07/31/2025
Hello friends,
Today’s post is a mix of two things: an introduction to our newest case… and a (far more vulnerable than I want to post) update about where things stand at 1 Day Ranch.
First, meet Tinkerbell. Her family, whose son is a friend of 1DR, was suddenly and unexpectedly forced into homelessness this week. They did everything they could to care for her, but when their life collapsed, they needed help.
Tinkerbell and her four newborn puppies are now safe with us. We’ll spay, vaccinate, and return Tink to her family once they’re back on their feet- because she is deeply loved. Her puppies will be fully vetted and rehomed to families of their own when the time is right.
Taking them in this week brings us to the second part of this post - Which, I’ve been avoiding for too long:
Unless something changes, these may be the last animals we can take into our program. 😔
I know many of you have noticed the relative silence on our page. The truth is — I’ve been drowning. Emotionally. Physically. Financially. I am far past my breaking point.
Even something as small as writing a post like this has felt so overwhelming, I’ve cried just trying to start.
From the beginning of 1 Day Ranch, my main focus has been to give every animal their DAY, and their chance-no matter how dire the circumstances… and to support humans who need us most.
In the last 15 years, we’ve had the incredible opportunity to be a safe place for animals who had nowhere else to go. We’ve watched the scared become brave, the sick find healing, the dying experience kindness, the unloved discover family, and helped countless owners who loved their animals, but needed our help in their darkest times.
These past few years, I’ve done everything I can to keep 1 Day Ranch going- working full-time jobs and picking up side work while continuing to run the rescue, and stretching every dollar. But donations have slowed to a trickle. Critical repairs from the 2023 tornado are still unfinished. And we’ve had to say “no” to animals we would’ve given anything to help.
Every “no” breaks our hearts…. because helping is who we are. But we can’t keep pouring from an empty cup.
The good news is: we’re not giving up.
We’ve been working behind the scenes on a new vision for what 1 Day Ranch can become - changes to ease the burden on me personally, and build a more sustainable future for the animals and 1DR as a whole. We’re actively pursuing multiple grant opportunities, and long-term strategies to revamp how 1DR operates as an organization - not just to survive, but to thrive.
But, these grants and plans take time. And right now, we need help to keep going. We still have mouths to feed. Stalls to clean. Vet bills to cover. Animals to love and care for- every single day.
So today, I’m asking for help. Not just for Tinkerbell and her babies, but to help carry us through this critical moment until the pieces hopefully start falling into place. Here is what we need from you!!
🙏 If you’re able, please donate-every dollar matters.
📣 Share this post -someone in your circle might be the reason we’re still here tomorrow.
✨Help us keep saying “yes” when it matters most - to animals like Tinkerbell, her babies, and the people who love them.💜
🫶Tax deductible donations can be made in one of the following ways:
💜Here on facebook (however, They do take fees from donations now!)
💜Venmo: (last 4 of number is 1946 if asked)
💜CashApp: $1DayRanch
💜PayPal: using email [email protected] (though, they also take fees now!)
💜BY MAIL: 16704 Bethel Road Shawnee OK 74801
From the bottom of my heart- thank you for believing in this mission, for standing with us, and
for loving them all with us for so many years now… I dont think we are done yet… I hope you all believe that too 💜
