06/06/2026
I want to share something that has brought us tremendous joy.
Last October, three starving large-breed dogs wandered onto our ranch. We secured them and reached out to several breed-specific rescues for help. While none were able to take them in, they provided guidance and suggestions for potential resources.
As always, Border Paws of the RGV stepped up. They sponsored all three dogs, helped get the two females spayed (one was already pregnant), assisted with veterinary expenses (all three were heartworm positive), and ultimately facilitated the transport and adoption of two of the dogs.
Both dogs were adopted on the Northeast coast. Unfortunately, the male was not thriving in his new home. Border Paws contacted the adopter of the other dog and asked if they would be willing to foster him until another adopter could be found.
They agreed.
When these dogs arrived last October, they were terrified. They needed patience, understanding, and a lot of time to learn that they were safe. Even after adoption, they still needed extra support and reassurance.
As the foster family got to know Billie Bones, they stayed in touch with me, sharing photos, videos, and updates. In less than a week, they decided to adopt Billie as well. The two dogs were overjoyed to be reunited.
Since then, they have continued to keep me updated, sharing their adventures and even the results of DNA tests they had done.
Yesterday, while we were chatting and I was sharing the little bit of history I know about all three dogs, they asked about the third dog. I told them I still had Winnie. She had received some interest, but no one had stepped forward to adopt her.
A few hours later, they sent me another message saying they were seriously considering adopting Winnie too.
These three dogs were a family unit: mom, dad, and their adult daughter. Mom and dad are older dogs, approaching their senior years.
This morning, I received a text saying they had already contacted Border Paws to begin the adoption process.
In all my years of fostering, I have never seen anything like this.
Finding adopters for large-breed senior dogs is incredibly difficult. As a foster, I always prepare myself for the possibility that my home may become a dog's forever home—and over the years, that has happened more than once.
But to find adopters with enough time, love, commitment, and space to welcome three large dogs into their family is truly extraordinary.
I cannot adequately express how much joy this brings me. These dogs, who arrived scared, hungry, heartworm positive, and uncertain of their future, will now get to stay together and spend the rest of their lives in a loving home.
Sometimes the happy endings are even better than we dare to hope for.
