Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network

01/02/2026

Titan had a check-up today and Dr. Meier is pleased with how well he’s doing post-surgery. You can see how happy he was the whole time — in the exam room, in the van for the ride home, and while taking a stroll in our front pasture before going back to his “apartment.” Even after such a major surgery, he clearly feels so much better than what had been normal for him in the past. He got a laser treatment today to help with his coat, which is growing back nicely in some areas but is still very thin along his topline, where he had the most skin infection from his matted coat. The laser has a setting specifically for alopecia, and it should help stimulate hair growth. We go back again next week to see if the ear has healed enough for suture removal. In the meantime, Titan will continue taking antibiotics and pain meds. Stay tuned!

01/02/2026

01/02/2026

Every evening, Snickers from the is waiting for me to bring his supper, almost always in this pose, which never fails to make me smile. Every time I want to take a photo, I reach in my pocket for my phone, but when I do that, he jumps up and comes running because I ALSO keep treats in my pocket so he’s expecting a treat every time I reach in my pocket. 😁 Tonight I got my phone out before I went in to greet him, and I was able to get this photo before he came to greet me. He is such a handsome boy, and sweet as can be. He’s still shy, but he enjoys when I pet him and sometimes rolls over to invite tummy rubs. It will be a while before he will allow me to put a slip lead on him, but we’ll just take baby steps.

01/01/2026

Gatesville girl Jessie is getting so big! She’s just 8.5 months old but is long, lean, and tall. She is crate-trained, house/potty-trained, and better than many of her Gatesville “cousins” when it comes to walking on a leash. She needs more practice on a leash but is at least manageable and doesn’t try to eat the leash. 😊

Like most of the dogs from our Gatesville case, Jessie is most likely Akbash, though could have Great Pyrenees and/or Anatolian Shepherd in her family tree. She was born in a pasture with goats and longhorn cattle but has been raised to be a family pet who lives in the house. She’s shy with strangers and would prefer to have a crate in her new home because that’s her safe place.

Visit our website to submit your application to make Jessie part of your family! Linktree in our page bio.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

Do you make resolutions for the new year?

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01/01/2026

01/01/2026

Start the new year off right -- If your dog isn't already receiving monthly preventives for heartworms, fleas, and ticks, then make it your resolution to start TODAY!

While the incidence of heartworms is highest in states across the Southeast, heartworm cases are increasing across the U.S., with new hot spots emerging in states like Oregon, Washington, North Dakota, and Massachusetts, highlighting the need for year-round prevention everywhere. Warm temperatures and high humidity allow mosquitoes (who carry and spread heartworm larvae) to survive and breed almost continuously. Coastal environments (no matter how far north) often have numerous wetlands, marshes, and standing water, which are perfect for mosquito reproduction. Similarly, any area near a major river like the Mighty Mississippi or any of its tributaries is at higher risk. Infected dogs, foxes, coyotes, and other wildlife act as hosts, spreading the parasite to mosquitoes, which then infect pets. Heartworms have been found in all 50 states, so no matter how cold the winters are in your state, there's still a very real risk that stray dogs and wildlife may carry heartworms, which can be passed to your dog in a single mosquito bite. Don't play Russian Roulette with your dog's health -- give your dog heartworm prevention consistently every month, all year long.

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

On New Year's Eve or any other night, please don't drink and drive.

12/31/2025

Every year on New Years Eve, just like on July 4th, thousands of dogs get frightened by the fireworks and run away from home. I will never understand how it is that people don't learn this lesson, because it's not like any of us should be surprised by fireworks on these days. It happens every year, and we make posts like this every year.

Take measures to be prepared --

💥 Make sure your dog is wearing a collar with a tag that includes your phone number.
💥 Make sure your dog is microchipped and the information is current. MANY dogs lose their collar/tag when they're running scared, so a microchip can help ensure your dog can be returned to you.
💥 If your dog needs medication or calming aids (treats, Melatonin, CBD oil, etc), make sure you give it an hour or so before fireworks are likely to start in your area.
💥 Don't take your dog with you if you're going out to see a fireworks show somewhere.
💥 Make a safe place for your dog inside your house with a cushy bed, warm blanket, closed drapes, and soothing music.
💥 Take your dog for a long walk, increase play time in the yard -- whatever it takes to get your dog tired so s/he will be more likely to relax in the evening.

💥💥💥Make a plan and keep your pets safe.💥💥💥

12/31/2025

Titan slept in the van for a few hours yesterday after coming home from his surgery. He just wasn’t interested in getting up and walking from the van to the house. He finally did around 9 PM and went straight to bed. (First photo.) I fixed his supper with all his meds but he didn’t eat right away. His bowl was empty when I checked in early this morning, and he was ready to eat again when I gave him breakfast after morning potty time. After eating, he was happy to go back to bed (last photo). The drugs are keeping him calm and hopefully pain free. He acts like he feels good, so even though his ear looks ugly, he doesn’t seem bothered by it. He’ll be getting plenty of pain meds plus a mild sedative for the next several days, then he’ll go back for a checkup next week.