10/14/2025
One year ago, Redemption Ranch was born. This was our first dog, Casper (formerly Jolly) as he was coming home from the Hendricks County Animal Shelter after having been dumped twice. But this story didn’t start with him. It started with loss. It started with my mom who had passed away unexpectedly a month before. With that came the sharp realization that life doesn’t wait, and there will never be a perfect moment to do what matters most- so do what you care about.
I could have waited. I could have hesitated. I could have let fear and grief freeze me in place. But I didn’t, and had amazing people that made this happen. Because grief taught me one thing: the world doesn’t pause for pain, and hope doesn’t wait for perfect timing.
In the past year, we’ve rescued dogs who had no voice, no chance, no hope—and given them a life that matters. We’ve seen fear turn into trust, trauma turn into joy, and abandonment turn into purpose. 13 dogs are out there keeping communities safe, and that freed up kennel space at the shelter for 13 more homeless dogs to have a chance at a family. They have found drug dealers, missing children and comforted others during their lowest moments.
This has not always been easy or fun. But it has always been worth doing. To everyone who has made this possible- the words “thank you” will never be enough, but they’re what I got
