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.

12/26/2025

This is how I end each day. 💓 I will never win any awards for cinematography, but with one hand busy scratching Titan’s ear, I only had one hand to record, with limited range of motion. I figure Titan’s sweet face is enough to help you see past my shortcomings as a videographer. ☺️

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12/25/2025

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Titan says Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
12/25/2025

Titan says Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

We’re having a nice quiet day at home. How about you?
12/24/2025

We’re having a nice quiet day at home. How about you?


We prefer straw for bedding, but otherwise, this looks like an excellent gift list for a working dog!https://www.faceboo...
12/24/2025

We prefer straw for bedding, but otherwise, this looks like an excellent gift list for a working dog!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Df7ppMGDx/

Here's our list of LGD stocking stuffers! It's not too late to run out and get some for your favorite LGD,

Handsome Zeeko reached a big milestone today, doing something that most people take for granted with their dogs. That is...
12/23/2025

Handsome Zeeko reached a big milestone today, doing something that most people take for granted with their dogs. That is, he walked into All Heart Veterinary Center on a leash for his annual check-up and vaccinations. When he was rescued last year, he had to be herded into a crate and then carried like Cleopatra.

Zeeko was one of 5 dogs who were roaming a suburban neighborhood in late 2024. They were not properly socialized by their original family and were never given any veterinary care or grooming. When the family agreed to surrender the dogs, we offered to help but were told that every dog had a rescue commitment. A rescue put Zeeko into boarding while they looked for a foster home, but after a month, they decided it was better to let him go to Bluebonnet so he wouldn't be stuck in boarding. Don't get me wrong -- boarding was a great place for him short-term. He was getting good food and he clearly enjoyed play time with other dogs. He started to understand that humans might be alright, which was something new to him.

After taking care of his veterinary needs, we started working with him slowly, and after a couple months here, we moved him to a foster home where he could continue to be exposed to more dogs and more humans to continue socializing him. He came back to Windsong Ranch in June and during his time here, has been friendly to visitors. I was so proud of Zeeko today for walking on a leash from our house to the van, and once at the clinic, from the van to the exam room. He didn't even hesitate to get on the scale. (He weighed in at 96 1/2 lbs.) He was clearly nervous during the exam, but he was a very good boy in spite of all the poking and prodding, including a blood draw for his annual heartworm test (negative, thank goodness!), vaccinations, ear exam, and nail-clipping.

Because of how skittish he was on intake, we didn't previously put Zeeko on our adoption website, but we think he's made enough progress that he can start interviewing prospective adopters. So we'll get him added to our adoption website soon. If you are patient and kind, send us an email at [email protected] to start a conversation.

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12/22/2025

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Let's blame it on the cat!!!

R***r looks very handsome sitting next to the Christmas 🎄 tree. R***r was adopted back in May, so this is his first Ch...
12/22/2025

R***r looks very handsome sitting next to the Christmas 🎄 tree. R***r was adopted back in May, so this is his first Christmas in his ❤️forever home.💚 He gets pretty spoiled on a daily basis, but I'm betting his family has even more 🎁treats🦴 in store for him this coming week.

If you have taken a photo of your dog (or cat!) in front of the Christmas tree or other holiday decorations, please share in the comments, or send photos via PM or email to [email protected].

Post-neuter surgery, Titan has been taking life easy. We switched from a traditional e-collar to an inflatable donut-sty...
12/21/2025

Post-neuter surgery, Titan has been taking life easy. We switched from a traditional e-collar to an inflatable donut-style, and I think he approves of the change. Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day, so I managed to get a few photos of Titan basking in the sun. He has just over a week to relax, and then it will be time for his ear surgery — TECA (Total Ear Canal Ablation). The treatments he’s had since being rescued have made a difference — his ear seems to be bothering him even less since his most recent treatment last Thursday. By the time he gets through the TECA surgery, Titan will feel like a whole new dog!

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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.