10/6/26
Dogtown Ranch is empty. The silence is deafening. The negotiations have concluded. The animals are safe. The work isn’t over.
It took more than a week of persistence and perseverance by our CEO Adam Lamb and the team in Texas, but 82 dogs have been voluntarily surrendered to us from Dogtown Ranch Sanctuary Rescue Rehab in Rockdale, Texas. There are no animals left on the property!
This is a huge moment for these animals, one our team fought to make happen after accessing the property, documenting what we found, and working toward a voluntary surrender that would get every animal out.
Baby Reina, the senior dog we found locked away in a metal crate and severely emaciated, is now out of emergency care and recovering with us. She fought hard to survive and her story became a siren for all the animals. Milam County Sheriff’s Office has charged Dogtown Ranch’s founder with animal cruelty as a result of Baby Reina’s condition.
Add your voice to ours. Let’s help all animals rescued from Dogtown Ranch begin a new life, one where compassion leads them toward a second chance and a loving home. Donate to support their care.
Adopt to Support this Mission. Some of the dogs have arrived at our locations in Pennsylvania and more, who aren’t placed with shelter partners, will follow. We need the space to welcome them. Adopt a survivor, or another dog to make room for a Texas Dog. To help, we are offering waived fees for all dogs 6 months+ at all locations through Sunday, October 11.
9/30/26
52 dogs are in need of help in Rockdale, Texas. Team BVSPCA is on site answering the call. As a BVSPCA shelter, HSHA is assisting with these efforts.
The call came following a months-long investigation into conditions at Dogtown Ranch Sanctuary Rescue and Rehab. Our team worked in coordination with the Milam County Sheriff’s Office to negotiate the voluntary surrender of 52 dogs from Dogtown Ranch. Now, these precious souls are safe, and we’re bringing them the care, compassion, and second chances they deserve.
But we can’t do this alone. We’re asking you to help us meet their needs. Every act of kindness brings these dogs one step closer to healing, fostering hope, and ultimately finding their path home.
A team of more than a dozen BVSPCA staff members is on the ground in Texas, led by CEO Adam Lamb and joined by Aimee Sadler, founder of Dogs Playing for Life, now affiliated with BVSPCA. Together, we’re working around the clock to assess every dog, provide medical care and begin preparing them for the journey ahead.
The team worked tirelessly over two days to give each of the 52 dogs medical check-ups before transporting them to a temporary shelter. But getting these dogs to safety is only the beginning. Right now, one dog is fighting for her life and receiving critical emergency care.
As a leader in the no-kill movement, BVSPCA brings our veterinary expertise, adoption resources, shelter partnerships and dedicated team needed to help animals in crisis, wherever they may be.
Today, your gift can help start their next chapter.
Your donation will provide medical exams and treatments they need, along with transportation, food, shelter and daily care, while also supporting the hundreds of other animals already counting on us.
With your help, these 52 dogs can finally experience a safe place to heal, a chance to be loved, and a path home.
Texas shelters and rescues: If your organization is interested in helping place these dogs, please contact BVSPCA.