Lone Star Dog Ranch & Dog Ranch Rescue

Bed time for bear brothers.

Andy, Maurice and Robin 💤💤💤

Pippa had some challenges finding the right applicant but Millie is very hands on and diligent about finding the perfect fit.

Here’s Pippas story:

Sometimes it takes a second look to have something feel right… ❤️

Our little Pippa has been adopted! 🥰

Martha Burnett had filled out an application for Pippa and then waited. When she didn’t hear anything and saw that Pippa was still available, she sent a follow-up email asking us to please reconsider her application. They just couldn’t stop thinking about her.

She sent pictures of herself, Joey and their two cats, Batman and Orange Kitty. I already had her application in my “possible” stack. I knew they had recently lost their beloved Frenchie, Jack, who they had for 14 years. That part really touched my heart, but I just wasn’t sure about Pippa and cats… or about the drive all the way down to Lago Vista, TX.

So I reread everything. And that email kept pulling me back.

I decided to make the call and see if maybe… just maybe… this could work.

Well, Pippa passed her cat test with flying colors! 🎉 And then she slept almost the entire way to her new home, curled up in a car seat right next to her new mom. I’d say she was pretty comfortable with her decision. 😂

Martha is semi-retired and works for Austin ISD a couple of days a week. Joey is a policeman who works four days a week and has a flexible Friday. They’ve already fixed up a special room just for Pippa where she won’t have to be crated. She’ll have her toys, a window to watch the birds from, and plenty of room to be her little self.

And on the couple of days Martha is working, their neighbor is going to come over to take Pippa out and spend some time with her, so she won’t be alone for long.

Pippa still has a few things to work through, especially when meeting new people. She can get very scared and nervous and, because of everything she’s been through, becomes protective of her person. She may bark and growl and stick close to her person until she decides you’re okay. But that tough-girl act starts to fade as she warms up and realizes she’s safe.

Luckily for Pippa, Martha and Joey understand that.

They’re already looking at ways to help her become more comfortable and social, and they plan to work with a trainer to help Pippa be the very best version of herself.

Martha actually texted me and said there are so many wonderful things about Pippa that far outweigh the training she’ll need for this one issue.

They were all in. ❤️

And sometimes, that’s exactly what a dog needs… someone who sees the whole dog and says, “We want her anyway.”

Thank you, Martha and Joey, for reaching back out and not giving up on Pippa. Thank you for trusting your hearts, and giving this little girl the chance she needed.

I know Pippa is going to have her very best life with you and be loved beyond measure. 🐾❤️

Don’t overlook his beauty.

~Wulver~

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The lap is occupied with nurses Bessie and Posie❤️

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It's time to vote again for best veterinarian in McKinney. I would just like to add a few words, besides the fact that Dr Reno has got to be the most experienced French Bulldog and Dogue de Bordeaux vet after seeing the hundreds and thunders of them taking care of the rescue dogs, I would like to share how caring she is personally.

She is always there for my family and I or any of the rescue dogs night and day, no matter what day of the week. When Bubbles started to rapidly decline on Sunday evening she met Emma and me over at the clinic in just a few short minutes, and we were able to quickly see with x-rays what was happening and it wasn't good. She's been with all of us for nearly every one of our dogs when the time comes to say goodbye and it was no different for Bubbles Marie, she is a very caring and compassionate vet who I can proudly call my friend. Please cast your vote, it means so much to her and her clinic and they deserve the recognition.

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Someone told Waco that she can only have 1 breakfast.... she was not impressed😅

Goofy boy, Jupiter🤪

Uh, thanks for the slobber shower, Snacks... -Wulver😅

Gorgeous Wulver is adoptable on our rescue page😍

You’re a very attentive nurse Mitchie, but I gotta go feed you guys with one hand so let’s get up.