Sparky on adoption day

Sparky Goes Home

Happy Hump Day! It’s definitely one for us as we have an adoption to announce! Just three days after leaving the ranch, we have already received word from Sparky’s new family that he will not be coming back. Woohoo!
Mom and Diamond (now Dixie) on vacation in Georgia before heading home ... Instant match!

Diamond Goes Home

We have had so many amazing adoptions lately, we almost don’t know what to say or think anymore. That may be “business as usual” for most “big” rescues, but for us? It’s almost beyond comprehension. Facebook, the internet and social media as a whole has changed our entire game the past five years. We’ve gone from tiny to mighty, and our dogs—several of whom weren’t even “adoptable” (Rocket and Nick, just to name a couple) by standards—have found their perfect homes.
Maxie relaxing in cabin

Get Cabin Fever with Your Canine

Want to escape to the Great Smoky Mountains for a couple of nights with your dog(s)? Even better, want to do it for the possible price of a $5 donation, which goes directly to the rescue? Well, here's your opportunity! We are thrilled to announce the return of our annual cabin raffle. A couple of our amazing volunteers/supporters are once again donating a two-night stay at their luxury cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Brooklyn and family on adoption day

Brooklyn Goes Home

What’s better than a positively gorgeous day in the ATL with former rescues and volunteers visiting, playing with the dogs and catching up on the wrap-around porch? Yep — a happy tail! And what a happy tail this one is! So many of our senior and sanctuary dogs have been adopted by so many amazing people lately! We are speechless. Brooklyn has now joined them.
Team Russell takes 3rd!

Team Russell Takes 3rd

Congrats, Team Russell, on taking third place the corn hole tournament! $1,000 for the rescue! It was some tough competition, but Brad and Wonder Donna pulled us through to the semifinals. Woohoo!
Saving Pets Challenge

Are you ready for a challenge?

Are you up for a Challenge? On May 4, CrowdRise will kick off a special fundraising challenge for animal shelters/rescues and other groups focused on benefiting companion animals. They are giving away a $50k(!) grant for the team who raises the most during the challenge, which ends June 5. There are also offering incredibly generous grants for second-fifth places, as well as bonus challenges and prizes along the way that total over $25K. Holy vet-bills-paid, Batman!
Hartley meeting Mom

Hartley Goes Home

Guess who finally found his forever/retirement home! Yes, after years of waiting, Hartley will spend his golden years with his new mom, Bonnie Brehm, and sister, Ginger, a former GA JRT rescue, in Ohio.
Team Russell with Dogly's Jane Turner and Joe Wilkinson

JRT Fun Day

What an absolutely fabulous day yesterday was at the Rescue Ranch. Team Russell showed up bright and early to prepare for a day full of special guests and festivities.
Eli and Elanor

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the rescue gang! All of these cuties are available for foster, adoption and/or sponsorship. Visit Our Dogs Page to learn more about each one.
Russell Madness moviegoers

Russell Madness

We had a wonderful morning at the #RussellMadness screening at Atlantic Station. We are so thankful to Fandango Family for inviting us to attend this special event to educate moviegoers about Jack Russells and spread the word about rescue. We met lots of wonderful families, savvy dog parents/bloggers and, of course, the lovely host, Mara Davis. We didn’t have a chance to watch the movie, but we heard it was great. It releases on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital HD on March 10. Check it out!