Rescue Ranch

Rescue Ranch We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving Boston Terriers & their friends. We seek to be a positive influence in animal rescue.
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The dream of the Rescue Ranch was born after working on a hoarding case in August of 2011. That case involved 35 dogs (Bostons, Pugs, & “Buggs”). It took the Rescues just 6 days to coordinate transportation and foster homes for all the dogs. The dogs had to wait in a non climate controlled crowded animal control facility packed 6-8 dogs per kennel. None of these dogs had ever had any vaccinations,

they were hairless from demodex mange, covered in fleas, and very ill. There were about 5 nursing moms with their babies as well. Six days was too long for them wait in animal control, and more than half contracted Parvo and were too ill to fight it off and died. Since then we have worked with quite a few animal hoarding and cruelty cases and breeder “dumps” often with similar results. Boston Terriers cannot maintain their body temperature well with their short noses, so a stay in a non air conditioned shelter in the heat of a southern summer is a death sentence, causing heat stroke and seizures. The dogs involved in these cases have often never been outdoors, they have had no vaccinations, they have medical issues that need immediate attention and animal control isn’t a safe place for them. Not to mention that animal control is ALWAYS full and often these dogs are subject to be euthanized immediately. Rescue is often willing to take them in, but where do you put 35 dogs at one time while you coordinate transport & foster homes? We realized we needed to do something! We had to do more than just foster, and raise awareness, and get our foster dogs adopted out. So, we started looking for land where we could build a facility to be an emergency short term shelter. In October of 2012 we found the site of the “The Rescue Ranch”. It’s 8 acres in Rutledge GA. We renovated the farm house on the property where Renee and I live and started the shelter building in August. The building has 17 indoor kennels each with their own outdoor run, a dog wash room and laundry room, storage room, restroom, office, and veterinary exam room. It also has two large fenced yards one for outdoor group play and smaller space for meet and greets with potential adopters. There is also a memorial garden for pets that have passed. The dream is evolving once again as we start Rescue Ranch Pups and have received our own 501(c)3 non profit organization status. We seek to be a positive force in animal rescue focusing on Boston Terriers & other short nosed breeds in need. The mission of Rescue Ranch Pups is to get these dogs into safety, make them well and whole, and find loving forever homes.

I would like a bite of that bbq sandwich
12/29/2024

I would like a bite of that bbq sandwich

too cool for school
12/29/2024

too cool for school

when mama busts you playing in the dirt
12/29/2024

when mama busts you playing in the dirt

A big thank you to Dr. Amy at Main Street Vet for her very thorough and helpful appointment with our newest addition, ...
12/28/2024

A big thank you to Dr. Amy at Main Street Vet for her very thorough and helpful appointment with our newest addition, Clarence. His amazing foster mom noticed several changes in the short time that she has had him. This included a decrease in his energy level, variable appetite, tenderness in his belly and as of this morning some coughing and slight nasal discharge.

What we learned is that he does have IVDD. He has the beginnings of pneumonia which best guess could be attributed to aspirating during his neuter which was done just prior to coming to us. X-ray showed an enlarged esophagus which could be indicative of Mega Esophagus (Mega E) but it is difficult to determine with the inflammation around his esophagus and lungs. His belly is full of gas and his intestines are also inflammed. So he is going on antibodic, steroids, propectalin and more to get this sweet boy feeling better. He will go back in one week for a recheck in hopes that his diagnostic presentation can be more easily determined.

heck no we're not going outside... it's raining and cold!
12/28/2024

heck no we're not going outside... it's raining and cold!

A load of pet food went to Best Buddies Rescue this morning as part of the pet food program
12/28/2024

A load of pet food went to Best Buddies Rescue this morning as part of the pet food program

Adoption Update: Maple Mae 🍁
12/27/2024

Adoption Update: Maple Mae 🍁

What kind of terrible Christmas gift is this?!?
12/25/2024

What kind of terrible Christmas gift is this?!?

Merry Christmas
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas

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6150 W Dixie Highway
Rutledge, GA
30663

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I absolutely adore Twyla and hope she finds the most amazing family

Get it Cora!

Our first day of Community Christmas is underway! Toys, sweaters, Collars and more going to cats and dogs in need

Santa’s sleigh is loaded! Lots of toys & goodies headed to good little dogs & cats tomorrow!

Twyla loved opening her Secret Santa gifts today! She was even willing to share with Watson

Having fun on a Tuesday

Twyla's meet and greet wasn't able to happen this weekend. Sometimes life just doesn't have a great sense of timing where all the stars line up ... But that's ok... she will continue to be loved here at The Rescue Ranch until her forever family appears

when your sister won't give up the Jolly ball

spent some time winterizing the #rrgoats and #rrpigs houses.. lots of wheat straw and wind blockers

what a great day at the Christmas in the Country chili cookoff benefiting Morgan County Special Olympics Big thanks to Jennifer Mosher and Melody Deetz for making the chili

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