Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network

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.

One of the many ways that our friends Donna and Tim show their kindness to us is to donate round bales of hay cut from ...
11/14/2025



One of the many ways that our friends Donna and Tim show their kindness to us is to donate round bales of hay cut from their fields for our rescued farm animals. They adopted their first livestock guardian dog Dawson from us back in 2019 and have been supporting our work ever since.

If you have livestock, you know how expensive hay is, so you can imagine how grateful we are to Tim and Donna. We buy hay every month almost year round, with just a short break in Spring and early Summer if/when the pastures have enough good forage to support everyone, so we are keenly aware of what a generous gift it is to receive these round bales on a regular basis. 💛

A Big B Classic, featuring an early appearance by little Miss Addy Kosky.
11/14/2025



A Big B Classic, featuring an early appearance by little Miss Addy Kosky.

I took little Benjamin Button to see Dr. Kimberlin today. Dr. Kimberlin is board-certified in veterinary dentistry so he...
11/14/2025

I took little Benjamin Button to see Dr. Kimberlin today. Dr. Kimberlin is board-certified in veterinary dentistry so he was the best one for examining Benji’s broken jaw and recommending the right treatment. I left Benji in Dr. Kimberlin’s capable hands, and he called this afternoon to let me know the procedure went well. He repaired the jaw and will keep Benji overnight to make sure he can eat, drink , and take oral meds. I should be able to bring Benji home tomorrow, and will definitely update again then. For now, I’m just relieved that Benji is on his way to feeling much better! Stay tuned for more updates.


Chaquita (left) and Katy are feeling well enough post spay-surgery that they would really like to have access to a bigge...
11/13/2025

Chaquita (left) and Katy are feeling well enough post spay-surgery that they would really like to have access to a bigger yard, but for now, they’re limited to the Infirmary patio, which is about 12’ x 25’. The concrete and artificial turf provide a cleaner place for playtime than the Infirmary yard, which has a little grass and a lot of dirt thanks to countless dogs wearing the grass down. I’m pretty sure these rambunctious sisters will survive a week in “jail” but I’m also sure they will be glad to get back to a bigger play yard.

Among the many acts of kindness that our friends Judy and Mike have done for us recently is to collect pumpkins from t...
11/13/2025



Among the many acts of kindness that our friends Judy and Mike have done for us recently is to collect pumpkins from their friends and neighbors and bring them to Windsong Ranch for the farm animals here. If you saw our earlier post about this, you may remember that this pallet was stacked high with all kinds of pumpkins. We’ve fed almost half of them to goats and longhorns, who enjoy the crunch and also benefit from the nutritious fiber and seeds.

No matter where you live, there’s probably a farm animal sanctuary, wildlife rescue, farm, or homestead who would love to receive pumpkins that you can gather. It’s an act of kindness that takes a little time and energy but only costs you the gas it will take to deliver the pumpkins.

Today is World Kindness Day!Here are a 8 ways you can follow the suggestion on this graphic to do one small act of kindn...
11/13/2025

Today is World Kindness Day!

Here are a 8 ways you can follow the suggestion on this graphic to do one small act of kindness today. Some cost you nothing and others rely on your budget to have a little wiggle room:

💌 Write notes of kindness on small pieces of paper and put them where friends and family will find them -- your kid's lunch box/bag, your spouse's jacket or purse, a co-worker's desk, etc.
🐕 Offer to do an errand for someone, like walking their dog or helping them with groceries.
👩‍🍳 Cook dinner for a friend or family member.
💌 Hand out notes of encouragement wherever you go, including the grocery store, coffee shop, etc.
🍪 Bake some cookies and drop them off for the staff at your local hospital, nursing home, or vet clinic.
💌 Give notes of appreciation to co-workers, your mail carrier, and other service providers.
🧋 Pay for the coffee or meal of the person behind you at the drive-thru.
🫂 Give someone, or several people, a hug.

Comment below to let us know how YOU are showing kindness today, or any day. 💙🌎💚



NOTE: Even though this image was created for World Kindness Day in 2024, it's still very much worth sharing! World Kindness Day is always on 11/13, so even though the year is off, the date is correct.

Little Benjamin Button is feeling good today. He had a quiet morning, napping a lot as the effects of yesterday’s anesth...
11/13/2025

Little Benjamin Button is feeling good today. He had a quiet morning, napping a lot as the effects of yesterday’s anesthesia wore off, but this afternoon he asked for some lap time. He has eaten well today, taking his meds without complaint. As you can see from the x-rays, his jaw is broken and his back end is a mess. We forwarded his x-rays and medical chart to a specialist and have an appointment tomorrow morning. We’ll post again when we know more. For now, Benji is happy and well-fed and getting as much attention as he wants. Stay tuned!


WHITEWRIGHT TXKaty (on the left in the first photo) and Chaquita are two of the Akbash dogs we rescued from the Central ...
11/11/2025

WHITEWRIGHT TX

Katy (on the left in the first photo) and Chaquita are two of the Akbash dogs we rescued from the Central Texas ranch. They’re actually solid white, but they play in the 50-gallon water tub every day so they are always reddish-tan from our dirt. (We’re close enough to Oklahoma that our soil is a mix of Texas white rock and Oklahoma red earth.) These girls are at All Heart Veterinary Center today for spay surgery. That means I’ll be emptying out the 50-gallon tub and giving them a 5-gallon bucket for water in order to keep them from getting the incision wet. Both girls have had a mixed upbringing— some time in the house and some time in the pasture with goats. Both girls need a lot of work with leash-training and if they move back into the house, they will need a refresher course on crate-training and house-/potty-training. But they are both such sweet girls, and they get along with other dogs. They don’t bother our barn cats so could probably learn to live in the house with a dog-savvy cat — proper introductions are always key.

If you’re interested in meeting one of these girls or one of their brothers, we have many Akbash dogs from 6 months to adult age. (These girls are not quite a year old.) send a PM to the page or email us at [email protected].

is exactly 3 weeks from today and our campaign is underway. Please check out these options for helping us help our n...
11/11/2025

is exactly 3 weeks from today and our campaign is underway. Please check out these options for helping us help our neighbors by donating to the Pet Pantry Corners Outreach Alliance Food Pantry

❤ Facebook Fundraiser
https://www.facebook.com/share/1ABZhg2PGm/
Remember - Tim and I will match up to $1,000 in your donations.

❤ Amazon Wish List - Pet Pantry
https://a.co/9PXlomR

❤ Amazon Wish List - (Human) Food Pantry
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2FG5U94SO9P7Z

You can also drop off donations at Windsong Ranch - contact us for the address. (This is our home, so we don't generally publish the address on social media.) You can buy any brand of dog food or cat food -- wet or dry -- at your favorite retail store. The Pet Pantry also needs Ziploc baggies in quart and gallon size so they can divide large bags of pet food into smaller sizes to offer their clients. We have two drop boxes at the front gate of Windsong Ranch -- one is a big tool box that can accommodate two 40-50 lb bags of dog food, and the other is a locked box that would be a good place to drop off an envelope with a check, or boxes of Ziploc bags. Checks can also be mailed to Bluebonnet at P. O. Box 964, Whitewright TX 75491. If you drop off donations, be sure to let us know so we can make a trip to the gate, and so we can say thanks!

Little Benjamin Button weighs just 6.5 lbs and is very underweight. He has such long legs that we’re guessing he might b...
11/11/2025

Little Benjamin Button weighs just 6.5 lbs and is very underweight. He has such long legs that we’re guessing he might be a MaltiPoo rather than a Maltese. My Dog Scanner app suggests Coton de Tulear but Benji seems too small for that breed. Whatever he is, he’s completely adorable!

We’ll get x-rays today of his hips/pelvis/back right leg and of his jaw to see the extent of his injuries. Based on the tartar and wear on his teeth, the vet estimates his age to be 5-6 years old. We’ll update when we know more -- stay tuned!


This Veterans Day, we remember all who served, including the many military working dogs who have served in wars and conf...
11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we remember all who served, including the many military working dogs who have served in wars and conflicts going back at least as far as the Civil War. This particular memorial is titled “My Hero, My Friend” and is located at the Military Veterans Memorial Park in Trophy Club (DFW area), TX. Artist Susan Norris pays tribute to the bravery and dedication of military service dogs and their human handlers.

This great article from Bring Fido provides photos and information about this and a dozen more places where you can find tributes to canine heroes of war.

https://www.bringfido.com/blog/war-dog-memorials-to-visit-on-veterans-day/

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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.