Rescue Ranch

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.

Flat Sumo cheered Sherry on in an ultra marathon yesterday!!!!
09/13/2026

Flat Sumo cheered Sherry on in an ultra marathon yesterday!!!!

Help Perfect Pinto! He has an upcoming appointment with UGA’s soft tissue surgery clinic. He was born with hypospadia. ...
09/13/2026

Help Perfect Pinto! He has an upcoming appointment with UGA’s soft tissue surgery clinic. He was born with hypospadia. Hypospadias is a developmental defect resulting from failure of the urethral grooves to fuse during phallus elongation. As a result, the urethral opening (meatus) is ventral and caudal to the tip of the p***s and is classified based on anatomical localization as glandular, pe**le, scrotal, perineal, or a**l. The p***s or sc***um may be underdeveloped, as well.

This uncommon anomaly is most frequently observed in male dogs; the highest prevalence is among Boston Terriers, suggesting a genetic basis.

Treatment Options: Reconstruction or Urethrostomy

Perfect Pinto said he might even come lick your dishes clean if you help support his upcoming trip to the UGA soft tiss...
09/12/2026

Perfect Pinto said he might even come lick your dishes clean if you help support his upcoming trip to the UGA soft tissue surgery team. You can order a shirt that sports his adorable mug through:
Shellaxed. Link in comments

I can’t even tell you how much we’re looking forward to our pickleball tournament on October 17th. Great fun on the cour...
09/12/2026

I can’t even tell you how much we’re looking forward to our pickleball tournament on October 17th. Great fun on the court, food, friends, adoptable dogs and….. Serenity Found Therapeutic Massage!!!!

09/12/2026

Otis has finally met the gang and what a difference having dog friends makes

He’s at it again!!! Standing for his meal!!! You go Super Sumo!
09/12/2026

He’s at it again!!! Standing for his meal!!! You go Super Sumo!

Shellaxed has teamed up with the Rescue Ranch to raise medical care funds for one of their newest pups. He will be visit...
09/12/2026

Shellaxed has teamed up with the Rescue Ranch to raise medical care funds for one of their newest pups. He will be visiting UGA later this month and just needs all the love and support he can get. His sweet little face is worked into this design, and 50% of the proceeds from these shirts will be donated to his care. You can also donate directly through the link below. Let's help Pinto get to UGA!

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Donate Today a 501(c)3 Charity, Your Donation is Tax Deductible Thank you COmmunity Partners Other Ways to Give Kroger Community RewardsBuy groceries at any Kroger with your Kroger Card and Kroger Community Rewards will donate to the Rescue Ranch. Register online or at the Customer Service desk. Our...

Carolina’s birthday outingFirst stop pet sense then chick fil a
09/11/2026

Carolina’s birthday outing

First stop pet sense then chick fil a

Added a new enrichment swing, an iced treat and some clean cold water for the girls on a hot day
09/11/2026



Added a new enrichment swing, an iced treat and some clean cold water for the girls on a hot day

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6150 W Dixie Highway
Rutledge, GA
30663

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