Rescue Ranch

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving Boston Terriers & their friends. We seek to be a positive influence in animal rescue.
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The dream of the Rescue Ranch was born after working on a hoarding case in August of 2011. That case involved 35 dogs (Bostons, Pugs, & “Buggs”). It took the Rescues just 6 days to coordinate transportation and foster homes for all the dogs. The dogs had to wait in a non climate controlled crowded animal control facility packed 6-8 dogs per kennel. None of these dogs had ever had any vaccinations, they were hairless from demodex mange, covered in fleas, and very ill. There were about 5 nursing moms with their babies as well. Six days was too long for them wait in animal control, and more than half contracted Parvo and were too ill to fight it off and died. Since then we have worked with quite a few animal hoarding and cruelty cases and breeder “dumps” often with similar results. Boston Terriers cannot maintain their body temperature well with their short noses, so a stay in a non air conditioned shelter in the heat of a southern summer is a death sentence, causing heat stroke and seizures. The dogs involved in these cases have often never been outdoors, they have had no vaccinations, they have medical issues that need immediate attention and animal control isn’t a safe place for them. Not to mention that animal control is ALWAYS full and often these dogs are subject to be euthanized immediately. Rescue is often willing to take them in, but where do you put 35 dogs at one time while you coordinate transport & foster homes? We realized we needed to do something! We had to do more than just foster, and raise awareness, and get our foster dogs adopted out. So, we started looking for land where we could build a facility to be an emergency short term shelter. In October of 2012 we found the site of the “The Rescue Ranch”. It’s 8 acres in Rutledge GA. We renovated the farm house on the property where Renee and I live and started the shelter building in August. The building has 17 indoor kennels each with their own outdoor run, a dog wash room and laundry room, storage room, restroom, office, and veterinary exam room. It also has two large fenced yards one for outdoor group play and smaller space for meet and greets with potential adopters. There is also a memorial garden for pets that have passed. The dream is evolving once again as we start Rescue Ranch Pups and have received our own 501(c)3 non profit organization status. We seek to be a positive force in animal rescue focusing on Boston Terriers & other short nosed breeds in need. The mission of Rescue Ranch Pups is to get these dogs into safety, make them well and whole, and find loving forever homes.

11/07/2025

This big guy got some good news yesterday!

We are so relieved to report that we received the results of Sumo's biopsy and the results are benign! Thank you for all the prayers and well wishes!

11/06/2025

Bertha is home and showing us her boo boos

She had her spay today
Ears packed with antibiotics again
Dewormed again

11/06/2025

Bertha has a big day today! She’s headed in for her spay and to have her ears rechecked. Send her good thoughts for an easy surgery!

11/04/2025

Libby and all of us here at the Rescue Ranch would like to thank everyone who has donated in loving memory of Eugenia Belcher

This includes Barry and Kevin

Carol Ann

Eileen

SOUTHLAND HOMES

And more

11/04/2025

Aww man my vet appointment got moved to Thursday… that’s ok it’s just one extra sleep till I go see my friends at Main Street Vet

11/04/2025

RR alumni Simon and Clarence adore each other

11/03/2025

Bertha the Bulldog wanted to let everyone know that Wednesday she’ll get her recheck on her ears and skin as well as her spay!

11/03/2025

escue Ranch alumni Josie is asking for positive thoughts and prayers. Starting last Tuesday she started having a slight limp and Wednesday at 1 am she woke us up panting. Thursday night she was even more unsteady on her feet but we thought she was having belly issues. She just didn’t look well so we took her to the emergency vet Thursday night. She was no better Friday or Saturday. So after 3 dr visits, x-rays, bloodwork, meds, and fluids with no improvement the vet started to think this was Neurological. We are concerned she is at the start of ivdd which can leave her paralyzed or worse, she could pass away from it. We are waiting for the specialist to call so we can get her an MRI and see what we are dealing with. Then we will find out if surgery is an option. We have her on crate rest for now. She is a feisty little girl and we love her so very much. Every prayer is appreciated immensely. We will update when we know more.

11/02/2025

Getting the piggies & goats houses ready for the winter! ❄️

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6150 W Dixie Highway
Rutledge, GA
30663

Website

http://www.rescueranchpups.org/donate

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