue! Make sure to make donations as Quigley Care.

https://form.jotform.com/62893680348266

Thank you so much for the donations and prayers for this little guy. TXOESR wants to give him the best possible life. He has already been through more than any pup should have to endure.

Texas OES Rescue, Inc.

01/07/2025

CJ is available for adoption!!

CJ is a 3-yer-old male not yet neutered. He is crate trained and good on a leash. He is housebroken but has had a few accidents. He is crated when alone in the house. Good with people. Good with teens – and probably younger. Has never shown aggression towards people or dogs. Knows basic commands and responds. TXOESR will make sure CJ is groomed, microchipped, neutered and current on all vaccines.

CJ loves car rides. CJ plays well with other dogs – loves to play hard and needs to be told when to stop. He should not be around farm animals – he chases goats and chickens. Not sure about cats.
His family wants the best family for him – only issue was his fixation on the livestock.

If you would like to adopt CJ – submit an updated Adoption Application by following this link:

https://form.jotform.com/62894382660263

CJ is waiting for his perfect forever family… it could be you!

Thank you!

01/06/2025

TXOESR - Urgent Need - Search for Fosters in Texas!

It’s a new year and the foster need is greater than ever due to all the recent Owner Surrender OES rescues….

Fosters Needed Immediately!!

Below is a list of all the new OES rescues surrendered to Texas OES Rescue since the holidays! TXOESR is in dire need of fosters to provide a safe, loving temporary home for these wonderful dogs. Each rescue is different in needs and personality, and the duration of the foster’s commitment will vary as well. Hopefully these surrendered pups will find loving forever homes quickly!

Groom, spay/neuter, other veterinary needs will be covered by TXOESR when the foster coordinates in advance with our Medical Director – Stephanie Crider. TXOESR is still waiting on pictures of many of these pups.

So here is a list of Foster Needs by Location in Texas.

***********************************************************

West Texas - Alpine / Fort Davis TX area or closest:

• Bates: male - 9 yr old - unaltered - matted - needs grooming and vet care - not housebroken - excitable - hardheaded - stubborn. Surrendered: 01/05/2025.
• Molly: female - 7 yr old - spayed - matted - needs grooming and vet care - not housebroken - laid-back - timid - puppyish. Surrendered: 01/05/2025.
• Hoss: male - 7 yr old - neutered - matted - needs grooming and vet care - not housebroken - excitable - laid-back - shy - puppyish. Surrendered: 01/05/2025.

***********************************************************

Northeast Dallas, TX – Richardson, TX area:

• Maggy: female - 5 yr old - unaltered – housebroken -leash trained (3 of 5) - not crate trained - roams freely in the house - Issue with big dogs. She can be off leash as long as there are no other dogs around. Surrendered 01/03/2025.

***********************************************************

Southwest Dallas, TX – Benbrook, TX area:

• Ellison: female - 2 1/2 yr old - unaltered – not trained - barking constantly - uses puppy pads - no experience with kids or dogs. Surrendered 09/26/2024.

***********************************************************

Southwest of Dalla, TX - Granbury, TX area:

• Ralph: male - just over 1 year - 90 lbs. - unaltered - housebroken - crate trained - leashed trained (4 of 5) - current on rabies. Surrendered: 01/05/2025.
• CJ: male OES - 3 yr old - unaltered - needs grooming - leash trained - crate trained - good with other dogs & people. Not good with farm animals – goats & chickens. Surrendered: 12/21/2024.

***********************************************************

North of Austin, TX - Killeen, TX area:

• Ash: female – 4 ½ yr old – unaltered - seems dog, people friendly - housebroken. Surrendered 08/07/2024
• Pelusa: female – 4 ½ yr old – unaltered – not dog friendly (may be littermate syndrome with Ash) - housebroken. Surrendered 08/07/2024
• Thor: male – 4 yr old – unaltered - leash trained (4 of 5) - house trained. Surrendered 12/30/2024

***********************************************************

Houston, TX area:

• New Puppy: female – 4 months old – unaltered. Being surrendered 01/07/2025

***********************************************************

Fortunately, TXOESR has found a foster for Tim as of 1/6/2025. He was a recent Foster Need since 1/1/2025. He is a sweet little male – neutered – needs grooming – current on vaccinations – needs love, care and training – trust building – he’s a nibbler – so definitely no young children. He and the others are available for adoption as soon as TXOESR schedules the proper veterinary care, microchip, spay / neuter and grooming.

So, if you can Foster or Adopt, please make sure you complete a:

Foster Application: https://www.texasoesrescue.org/fostering

and / or

Adoption Application: https://form.jotform.com/62894382660263

Thank you so much for your consideration!!

12/25/2024

Remember Squirrelly Pete? Look at him now! Merry Christmas from TXOESR alum Murphy!

12/11/2024

Just waiting for their new forever families!!

These beautiful OES rescues are anxiously waiting by their foster’s Christmas trees, wishing for their new forever families. 🎅

Gabby is a 7-year-old female rescued from a breeder. She is a sweet and gentle people pleaser. Microchipped, spayed and current on vaccines.

Birdie is a 2 ½ year-old female abandoned with her litter in March 2024. She weighs 50 pounds. She is good with other dogs, both big and small and kids. She is house trained and does okay in the crate- it’s not her favorite but that’s understandable since I bet she was locked in crate most of her prior life. She would do best in a home with someone around often or someone that wants a dog to come with them because being around her people is a must. She loves a routine, more than any dog I’ve had before and getting her out of it throws her day, so someone that is consistent will be key. She does great on a leash and loves walks. She is genuinely the sweetest girl and very low maintenance; we love her dearly!!! Microchipped, spayed and current on vaccines.

Delilah is 3 ½ year-old female rescued from a breeder. She is so sweet and will make a wonderful companion. She is slowly coming out of her shell, but this process will take some time. She will need a loving, quiet and very patient home to thrive. She is a beautiful girl. She is microchipped, spayed and current on vaccines.

Pumpkin is a 6-year-old female. She is a recent owner surrender because her family could no longer care for her. She has no health issues. She is great with kids. She enjoys going for walks and playing fetch but is just as content snuggling on the sofa for a movie. She was raised around other dogs but is a little unsure of the male Sheepadoodle in her foster home. This could be that she is still adjusting to all the changes. She is microchipped, spayed and current on vaccines.

Dugan is a 6-year-old male. He is an owner surrender located in El Paso, TX. The family was just not able to spend time to train and cope with behavior issues. So, Dugan needs a loving family to spend time exercising and training this guy to provide him with a safe and secure environment. TXOESR needs to confirm the neuter, microchip and vaccines status.

If you would like to adopt any of the above rescue – please complete an Adoption Application by following this link:

https://form.jotform.com/62894382660263

Merry Christmas!!
🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

12/03/2024

To become a member of Texas OES Rescue – follow the link below!

https://form.jotform.com/63016738297261

Looking for Members to help with various volunteer activities such as rescue intake, rescue placement, fundraisers, fostering, newsletters, picnic, and so many other activities.

🎄🎄 Happy Holidays from TXOESR! 🎄🎄