Texas Cattle Dog Rescue

11/11/2024

Thank you to our Veterans and their families! 🩵❤️🩵

08/11/2024

Beep! Beep! 🛻 Look who will be in Texas soon!

Rory will be making her way from her foster home in snowy Santa Fe, NM to Texas soon for a few weeks. 🩵 She will be available for meet and greets with approved adopters so get your application in quick! 🔗 https://texascattledogrescue.com/adopt-from-tcdr

Here’s a little bit more about this beautiful girl 💕🐾

🐕 Rory is crate-trained, potty-trained, and is working at learning all her good-girl manners. She walks well on a leash and enjoys getting to smell and exploring all the new surroundings. She loves going for a hike or a ride in the car too.

🧸 Rory is a fantastic dog who enjoys playing with her toys solo and will entertain herself for hours with them. And she likes all sorts of toys, from hard chew toys to rope toys and any ball she can fit in her mouth. Rory gets along well with familiar dogs and loves to wrestle if the other dog is playful. She loves to play and romp with her foster sibling.

🎾 Did someone say fetch? Rory is always down for a fetch session. She has boundless energy and enjoys playing with tennis balls or tug of war with a toy. Her foster has been impressed with her recall skills.

🥰Rory is as sweet as they come, and we think she would be great with older kids (~8yrs and up). She has a bit of prey drive, so a home without cats and small animals is best.

🏡 Her perfect match is a home committed to continuing her training to help her be the best girl she is destined to be.

❤️ Rory is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and taking heartworm and flea preventative. She weighs approximately 26 lbs, has a long tail, and is 7 months old.

05/11/2024

🐾 Introducing Bandito! 🐾 Bandito is an adorable, active heeler pup ready to meet his forever home! He’s smart, always on the go, and loyal to his people, making him the perfect “Velcro” companion.

❤️ He’s happiest when he can be close to you while you’re home. But he’s a good boy overnight in his crate if he can see you. Bandito is most comfortable in his crate with his cute emotional support toy when you’re out and about.

🎾 Bandito is working hard on his potty training. He’s clever enough to signal when he needs to go, but he’ll need a family tuned in to his cues. On walks, he’s a natural with excellent leash manners. Bandito also knows “sit” and is eager to learn more. We would love to find a home who is committed to continuing his training. This smart cookie will be a joy to train!

💙 Bandito gets along well with female dogs and older kids but prefers a home without male dogs. He’s not been cat-tested yet.

🏡 If you’re looking for a handsome, loyal, energetic companion who’s as intelligent as he is sweet, Bandito might be the one for you! You can learn more about our adoption process and submit your application today! 🙏 🔗 https://texascattledogrescue.com/adopt-from-tcdr

🐾🐾 Bandito was born in June 2024 and currently weighs 25 lbs, but he is growing. He is neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped, and taking flea/heartworm preventative. When we rescued him, he already had a docked tail. 📍He is being fostered in Temple, TX.

02/11/2024

Have you met Lucy? 🥰 This adorable 6-month-old bundle of joy is still waiting for her forever family, and we can’t believe she hasn’t found them yet!

🎾 Lucy Lui loves chasing after balls and toys, keeping herself (and her foster dog buddy!) endlessly entertained. She’s always up for a game or a good run outside. She’s perfect for an active home.

🐾 She’s curious and energetic, with a bright mind and a readiness to learn. Lucy Lui already sleeps peacefully through the night in her crate and is working hard on her good-girl manners. She’ll become a pro at all her commands with some guidance in no time.

🏡 Lucy Lui seeks a family that loves the outdoors, values her fun-loving spirit, and is ready to support her training journey. She’s spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, has a long tail, and currently weighs around 25 lbs (and growing!).

❤️ Lucy Lui might be your perfect match if you’re looking for an adventure buddy, loyal friend, and all-around fantastic addition to your life. Please click the link and start your application today! 🔗 https://texascattledogrescue.com/adopt-from-tcdr

Let’s get this sweet girl her forever home—share this post and help us find Lucy Lui’s family! 💜

31/10/2024

🎃 Happy Halloween from our adorable adoptable Boos! Each is ready for a lifetime of treats and fun with you. 🧡

💜 Don’t be a ghoul and miss out on these great dogs. Start your adoption application today! 👻 🔗 https://texascattledogrescue.com/adoptable-dogs

27/10/2024

🐾 Coming Soon! Meet Creek! 🐾

💜 Creek is a young, super sweet, tripawd with a wonderful personality, is dog friendly, loves meeting new people, and hanging out on the farm. Having three legs instead of four doesn’t slow him down one bit!

Speaking of slow tho, make sure you don’t delay getting your adoption application submitted for Creek. Once this handsome boy is finished recovering from his neuter, he will be ready for adoption. He will go fast! 💨

💻You can find the application and adoption information on our website by clicking this link 🔗 https://texascattledogrescue.com/steps-to-adopting-1

26/10/2024

🐾 Introducing Bingo! This beautiful girl is a friendly, affectionate Red Heeler mix ready to bring joy and adventure to her forever family.

❤️ She’s a sweetheart who loves belly rubs and snuggling on the couch. Since finding her loving foster home, she has enjoyed all the perks of being part of a family, from exploring new toys and treats to learning new commands.

🎾 Bingo has plenty of playful puppy energy and loves playtime! She’s happiest when engaging with people, other dogs, and toys—and she even tries to involve the household cat, though he hasn’t yet taken her up on the offer. Smart and food-motivated, Bingo picks up commands quickly, making training sessions a breeze. She’s crate-trained, housebroken, and doing great on her leash skills. While she loves playing with other dogs, her enthusiasm may be a tad overwhelming to small or senior dogs and young children.

🏡 Bingo would thrive with an active family that can provide regular exercise, a securely fenced yard, and plenty of love and attention.

💕 Bingo is around one year old, weighs about 35 pounds, and is spayed, microchipped, and current on her vaccinations. If Bingo sounds like the perfect match for your family, please visit our website and complete an adoption application today! 🔗 https://texascattledogrescue.com/steps-to-adopting-1

Bingo is being fostered in Bastrop, TX.

19/10/2024

👻 Halloween is better with your Boo!

These precious Heelers are ready to celebrate Halloween and all the howlidays with you!

💜 Learn more and get your application started today on our website. 🔗 https://texascattledogrescue.com/adoptable-dogs

17/10/2024

🐾 FOSTERS NEEDED: CAN YOU HELP? 🐾

Are you ready to make a difference in a dog’s life? Texas Cattle Dog Rescue is looking for compassionate fosters to open their hearts and homes to some deserving dogs, waiting for a safe place until they find their forever home.

Fostering is FREE! We provide everything you need – you just provide the love. ❤️

🔗 Fill out a foster application on our website and be the hero these dogs deserve! https://texascattledogrescue.com/foster-with-tcdr

✨ BONUS: You’ll get unconditional love, cuddles, and plenty of tail wags! 🐕💖

13/10/2024

🐾 Have your ordered your official 2025 Texas Cattle Dog Rescue calendar? Featuring 32 full-color pages of beautiful rescued Heelers, it’s packed with over 50 photos from our adopters and fans.

🎁 Calendars make perfect gifts for dog lovers, and quantity discounts are available. We only print what’s preordered, so don’t miss out. All proceeds go to rescuing Heelers in Texas!

🛒 Order now for $20 (shipping included, plus tax for TX residents). The deadline is October 31—act fast! Order via our website here 🔗 https://texascattledogrescue.com/2025-tcdr-calendars

09/10/2024

Looking for a girl who’s sugar and spice and everything nice? We’ve got your girl!

🐾 Meet Rory! 🐾

Rory is an active, intelligent, and playful companion. This beautiful 7-month-old red heeler mix, could be the one for you!

✅ Crate & Potty Trained
✅ Good On Leash
✅ Loves Toys, Fetch & Tug of War

Rory is a toy enthusiast and can entertain herself for hours, from chew toys to tennis balls. She’s cautious with new dog friends but gets along well with familiar dogs—slow introductions work best. And did we mention her recall skills? She’s impressive!

While Rory’s full of energy and sweetness, she’s a bit too rowdy for young kids and needs a home without cats or small animals. Older kids and a family committed to her continued training will help her thrive!

At 26 lbs, and long tail that curls up, Rory is not just cute but also full of personality!

If you’re looking for a playful and loyal companion, Rory could be the perfect match. 💕 Please visit our website to start your application today! 🔗 https://texascattledogrescue.com/adopt-from-tcdr

Rory is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and taking monthly preventative for fleas and heartworms. She is being fostered in Angel Fire, New Mexico.

06/10/2024

Adoption Update! 🩷 This one has us in all the feels.

We are happy to announce that Kona has finally found her forever home! Many of you remember Kona’s story, but for those unfamiliar with it, let’s catch you up.

Kona was adopted several years ago. Sadly and unexpectedly, her owner passed away. No one in her owner’s family could adopt Kona, so TCDR happily took her back in 2023.

Kona went through many adjustments, both physically and emotionally, during her time in foster care. She worked hard to learn to love and be loved again. Though she made a lot of progress, she needed to stay with her foster family. Longtime TCDR amazing fosters and supporters Whitney and John have given Kona what she’s always wanted and needed more than anything: a loving, patient, and forever home capable of providing her the freedom to be her spicy and sweet self.

Whitney recently provided this update, and we wanted to share it with all of you:

“She plays ball, rides in the car, front seat of course. Because as John says “nobody puts Kona in the back seat.” She won’t stay there anyway.

She is goofy, playful and loves to have her ears and face scratched.
We love her! And it isn’t really a fail when everyone wins.”

Kona’s journey reminds us always to have a backup plan for our pets. At TCDR, we promise to take our dogs back, but not everyone has that same commitment.

We are thrilled this worked out for Kona and extremely thankful to Whitney and John for giving her a chance at another happily ever after. 💕🐾💕

03/10/2024

👋 Introducing Rembrandt! He's also known as Remy or Rem and is a super cute and sweet boy ready to find his forever home! Rembrandt is your guy if you’re looking for the perfect balance of cuddle buddy and exercise companion.

🧸He’s the cuddliest dog we’ve ever met, always happy to curl up next to you for a cozy nap. But don’t be fooled. Remy has tons of energy and would be a fantastic companion for an owner who enjoys walking or jogging.

🏡 Remy doesn’t like being cooped up. He would thrive with someone with plenty of time to spend at home. Remy is incredibly friendly and loves playing with other dogs, making him an excellent fit for homes with furry friends. While he hasn’t been introduced to cats yet, his friendly nature suggests he’d adjust well.

🐶Remy is highly food-motivated and, on occasion, might sneak a peek at the kitchen counter for a snack. However, he’s easily redirected and always well-behaved during mealtime, even with other dogs around. He’s a great travel buddy, too—whether it’s a quick trip or a long road journey, Remy will sleep peacefully in the car.

🥰 We can’t wait to find Remy a loving home where he can be your cuddle companion and adventure buddy! He's going to make someone very lucky! Please visit our website to start your application for Remy today! 🔗 https://texascattledogrescue.com/adopt-from-tcdr

❤️ Rembrandt is 2.5 years old, weighs about 35 pounds, has a long tail, and is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and up to date on flea and heartworm prevention. He’s currently being fostered in Houston, TX.

01/10/2024

👅Tongue out Tuesday with our adoptables! If you’re not celebrating this day every week with a Heeler, you are missing out! Links to each dog’s profile is on their pic👇Check them out!

🔗 https://texascattledogrescue.com/adoptable-dogs

28/09/2024

Woodrow has been waiting for the perfect home, and we know it’s out there! This sweet boy is the definition of a “Velcro dog” – loyal, affectionate, and always ready to be by your side. Woodrow is your guy if you’re looking for a buddy who will join you for walks, adventures, and snuggle sessions!

This handsome 2.5-year-old Heeler is brilliant and learns quickly, especially when treats are involved! He knows his basic commands and walks beautifully on a leash. He has that perfect balance of energy – he loves a good play session, but he’s also content to relax on the couch when the day winds down. Woodrow is house-trained, crate-trained, and plays well with other dogs, though he’d be just as happy as the only dog in your home.

Woodrow thrives in calm, patient environments where he can continue training and feel secure. Because of his high prey drive, he needs a home without cats or small animals and without young children. While deeply affectionate with his people, he can be cautious around strangers and prefers slow introductions.

If you’ve been searching for a devoted companion who will always have your back, Woodrow is waiting for you! Let’s give this sweet boy the loving home he deserves

He’s neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and on heartworm and flea prevention. He’s being fostered in Cypress, TX.

Could Woodrow be the perfect addition to your home? Start your application today! You can find it and info on our adoption process on our website 🔗 https://texascattledogrescue.com/adopt-from-tcdr

Please help us spread the word by sharing his story. Let’s get Woodrow into his forever home!

26/09/2024

📣🐾 Introducing Sheila! This beautiful, adorable, easy-going girl is ready for her forever home!

❤️ Sheila is an all-around girl! She is adaptable and is people-friendly, dog-friendly, and cat-friendly. She loves to spend time by your side, whether you're cooking in the kitchen or working in the garden, and she is not overly demanding of your attention.

🥰 Sheila has gotten high marks on all her good-girl manners and is doing
well on a leash. She's already crate
and working hard on her potty training, too. While Sheila gets along great with other dogs, she prefers to take her meals alone. Sharing her food space is not her thing. Otherwise, she's a laid-back, joyful girl who loves hanging out with her people and her foster siblings.

🫶 Don’t miss out on this sweet girl—Sheila is ready to become your next best friend! Get your adoption application in today! 🔗 https://texascattledogrescue.com/adopt-from-tcdr

💕 Sheila weighs 28 pounds, is 9 months old, vaccinated, spayed, and microchipped. She is currently taking flea and heartworm preventative. She has a long tail. She is being fostered in Wolfe City, Texas.

23/09/2024

Back in 2019, TCDR Director Cherie had lost one of her dogs to cancer and wanted to possibly adopt again. That's when she met Porter. He came from the shelter in San Antonio. He had an old jaw injury and couldn't open his mouth, but he ate, played, and did dog stuff just fine. The minute Cherie had him, she knew she wanted to keep him.

We were quickly contacted by an out-of-state adopter who had wanted to adopt him from the shelter. She was perfect, and Cherie knew she couldn't keep Porter from his perfect match. Porter’s new Mom drove down from Colorado with her dog, had a successful meet and greet, and off they went!

He's now known as Sid, and he enjoys mountain life and snow, his new human sibling, and his two fur siblings. Every year on his Gotcha Day, Sid’s Mom and Cherie exchange texts. This past week was the 5th anniversary of his Gotcha Day! His Mom said she can't imagine life without him. With help from We Rate Dogs, she raised funds to have his jaw repaired so he could open his mouth more easily—a true life-changing improvement.

We love a good update, and this one was awesome! Good boy, Sid! We love you 🥹❤️

Fosters really do save lives. If you want to learn more about fostering a Heeler with us, please visit our website at this link 🔗 https://texascattledogrescue.com/foster-with-tcdr

20/09/2024

🐾 Introducing the 2025 Texas Cattle Dog Rescue Calendar! 🐾

Our annual calendar is here, and it’s packed with 32 full-color pages showcasing beautiful Australian Cattle Dogs rescued by TCDR. Each month features stunning photos of our rescues, plus over 50 bonus photos from adopters and fans!

📅 Perfect gift idea for yourself and all the heeler lovers in your life!

✨ Quantity discounts available—grab a few for your friends and family!

⏳ Don’t wait! We only print what’s pre-ordered + a small overage, so stock is limited. When they’re gone, they’re gone!

🐶 Get yours today and help support the amazing work of Texas Cattle Dog Rescue. 🛒 $20 Pre-Order Now! 🔗 https://texascattledogrescue.com/2025-tcdr-calendars

Cover Heeler: TCDR Alum, Maverick
Cover photo by: Kris Edlund Bumsted

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