My wife and I are retired and seven weeks ago we decided we were ready to have a dog again. Looking online, we found the kind of small lively dog we wanted. He turned out to be a chihuahua/miniature pinscher mix (no relation to Dobermans) - small, affectionate, very lively, and known as McKinney. We filed an online application and were quickly contacted by the Caldwell County Animal Coalition (CCAC) from Texas which is a rescue operation. There are many such rescue groups operating across the south mostly because neutering dogs is much less common down there which causes a large surplus of abandoned dogs. The majority of dog owners we have met in Rhode Island since we adopted have adopted dogs from similar rescue organizations down south. Everyone I contacted at CCAC was clearly an animal lover and was primarily concerned that any animal they placed would go to a safe, loving home. They interviewed us and sent questionnaires to make sure we were serious, responsible, and had the resources to provide a good home for McKinney. After we satisfied this process, we were given more information about McKinney and were sent photos and also videos of McKinney interacting affectionately with his foster mother. We signed a contract committing us to provide a safe, nonviolent home for McKinney, to pay a $350 fee plus $300 for transportation from Texas to Rhode Island, and for them to send us McKinney along with records documenting that he had all his shots, was healthy, and was neutered. This all happened and after a few weeks we received McKinney from a truck transport which also brought other dogs arriving for other adopters in Rhode Island.Although a significant responsibility, McKinney has been an absolute joy for us and is now a loved part of our family. Because he apparently survived outdoors on his own for most of his life, he’s only now learning his name and the basic commands of come, sit, stay, etc. Happily, he did arrive house-trained which was a requirement of ours. We learned that in late October McKinney had been found badly wounded in an area where people often dump unwanted dogs and they often then get shot by the locals. McKinney had a large bullet wound in his side and CCAC’s vet successfully operated on him and for another medical issue, and she then took him into her home to recuperate for a month!CCAC then placed McKinney into a foster home with another affectionate woman and after a month McKinney came to us where he and we have been very happy.We highly recommend the Caldwell County Animal Coalition (CCAC) and other such groups which find homes for unwanted animals while also providing adopters basic information upfront about the animals who have had health issues addressed and shots and neutering taken case of. You could also donate to CCAC because taking in unwanted animals, providing medical treatment if needed as well as shots and neutering, finding them good, safe temporary and then permanent homes, and maintaining a transportation network for out of state adopters is all very costly.
We could not have had a better experience with CCACtx. Kei, Suzy, Rachel, Honorio, and Morgan are so amazing. Everyone from the adoption process, to the foster, to the transport, could not have been more kind, helpful, and communicative. The process was very smooth and informative and it couldn’t be more clear that everyone at CCACtx loves the animals in their care. I would recommend 100 times over that people adopt from them, and if I ever want a second pup, I will be back!
Suzy is beyond amazing. Our granddaughter’s cat suffered a bad broken leg from a fall. The expense of amputating was not affordable for her nor her grandparents who are raising her. We would have found a way somehow since our granddaughter’s heart was broken. We were blessed by Suzy’s getting involved. She has a heart of gold and found help for us. What a wonderful organization.
We had a wonderful experience adopting from Caldwell County Animal Coalition. The process was thorough but moved quickly. They really care about rescuing animals and finding them loving homes. We couldn’t be happier with our new family member!
Our family has been searching for the right dog for our lifestyle for a while. Luckily, my mom saw Fritz McNugget on the CCAC website. My mom, son and I all agreed we should fill out an application. Kei responded quickly, filling us in on the adoption process and Suzy set up a meet and greet. We made the drive from Hutto to Lockhart in hopes of finding “the one.” There were some other cuties being fostered by Suzy, but we knew Fritz was the one for us. Suzy was very informative and helped the process go quickly and smoothly. She even checked in on us the following day to see how things were going. I highly recommend adopting a pet from this organization. The pups will be glad you did!
Suzy and the volunteers of CCAC are so awesome! We were lucky to meet our sweet puppy Coco who was rescued with her young siblings, and it was instant love. Suzy was really helpful through the process of adopting, and she is doing incredible work for animal welfare. This organization doesn’t just rescue, they provide valuable resources to improve the lives of animals and are working hard to decrease the tragic situations that too many animals still face.
Thanks for everything CCAC!
Wonderful group of people. They truly devote their time to care for animals. I recently was given Daisy, a female chihuahua, because my sister couldn't take care of her anymore. Daisy had puppies to my surprise. This group helped me foster these cuties. My experience with CCAC has been awesome . The puppies are ready to adopt .
I recently had to say goodbye to my nineteen-year-old Husky/Shepherd mix, Anakin. In honor of his memory, I wanted to adopt another rescue. Suzy Falgout of #CACCTX reached out to me about Evie, one of 100 chihuahuas rescued from a hoarding situation. Evie is a little doll who loves everyone. She is such a joy. I can't imagine life without her, and I'll be forever grateful to Suzy for choosing me to adopt Evie.
CCAC does great work in Caldwell County. They are the unsung heroes for the animals in this community. From clinics to care to finding fosters and keeping animals from euthanasia, they take care of so many. Thank you, CCAC!
CCAC made the process of adopting my dog Teddy a great experience! They were thorough in making sure I would be able to provide a great forever home, were flexible with meeting and taking home my dog, and even followed up with me after the adoption to make sure everything was going well and talked through a few of my health concerns to make sure I had all the info to keep him healthy!
I am fortunate to volunteer for this organization and I love it because of the dedication and commitment to the community, adopters, fosters and volunteers. Seeing firsthand how spay/neuter, microchipping and vaccination clinics have helped save animals.
I adopted a small dog for my Dad, who lived with me, from CCAC and the smile on his face was priceless. Her name is Olivia ❤️ thank you Suzy.
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Such an amazing group. When I found a stray dog. They were able to help me navigate through what to do and get the dogs shots/ preventions and neutered. We live in a rural area so they are so many loose and dumped dogs. They are helping so much with spaying/ neutering to help keep from more and more stray puppies. So helpful and so kind.
I've had half a dozen animals cats and dogs whom we have rescued taken care of by this CCAC. A few months back I found several dumped dogs on the side of the road, and Suzy was quick to help me and them. Rescue is hard already and without non profits like this one, we'd see thousands of more animals die without their intervention. My many rescued felines and I thank you for all you do. Much love and respect.
I can’t say enough good things about CCAC. They show an incredible amount of empathy and love to every animal they care for. They have helped me spay/neuter and microchip all of my animals. They have come to scan animals that have been found near my home numerous times and provided them with vaccinations. They have an unwavering commitment to every animal that they foster, rehome, help medically, or give a place to heal and feel safe in the in between. I am beyond grateful for this rescue and the team of volunteers who give countless hours to ensure the voiceless have a voice. If you are looking to adopt or to support a rescue that truly cares for the animals this is the place!
I got an immediate response when acquiring about a dog. I was able to complete the process all in one day. Very efficient organization.
Such a genuine rescue with the well being of animals as their priority. They impress me with their communication, knowledge and explanation of the adoption process. So thankful for them!
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Absolutely wonderful services and people. They helped us with our 16 year old hound dog that had mammary cancer with making her last days comfortable. Anytime I need anything for my pets Suzy Falgout is my go to. I am so thankful and grateful for her.
Not only has Caldwell County Animal Coalition (CCAC) provided thousands of low cost spay and neuter clinics (which also includes vaccinations, and micro chips) for Caldwell County and Hays County. They also help animals that need emergency care and surgery. A dog named Foxy Lady was hit by a car and taken to San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter (SMRAS). She had a hernia that allowed her bladder to squeeze through and be on the outside of her body. She also had a broken femor. SMRAS reached out to CCAC. They were able to get a surgical specialist to put her bladder where it belonged in her body. This was a three hour surgery with complications. Foxy Lady is thriving and being gentle, beautiful eight month old pup. The surgery was $3500. This is what CCAC does, they go above and beyond to help animals. See Foxy Lady before and after pictures.
We lost one of our beloved fur babies in April of this year. We began our search to adopt soon after. We found Verbena at Calwell County Animal Coalition. We are in love with Verbena, our adorable cinnamon 9.5 lb. Chiweenie that Suzy provided us in early May ‘24. Verbena is a charmer and a cuddler and loves rumbling with her 40 lb. big sister Daisy.
They both enjoy golf cart rides, field trips in the car, and tummy rubs galore.
Suzy provides great advice as needed for her pups and is always available to answer any questions.
Her loving kindness toward these babies is evident as she interviews each potential new mom and dad.
We appreciate the loving care Suzy provides in finding, caring for, and ferreting out the best furever homes for the charges in her care at her Caldwell County Lockhart TX nonprofit.
Caldwell county’s animal overpopulation would be so much worse if CCAC did not exist and offer their regular low cost clinics/ vaccinations/ and constant resources to the community. There’s no one local doing the work they do as effectively as they do it. Suzy’s passion and love for these animals is the driving force behind the impressive impact of this relatively small operation. My newfound confidence in fostering is ONLY as a result of Suzy consistently being available upon me finding strays to check for chips, deworm & vaccinate them immediately - along with other fostering needs (food, crates, leash, etc). Admittedly if they weren’t available as a resource I would not offer my home or time to foster, as it feels like far too much to navigate without their continual guidance. With their help, I’ve seen 3 of my rescues find loving homes that adore them just as they deserve.
Even five stars isn’t enough! When my fiancée and I started looking into adopting a dog we were warned that the process usually took a long time and could be discouraging. That is the exact opposite of our experience with CCAC! Kei and Suzy were both AMAZING all the way around. They were prompt, transparent very professional and compassionate at all stages of the adoption. If you are considering adopting or donating to an incredible cause I cannot suggest CCAC enough.
Fantastic organization. They genuinely are making a difference. Suzy is Amazing. They all work very hard to better the county animal situation. I highly recommend CCACTX.
We adopted Nacho from CCAC after seeing few picture online. They have a through screening process to ensure the pets will go to a good forever home, I appreciate that.
You can tell that they love animals, very good experience overall!
Amazing people always there when you need help with lost, stray, abandoned and abused animals. Highly recommend them. They are helping me rehome 5 puppies that I rescued.
CCAC does an amazing job for Caldwell County! The impact of this organization is huge due to the endless efforts & time of their leader & volunteers.
Suzy saved my precious Mildred and I’m forever grateful! She works so hard to pull dogs from the shelter, find fosters and match them with their best forever home! They were so easy to work with and the application & approval process was quick! I saw Mildred, applied, got approved and was meeting her within a few days. They are a very committed and generous rescue group and always have the dogs’ best interest at heart. Mildred needed vaccines, spay surgery and a lot of TLC and they didn’t hesitate at all pulling her from the shelter.
I’ve always been happy with this organization and their services. I have pets & I take in animals and rehome them. Their process is easy trustworthy and caring!
Thank you everyone
CCAC has filled my home with so much love! Their matching process ensures that you find the perfect fit by giving you the good, the bad, and the ugly about a potential pet. They also helped me get care for an abandoned mama dog and her three babies who are all now healthy and in loving homes. CCAC is putting good back into the world.
CCACTX truly is for the love of animals. The volunteers are there from start to finish with placing stray animals in foster care, giving vaccines, microchip and lower cost spay and neuter programs for caldwell county tx residents. Volunteers during spay and neuter clinics are there to calm the dogs and cats, sit with them during recovery and answer any questions the family has.
Where to start??? CCAC has help low cost neuter/spay and low cost or free vaccinations and microchips for over 1000 animals. Suzy Falgout and her team of volunteers pour their heart and souls into saving animals lives. I’ve volunteered for several years now and am proud to be on the CCAC team.
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One of the best in animal welfare in the Caldwell County area. Serves the local shelters in Lockhart and Luling as well as private citizens. Almost 150 at the low cost spay/ neuter/ microchip and vax clinic this previous weekend. The fosters and volunteers believe in this organization and the adopters and community prove that. Thanks for all your dedication.
They are all so kind and caring with the animals. I was worried about our dog, but they took amazing care of him. I’ll be taking our kitten back to them when it’s time.
While driving around Lockhart, we stumbled upon a table with three lovely ladies waiting to chip animals for donations. They were the kindest, most wonderful people we have met. Although we did not have our dogs with us we will return Saturday to have our dog chipped.
Something to keep in mind is these are volunteers. They serve passionately, giving freely of their valuable time to support something they believe in.
The chips are not free so donations are important. Please ensure you are “chipping” your pets so they can return home if they are lost. Also please ensure you are donating to help support this wonderful non-profit.
I took in a pregnant momma kitty from a family who relocated out of state.
I could not rehome the momma kitty or her 2 female kittens without CCAC's help.
I wanted to do the right thing and get them all spayed, vaccinated and microchipped ready for their new potential family.
I am so grateful for this nonprofit group and all they do for these furry angels to give them a chance in a loving home.
All you have to do is register/pay and show up day of surgery. Many volunteers are there to assist with drop off and registration. When you're pet is ready, you will get a call/text.
All were great post surgery, no complications!
Everyone was so friendly and helpful.
Special thanks to Suzy for putting this event together.
Many,many Kudos to the Vets who participated .
I can’t say enough about this group. They are amazing! They made it possible for my dog to get spayed at a discounted rate and also caught a life threatening situation that would have been fatal. The vets at Town and Country were also amazing highly recommend! I will be donating to them and encourage others to do the same❤️ A special thank you to Suzy Falgout!
Without this organization, I would be lost. I've had to put down my Grandma's 13year old dog recently and it was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do, but with the help of this organization and Suzy I was able to send her to my grandma peacefully.
An incredible organization to work with if you're considering adopting a dog. Suzy is warm, communicative, and honest about the dogs in her care. We're absolutely in love with the Pyrenees mix we adopted from Caldwell County Animal Coalition. He's the perfect addition to our family. We're so glad we found this organization and that Suzy trusted us with this incredible pup.
I don’t know what I’d do without the support from this amazing nonprofit organization! We get many strays out here and have only been able to give them a chance at life through the spay & neuter assistance from CCAC! Very grateful and genuinely thankful! This has been helpful in finding their forever homes as well.
I helped with a spay/neuter clinic on July 28-29 at the VFW hall in Lockhart. In 2 days they had over 130 dogs and cats brought by their owners to be spayed or neutered and given vaccines when needed. All the people working/volunteering were dedicated to the cause of helping the animals. You could tell everyone cared about what they were doing. I enjoyed helping this group and will probably try to volunteer again in the future. CCAC is definitely a worthwhile organization.
Extremely helpful rescue in the community. Suzy goes above and beyond to help the citizens of Caldwell county with their pets!
The volunteers at the Caldwell County Animal Coalition (CCAC) are incredibly dedicated to their mission of finding loving homes for animals. They take the time to get to know each pet and ensure they are matched with the perfect family, even if it means transporting animals across the US to make the ideal match.
Here are some of the things I appreciate about CCAC:
* They are committed to finding loving homes for all animals, regardless of age, breed, or medical condition.
* They take the time to get to know each animal and match them with the perfect family.
* They provide all animals with the medical care they need before adoption.
* They are transparent about the animal's history and temperament.
* They conduct thorough interviews before approving adoption applications and remain in communication with the adopting families.
They are passionate about their mission and make a real difference in the lives of animals in need. If you are looking to adopt a pet, I highly recommend CCAC. They are a wonderful organization that is doing amazing work!
This rescue stepped up & helped me when no one else would! Helped me get a momma chi & 3 of her puppies vetted & onto transport to a better life.
CCACtx is truly amazing! As an animal advocate and lover, it can be incredibly discouraging living in a county where there is a combination of seemingly very minimal government funds and resources for animals combined with a massive issue of abused/abandoned/improperly cared for animals. CCACtx works endlessly to try and fill as much of the gap as possible, providing education, low cost services, as well as safe and quality rescues/fosters/adoptions.
This organization provides a wonderful service to the public at a low cost!!! Thanks for all you do!!
Caldwell County Animal Coalition is a wonderful and much needed organization in our county. It helps our community by hosting low cost spay & neuter clinics throughout the year. CCAC also offers vaccines and microchips.
The founder of this organization has a caring and loving heart for all fur babies. She is dedicated in helping to stop the overcrowding in our animal shelter, by having the spay & neuter clinics. I have volunteered at these clinics and have observed first hand how well everything is coordinated with the vets, and volunteers. Suzy Falgout is an absolute angel!
Ms. Suzy is the best, she has helped me rehome a few fur babies i have found either on the road or just owners who dont want them anymore. She helps with getting them spayed and neutured as well. She is also very good with reuniting with lost animals. I recently lost my Olaf and as soon as i posted on facebook about him being lost she contacted me and guided me on what steps to take. Then let me know about a post she saw on Nextdoor contacted me and the lady who posted it and within hours Olaf was back home.
Ms. Suzy Falgout is truly an animal lover and is hands on with a great personality.
She explained the procedure my dog Molly would be having and the after care she would need.
Molly was a stray who choose me. I hadn’t own a dog in 15 years and the extra tips Ms. Falgout provided was beneficial..
Molly is doing great.
Callie Roland
Dale Tx.
We lost our dear boy Rocket, who was attacked and killed by a vicious dog while out on a walk with his sister Birdie a few months ago. Rocket came to us From Texas, thin, sick but with beautiful brown and forgiving eyes and turned into the absolute best boy we ever had, only to be taken from us for no reason. We slowly began to heal and open up to the idea of helping another animal in need when we came upon Martini on the internet one day. She’s almost a mirror image of our dear boy Rocket and some say that maybe he sent her to us. We contacted CCAC and Martini’s foster family and the rest is history. We are eagerly awaiting Martinis arrival this weekend and can’t wait to welcome her to a great life full of love and adventure. CCAC listened to our story and I believe we made a connection. They are very thorough and very concerned about where these animals are going. We are in constant communication with her foster and they all keep us updated. I can’t thank them enough for all the selfless time, energy and commitment to these animals. They are the voice for those who can not speak and do a job that most talk about but never do. Rocket is on the left and Martini is on the right.
CCAC was tremendous to work with. We adopted this little pug a couple months ago, and she's been the light of our life. They were so seamless to work with, kept in constant communication, made sure we were able to connect with foster homes, and gave us thorough medical records and information on our little girl. Couldn't be more happy and am so grateful for the work CCAC and its team do.
I recently went on a run with Suzy and 2 other rescue people from APA to evaluate conditions from people that were overwhelmed with too many dogs. The rescue team was great, they worked well with the people and the dogs (Almost 50 ) very professional . They gave shots shot and flea meds to the dogs and left food for them as well and will get several spayed and neutered. I walked away with a very good feeling of accomplishment. This is a good rescue group.
So grateful for the community to recognize the need for spay and neuter. Together, we are doing our best to help owners be better stewards to animals and to be responsible to reduce/eliminate unwanted animals by offering low-cost clinics for dogs and cats.
We adopted Zippy about 5 months ago. His foster mom Suzy was absolutely amazing! Zip came to us mostly potty trained and fully crate trained! During the adoption process, I spent lots of time talking and FaceTiming with Suzy. I am still in awe over the passion she has for helping animals and for educating the community about spay/neuter. Such an amazing program!
Suzy has a rescuer’s heart and goes above and beyond for her animals and their people. The world could use a few thousand Suzy’s to combat the animal welfare crises we deal with.
CCACTX is amazing! The outreach they have generated here in our little community is outstanding. They have managed to provide us with the possibility of getting our pets fixed at a price no one else can match. Doing so they have been able to fix over 500 animals in less than 6 months!!
Amelia came to me to CT all the way from Texas! I’m so thankful for her foster mom, Suzy Falgot, who nurtured her as a puppy. She was the only survivor in her litter. Sometimes I wonder if Amelia was truly the one who rescued me. She’s my best friend. My fur baby. She has such a big personality. Forever grateful that Suzy trusted me to be Amelia’s mom.
A much needed community based organization! There is no way to rescue out of the animal over population problems in the area. This organization is doing the work that is so desperately needed to find real solutions.
CCAC is a great asset to our community. We were able to have our rescue dog Bruno neutered and microchipped during one of their clinics. We also adopted our old blind lady Vella through CCAC. We are so glad to be able to work together to offer her a safe loving home for the rest of her days. Their care, concern, and genuine love for animals is unmatched. This is sometimes a thankless job, but Suzy and CCAC continue to show up and help when needed.