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From microchipping to insurance, our dog experts take you through the key things every dog owner should do to care for their canine companions.


One Tough Chip: Dorito's Story
Not many chips have taken a journey quite like our beloved Dorito. At just five months old, this stunning Bluetick Coonhound was rescued...


Rocky's Road to Recovery
Even though he is only 5 months old, Rocky's journey has definitely been rocky. This beautiful pup was rescued by Big Dog Ranch Rescue...


A New Life for Lucielle
When Lucielle 's owner passed away, her world was turned upside down. Left outside without her puppies, she struggled to survive on her...


Mia's Mission to Start a New Chapter
This beautiful Belgian Malinois, Mia, was rescued from the streets of Thailand and brought to Big Dog Ranch Rescue, where her life...


Tiny Tim’s BIG Transformation
When Tiny Tim was found wandering the streets of Miami last December, he was barely clinging to life. Emaciated and all skin and bones,...


Muffin's Miracle
Muffin  arrived from Miami-Dade with a shattered front leg and a silent story of suffering. His injury couldn’t be repaired, an d the...


When Love Found Lovebug
Lovebug  was discovered wandering the streets of Miami—starving, exhausted, and completely alone. Her body was skin and bones. Her eyes,...


Bells of Hope
When Bells arrived at Big Dog Ranch Rescue on May 30, 2025, she carried with her the kind of story that stops you in your tracks. Found...


Daisy's Long Road to Love
Daisy came to us under heartbreaking circumstances. A brave bystander stepped in after witnessing three teenagers attempting to hang this...


Wheels, Willpower, and a Little Bit of Magic
Batty  was 90 just hours away from being euthanized—his life hanging by a thread at Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control—when Big...


Velcro: Sticking to Love After Trauma
Velcro  came to us with deep physical and emotional scars. Severe burns covered his face and nose, and the damage took the sight from one...


The Three Tiny Survivors
Pirata, Nano, and Chispa —two Chihuahuas and a Rat Terrier, were victims of one of the most heartbreaking abuse cases we encountered this...


To the Dog Dads Who Make a Difference
This Father’s Day, on behalf of Big Dog Ranch, we want to thank all the men who have stepped up to help our dogs—whether through...


Leggy's New Home
At our most recent event, the Cheney Brothers Food Show, our BDRR team brought along some of our adoptable dogs— Leggy , a two-year-old,...


Esmeralda’s Fight to Survive
Esmeralda is a 2-year-old mixed breed who came to Big Dog Ranch Rescue under heartbreaking circumstances. She was brought to us after...


No Dog Left Behind, Meet Rambit
At Big Dog Ranch Rescue, we witness miracles every day—but some stories leave a mark on your heart that never fades. Rambit’s story is...


A Soulmate Named Sky
Meet SKY , a five-year-old Weimaraner who has experienced both the pain of loss and the joy of love in her life. Sky comes from a sad...


Bibi’s Battle
She was found barely clinging to life—too weak to lift her head, her tiny body emaciated and broken. A compassionate bystander saw her...


Mama Moo Cow's Journey to Motherhood
Moo Cow, when we found her Mama Moo Cow was discovered wandering a farm alone in Miami-Dade County. She was scared, exhausted, and...


Megan Lost a Leg, But Not Her Will to Live
Megan is a sweet 1-year-old dog who has already been through so much in her short life. She was brought to us after being hit by a car...
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