Big Dog Ranch Rescue

I would have supported this organization but I was misinformed by the staff. I applied for a dog and was told it was already sold. I would suggest updating your customers prior to them re arranging their schedule.

I submitted an application which was approved almost overnight, I was thrilled. I applied for a dog and was told she was 3 years and 2 months old, however when my veterinarian examined her she informed me that she was 8 to 10 years old. This estimate was based on discovering cataracts in both eyes, joint stiffness, and extensive tartar build up which will require dental work in the very near future. The vet recommended a fecal sample which produced positive results for giardia and worms.

As previously stated, I was thrilled with the speed in which my application was processed, and when speaking with various employees they were always polite. However, my other interactions with this organization have been disappointing such as difficulty in contacting someone via phone and my phone messages /emails not returned. I am left with the impression that perhaps BDRR may be understaffed and the employees that are there may be overwhelmed.

My advice to others is to use caution when adopting from them.

My husband and I had a horrible experience. Do not trust this rescue. We had a dog on hold to adopt and they gave her away to another family despite the hold. We did everything right. We had our application approved, we set up a meet and greet appointment, we sent in our current dog’s proof of vaccines and spay, we put a 24 hour hold on this specific dog to meet at our appointment, and BDRR flat out LIED to us and gave her away. We recently lost one of our dogs due to bone cancer, and we finally felt like we were ready to welcome another dog into our home. BDRR completely ruined that. We will no longer be supporting this rescue, and we will not be recommending BDRR to anyone. They are extremely unprofessional with poor business practices. We would give 0 stars if we could.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue is like Disneyworld for dogs! From the moment you arrive to the facility to the time you take your dog home, and even after, BDRR provides an incredible rescue experience. All of the dogs undergo individual behavioral assessments to ensure that adopters know each dog, and all of the dogs live in large kennel rooms rather than cages. The staff is so friendly and makes sure that you go home with the perfect dog for you. And after adoption, they even check in to see how things are going and offer any assistance if needed. I recommend Big Dog Ranch Rescue to all who are interested in adopting!

I adopted MERCY, now named LUCY, and I am posting pictures of AKA MERCY now named Lucy, Thankyou BIG DOG RANCH! We are doing just fine:)

Incredible, I have never seen a place with such well cared for dogs.

This place is a money making organization that pretends to care about dogs but lives large on all their profits from their $300 adoption fees for any old sick dog they can sell. The go anywhere they can to get puppies to sell and pregnant dogs. They also contributed to the insurrection and trump organization with donations that were expected to go to dogs. Owners use donations to live extravagantly, not for the dogs.

I adopted this sweet girl 2 years ago from Big Dog Ranch Rescue. Her name was Aspen but I renamed her Fergie because she is regal and royal and just a little bit naughty. She has been the sweetest and funniest companion throughout the pandemic. I am forever grateful for BDDR. Her hobbies include chasing squirrels, barking at thunder and cuddling. XOXO

Hello, we've only been volunteering with BDRR for three months, but even on my first visit to the "ranch" I was impressed. My initial reaction was how organized and clean it was-for a dog rescue as large as this I was definitely expecting more chaos and didn't see it at all.
We selected BDRR to volunteer mainly because I have children between 10-15 and BDRR allowed me to volunteer with all my children, and when we are there all my children feel useful and important. Last weekend my 10 year old read children's books to some dogs. My 15 year old and I have been involved in some much heavier work (physical and emotional) but it amazes me the length that BDRR goes to rescuing dogs from literally all over the world. My 12 year old has bonded with a couple dogs at the "ranch" and looks forward to checking on them or finding out if they found a home each time we go back. The volunteer coordinators have been easy to work with and have been open to helping my 15 year old with research he is doing on dog breeds for his high school personal project. I foresee us volunteering here for years since each of my children will need community service hours as they progress in school and we are a dog loving family!

Big Dog Ranch Rescue is an amazing rescue for dogs who need a new home and to be adopted and saved from terrible circumstances. I have been involved with many areas at the Ranch from walking dogs to attending fund raising events. The founding members and all the staff at the Ranch are truely dedicated to the work they do every day 365 - 24/7 to help every dog that comes to the Ranch. I will continue to support Big Dog Ranch Rescue with my time and money because every dog needs love and care.

I love animals and I saw a BDRR in an event in a plaza, then I went to become a volunteer and was surprised at the incredible infrastructure and organization, the care for animals and how they think about every detail for their well-being, I helped in different areas in the office, at events and I love the possibility of going to take them for a walk when I can do it, they are always happy and waiting for receive human love, BDRR is the paradise of dogs, they receive the care and love that some of them never had, then BDRR look for the perfect matching with their owners and homes, taking into account the life, the story, the personality of both, the dog and the owner to be sure they will be happy together. I love being a volunteer at BDRR, all the staff are very friendly and always with a good attitude! Go to the ranch makes my days heartwarming!

I am so impressed with the staff at this agency. They work so hard and show so much compassion toward the dogs.

I began volunteering at BDRR last year after my 2 border collies passed away. The first week I became a foster to Buster, a 13 yr old mutt. His companionship during the pandemic was a blessing to both of us.
I love helping BDRR at special community events and seeing precious pups adopted into loving homes!
BDRR changes lives and gives dogs like Buster a new chance for a loving home.

They take excellent care of all the dogs! On site medical facilities, training help, service dog training for veterans.. The people are very friendly and help you in every way possible. They have a lot of volunteers who really care about the dogs!

I have been volunteering at BDRR for over 10yrs now, and this has to be one, if not THE, greatest rescues in all of FL. I am proud to be a part of such an awesome organization!

Big Dog Ranch Rescue is a non-profit organization that is near and dear to my heart. My first experience with Big Dog was 9 years ago when I adopted my dog Piper. The staff and volunteers were so welcoming and it was clear that they had a heart for the mission. About a year after adopting Piper I fostered a dog named Capri that my parents adopted and renamed Rawlings. After Rawlings, I fostered 3 more dogs from Big Dog. One of which my sister adopted. I then adopted my dog Lincoln from Big Dog. Every experience was personal and memorable. Big Dog was making a difference in the life of a dog, and in turn, my life was changed because of it. If you are interested in fostering and/or adoption, Big Dog Ranch Rescue should be your #1 choice!

HORRIBLE PLACE! They make it seems so great and wonderful, and in theory when you see the facility, you are impressed. But the lack of care, disorganization and lack of proper health care for the dogs is absolutely appalling. As the weeks go by, I hear more and more horrible experiences from other dog owners as well.

My friends mom got a dog from here and it was never disclosed to her the dogs true age, she didn't know that she was suffering from SEVERE heartworm and on the edge of death, she has eye issues already at such a young age, fear problems, lack of training and she apparently was spayed while she was in heat, which is extremely dangerous to do and causes further health issues. Thank god the dog pulled through and is getting the proper health care and has recovered from the heartworm, but if she didn't get that dog out of there, she probably would have died from their lack of concern and proper care. My friends mom also tried being a volunteer there before she adopted her dog from them. She worked one day, only to find out the real ways that they treat and handle these dogs and how disorganized they are. One of the vets is a nasty and mean woman, and they have so many volunteers that are unqualified to be handling any of these dogs and taking care of them. No one knows what anyone is doing there and everyone is all over the place. Who knows what else goes on. My friends mom was so appalled and sent a letter to their staff and directors only for them not to care at all!

I have met dogs and their owners at the dog park and I have heard from multiple people how no information regarding the dogs current health status is ever disclosed to them and a lot of these dogs are very sick when they are adopted. These dogs should be fully recovered before adopting them out and their health issues disclosed when they are adopted. One woman I met said that her daughters dog from BDRR was spayed at 6 WEEKS OLD!!! That is wayyyy too young to do that and now the dog has seizures, bladder issues with leakage, not being able to hold herself and is on hormone medication because of their early spay. This poor dog could have had less health issues if it wasn't for their lack of negligence.

Before knowing all of this I was giving them the benefit of the doubt. But in my personal experience I am just as upset. I went to them with a donation from my small local business. I make handmade dog bandanas. I had a donor pay me to make my product for these dogs so that I can donate them to the dogs being adopted and going home that weekend. I spoke with the adoptions coordinator in person and her right hand woman and they SEEMED very appreciative. I put a lot of hard work into making these products by hand and rushing them to BDDR for that specific adoption weekend. I even sent a nice follow up email to Robin Friedman, who is their executive director and I couldn't even get a response back. NOTHING, NADA. My product was never used, never given to any of the dogs as asked, and as far as I know they are shoved in a closet somewhere. The donors money, wasted, and my product not even appreciated. At least an email back saying thank you when I went out of my way making these and a donor that invests a lot of money already to BDDR should have been appreciated.

I really hoped all the negative reviews that I have already seen weren't true. But after all of my experiences, I believe everything that I have heard... So sad that it is coming to this and the dogs aren't even properly taken care of when hey are rescued. I hope they turn themselves around and start to care soon...

This is one of the best dog rescue organizations I have had the pleasure of volunteering with! It is evident that the love and passion for rescuing animals is the main priority. All the staff was so friendly and really knowledgeable about animals. I highly recommend this rescue to anyone looking for a place to donate, volunteer or adopt!!

This Rescue is truly amazing. From walking in the doors to this incredible facility, dealing with the compassionate staff and volunteers and following up after adopting our pup- the experience was tremendous. The founder is always around to help adopters, volunteers and staff create a great environment for each dog and a pleasant experience for each future adopter. I have adopted dogs in the past, and no facility is quite like this. Thank you BDRR for all you do to help save the lives of these precious animals.

I retired last year and decided to volunteer at BDRR because of my love for dogs. Not only did I fall in love with all of the dogs but the facility and staff are awesome. During the COVID evacuation I decided to foster and immediately fell in love with Maisel when she kissed me as if to thank me on the way home. Needless to say she found her forever home. Although I gained a companion the ranch suffered due to cancellations of fundraisers, etc. Hopefully through donations and help from the community they will be able to continue to do the good they do for our canine friends.

I adopted from them a year and a half ago. The first day I spent well over 2 hours meeting dogs and talking with staff at the ranch. The staff were incredibly, the animals environments and care looked amazing. I cannot say enough good things about this organization. I drove well over an hour to get to this beautiful place. Their dedication and love they have for all the animals there meant so much to me. If they were not so far away I would volunteer there as I love dogs and all animals. They really take the time to make sure the dog is the fit for your family. We even brought our other dog down to meet the new one to make sure it works out. The dog we got had heartworm and they took care of all of that and they really informed our family of the process they go through for this treatment, which I had no idea. I thank them from the bottom of our hearts for the care and love they give to their animals and the knowledge and support they give to the new owners. I would recommend them to anyone. They are also a no kill shelter which means a lot to me.

Love Big Dog Ranch Rescue. I got my , then, 2 year old pup from there. He had lived at the ranch for 9 months and they knew him pretty well so they were able to inform me of the do's and don'ts when taking care of him. Now after a little over a year later, he is a very well adjusted member of our family.

I adopted my wonderful dog Shadow from this organization and they have been nothing but helpful and kind. They do their best to see that every dog that comes through their rescue finds a home that is appropriate for each individual dog, not just any home. Thank you BDRR!

Amazing place! It feels as though the dogs are in a 5 star hotel! All under A/C and huge backyard to play in! So happy we saw that news cast of their location when we did because we went to their location and immediately felt so welcomed! The staff was very helpful and kind! Thank you to especially Cody, Julia, and Melissa! You guys rock! We now have our puppy in his furever home. ♥️������

Big Dog Ranch is simply an amazing organization that sets the example for what rescue can, and should be. Lauree Simmons, Founder, is amazing. Everything, from care of the dogs, to development of special programs, as well as development of their 33 acre campus is exceptionally done. Unparalleled organization !!

After learning more about BDRR and Lauree Simmons, founder and CEO, I chose to put this amazing organization #1 on my charitable contribution list.

I volunteer at Big Dog Ranch Rescue and love it. I see the care with which they treat their dogs and how happy and healthy they are. They have great compassion and take so many loving dogs that otherwise would be homeless or worse and give them a second chance at finding the perfect forever home.

Several months ago I had to put my 13 1/2 yr. old Boxer to sleep. I was devastated and knew I was not ready to get another dog. I looked into other rescue operations, but was so impressed with Big Dog Ranch Rescue, Inc., and their appreciation of their volunteers. They do not demand your time, and appreciate any time that you can give to help them and the dogs (especially the dogs). Lauree Simmons, the owner, is amazing, she gets down and dirty like the rest of us. Sindy. Tracy and Lori are in charge of the events, and they do an amazing job, they do whatever they can do to bring dogs to the public in hopes of the dogs finding their forever home. I am happy to assist with events and whatever is needed at the ranch. I have been a volunteer since June of 2017 and so honored to be a part of this wonderful organization.

Not only am I able to help this organization, but they have no idea how much they have helped me.

Thank you so much for all that you do!!!!!

What an amazing rescue organization lead by Lauree Simmons that provides furever homes to SO many dogs. They also take in many dogs needing medical attention that other rescues do not - giving them the chance for a happy life that they deserve. My wife and I have been volunteers for over 3 years and see first hand all of the amazing things BDRR does. They are always looking for volunteers to help with adoption events, fostering, or even simply coming to BDRR in Loxahatchee to walk and play with the dogs. Adopt Don't Shop!

I have been volunteering for many years. The thing that impresses me most is the care and concern and love for all the dogs from everyone connected to Big Dog Ranch.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue is an outstanding organization! They are the largest No-Kill Shelter in the Southeastern United States. This organization saves dogs that most shelters would put down. I fostered a Dog for them that was surrendered to Pinellas County Animal Services, who called Big Dog to take this 180 lb Great Dane because they didn't have a kennel big enough for him. Big Dog responded immediately. He was out of the pound the same day.

One walk through this amazing facility is all it takes to see how hard every hand works to show ❤️ To innocent animals. Unconditional love !

I have been a volunteer, & foster mum with Big Dog for over 4 years now. Everyone at the Ranch is so passionate about what they do,and always give the dogs 100% . I had personally had so many fosters that had some major surgeries done, or in need of medications on a daily basis. Big Dog Ranch goes above and beyond for any dog they can help. Being a volunteer & foster parent has been the most rewarding thing I have ever done, to see the joy on the face of a new foster I bring home to a safe place to run and play is priceless. I can't say enough good things about all the staff, volunteers & of course Lauree Simmons without them thousands of dogs would never have found a forever home to feel safe & loved in.
Geraldine A

My mother, daughter and I have volunteered at BDRR for the past 5 years. It is one of the most dedicated groups I've ever worked with. The President has an amazing vision for the organization and does an excellent job of executing to make the vision a reality.
The dogs are treated wonderfully. From the time they are picked up or received to the time they are sent to the furever homes, the dogs are well cared for, shown love and given any and all medical treatment that they need.
The organization has an amazing reputation in the community. I am very proud to be a volunteer here.
The organization has also helped my daughter find her passion. She loves animals and through volunteering at the ranch, has learned how to organize supply drives, do fundraising and use every opportunity to tell their story and increase awareness. Her growth from 8-13 has been amazing and the support from the people at BDRR has been a big part of it.

The folks at Big Dog Ranch Rescue are awesome. They came all the way to Texas to rescue animals from the flood. The entire time they were here they had the best uplifting attitudes. Keep up the great work. -Doug from Kountze VFD

Walking into the big dog ranch rescue it was a very nice facility and there was someone to help us out as soon as we got in. They then paired us with one of the trainers to narrow down a few dogs on our list and go check them out in person. We wanted a large (90lbs+), which they had a few so we were very excited. While looking at the dog we chose they kept saying how mellow he was and have the story on how he was rescued and ended up at the ranch. Side note, they have this program where the employees are given a dog to work with and get to know them better. That being said the employee that worked with our dog was never there and didn't pick up the phone for the first few days. But going off the dogs character and calmness we decided to rescue him. They told us he was great with people and we told them we are very outgoing people and he'd be going everywhere with us, they said he's a great dog for that as mellow as he was. After bringing him home we took him for walks and played in our yard and everything was going great! We were so happy, till one night walking someone asked to pet him and we said of course he's really calm. The gentleman proceeded to pet the dog very respectfully and nicely. Then stopped and talked to us for 5 min then as he went to pet the dog saying by the dog lunged at him! We apologized so much and the man was fine so we went our ways. 2 days later he did it again to our neighbor and then the next day to another person. So we called the employee who was assigned to work with him and finally got ahold of the employee and we had gone over what had happened and the first thing he replied with was "oh yeah, he's very insecure and will attack whenever he feels threatened or someone stares hime in the eyes". Which overall I'm aware some docs get that way especially ones that have had a tough start to life and got rescued. But there was nothing in his file or their bio about this and we were very frustrated with this considering we had been told he was a big lover and nothing of this insecurity. So the next day we called the BDRR and told them of our problem, all they had to say was sorry guess it just never made it to file, we are busy trying to move to a new facility. Me and my girlfriend have young nieces and yes we would've taken it slow to start but what if this 110lb dog lunges at my 5 year old niece after meeting him a few times because he felt threatened? The dog would have done a lot of damage to our nieces. So with this we couldn't keep him and all they had to say was "fine fill out the surrender forms and we'll take him back". Makes us feel like horrible people when we got lied to and they didn't offer to refund the deposit or help anymore after that. No follow up calls or anything. Not very Pleasant or hospitable after they have your money with no other choices for us at their ranch.. Needless to say I will not promote this rescue and any friends talking about them I will be steering them clear of the big dog ranch rescue!

My boyfriend and I had been wanting to adopt a dog together for some time. After months of research though, we just couldn't find quite the right dog or rescue for us. I happened upon BDRR by chance, and after seeing some adult dogs that looked promising, we made the 3 hour drive over. Even during the process of the move to their new location, everything was incredibly organized! The dogs had so much space to run and play and looked so happy, which was surprising for rescue dogs who can sometimes look sad and lonely! They had so much information and sat down with us to be sure we could find the perfect dog for us.
We didn't find any that really seemed interested in us/ones that would be cat friendly, but were told that there was one puppy left from one of the dog's litters. Olympia immediately locked eyes with my boyfriend and snuggled in his arms, covering his face in kisses. Before we knew it, we realized we were taking a puppy home!

I absolutely love BDRR; the volunteers are so kind and want to make sure you take home the perfect dog for you and your family. They aren't focused on making a quick buck; they are focused on providing forever homes to their resident dogs, and being sure they are happy and lives even while in the shelter. Thank you for helping us find our beautiful girl Midna!!!

We adopt rescues, but truth be told, they rescue us. We adopted our latest little Chi "Sprout".
We are so in love with him we can't imagine our lives without him. His sissy "Zena" is so glad to have a friend again.
Big Dog Ranch interviewed us and we had a visit with Zena at the ranch before we were allowed to officially adopt him. I am so proud of the work they do.
I am also relieved they do more than just hand out dogs to whomever passes their doors.
The volunteers and staff really DO love animals and care about each one that comes to them.
Thank you from our combined hearts.

I rescued a dog from Big Dog Ranch Rescue after i lost my dog to lymphoma. When i arrived at the ranch, i asked the adoption coordinator which dog was the sweetest small dog they had and she took me right to *Joseph*. I fell in love instantly. He had been abandoned in a home and when Big Dog Ranch got the call about him, they didn't hesitate to take him and a team of volunteers went right over and rescued him. He had been with Big Dog Ranch Rescue about 3 days when i saw him and just knew that he would help feel the huge hole in my heart after losing my other dog. His name is now Squish. They do a great job, take really good care of their dogs and really help to make sure that people are matched with the right dog.

My best friend, Luke, of 13 years suddenly passed without warning. My daughter had gone to BDRR through her college FAU to volunteer and told me about the Ranch. I decided to bring them some of Luke 's things that other dogs might like and need and decided this was the organization we would come to when it was time to adopt again. Never did I realize that it would be sooner than later was time to adopt another dog. The staff was so nice and spent so much time with us playing with various dogs. We decided to adopt the black weimaraner lab retriever that was created in the lobby. It was an immediate attraction to our whole family. Even though she, Muffin, was ill with heartworms and hookworms we knew she was the dog for us. BDRR was treating her for all her problems but allowed us to take her home. We were to bring her back in a month for more treatment at no cost to us. Everything we were told about Muffin was a fact her training, her medical meds, etc was told you us up front so there would be no surprises. This facility is the best thing around and I am so happy we went to BDRR to adopt. I only wish all the dogs could get a forever home. I am anxious to see their new facility that should be ready at the end of the summer vintage the meantime I encourage you to go to BDRR and adopt or at least foster a dog. BDRR makes it such a rewarding experience for the whole family including the dogs.

Please help them. Find homes for all their residents.

Fantastic experience adopting our dog! The facilities are wonderful, the staff are kind, and they have a lot of information and helpful advise regarding the general adoption process and all of the specific dogs. I've worked at rescues before, and there's always going to be a few bad stories, but this place seems to genuinely care and does a fantastic job.

We adopted our Kelsey (formerly Mary) from BDRR. Her story was not a good one but because of BDRR caring, love and medical attention she is now a happy healthy dog. The staff was very friendly and you can tell they love the dogs they care for. They were patient and answered all of our questions and concerns. Mary was starved by her former owners so is putting on weight slowly. 5 1/2 lbs. so far. We go for weigh ins at the vet every two weeks. My vet says she is doing fine. She is getting stronger everyday and runs like the wind. If not for BDRR we would not have our precious Kelsey. Thank you for rescuing her and giving Kelsey the medical attention she greatly needed. She is a great addition to our family with our other two rescues. Thank you for the great work you do. I would recommend BDRR if you are looking to adopt. If you cannot adopt please help out in any way you can. Donations or your time to volunteer. This is a great organization and adoption center. Without places like this many dogs like Kelsey would not make it. What a loss that would be.

Hi! We adopted Clancy, an eight-year old, sweet walker coonhound from Big Dog Ranch Rescue. The staff and volunteers at BDRR is incredible. Clancy has come around with obedience training and is a part of our family now. Clancy is still treating for heartworms because it is a difficult worm to get rid of, but we are hopeful that he will be rid of them soon with continued treatment. We thank the donors of his medicine at BDRR. I would highly recommend BDRR.

Bid Dog Ranch made it so easy to adopt my dog. They were amazing from telling me about the specifics of thes dogs and what they do. I adopted my dog in March and they made it so easy. Please donate or adopt from BDR!

Amazing organization, here it's all about the DOGS! The staff and facility are top rate! I have adopted twice from BDRR and have become their number one fan and frequent volunteer. Love, love, love Big Dog Ranch Rescue!

We adopted a beautiful dog from the Big Dog Ranch on June 13, 2015. Jake is the sweetest dog ever. He is so smart. He is good with adults, children, babies and all animals. Our dog of 16 years died on June 12th and the next day we were blessed with Jake. His name was Zeus there but he learned his new name in a couple of hours. He's the best!!!

I adopted my dog from Big Dog Ranch Rescue, and the entire adoption process was a joy! Our relationship with the ranch didn't end when we took our pup home, it continued to grow as they would follow up to see how the pup was doing in his new home. I have since volunteered at the ranch for the last 5 years and I truly admire the passion that all the staff and volunteers possess. They are making a big difference in saving lives and I'm excited that they will be expanding into their new facility soon. I've watched BDRR grow into an incredible organization and I'm proud to be a part of it.

It is very rare to find a rescue facility that actually takes the necessary time and measures to make sure that a dog up for adoption is truly appropriate for an interested family (and vice versa). I am so grateful to Big Dog Ranch Rescue, as well as my recently adopted dog's foster mom, Judy, for making "finding the right match" such a high priority. The facility itself is clean and well kept, and the staff are caring and helpful. My dog came to me spayed, fully vetted, well socialized, and with an honest, in-depth description of who she really is as a furry person. Her transition over the last two months into my household has been essentially seamless due to all the above care and precautions from BDRR, and I cannot thank them enough for that, or for enabling me to add my newest furry family member to our home. Thank you BDRR. Keep up the stellar work.

Five years ago, I walked inside BDRR and my life was changed. My intent was to teach my son about the less fortunate and play with some puppies. Little did I know, how much it was to be a part of my life. Big Dog Ranch Rescue not only saves the lives of innocent dogs but also strives to make the community a better place. I have adopted 2 dogs, 1 hospice foster and fostered over a hundred dogs. The dogs are given the best care during their stay while waiting for a forever home. Big Dog Ranch Rescue is by far a leader in it's class. I can not recommend this rescue enough!

On May 10th 2015 I brought my 2 boys to Big Dog Ranch Rescue to just look at puppies. We had just lost our 2 senior dogs in the last 4 months and we were thinking a new puppy would brighten our spirits. I had never Adopted from a rescue before so I wasn't sure what to expect. I was so impressed with the facility, volunteers employees. Duke (Liam) was brought out to us and we immediately fell in love.. He wouldn't stop giving my boys kisses. He was obviously so well taken care of during his stay there. He has made a great addition to our family! I will continue to recommend them and adopt again.

Wonderful place to visit and Adopt and new Fur Ever friend. I was greeted and toured the facility with 3 very welcoming individuals. I adopted "Copper" the Basset Hound and we have never been more delighted!!! I praise Big Dog Ranch every chance I get and send more people your way! Thanks!

We love BDRR, they were all very helpful with our adoption process. Helping us to find the perfect match to us and our current senior dog.

This summer I started looking for a dog to join our "Pack", I have an 8 year old Rat Terrier. I started looking for one of two breeds, either a Carolina Dog (very difficult to find) or a Weimariner. During the search I came across Big Dog Ranch Rescue, made contact with them and discussed what I was looking for. I was assured there would be several dogs that met my requirements. After making the trip to BDRR I was introduced to Jordan a six year old Weimariner that is fabulously healthy and attentive. Jordan won my heart in just a few minutes, and I knew from the time we got into my Toyota I had made the right choice. Jordan is a fabulous addition to the pack, and one that will be here for years to come.

Paul May
Palm Coast, Florida

Soon after losing our precious Allie, my husband and I were introduced to Big Dog Ranch Rescue. Though we intended to wait a bit before looking for another dog we were introduced to a little girl dog named Maya. We had the opportunity to visit and interact with her and she picked us. She was spayed, chipped, and we had a 30 insurance plan. Big Dog Ranch Rescue made us feel valued and more importantly that the dogs in their care are valued. I have subsequently recommended them to others who may be looking for a dog to rescue. They have also followed up with us on Maya and how she is adapting to us and with us. If you are looking to adopt I highly recommend Big Dog Ranch Rescue.

They provide desperately needed forever homes for homeless and abandoned dogs. This rescue saves thousands of unwanted dogs and puppies every year from high kill shelters and do their utmost to find them good homes where they will thrive. The staff is caring and the place is small but is spotless. They constantly have creative fundraisers and have a huge outreach of volunteers from all the surrounding communities.

We adopted our puppy, Sadie, from BDRR about 2 months ago. Our older dog had recently passed away and we were not really set on getting another dog at the moment, when I stumbled on the BDRR website. As I scrolled through the pictures, I found the cutest little pup I'd ever seen. I placed a call to talk to someone about her and spoke with a very knowledgeable staff member that gave me details about her. She was not quite ready to leave momma yet so we scheduled a date to drive over and meet her. Upon our arrival, I was immediately in awe of this amazing place. So many dogs that have been saved and are being cared for there. The staff and volunteers were kind and helpful and after meeting our pup, our hearts were set to bring her home with us. We arranged an adoption date for about a week later, when she was ready to be separated from her mom and litter mates. Our adoption process that morning was easy. Our pup had been spayed, microchipped, her nails were trimmed, she had her beginning puppy shots, and they provided us a sample of the food she had been eating to transition her when we got home. First month of heartworm pills was also provided. There were some other little special gifts from area businesses but we live about three hours away so we were not really able to take advantage of them.
Here we are 8 weeks later with the most amazing pup, she is just perfect for our family and I can never thank BDRR enough for saving her and loving her until she came home to us.
The amazing work that they do at BDRR is just unbelievable. Simply following their Facebook page, I am shocked at the cases that they see on a daily basis and yet they never back away, they take these dogs that are sick, are elderly or have been mistreated and they give them hope. They nurse them back to health. The heal emotional wounds and teach these dogs that not all humans are bad. I love BDRR and what they do for these animals. They are simply AMAZING!

We got our 1 year old Boxer-Lab-mix from BDRR two months ago. She was rescued by BDRR from a high kill shelter in South Carolina. The whole adoption process was very well handled and all the staff at the ranch was super friendly and helpful. We had two appointments there until we found our baby. There were no hurry, we got to see the surroundings and all the dogs we wanted in peace. The volunteers are of course extremely busy and using their own free time to help so we were more than pleased that someone had the time to walk with us and meet the dogs. We highly recommend everyone who considers getting a new family member to adopt from BDRR.

Thank you Big Dog Ranch Rescue for the new addition to our family,
Tucker. In all honesty I wanted to buy a pure breed Weimaraner but
my wife Gayle talked me out of it, pleading that as conscientious
people we need to rescue an older big dog from a non-profit.
Although leary of potentially getting someone Else's problematic
pet we went to The Big Dog Ranch Rescue facility in Royal Palm
Beach Florida, where we found and instantly fell in love with a
Weimaraner and Vizsla mix named "Tucker", beautiful chocolate
short hair coat, whom came with all his shots, fully house broken
and minimally trained at 3 years old and neutered. All for an
inexpensive mere $200. is incredible.

My wife and I have had full size dogs all of our lives and Tucker is
one of the best dogs we have ever had, in fact he is by far the
smartest dog either of us have ever had. Sometimes its a little scary
how smart he is. He is sweet and very loving in addition to being an
excellent guard dog / watch dog. He has literally become Gayle's
shadow every waking moment. The only unfortunate trait is that he
can't stand to ever be totally alone so on the rare occasions when
we both are gone we must keep Tucker in his crate for a few hours
or else he becomes destructive around the house.

As for our experience at Big Dog Rescue Ranch it couldn't of
possibly been any better. Although a bit difficult to find, once there
when we walked in we were met by a very nice lady that introduced
us "Carl", whom asked us what exactly we wanted in a dog and then
proceeded to take us around to meet all the perspective candidates
he thought appropriate for our desires, letting us see how they
interacted with other dogs as well as privately with just us. At all times
Carl was very knowledgeable and courteous, answering all of our
questions with patience and ensuring we always had water to drink.
We met Tucker probably about half way through and as soon as we
had met all the perspective canine candidates we immediately knew
Tucker was the dog for us.

The B.D.R.R. facility is beautiful and very humane, and hence we have
since made an additional donation as well as referring a couple of
friends there as well to find there new dog with much success.
We will continue to recommend and donate to your facility.

Thank you again B.D.R.R.;
Sincerely; John & Gayle

We adopted our dog (German shepherd mix with hound, golden ret) that we named Sadie from the Dream Ride to benefit SPecial Olympics in Farmington, CT where Big Dog Ranch was a participant and brought up about 50 dogs from Florida. The moment we laid eyes on Sadie at the event we were in love. It was obvious that she was a very special dog that needed a forever home. She was clean, sweet, sociable and very loving. We are so thankful that BDR saved her from a kill shelter in South Carolina and brought her to their facility in Florida for a second chance. We will donate to BDR each and every year at Christmas time to thank them for all of the work they do to save dogs and find them loving homes. Cannot say enough wonderful things about BDR and what they do! Thank you.

I have heard about Big Dog Ranch Rescue for a long time and followed them on Facebook. I really love and support their cause. I finally got around to visiting (I'm 180 miles away) and seeing the operation in person was even more impressive. They save hundreds of dogs and are always full. As soon as one is rescued, they save some more. The staff was super friendly, patient and definitely cared about all of the dogs. We adopted our dog and can't be more thankful for all that they do.

They do save lives and that earns them some stars but there are some things about BDRR that bother me. I don't like when you walk into the ranch you see all of these dogs in crates, not runs but crates. Most sit there all day with the exception of a walk now and then. The outdoor dogs are in fenced in areas and most have tarp like shelters and I do not think they are brought in at night. I went there looking for a dog that I saw on their website. I walked around and did not see it then I learned it was in the "Monkey area" (no clue why its called that). This is not an area that is available to the public unless they are walked back there and shown. I follow them on FB and noticed that some dogs have been there for way over a year. I fear those dogs are forgotten in the monkey area. I wish they were more of a cage free rescue or that the dogs had better enclosures and shelter and for God sake toss out those damn crates!

We adopted our little girl YOLO, formerly Yellow, from BDRR back in March. She has brightened up our home and is now a BFF to two little girls, ages 10 and 6. She was housebroken and knew basic commands. The staff at BDRR are a compassionate, loving, dedicated group of individuals. Even after the adoption , they were available to provide guidance, support and answer questions as YOLO
transitioned into her new home. As my girls would say, "YOLO is the best dog ever!" We are so very thankful that BDRR saved her life and rehabilitated her until she could find her furever home with us. Cannot imagine life without her. More importantly, my kids learned a powerful lesson and often tell others to adopt, not shop in order to help other dogs find a loving, forever home!

A wonderful experience. Looking forward to returning. Educational as well as entertaining. The property is immaculate and the big cats look very content. Hard to believe that some of these animals had not been well taken care at their previous homes. The big cats all look so healthy and happy now!

When our German Shepherd mix of almost 16 years passed away, I was absolutely devastated. I had been to a BDRR fundraiser before, and had just fallen in love with their organization. The work that they do is wonderful, and a true service to our community. My husband and I immediately went down there, and looked around. I think the hardest part is adopting just one - I would take them all if I could! But after a few weeks of getting through all of the background work on us, and actually coming to a decision on a pup, we brought home our baby girl, Rina Beane! She was so small and thin when we first got her because they had rescued her from a kill shelter in Miami. Now she is a long-legged, 73 pound lap dog with so much puppy energy! She lights up our whole lives! I would recommend BDRR to any and every dog lover is who might be able to either rescue a pup or volunteer their time to such a worthy cause! As soon as we outgrow our town home and buy a home with a yard, I hope we can adopt another.

My husband and I recently adopted "Lady" a mix lab. Lady is being trained to be a service dog for me. I was fortunate enough to meet a trainer that went to BDRR and chose a dog she thought would train well for me. Lady has been with Melody Owens, trainer/owner at Star Dog Obedience.

Our experience with the Ranch Rescue was nothing but 5 star from beginning to end.

We have had many dogs in our life time from standard poodles, to minerature poodles, to shar-peis, to german shepherds, but "Lady" is the sweetest, most loving dog. She is approximately 1-3 years old, was house broken and is just fabulous.

I have never purchased a shelter dog before, now I would only recommend them. I love Big Dog Ranch Rescue and I love our Lady!

I have been to BDRR's fundraisers and seen first hand how awesome their volunteers are. They really work hard to find homes for their animals and to raise money for their medical care. They really do perform miracles. I love the fact that they are dedicated to the Big Dogs that have a harder time getting adopted due to their size and the fact that most rentals limit the dogs size to 30lbs or less.

We had previously adopted a pointer/hound mix from another shelter. Luna is now 2 years old and we were looking to adopt a puppy to be a companion to her and also because we're used to being a two dog home. We were very happy with the other shelter but they didn't have any puppies available so we took a chance after seeing the available puppies on BDR's website and drove up from south county to pay them a visit. While the road could use some paving, the ranch is very clean and well kept and the dogs were all well-cared for. We found an adorable 5 month old black and tan coonhound mix who'd been rescued from South Carolina running wild in the woods with her 5 brothers and sisters. After just 4 weeks Cinnamon and Luna are now inseparable and I can't imagine being without both of them. The counselor at BDR explained all the paperwork in detail and made sure we understood everything. Excellent documentation...shots, spay...even down to having a copy of the relocation contract from the South Carolina shelter. We were VERY happy with BDR. Thanks for helping us find our newest family member!

I adopted Frisco (a Mountain Feist Terrier) May 20th He is adjusting to his home very well. Full of energy and lots of fun. I cannot express how Wonderful Big Dog Ranch was in working with me. His Foster mom had to keep him a couple extra days as I was going out of town and didnt want to bring him home to only leave. Zara and all the volunteers work so hard and are truly dedicated!!!! I look forward to attending an event so show off how well and Happy Frisco and I are with each other.
Thank You and God Bless you all!
Ann Marie

My husband and I fostered a dog from the ranch, when the ranch had flooding that jeopardized the safety of the dogs. We originally agreed to foster for the weekend, but after giving the dog a bath, love and attention and a much needed nap, I soon realized that I could not bear to take him back to the shelter without having experienced a loving family.
We have had Achilles for almost a year now and every day I am so thankful that I stopped in to lend a helping hand, by taking a big dog off their hands.

The rescue truly is a rescue. We strive to save dogs to avoid euthanasia. Every dog deserves a chance since we are responsible for their existence. I am honored and privileged to be involved.

I have been volunteering with Big Dog Ranch Rescue for several years, and I adopted several of my four-legged family members from BDRR. There is such a love and dedication to saving dogs and finding them wonderful homes. Big Dog Ranch Rescue goes above and beyond in its efforts to save as many dogs as possible, including dogs with significant injuries, heartworm disease and seniors. I cannot think of a better way to spend my time than helping this great organization save more lives.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue is just an amazing place. Dogs who find their way to the safety of the Ranch are very lucky. All dogs receive love, medical care, and a dedicated commitment from the Staff to find them a forever home! All dogs get the chance to romp and play with their friends in fenced pastures. If they need extra training, they get that, too! The rewards of spending time with the dogs, walking them, and loving them is truly a rewarding gift!

I have been volunteering every Sunday, for the past year and half, at the ranch. I am so impressed with how all the dogs are cared for and loved; and how hard the staff and volunteers work to make sure of this. Dogs of all sizes, ages, health conditions, abused, etc are taken in, and all given the support, love and medical treatment that is needed. If you are looking for a best friend - The Big/Little Dog Ranch is the place to go! Thank you to everyone at the Ranch that makes it a safe and loving home until they go to their "furrever"home!

My son, grandson and I visited BDRR about 6 weeks ago and were very impressed with what we found. Lots of staff and volunteers to take good care of all the dogs. We were interested in "Newcastle", a border collie/retriever mix. We were told the pup came from a hoarder situation and would need lots of patience and TLC. We brought Newcastle home and have never regretted doing so. He's adapted very well to our family and is enjoying his life now!
Thanks to BDRR for saving this wonderful dog!

Point of interest . . . they had several smaller dogs as well in case your family isn't suited to a bigger dog. Just saw on TV how BDRR rescued a family of dachshunds that had been in a bad environment. BDRR does such good work!

I have 2 very big, and 1 small reason why I started to follow Big Dog Ranch Rescue!! Originally from the east coast I was excited to find any and all things BIG dog!! I attended a few events where they would be, just to see the dogs, and was always delighted by the knowledgeable and friendly folks attached to the leashes. My work schedule demands never allowed for hands on volunteer opportunity, sorry guys. Recently I have relocated to the other coast, and my only connection to BDRR has been on facebook. Everyday I get some kind of giggle or warm feeling when I see the energetic and current posts. I actually see more successful adoption posts and personal thank yous than I see requests for help. I really admire that in a dog rescue!
A particular dog caught my eye, and I felt it was time to give a hand. The website, actually the link from FB, worked beautifully, there was a clear connection to BDRR's site, and a very easy and safe to use donation icon.. that lead to paypal. After the donation was cleared, I quickly received an emailed receipt, and then I received an email from the staff thanking me, and remind me of how much they all appreciate it. No offense, but as I read it, I did mumble blah, blah, blah.. Ok another donation proper thing to do email... BUT, the next day I received yet another email, and oh man did I feel bad for my original thought. This email, thanked me even more personally. I knew because the sender (Kristen) had taken the time to look at my email address, and compliment on it. I did not get that mass email reply that most organizations tend to send out. I did feel special, and like part of their family.
Helping BDRR and helping Clyde was a lot more rewarding than that designer coffee would have ever been. Thanks BDRR for using that coffee analogy, it really made me and 84 other fans think!! And look what you guys did!!

A few months ago, we found the BDRR web site after doing many online searches for rescue dogs. They have a complete list and picture of their dogs. We visited the ranch and found the staff to be very helpful and also very caring for their rescues. They also take care in finding a good match, i.e., to make sure the rescue dog is going to a proper home. We connected with a cute beagle and went through the adoption process about a month ago. The adoption counselor explained everything in detail and provided us with complete instructions on diet, feeding, vaccines, etc.

We would highly recommend the BDRR to anyone looking to adopt a dog.

I began following BDRR about 2 years ago. Instantly I noticed how connected they are to their rescues. To the staff, these dogs are souls that need love, repair, and affection, not just a number attached to a cage. I began donating to them what I could (which was not much) but they are so utterly grateful for every dime sent their way. 2 months ago, I was blessed enough to take home Mili, a 1 year old lab mix and had an instant conection. She was happy to leave the ranch to go home, but their a slight sadness to her to be leaving the place that had cared so well for her. 2 weeks ago we decided to take home Max, now called Murphy, or "BIG MURPH". When he left the ranch, our adoption coordinatior hugged him and told him she was happy for him, but she would miss him so much. The staff and volunteers just care so much. I never hestitate to send money, or donations, because I never have to wonder if they are putting it towards the right place. I have even become friends with Mili's "foster mom", Zara. There is a whole hearted dedication to this place and I can't wait to take home number 3!

We adopted our rottie Teco from bdr and he is the most loving and wonderful dog.
We walk twice a day for 30 mins and he's keeping me healthy.
He's great with other dogs and loves to follow me everywhere.
This is our second rescue rottie and we've been more than happy.
Your place is super clean and I
would recommend it to anyone looking for a pet.
Thank you sooooo much.
Valerie and Lewis
I would like to send you pictures. What is you email address or Facebook connect.?

My first experience with BDRR was with our Brownie Girl Scout troop. For one of their projects, the wanted to raise money for the ranch to help dogs. BDRR graciously allowed us to come on their property, toured the girls, and allowed us to set up a small table for fundraising. They also let the girls play with the puppies! They were awesome. Subsequently, I adopted our Linus (formerly Coco) from the ranch. He is a magnificent match for our family! He was rescued from a very high kill shelter by the ranch and rehabilitated (he was neglected prior to coming to the ranch). They allowed us to bring our other dog to the ranch to see how they would get along, spent time answering questions and letting us take our time visiting with Coco, and even did a home visit to be sure he was going to a safe place. They have been terrific!

I adopted twice from Big Dog and then became a volunteer also because I love everything about this place! I love how clean the entire place is always kept, including the animals. I love that a home visit is required prior to adopting. I love they rescue from high kills and they are a never-kill. I love that they have a trainer that works with the more aggressive or damanged dogs. And most importantly, the workers really care about the pups.

We adopted our dog Cody from BDRR about 2 months ago and we couldn't be happier. Lauree matched him with us and we are so thankful. Cody is the sweetest dog. BDRR knows their dogs so well and they make it easy to find the perfect match. I'll never go anywhere else to adopt.

We adopted 4 dogs from BDRR this summer. Fantastic place to adopted from! Wish we could take more home. We now volunteer there too. Great place, great dogs. Go and adopt a dog there today!

We adopted Gracie at BDRR this month. Gracie is a 10 year old wiemer that was an owner surrender.
I was amazed on how genuine and thoughtful the staff was in caring for Gracie. She was receiving so much love there you would have thought she was the only dog at the rescue. I quickly realized that they make each of their dogs feel wanted and special. They work very hard at making sure each animal knows that despite their history with humans, there are good people out there who will care for them. The team has followed up with us checking in Gracie and making sure she settled into her new home. I cannot say enough positive things about this group!

My daughter and I volunteer at Big Dog Ranch Rescue and their events when we can. Unfortunately we don't get to do it nearly as much as we would like because we both work and she goes to school. We decided to try to foster dogs to help out a little more. Of course, the very first foster dog we took in, Ciara, a timid sweet little girl dog we just had to adopt. She is already part of the family and loves her big brother Max our 90 pound lab mix. Big Dog Ranch is so flexible with volunteers and has so many wonderful people on staff and many great volunteers as well. We think they do an awesome job hosting a lot of creative, fun events and they rescue so many dogs. All of the puppies/dogs rescued receive medical evaluations, treatment when needed and all are spayed and neutered. I am so grateful for all of the people who dedicate time and money to this incredible organization. They seem to do more and more and get better and better.

I adopted my BC/Lab mix from BDRR and they have my greatest thanks. He is a great dog and a source of constant energy in my home. BDRR was also there to help when I saw a beautiful little BC/Lab mix on a high kill shelter website. With no time left for her, BDRR stepped up and helped to get her out of the shelter and into foster care with me. They saved her life and are helping get her to a forever home.

Our family saw one night on the local news that a place named Big Dog Ranch Rescue had been chosen by Florida Power and Light Company to receive a full electrical make-over to help reduce electric costs within the facility. Having recently lost our beloved Golden Retriever my husband and I decided to check out Big Dog Ranch's website to see if any of their pups caught our eye. Of course, there were several so we filled out the application and the facility soon called to make an appointment for our visit there. Once there, we visited with three (3) different German Shepherd pups, settling on our soon-to-be new family member, Callie. While there, we noticed volunteers scurrying around walking dogs and playing with dogs, obviously loving every minute of their time spent with the pups and we were so very impressed with the personal attention spent on each dog and how happy all of the rescues were...like they knew they had been saved and given a second chance at life. Our Callie has been the very best addition to our family and she truly rescued us as she helped us transfer our feelings from our Golden to her without ever shadowing our memories in the least. We have had several communications with Big Dog Ranch Rescue since that time and in fact, have become monthly donors as it is truly a unique and blessed place for rescue pups to be until they can be found by their adoptive families. We truly love Big Dog Ranch :)

When ready to adopt a new dog, We came across the Big Dog Ranch through listings on Petfinder. Their pictures and descriptions of dogs available far exceeded any other site so we chose to visit the "Ranch" and meet some of the dogs we had become interested in. We were so impressed by the organization of this rescue with so many dogs. Every area was clean and all dogs were being attended to by an attentive and experienced staff. Staff members knew the dogs and shared personal stories about dogs and helped us meet potentially appropriate matches. The Ranch has many clean exercise areas for the dogs to enjoy alone or with other special dog friends - in fact we saw a giant breed dog and its 10 lb best friend who were always exercised together.

We found our new friend that day and could not be happier that the Ranch rescued an took such good care of him before he came to his new home. Thanks Big Dog Ranch for all you do for us and all the dogs in need.

I have been a Big Dog Ranch Rescue volunteer for about 2 years now and am proud to be associated with this organization. Our rescue group takes dogs, puppies and pregnant momma dogs who would be euthanized at other shelters. We take dogs found lost, tired, hungry, lonely, abandoned, sick, sometimes near death, and heal their physical wounds with medical attention and heal their emotional wounds with lots of love. Once rescued, their time is never "up" at the Ranch. They live there and are cared for until they find their forever home. In 2012, we saved over 100 heartworm positive dogs and over 1900 dogs found their forever homes. We go out into our communities and educate our children, friends and neighbors about rescue, kindness towards all animals, responsible dog ownership, and the importance of volunteerism. We partner with our local scout troops, youth groups, organizations and businesses to raise awareness and save lives.

The crew at the Big Dog Ranch Rescue are amazing. We adopted our baby boy Rigger 3 months ago and are totally in love with him. The BDRR made his adoption seamless and so efficient. I strongly recommend BDRR to my friends and family and I know that any future furry family members will come from the Big Dog Ranch.

A BIG "thank you" to Big Dog Ranch Rescue! You and your staff are amazing human beings, and made our first adoption experience an event we still talk about around our dinner table. Adopting four dogs will certainly change your life!! Our hearts are full! The care and concern you show each dog at your ranch is heart warming. Thank you for dedicating your lives to these pets. On a different note, the hand holding we received on adoption day was much appreciated. I was pleasantly surprised to find such honesty in your staff....telling us which dogs should remain as "only children"....and pointing out those that are good with other dogs. Cagney, Lacey, Anabell and Cookie, adjusted just fine to their new home, and love each other as sisters should! Continue your fabulous work! You are certainly worthy of a five star review!!

I have been involved with Big Dog Ranch Rescue since 2010 when my husband and I first began serving as a volunteer prior to being located on the 28 acre campus in Wellington. Since then, we have gotten more and more involved as donors, fosters and now at the Board level. We have seen the organization grow very quickly in a few short years and it is because of the wonderful individuals and families who have supported Big Dog Ranch Rescue with their time and talents and sharing their resources, whether financial or otherwise. The vision for the future is phenomenal and we are poised to realize our dreams because of so many!!

We adopted a 3 year old Catahoula mix that was left pregnant and tied up in afield. All her puppies were adopted, but her. They were so professional and polite, and did there due diligence to make sure she and all dogs go to good caring homes. We couldn't be happier!

I came across this non-profit accidentally and I feel so lucky to have done so. We lost our dog in late December and although i wasn't ready to look for another yet I wanted to contribute some of my monthly dog expenses i no longer had to help other pups. I came across them when doing a random search, went to their website, and was impressed before ever visiting. I haven't contributed much but each time i do i get a lovely personal email thank you and more importantly we never ever receive snail mail from them - it's all digital so no money is spent on soliciting more money through the mail. I have contributed to all of the big non profits, ASPCA, WWF, Animal Human Society and others over the years but it is this non-profit that truly made me feel that my money was really going to save the dogs and not the machine behind the scenes.

I was double lucky when i came across a rescue Vizsla mix from their shelter (we would have traveled anywhere for what we were looking for). They were kind, caring, and had such a loving foster family for our rescue that i will be thankful forever. Everyone should be so lucky to receive a pup from their shelter, and every pup should only know how lucky they are.

I am a volunteer during the winter when I am in Florida. The workers and everyone associated with this organization are incredibly dedicated the loving care of the dogs. The events that bring the dogs out to meet the public are run smoothly and are one of the reasons that so many dogs are getting adopted to loving homes. No dog goes out without a thorough background check, to make sure the adopters have the proper facility to give the dogs a wonderful home that accommodates there needs. I fostered several dogs, and I cannot wait to get back to Florida so that I can continue with their mission. I write their thank you notes to the people who adopt every dog, and the letters that come back are glowing tributes to the success of the adoption and their experience with the process and professionalism of the staff .

Workers at BDR are dedicated to the goals and mission of their organization. Personal dedication makes this organization run efficiently and with the feeling that they will make the best of any challenge. No person or animal is not serviced to the maximum because workers make every client feel like family. Love is in the air at BDR!

I have adopted 3 dogs from BDRR and have quite the happy family at home. I have an 11 yr rat terrier, a little terrier mix and terrier mix w/ lot of muscles. All are very thankful for BDRR helping them out in their time of need and waiting for us all to become a family. The staff is amazing and works so hard to help these dogs find their furever homes. Big Paw up!!!!

I have been a volunteer at Big Dog Ranch Rescue for over three years. Adopted two rescues and cannot imagine life without them. What keeps me focused on this rescue is the amazing amount of dogs lives that are saved from high kill shelters; dogs that are neglected, abused, and unwanted and out of time. Not just from Florida, but surrounding states as well with emergency needs. The whole effect comes full circle when you see a hairless, emaciated demodex dog or heartworm positive dog leave with full health restored leave for their new forever home. Without tremendous support from the community, faithful donors, employees, volunteers and fosters, this would not be possible. Unfortunately, right now, they cannot all be saved, that hurts, but many are and that's what it's all about.

Adopted a wonderful black lab from Big Dog Rescue. Later found out she was in a high kill shelter in Georgia and was set to be euthanized in 2 hrs. Big Dog transported her down here with her 4 puppies. 5-paw organization.

I've been a volunteer at the Big Dog Ranch Rescue for the last four months and it is a wonderful no-kill rescue and shelter organization that provides love and care to the dogs it rescues until can find them forever homes. They take in dogs that are on their last days at other shelters, and give them all the medical and physical care that they need, as well as love and care, no matter how long the dogs have to stay there. They have a wonderful facility with very dedicated volunteers and staff that truly love the dogs. I would strongly encourage and ask anyone that has the funds or time to donate to help them expand their work.

We adopted our puppy from BDRR in November of 2010. Throughout the entire adoption process it was very obvious how much the wonderful people at BDRR cared. During the adoption we visited the facilities and have since been back to volunteer. Ever time I am there, I am very impressed with the staff and the facilities. The facilities are well maintained and always clean. The dogs are happy, healthy and maybe even a little spoiled. It is amazing how well the dogs are cared for and how smoothly BDRR runs. Adopting our beautiful puppy has been the best decision we have ever made and I highly recommend this organization.

I discover BDRR when I was helping transport a dog named Neal to the ranch. I met Laurie and Lauren and saw how dedicated they were to what they doing. I saw the dogs running in beautifully fenced acres, 15 I believe and new they dogs were very lucky to come to the ranch! This is a great place.

I've been a volunteer with Big Dog Ranch Rescue for over a year and couldn't ask to work with a better rescue. Everyone is beyond completely devoted to helping the dogs find the best forever home. When there is word that a dog, no matter the breed or location, is on its last leg at a shelter, BDRR volunteers come together and save the furbaby in need. This rescue is genuinely concerned about the dogs and will do anything to save them and find them the best forever home!

Big Dog Ranch Rescue does an exceptional job in rescue! They rescue some of the most medically needy dogs without a second thought. The recent move of the ranch appeared as flawless from the outside looking in, never skipping a beat, still rescuing even through the stress of moving. Big Dog Ranch Rescue is always willing to help other rescues in their rescue efforts too. I applaud BDRR!!!

BDRR is an amazing organization. We take many critical, heart worm positive cases as well as hundreds of owner surrenders. We placed nearly 800 dogs last year in forever homes. Our adoption screening is second to none. We perform home visits and vet references to insure our dogs are properly placed in their forever homes. We have an unstoppable team of volunteers. BDRR works with our community to pick up local foster children to help volunteer at adoption events on weekends. Special needs children now come out and volunteer by bathing puppies and walking dogs.