ADOPT AN ANIMAL

We are a working ranch with a foundation, and many animals here have roles, instincts, and needs that must be respected.
Because of that, our adoption program focuses on matching the right animal with the right home, not just placing animals quickly

AVAILABLE ANIMALS

"FAT GIRL"

Fat Girl is a purebred Bloodhound who came to us after her breeder ran into personal issues and asked for help placing their dogs responsibly. She’s a solid, big-built girl—smart, active, and exactly what you’d expect from a well-bred hound. Confident, curious, and capable, Fat Girl isn’t fragile or timid. She’s the kind of dog that needs space, structure, and a job to do, and she’ll thrive with someone who understands the breed and appreciates her size, brain, and drive.

DIXIE

Dixie is a young, purebred Bloodhound from a breeder who asked for help with placement. Around a year old, she’s all hound—active, driven, and ready to work. Dixie isn’t a couch dog. She has the nose, the energy, and the brain to stay busy, and she’ll do best with someone who understands the breed and wants a dog with real drive and purpose.

TRIXIE

Trixie is a young, purebred Bloodhound from a breeder placement, around a year old. She’s a bit shyer than her sister but thoughtful and observant, with a natural nose and real potential. Trixie would thrive with someone willing to build confidence and give her a job—she’d be a great candidate for shed hunting, nose work, or any scent-based work that lets her use her brain and instincts.

Trixie

Our petting zoo is home to a rotating group of gentle animals. Rabbits, goats, ponies, and more. Many of these animals come to us needing a safe place to land, extra attention, or a second chance. Here, they become ambassadors for education and kindness.

Every animal help us teach children how to feed, handle, and respect animals, building the next generation of responsible animal owners.

These animals don’t just bring joy, they help us fulfill our mission by inspiring families to value the well-being of every creature.

DAISY

Daisy is a Treeing Walker Coonhound with the drive and instincts the breed is known for. Athletic, alert, and built to move, she’s an active dog who wants purpose and room to work. Daisy will do best with someone who understands hounds and enjoys a dog that’s engaged, curious, and ready to use her nose and legs. She’s not a couch ornament—she’s a working-minded hound looking for the right outlet.

Badger

Badger is a happy-go-lucky Border Collie with a big personality in a small package. He’s friendly, fun, and loves being around people. Smart and engaging without being over the top, Badger is the kind of dog that wants to be part of whatever you’re doing and will thrive with someone who enjoys an active, interactive companion.

BEAR

Bear is a purebred Border Collie with serious drive and work ethic. He’s intense, focused, and thrives when given structure and a real job to do. Bear will do best with an experienced home that understands working Border Collies and wants to channel that drive into training, work, or a demanding active lifestyle. He’s not for a passive home, but in the right hands, he’ll be exceptional.

KING

King is an AKC Anatolian Shepherd who knows his job. Raised with chickens and goats, he’s a proven livestock guardian who understands boundaries, routines, and real farm work. He has managed MMM successfully and does best in a setup where expectations are clear and structure is in place. King is confident, capable, and takes his role seriously. He does not do well with our main male LGD and will need to be the primary male in his next home. For an experienced livestock operation looking for a guardian who already knows his stuff, King would be a strong, reliable addition.

Foundation Placement Donation

We do not charge adoption fees.
All dogs are placed through a
foundation donation that helps cover the care already provided and allows us to continue helping dogs in need.

Minimum Foundation Donation: $850

Suggested Donation: $1,000–$1,250

Higher donations directly support future rescues and dogs who require extended care.

Veteran Sponsorship Policy

We are proud to support veterans.

For approved veteran adopters, the foundation donation is fully sponsored.

If a placement is an exceptional fit, veteran or not, we may also reach out to our donor community to sponsor the placement and ensure the dog goes to the right home without financial barriers.

(All sponsorships are handled directly through the foundation.)

Your support makes this possible

Thank you.

Fat Cow Foundation – Programs

Feed Our Vets

We raise high quality, small-batch beef here on the ranch. 10% of each beef that we process is donated and hand-delivered to local veterans and seniors who could not otherwise afford beef often.

Support Our Vets

Golden Reins

When horse retire because of age or medical reasons, their owner cannot always afford to keep them. Our Golden Reins is a retirement program for these horse. We take them here and your support provides hay, minerals, vet care, farrier services, and gentle handling.

Support Golden Reins

First Herd

First Herd helps young and up and coming ranchers buy their first herd through our First Herd Grant. This program supports young rancher to start with goats, sheep or cattle.

Join the First Herd

Adopt

Ready to bring an animal into your home? This is where you can view available animals and apply to adopt.

View Animals

Fund

We are bursting at the seams and growing. In order to take in more animals in need, we need more room. We are raising funds to purchase and build a bigger facility where we can house 100+ dogs and more livestock.

Become a Donor

Mail Call

Snail mail is a great way to stay in touch. It slows things down, keeps the skill of writing alive, and is a great way to connect with seniors who may be lonely. In our Mail Call program we connect vets and seniors with a penpal who would like to keep up on old school communication.

Send or Receive

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