Taney County animals in need of a forever home now have a new advocate to help connect them to that home. The Dallas Ranch Animal Rescue and Safe Haven is a foster-based rescue, founded in 2024 by Tracy Cartwright of Branson.
As an active volunteer at the Taney County Animal Shelter, Cartwright realized that shelter dogs are often more likely to thrive and be at their best if they are placed in a home-based foster environment, where they can decompress and receive extra personal attention. “It’s a more successful path for some of the highest-risk dogs,” she said.
The Dallas Ranch partners with Voices for Taney County Animals, a dedicated network of volunteers and advocates, for fundraising and social media promotions, to find supportive foster homes and eventually fur-ever home placement. The Dallas Ranch provides the structure to help prospective adoptive families with the licensing and other details.
Cartwright also hopes to ramp up the volunteer program at the Shelter, to help dogs not yet in foster rescue care to become socialized and have a daily break from their kennels. Even further, she wants to be an advocate and help look at the source problems, with the long-term vision to help keep dogs from having to enter the shelter in the first place.
In some exciting news for this spring, the dogs are going “on tour” around the area! “Woofstock 25” kicks off this weekend at Malt and Barrel Brewing, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., featuring live music from The Jukebox Winos. The Woodstock 25 tour is designed to showcase both shelter dogs and the dogs who are part of The Dallas Ranch, helping them to connect with potential adopters and fundraising to help meet the needs of the animals. Stay tuned for more “tour dates” throughout the spring and summer.
If you’re considering a new furry friend, visit the Taney County Animal Shelter, 255 Critter Trail, Hollister; hours are 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. If you’re not quite ready to adopt or don’t have suitable accommodations, you can still help by volunteering or by following and sharing these lovable pets’ stories and photos on social media.
Check out @theDallasRanch on Facebook and Instagram, as well as Voices for Taney County Animals, where you’ll also find information on how to apply to foster or adopt.
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