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Welcoming a new dog or puppy into your home is an exciting and rewarding experience. However, it's important to remember that adopted dogs have often faced challenges and uncertainties before finding their forever home. Just like people, dogs need time to adjust and build trust. To make this transition as smooth as possible the first 3 days are just as important as the first 3 weeks, and 3 months as your dog builds a trusting and loving forever bond. The First 3 Days: Navigat

Dogs at the border are more than just strays — they are family members left behind. The Nightmare The mass migration into America isn’t just a human tragedy anymore. Thousands and thousands of dogs left behind by immigrants are roaming the streets freezing, hungry, injured and even giving birth. These discarded dogs are hit by cars, shot, and attacked with machetes as they try to simply survive.​ Big Dog Ranch Rescue just returned from another border mission and we can report

HURRICANE IAN UPDATE: Thank you to everyone for the helping hands during our Rescue Mission! We thank all the volunteers, the media, and the community all coming together to make this a successful mission! Thank you to all of our hard working staff, who are essential to all of the daily happenings at the Ranch. We love you and we thank you for the kindness, love and generosity that everyone has shown this rescue. We still need linens, tarps, generators and gas cans.

Finding the right dog park that fits your dog’s needs can be tough - especially in a state packed full of dog parks, sniff spots, and dog-friendly beaches. With South Florida boasting many of the state’s most dog-friendly cities, we’ve made the search easier by compiling a list of the best dog parks in South Florida! Here is our list of South Florida’s top dog parks based on reviews from Google, Yelp, and other certified review sites… Lake Ida Dog Park - Delray Beach, FL. Com

Big Dog Ranch Rescue has opened a temporary Border Shelter in Poznan, Poland and is coordinating transports of Ukrainians and abandoned dogs left behind in bombed-out cities. We have receiving partners in Sweden, Switzerland and the UK, and so far have transported 11 Romanian dogs to BDRR in the United States to help relieve space. Leading up to this, Big Dog Ranch Rescue partnered with multiple dog shelters and animal rescue groups in Ukraine, Poland, and Romania, sending fo

Mother’s Day is right around the corner! If you’re on the hunt for a last minute Mother’s Day gift, we’ve got you covered. Here’s our list of unique gifts to give to the dog lover in your life! Sponsor A Rescue Dog: When you sponsor a dog, you're spreading the love with the ones you care about AND the hundreds of deserving dogs here at Big Dog Ranch Rescue. Your donation will go directly to a dog in need, in honor of the special woman in your life! With a small monetary dona

How to Ensure They Eat Healthily by Mark Webster Rescue dogs are often malnourished, have health problems or just have not been properly fed. If you have a rescue dog in your life, it is important that you know how to feed them so they can get all of the nutrients they need to thrive. A happy, healthy dog is a great joy but only if they are fed well... A single dog with a healthy appetite can demolish a complete pet food bag in a matter of days. If you have more than one dog,

Fostering a dog offers temporary shelter to dogs needing a loving home and family. Fostering will give you a sense of fulfillment as you can help save a dog's life. What Is Foster Care? Foster care is a program meant to place animals in temporary homes where they’ll be able to receive the love and care they need. A foster parent or foster family may share their home with their chosen foster pet with no time restriction because this will depend on the pet’s need and how long t

A pet can provide joy to everyone, but it can be especially beneficial for people with deep-rooted trauma. Many soldiers who have returned home from war have witnessed horrific events that have resulted in PTSD. Anxiety, despair, numbness, nightmares, and other symptoms of PTSD can be treated with a variety of therapies. Traditional treatment can be incredibly effective, but some veterans have trouble recognizing what they need. While it's critical to seek professional therap

Hyperactive puppies may seem like a bit of a challenge. But learning how to tame them can give you a satisfaction that no one could compare. It's pretty usual for young dogs to be overly active. However, if you don't train them while they're still young, it can cause a problem once they are older. Here at Big Dog Ranch Rescue, we will give you some tips on training your hyperactive young dog. Why Do Puppies Have So Much Energy? This question can be highly misleading. Puppies

If you are reading this, you are probably planning to travel with your pet soon, particularly in Florida. Or, if you're living in or close to Florida, you might be wondering which places accommodate them. As dog owners or lovers, there are times we want to bring our pets along in our travels. Some may want to keep their pets with them for assurance, while others enjoy good meals and travel if, and only if, they're with their pets. In Florida, there are so many places you can

Happy dogs arrive at Big Dog Ranch Rescue from China over 8,000 miles away and they are so excited to touch down! Purebred poodles, French and English bulldogs, golden retrievers, and Samoyeds are smelling the roses…and lapping up the sunshine… as they are greeted by over 40 smiling and loving volunteers and veterinary staff. Many already have homes and others available for adoption.

Before you adopt a dog, you want to make sure that you are ready for the responsibility that comes with doing so. Once you confirm that you can take care of a dog, you will need to think about a few essential factors to help you figure out what type of dog to adopt. Everything from breed to age to history plays a role. While there are plenty of matters to keep in mind when adopting a dog, they can easily be divided into three main categories: lifestyle, location, and temperam

A new year comes with New Year’s Resolutions! Did you know, your canine companion help you keep those resolutions? Take a look at some common resolutions and how your furry friend can help you achieve them. Spending More Time Outdoors With Nature Not only will your dog encourage you to get in more cardio, but he will also help you spend more time with nature. Spending time in nature hiking, camping, biking, etc. is a great way to unwind and your pup will love it! Dogs love th

If you stumbled on this article and haven’t adopted yet and are considering, check out this article first ! If you have adopted, then you’re in the right place. Adopting a dog is a very exciting time. You and your new furry friend are about to start the next chapter of your lives. Yet, it is also a stressful time. How do you become friends with your new dog? How do both of you get used to your new routine? The good news is that no matter how old your new pooch is or their his

🎃🎃 Halloween is all about fun for the family. But for your dogs, it could become a very scary night! Follow these five tips for keeping your dog safe this Halloween: 🍫Stash the candy. All forms of chocolate - especially dark or baking chocolate - can be dangerous, even lethal, for dogs. If your dog has ingested chocolate, look for poisoning symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, and seizures. Candy containing xylitol, an artificial sweeten