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Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network Volunteers working to make life better for dogs and the humans who love them. Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network is based at Windsong Ranch in Whitewright, Texas.

We specialize in working livestock guardian dogs, including breeds such as Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherd, Akbash, and mixes of these and other LGD breeds. We are not breed-specific, but our experience and expertise is limited to a few breeds who have a centuries-long history of living and working on farms and ranches, in fields and mountains. We rescue many Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherds

, Akbash, and mixes of these with other breeds. We have rescued a few Australian Shepherds, and are open to rescuing any dog that we think might be a good addition to life on a farm, ranch, or homestead. We test our foster dogs with our livestock, and place them in homes according to the things we learn about each dog through our testing. We work hard to evaluate a dog's temperament and behavior, and try to discern the kind of life each dog would prefer, whether that's living in the house as a pampered pet, in the pasture as a noble working dog, or some combination. You can find information about our adoption procedures on our website at www.bluebonnetrescue.org.

Al Pacino needs a good grooming to look his best, but even so, he’s a handsome boy. And he was such a good boy at his an...
16/06/2025

Al Pacino needs a good grooming to look his best, but even so, he’s a handsome boy. And he was such a good boy at his annual checkup today! Because we rescue so many feral dogs and un/under-socialized dogs, we can especially appreciate the good behavior of a “regular” dog. Pacino got a clean bill of health so he’s ready to start meeting prospective adopters. He has good leash manners, and he would be really glad to have an adopter who enjoys walks through the neighborhood. He gets along fine with other dogs but doesn’t really need a canine companion in order to be happy. He previously lived in a home with a cat, and he makes regular trips into our chicken yard. He’s just a really wonderful dog all around. 💕 His bio and our application are on our website — link in our page bio and LinkTree.

This one is funny because it's so dadgum true, and crying doesn't help so we might as well laugh! 😄 With the rains we'v...
14/06/2025



This one is funny because it's so dadgum true, and crying doesn't help so we might as well laugh! 😄 With the rains we've been having for weeks now, our floors stay full of muddy 🐾 paw prints no matter how often we mop. And of course, with a house full of Pyrs and other double-coated dogs, our floors are ALSO full of fluffy undercoat being blown out because summer is practically here. But, we would rather have dogs and messy floors, than have an empty house that's sparkly ✨ clean. How about you?

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June is national and YOU can make a difference!If you scroll through these photos, you might notice a theme -- We have...
13/06/2025

June is national and YOU can make a difference!

If you scroll through these photos, you might notice a theme -- We have a LOT of big white dogs! These are just a few of the many wonderful dogs who call Windsong Ranch home. Tim and I love these dogs and meet their needs, but as you might imagine, with so many dogs, it's hard for us to give each one as much individual love and attention as they could get in another, less crowded home. Fostering one of these dogs would be a pretty easy way to start your foster experience, because they're already house/potty-trained and crate-trained, and we know a lot about their personality and temperament. They will need to learn YOUR routine so the transition from our home to yours might not be perfect, but it's almost guaranteed to be easier than taking a dog straight out of the shelter. You can provide one of these dogs with new experiences -- a different place with new people, perhaps the opportunity to go on walks in a new neighborhood and meet more people and their pets. For many dogs, Windsong Ranch is the first place where they have ever had a secure home with people who love them, and for some of them, it's probably their first time living inside the house instead of stuck in the yard or pasture. If one of these dogs moves into your home, it helps build their confidence by showing them that there are MORE places where they can be safe and more people who will treat them with kindness. You and the dog may BOTH fall in love and you could "foster fail" and adopt the dog, which would be wonderful! Or you could foster until the right adopter comes along -- equally wonderful.

If you are interested in fostering and live in the DFW or Texoma area, or in the Austin area, please visit our website to read more about it and complete the foster application. If you live anywhere else, I can almost guarantee you that there are shelters and rescue groups in your local area that would love to hear from you.

Fergus is getting so big! And his coat is so plush! You may remember that Fergus was found (probably after being dumped)...
11/06/2025

Fergus is getting so big! And his coat is so plush! You may remember that Fergus was found (probably after being dumped) in the pasture of one of the staff at our Farmersville vet clinic. He looked similar in size and age to our other puppies, so we figured he could slide right in here and have plenty of friends.

Fergus is about 6 months old and has had all his vaccinations. He will be neutered as required by Texas state law, but he can be adopted on a provisional basis until the surgery is done. We would love to find an adopter or foster home where Fergus can start getting some crate-training and leash-training. Right now, Fergus thinks the leash is some kind of punishment, and since he’s very shy, I have to go slow with leash-training so he doesn’t revert to being completely skittish with people.

Because he’s not yet accustomed to the leash, we have not tested Fergus with our livestock, so he’s available for adoption ONLY as a family pet, not as a future LGD.

We haven’t gotten Fergus on our website yet, but you can submit your application and mention his name in the field that asks what you’re looking for in a dog. Link to our website is in our page bio and LinkTree.

June is national and YOU can be the difference between life and death for a dog or cat. That's not exaggeration or hyp...
10/06/2025

June is national and YOU can be the difference between life and death for a dog or cat. That's not exaggeration or hyperbole -- it's the simple but sad truth because so many dogs and cats are facing euthanasia in shelters from coast to coast. The dogs in these photos are just a tiny representation of dogs at risk in North Texas. Dogs and puppies, cats and kittens. Purebreds and mix breed. There are thousands of truly wonderful dogs (and cats) waiting in shelters for SOMEONE to give them the chance to live.

YOU can be that someone. No matter where you live, there's probably a shelter or local rescue group who would be glad to talk to you about fostering. If you live in the DFW or Texoma area, or in the Austin area, please visit our website to read more about fostering for Bluebonnet and complete the foster application.

Are you thinking "Oh I just couldn't give up a foster pet! I would want to adopt them all!" You can ease yourself into fostering -- perhaps take a dog from your local shelter out for just a "doggy day out" or for the week-end to give the dog a break from the noise and confinement of the shelter. Or offer to keep a dog while their regular foster family goes on vacation. Once you've done this a few times, maybe you'll be ready to be a short-term foster, helping shelters and rescues that regularly transport pets to other states. In most cases, an animal must be out of the shelter for at least two weeks before they are eligible to go on transport, and they need a place to stay for that brief time. If you go into fostering with the advance knowledge that this is temporary -- a day, a week-end, a week or two -- it may be easier to give up the pet at the end of that period. And once you learn that you can love an animal and let them go, then maybe you'll be ready to foster a pet until adoption. You may enjoy taking the pet to adoption events where you'll meet other animal lovers and advocates, and have a good time while you're making a difference in that pet's life. Before you know it, you may become an old pro at this, even become a mentor to others. Maybe the life you change will be your own, as much as the animals you help.

June is National !If you're curious about fostering, this article from the Petco Love Foundation is a great place to le...
09/06/2025

June is National !

If you're curious about fostering, this article from the Petco Love Foundation is a great place to learn about some of your options. You can also check out the "Foster Information" page on our website. And we'll be making more posts in the coming weeks to introduce you to dogs who would love to meet you and have you consider fostering or adopting them, or volunteer to help them in other ways, like leash-training or grooming.

https://petcolove.org/adopt/foster-a-pet/pet-foster-options-for-every-lifestyle-choose-the-one-thats-right-for-you/

Our little rescued Yorkie Bandy sits on top of rugs and blankets, which are stacked on top of the vintage TV cabinet tha...
08/06/2025

Our little rescued Yorkie Bandy sits on top of rugs and blankets, which are stacked on top of the vintage TV cabinet that has been repurposed as a dog bed. Every time I take a photo of a dog in this cabinet I realize I REALLY need to repaint it, because everywhere that the paint has worn off, it looks dirty. But that’s just the original color of the wood showing through. The puppy, on the other hand, is actually dirty from playing outside after this morning’s rain. Regardless, both Bandy and Pyr puppy Corra Linn look awfully cute! Bandy is a permanent resident but Corra Linn is available for adoption. Visit our website to apply.


08/06/2025

Look at these puppies!!! Are they not the cutest?!! Toy Story pups Hamm, Slinky, and Jessie will be getting started on their vaccinations this coming week, so they will be ready to meet potential adopters before too much longer. Send us email at [email protected] or go ahead and submit your application -- link to our website is in our page bio.

June is National !If you love puppies, then you need to talk to us! We currently have 22 puppies in our rescue -- many ...
08/06/2025

June is National !

If you love puppies, then you need to talk to us! We currently have 22 puppies in our rescue -- many here at our home base (Windsong Ranch) and others in foster homes. Some of the puppies have had all their vaccinations while others are just getting started. Most are too young yet for spay/neuter, so we prefer to keep our foster homes close enough to one of our veterinarians so we can have the surgery done at the appropriate time as required by Texas state law. Our primary vet is in Farmersville TX (northeast part of the Dallas Metro area) but we also have relationships with veterinarians in Bonham, The Colony, Austin, and a couple of locations in Oklahoma. We also prefer for foster homes to be close enough to Whitewright (north of Dallas) to be able to bring the pup for meet & greets with prospective adopters at Windsong Ranch.

If you're ready to ADOPT a puppy, we would love to talk to you, or you could go straight to the application on our website -- there's a link in our page bio and LinkTree. Some of our puppies are growing up with exposure to our goats, and others are growing up as companion animals who live in the house.

If you don't think you're ready to foster but you're ready for some puppy love, we would love for you to consider coming to Windsong Ranch to help with leash-training and obedience training for puppies. There's a volunteer application on our website that will help us get acquainted.

We also have plenty of adult dogs and even a few seniors who could benefit from moving into a foster home, so no matter your preference for age, if you love big dogs, we probably have one or more who would be a perfect match for you. Complete the application and let us know your preference.


June is national !This is a sobering statistic -- If less than 2% of the 85 million pet-owning households in the US wou...
07/06/2025

June is national !

This is a sobering statistic -- If less than 2% of the 85 million pet-owning households in the US would foster just ONE PET each year, we could eliminate preventable euthanasia. In shelters and rescues all over the USA, there are wonderful animals waiting for someone to give them a home, whether permanent or temporary. Fostering can be an extremely rewarding experience for you AND for the pet. No matter how long you foster a pet, your love gives them a better chance at being adopted into a loving family. According to data from Petco, pets who are taken on a field trip for just a few hours are five times more likely to be adopted! Whether you foster a dog for a couple of days, weeks, or months, you can expect unconditional love, new social connections, more physical activity, and the joy of making a life-changing difference for the dog you foster.

If you are interested in fostering and live in the DFW or Texoma area, or in the Austin area, please visit our website to read more about it and complete the foster application. If you live anywhere else, I can almost guarantee you that there are shelters and rescue groups in your local area that would love to hear from you.

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Making life better for dogs and the people who love them

Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network is based at Windsong Ranch in Whitewright, Texas. We are not breed-specific, but our experience and expertise is limited to a few breeds who have a centuries-long history of living and working on farms and ranches, in fields and mountains. We rescue many Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherds, Akbash, and mixes of these with other breeds. We have rescued a few Australian Shepherds, and are open to rescuing any dog that we think might be a good addition to life on a farm, ranch, or homestead. We test our foster dogs with our livestock, and place them in homes according to the things we learn about each dog through our testing. We work hard to evaluate a dog's temperament and behavior, and try to discern the kind of life each dog would prefer, whether that's living in the house as a pampered pet, in the pasture as a noble working dog, or some combination. Our adoption fees vary according to the age and type of dog. We try to list the fee for each dog on his or her profile on our Adopt-a-Pet page, but in general, this is our fee structure: $100 for Senior Dogs $200 for "Regular" Dogs who are wonderful house pets $300 for Adult Dogs who have been tested and proven safe with our livestock $300 for Puppies and Young Adults 2 years old and younger You can find more information about our adoption procedures on our website at www.bluebonnetrescue.org.

In addition to dogs, we rescue farm animals on a case-by-case basis, as space allows. Farm animals find sanctuary here for the rest of their lives, and are not made available for adoption.

We invite you to visit us at our monthly open house -- “2nd Saturday at the Ranch.” You can find details, including our address, on our Facebook event each month.