Sophie appeared in my carport at only 5 weeks old in Arizona.
Lost, confused, and full of attitude, she quickly made herself at home. Sophie was carrying an infectious bug known as “rescuers disease”, and I was bit.
Within two years I had four rescue pups, then moved to Texas to start a rescue. We started small, but within 6 months we had rescued sixteen dogs from the streets of San Antonio, with all but three ending up adopted, or passing away (hospice dogs).
At that point we then went to merge with a larger rescue in East Texas. Over the course of three years we learned a lot about rescue. And a lot about what we did not agree with.
You may never see us filled up with hundreds of dogs, but that is because we are not a “warehouse” rescue; we believe in responsible management of a reasonable amount of dogs to ensure each dog gets the time, attention, and enrichment they deserve. Vaccinations are mandatory, as is spay/neuter, and dogs are groomed, teeth brushed, nails trimmed, and ears cleaned multiple times a month.
We do not believe that you take in dogs just to leave them with food and water, but no attention, no enrichment, and no socialization.
Dogs don’t deserve just to be alive; they deserve good lives.
And so we packed up and moved the remaining pups to California, to run rescue in a way that allows us to sleep the sleep of those making sure dogs are safe, protected, and loved.
As of February 2026, we currently have 23 dogs in our care; adoptable, medical, and behavioral cases. We are looking to grow, and appreciate all of your support on this journey!