Dog Blog

When Lucielle 's owner passed away, her world was turned upside down. Left outside without her puppies, she struggled to survive on her own. By the time a neighbor noticed and brought her to us, Lucielle was scared, overwhelmed, and covered in scars and open wounds from fights with other dogs. As if that weren't enough, she was also diagnosed with heartworms, a dangerous illness requiring intensive treatment. Her story could have ended there, but fate had other plans. A lovin

This beautiful Belgian Malinois, Mia, was rescued from the streets of Thailand and brought to Big Dog Ranch Rescue, where her life finally took a turn toward hope. When she first arrived, Mia carried herself with the confidence of a protector, but behind that proud stance was the shadow of a difficult past. Like many working breeds without the right guidance, she had developed habits to survive in an unpredictable world. She was smart, determined, and fiercely loyal—qualities

When Tiny Tim was found wandering the streets of Miami last December, he was barely clinging to life. Emaciated and all skin and bones, he had clearly gone a long time without proper food, shelter, or care. Weak and exhausted, he was brought to Big Dog Ranch Rescue. But Tiny Tim is a fighter. With love, patience, and the expert care of our veterinary team, he began to gain weight, regain strength, and, most importantly, hope. Day by day, his spirit returned. And now, he’s a

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 only option was to remove the damaged leg. As if that were n’t enough, he was also heartworm positive—facing two major battles before he could even begin to heal. Recovery was slow and full of challenges. Muffin had to learn how to walk—and live—on three legs while also undergoing heartworm treatment. But through every hurdle, he remained gentl

Lovebug was discovered wandering the streets of Miami—starving, exhausted, and completely alone. Her body was skin and bones. Her eyes, heavy with fatigue. And yet, when our team gently approached her, she wagged her tail. That simple gesture—so full of hope in the face of suffering—was the first miracle. We brought her to Big Dog Ranch Rescue and named her Lovebug. With time, safety, and love, her spirit began to shine. The frail street dog transformed into a joyful, affect

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 in Miami after being struck by a car, she came to us injured, unsure, and without anyone to call her own. In those first quiet moments, wrapped in blankets and surrounded by the gentle hands of our medical team, we saw not just a dog in need—but a soul still full of trust, gentleness, and grace Bells is a beautiful 5-year-old Belgian Malinois

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Daisy came to us under heartbreaking circumstances. A brave bystander stepped in after witnessing three teenagers attempting to hang this sweet girl from a tree with a rope around her neck. We’ll never truly know what Daisy endured before that moment, but when we got the call, we didn’t hesitate. For two long years, Daisy remained at the ranch. She was terrified of everyone, recoiled at human touch, and shut down when anyone tried to show her love. Her trauma ran deep, and we

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 Dog Ranch Rescue’s founder, Lauree Simmons herself, made a life-changing rescue trip that changed everything. We stepped in to save this little guy and rushed him to safety. Paralyzed in his back legs and struggling to breathe, he was in critical condition. At Big Dog Ranch, we stabilized him and kept him on oxygen while coordinating with surg

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 of his eyes. His injuries told a story of pain and trauma—but Velcro never let that define him. The moment someone reached out with a gentle touch, he leaned right in. It was like he’d been waiting for kindness all along. That’s how he got his name—Velcro. Once he connects with you, he sticks close, offering quiet comfort and a steady prese

Pirata, Nano, and Chispa —two Chihuahuas and a Rat Terrier, were victims of one of the most heartbreaking abuse cases we encountered this year. These three tiny dogs had already suffered from long-term neglect when they were subjected to a horrifying act of cruelty: tied behind a pickup truck and dragged down the road. A witness captured the horrific act on video, leading to the arrest of the man responsible. But the damage had already been done. Pirata was living in our S

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, three-legged hound mix, was one of them. Leggy came to Big Dog Ranch from Redlands, a sadly well-known dog dumping ground in South Florida. Since her arrival, she has shown nothing but kindness, strength, and love to our entire team and volunteers. Finally, it was her time to shine. At the show, she caught the eye of Matt Elmore, who was imm

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