$18,938 raised by 78 donors
76% complete
$25,000 Goal
We serve all of Northeast Texas but especially Hunt County and the Lake Tawakoni area. We are the only hope for animals in Southern Hunt County and are often told we are the only rescue to return a phone call or try to help the animals in need in this rural area. Many of our animals are stray, rescued from living on the streets or have been abandoned. How anyone can move and leave a dog behind we don't understand but this happens way too often in this area. We are saving over 250 animals per year and feed on average 85 animals every day. We have become a sanctuary for older dogs that deserve a home no matter their age or adopt-ability and unsocial animals that we are still trying to rehabilitate. We love them all and will care for them no matter what. Recently we have had some Senior dogs adopted and the stories are amazing! We work with individuals or families to prevent ANY animal from going to a high kill shelter whenever possible. We have also been there for domestic abuse survivors that need to go to a shelter but will not leave their animal behind. We are there to care for their animal at no charge until they can regain suitable housing for themselves and their animal. Your gifts support all of our programs. Saving animals is our passion and helping people and any animal in need is our daily goal.
Since Covid our needs have continued to change. Our adoptions were up during that time but luckily, we did nto see a surge in animals returned when so many went back to work. We have always considered our jobs as rescuers to also ensure the long term success of each adoption. We work to enhance the human - animal bond through thoughtful placement of each animal and post-adoption support. We continue to search for Fosters to give our animals a break from outdoor living. We provide all you need, you provide the home and love for a few days or longer! Our greatest need is a permanent and loving HOME for all of our animals!
We strive to continually improve the lives of the animals in our care. This Summer we added additional shade with permanent shade covers attached to the permanent structure in the large kennels that house the dogs. Additional fans were added giving the dogs more comfort along with raised beds and water tubs for those who like to swim. This winter they will have heat lamps and their structures will be closed to provide more comfort.
We belong to a food bank for rescues but they have not received enough donations to share enough food with the many rescues that need the assistance. We have become part of the food insecure. Just like families, rescues are struggling to feed our dogs. Instead of .15 to .20/lb, we were paying retail at over $1.00 per lb to buy food until we could establish a wholesale relationship and buy by the truckload. The cost increase is still overwhelming but dogs are hungry and feeding them quality food is a priority. Funds raised now are going first to maintain an adequate food supply. Veterinary expenses have also skyrocketed. Spay/neuter has almost doubled from just 3 years ago. Emergency medical issues have always been challenging but we must be ready to save a life with emergency care and of course spay/neuter is an absolute must! Every dollar given goes directly to the animals. We have no Administration salaries and our Board of Directors is volunteer based. Funds raised this year will ensure we can continue to say YES to emergency situations and save as many dogs and pups as possible.
Texas Best Choices Animal Rescue was founded in 2003 and became non profit in 2006 as a primarily volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit, NO KILL rescue organization with a physical shelter in Hunt County, Texas. It is our mission to rescue & rehabilitate stray, unwanted, homeless and hungry dogs & pups, or owner surrender animals, helping each to find a carefully matched permanent and loving home through adoption. We accept all breeds to reduce the large number of animals going to high kill shelters and to save their lives. It is our mission to educate the community on humane animal care, the necessity of spay & neuter and to promote an overall value of all animals. We have rescued 300 +animals per year for many years. We are currently caring for 85+ dogs and pups every day.
Every dollar goes to the animals in need, therefore each dollar donated helps us save another life. Our focus this year is survival in this economy to continue to save more dogs and pups in our area. Survival is conquering our food insecurity, funding veterinary care including spay/neuter and preparing our animals socially and medically to be adoptable and ready to find their forever home. We need more homes for our wonderful and adoptable animals! A gift to TBC is a gift of hope to homeless and helpless animals.
Texas Best Choices Animal Rescue vows to treat each human being as one of God's precious creatures, each with equal value no matter their race, color or creed , just as we value each dog without discrimination to breed, size or color. We treat others-both 2 legged and 4 as we would like to be treated, with love, compassion and understanding.
Organization name
Texas Best Choices Animal Rescue
Causes
Animals
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Hunt, Kaufman, Rockwall
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
2502 Red Bud Trail