Kovu found his forever human and didn’t even have to move! This sweet boy was found as a tiny kitten and fostered by one of our big-hearted volunteers. When she recently decided to move, the new occupant of her previous space, Brittany, fell in love with Kovu and wanted to adopt him. We are so happy for this beautiful boy and and his new mom!

Ruth (left) has found her forever family! This sweet pup was found wandering the streets of Toppenish and was very thin and scared. She was taken in by one of our amazing foster heroes and quickly became more confident. She joins the Holcolme family in Ellensburg as a companion for their other dog Penny, a German Shepherd husky mix. We are so grateful to amazing families like this who choose rescue!

Chelsey missed the patter of cat feet after losing her sweet Tuxedo cat Holly more than a year ago. Cabernet, one of five stray kittens rescued from outside a winery, is now helping to fill the void. Chelsey is so in love with this little girl and Cabernet’s loud purr seems to indicate the feeling is mutual. We are so happy for them both!

Congratulations to Ethan who adopted one of the wine club kittens, Malbec. Ethan lives in Tacoma and needed a friend for his cat Percy after his other cat Jack passed away. He was over the moon for this playful and gorgeous girl! Thank you for choosing rescue Ethan!

Emma and Garrett found 3 tiny freezing kittens on campus this fall and through their network got them to us for care. But they never quite shook the connection they had for these sweet kids, dubbed the cheese kittens as they were named after one of our favorite things … cheese! Gorgonzola and Brie found their forever homes recently and Emma and Garrett decided Parmesan had to be there’s! We are so happy for Parm and her new family! Some things are meant to be!

Ellensburg Police Officer Trevor Rogers is not only a protector of our community but also a protector of animals. When we took in a litter of kittens found freezing near Fred Meyer he stepped up to foster. And sure enough, Freddy, one of the kittens in his care, ended up deciding he was already home! We are so happy for this foster fail! Thank you for all you do Trevor!

Congratulations to Jiwon, a lovely woman who is working as an associate dentist in Seattle who adopted Smokey and Kenai, two of the kittens found at Fred Meyer. She was looking for some companionship after moving to the area and leaving her sister’s animals behind. She is excited about spoiling them and we are so excited they get to stay together!

Congratulations to Edward and Mckenzee who adopted Brie, one of three kittens dubbed the “cheese kittens” found without their mom, sick and cold near campus. Brie had a badly infected eye that we were concerned she may lose, but she bounced back under the awesome care of her foster. Brie joins Edward and McKenzee’s other cat and a turtle to complete their family!

Congratulations to Lacy, Geraldine and their two kids for adding Gorgonzola to their family! They recently lost another cat and wanted a companion for their surviving cat. They fell in love with Gorgonzola, one of three “cheese” kittens found cold and without their mamma near campus. Gorgonzolas story could have been tragic, but thanks to his foster, as well as adopters like Lacy and Geraldine, he has a happy life ahead of him!

Congratulations to Scout for finding his forever home with Christopher and Tatum in Ellensburg. This little dude, who is nicknamed Mr. Personality, came to us from one of our training partners after one of her clients could no longer keep him. She was determined to help him find his new chapter and asked us to help. He is obsessed with playing ball and while can be wary of men at first bonded with his new parents quickly. His new home promises lots of activity and stimulation to keep his mind and body busy. We are so excited for all of them!

When our good friend, foster and volunteer Kathylea lost her amazing companion Kiyah to cancer last year we were all heartbroken for both the gap it left in our hearts and for the immense gap it left in hers. But as kickass women do, Kathylea continued to help animals and agreed to foster Socket, a gorgeous pitty who had been living on the street with her homeless owners and had never known a real home. We saw the magic between them right away, but Kathylea wasn’t quite ready to open her heart completely. So we waited. And to our delight, the two realized that they could never be apart and Socket needed to stay with Kathylea forever. We believe Kiyah didn’t want her mom to be so sad and sent Socket to help her heal. Because dogs are just that amazing!

Congratulations to Zoe and Lloyd who became a family! Zoe is a friend of the ranch who tragically lost her dog Gigi last year to cancer. She was needing to fill the space with a dog she could do everything with from camping and hiking to snuggling while watching football. Lloyd, although a pup still, is up for anything and loves everyone. He’s just a laid back snuggle bug and is a perfect match for her lifestyle. He knew immediately when he met her that she was his mom too and wouldn’t leave her side! We are so happy for both Zoe and Lloyd!

Jagger (center) came to us in April after being found running loose in Yakima with a harness on him that was too tight. He was only about 3 months old, but this spicy little dude landed a few bites at the Humane society. We called our friend Karina at Hounds from Hell Training and Rehabilitation because we know she loves to foster the ones with “personality” and as she got to know him, we realized he just needed a smart handler who knows how to work with him and his boundaries. He thrived on Karina’s farm and loved being part of a pack. Karina’s assistant Angelica took a shine to Jagger, and her pack accepted him as one of theirs! Jagger now gets to stay on the farm and be part of the Hounds From Hell family!

Congratulations to Greenie who found his forever humans Jaynie and Doug in Vantage who are avid cat lovers (especially black ones). They have renamed him “Darkness” so when they come home they can greet him by saying “Hello, Darkness my old friend.” Darkness joins their other kitty Gracie-Lou in a life of luxury. In the last 30 years they’ve owned multiple cats they raised until they were seniors including their black Maine Coon Monster who had diabetes and recently passed at 16. Darkness reminds them of sweet Monster. We are so grateful to them for choosing rescue and giving Darkness his happily ever after!

We love it when fosters fall in love with their foster animals. And we were especially excited to hear Leigha was unable to part with sweet and cuddly Teague. Teague went through multiple emergency vet visits for a blocked urinary tract in which Leigha nursed him back to health. We had a feeling a love affair was brewing after all they had been through together and this week Teague and Leigha made it official that they will be forever family. Thank you Leigha for giving Teague not only a second chance at life but happiness!on goes here

Thank you to Nana and Zach for choosing rescue and giving sweet Stevie a forever home! We found Stevie in a feral colony living under a condemned trailer. Only he wasn’t feral, and he also was partially blind, leaving him even more vulnerable. We took him in and learned he is an excellent cuddler and very much a boss cat who just wants to be on someone’s lap and know he is king. Thanks to this young couple in Ellensburg, his dreams have come true! Have an amazing life Steve … you deserve it!

Congratulations to Rhonda for including handsome Winston in her family. Winston is one of three kittens born to a stray and sick mamma we took in and is a fun and cuddly boy. He caught the eye of Rhonda in Kennewick, and will join her other male cat as a companion.

Congratulations to Poppy for finding an amazing forever home with Renee and her daughter Sophia! Poppy is one of 5 kittens found without their mom at Fred Meyer. She caught the eye of Renee, who said she felt Poppy was meant to be hers. Poppy is a very affectionate and fearless soul and we knew she needed a special home. And she got one! Thank you to Renee and Sophia for choosing rescue, and to Poppy’s foster for helping her get ready for this day!

Congratulations to Josh and Jackie from Roslyn for adding Ross to their home! Ross joins their older cat as a playmate in an effort to keep him young. Ross was one of several kittens we helped this year found without their mamma. Our network of amazing fosters helped nurse them and gave them the love they needed to grow into amazing cats! And now they will have amazing lives thank you to forever families like Josh and Jackie who chose rescue!

Sometimes it takes awhile to find the perfect family. But it’s worth the wait when it’s meant to be. Such is the case with Tequila (now Tika) who came to us at 1 day old last May. She and her 7 siblings, dubbed the boozy puppies for their alcohol related names, were born at the shelter to mamma Silver. Tika was one of the more shy and nervous pups in the litter, but thanks to amazing fosters and trainers, has slowly gained confidence. Then Teneal, who works at our favorite place on earth … Buddy's Barkery, came to us looking for a dog to add to her family. She did a trial run with another dog that wasn’t a good fit. But then they met Tika and it all clicked. Tika is good with their resident cats, and is so comfortable snuggling with her humans on the couch. Thank you to everyone who was part of Tequila’s journey, and to Teneal and Patrick for choosing rescue!

Flower (now Kona, left) got her happily ever after when Cory and Kim in Cle Elum added her to their family. She joins Sadie (right), another puppy they rescued, to complete their home. Flower was found as a dumped puppy by a Good Samaritan who then contacted us. She grew up in a foster home with multiple dogs and loves to play as much as she loves to cuddle. Her new parents texted us: “OMG, we are so totally impressed with Kona and she and Sadie are now BFF’s and she’s a super loving dog to us humans. Huge props to you and your team for making all this happen. You all have done an amazing job with these dogs and I’m grateful for all your efforts. We have adopted our newest member to our family and we absolutely LOVE HER!”

Congratulations to Davis and new mom Katie who found each other and fell in love! Davis came to us almost a year ago from the shelter after being found as a stray severely emaciated. At 8 years old he was considered a senior, but this dude is a puppy at heart and just loves everything about life. It’s obvious at some point he had a good home because he already had some training and seemed to know his way around a house. Thanks to his amazing foster and trainer Paige from Muddy Paws Pet Care & Training Services, he gained some weight and became healthier and even happier. When Katie met him she immediately fell for his good looks and goofy personality. Now Davis - renamed Duffy - has his very own human and never leaves her side. Katie gushes: “I can’t thank you enough for the time, money and care you provided him before we found each other. I’m grateful to have such a good boy to share my home with! He truly is a special soul.”

We are so happy for Thelma, who was adopted by Madeline and Oliver - a great couple in Seattle who have a condo they transformed into a cat paradise complete with a catio and toys. Thelma joins their two other cats and will enjoy all the perks of being spoiled and loved! She’s a special girl and now has the special home she deserves!

Congratulations to Molly for finding her forever home with Geri in Ellensburg. Molly came to us after being taken from a disreputable rescue where she was living in poor conditions. Thanks to the patience of her fosters, they were able to work on her socialization and bring out her sweet and playful disposition. She will get to go to work with Geri, who is a farrier, and may also learn how to paddle board with him. Thank you for choosing rescue Geri

Congratulations to Sam and Kathy (left) who became a family! Sam was a special case, coming to us after one of our seniors in our Seniors for Seniors program found him as a stray in her yard in the country. She asked us to help get him neutered and said she would continue to feed him outside as he seemed to be feral. We trapped him and when at the vet, pre surgery bloodwork showed he had FIV, an autoimmune disease that is contagious in cats. Ethically we couldn’t release him outdoors where he was found because he’s vulnerable to illness and could pass it to other cats. Enter some amazing fosters Moss and Rose (right) who have an FIV + cat of their own. They offered to bring Sam into their home and work on taming him - which surprisingly did not take long. He now loves human contact and affection, and was a perfect fit for Kathy who said she and her husband David had empty laps that needed a cat. We are so happy for Sam, who now has a happy and full life ahead of him!

Congratulations to Sierra for finding her forever home with the Bridger Family! They are friends of Sierra’s foster family and fell in love with Sierra’s sweet and loving nature. She joins Wendy and Chris; their three kids Libby, Valor and Lily; canine brother Pepper and cats Mo and Weasel. Sierra was found as a stray by an older man who couldn’t keep her after falling on hard times. We are so happy Sierra got a second chance for happiness and so grateful to the Bridgers for choosing rescue!

Congratulations to the Talbot family from Wenatchee for adding sweet Ari to their family. Ari is a snuggle bug found as a single kitten. She will join feline brother Loki and canine sister Daisy along with lots of cat cousins. Thank you to the Talbots for choosing rescue and showing Ari so much love!

Ember found her forever family with Damon and Laura in Cle Elum. The couple contacted us right after we got Ember from the Humane Society, where she was taken after being hit by a car and had to have her leg amputated. Her jaw had also been dislocated. She was thought to be feral, but turned out to just be very scared and started purring right away for her foster when shown love. She recovered quickly and was recently spayed, and we never forgot how Laura and Damon had fallen in love with her early on. This baby has been through a lot, but will now have a wonderful life ahead with her two new cat siblings and all the love she deserves!

Congratulations to Louise (now Eloise) who found her forever home with Emily! Louise and her sister Thelma came to us from the Yakima shelter and have grown to be very well adjusted cats used to being around other cats and dogs. Louise joins her older feline sister Maude to complete Emily’s family. We are so happy for Louise and Emily!

Missy, now Delilah, found her forever human with Liv in Ellensburg! Missy was one of a group of kittens found at Anderson Hay and Grain very young. Our amazing fosters bottle fed then and used an incubator to keep them warm and they are now amazingly healthy and happy kids! We are sure Delilah and Liv will have a very happily ever after together!

Congratulations to Michael and his family for adding Jerry the kitten (now named Timothee) to their home! Jerry was one of several kittens found at Anderson Hay and Grain. Our amazing fosters bottle fed and cared for them to get them healthy and old enough for adoption. Timothee went from an orphan to having his very own furever family! Thank you for choosing rescue

Sometimes in rescue, fate manifests itself in magical ways. Tyler and Meaghan happened to stop by one of our events on accident. They weren’t there to see dogs or to adopt a dog, but then they met Lena (now Lady), a pit and hound mix we rescued from euthanasia. Lena worked her charms as a super friendly people dog that loves belly rubs and adoration. And they were smitten. It was love at first sight. Lena joins 2 older canine brothers and goes everywhere with her new family.

Congratulations to Gidget, who found her forever family with her foster Michelle and her family. Gidget was found as a stray in another fosters neighborhood, super thin and scared. She has a hard time trusting people, but she and Michelle developed a special bond. Now she’s enjoying life hiking and camping with her family and her annoying puppy brother Larry. We are so happy for the entire family and so grateful to Michelle for all she does for animals!

Silver is a young and gorgeous GSD who came to us from the shelter along with her 8 puppies that were born the day before. Her puppies - known as the boozy puppies - gave her a run for her money, and at on point, she tried to escape their cacophony by going out an upstairs window to the roof for some peace and quiet - an incident that will go own as the funniest and most unusual foster situation in JMR history. She found her forever home with a recently married couple in Ellensburg who wanted to add a loyal companion to their new family. She loves going for walks, and her parents typically take a 3 mile walk every night. She also loves couches, and her parents have 2! We are confident that this match was simply meant to be and so grateful to them for choosing rescue!

Olie was our longest misfit up for adoption, staying with us for almost 2 years. Despite his stunning good looks and several adoption events where he attracted lots of attention, he kept getting overlooked. In fairness, we didn’t worry too much though because he was very happy and loved in his foster home. Brian and Jeri have fostered more than 10 dogs for us, and while they loved them all, they were strong not to give into temptation. But the bond Olie formed, especially with Brian, was undeniable. We joked they had the biggest bromance in history. And now, it’s official. Olie is no longer a foster, but a full fledged member of their family, joining their other dogs Baxter and Dallas. Olie’s smile says it all!

We got Mr. T when he was just a baby and his foster had to bottle feed him. At 6 months he was healthy when suddenly he took a turn. He stopped eating and couldn’t even hold his head up. We rush d him to Veterinary Emergency Group in Redmond where he was in critical condition with dangerously low electrolytes and kidney issues. There, a vet nurse, Faith, fell in love with him. She said they instantly bonded and she wanted to adopt him! Mr. T eventually made a full recovery after and we made their relationship official. While we are sorry he had to go through all this to find his forever human, we know they were meant to be!

Peggy is a tripod found as a stray. We took her in and found out she was pregnant - which was a health risk as her body coudn’t carry puppies full-term with a missing front leg. She had to have a spay-abort, which is something we only if the health of the mamma is at risk. Her foster mamma had already fell in love with her, but going through this stressful time bonded them even more. They decided that as much as Peggy needed her foster mamma, her foster mamma needed her just as much. We are so happy about this foster fail!

Nugget and her siblings were found at Anderson Hay and Grain, where one of their employees -Kaila- fell in love with her. They were too tiny and weak to adopt them right away and needed bottle feeding and time in an incubator, but Nugget was finally strong enough to go to her forever human. We are so excited for this little spitfire!

Annie is a senior cat that we took from the local shelter as he needed some TLC. She is an amazing snuggler and her foster decided there was no way she could give up that bundle of love! She now has heating pads to lie on, as well as laps, and two cat sisters. She is getting the cushy retirement she deserves and will always will beloved! We are so happy for Annie!

Little Gunny (center) has found his forever home with his fosters, Jeff and Bev! Gunny - now Teve - is a senior tripod who wasn’t doing well in his former home, so we decided to take him in and find him a place that was a better fit. Turns out he perfectly fit into his foster home, where he has two canine sisters - June Bug (pictured) and Jenny (who doesn’t like cameras among other things). He hit the jackpot and we couldn’t be happier for all of them! Thank you for choosing rescue!

This poor guy wandered into a woman’s yard with horrible wounds on his neck and body. His ears were horribly infected and he was a mess. That woman contacted us and offered to foster. He has since healed, but has a permanent inner ear condition that makes him fall over a lot. This adorable lug is now a permanent resident of his Good Samaritan’s home. She reports: “He is a happy guy. Walks around like a drunk bull in a China shop! Knocks things off but other than that, I couldn't ask for a better dog.” And we couldn’t ask for a better outcome. Have an amazing life big guy!

Congratulations to Stuart and Elba (now Elvin) who found their forever home together with new mamma Marie (left). Marie had recently lost her two bonded cats and felt her house was too empty without anything purring on her lap. Stuart and Elba are two of three kittens found at Anderson Hay as newborns. One of our amazing fosters bottle-fed the kittens until they were old enough to eat on their own. and also treated them for ringworm. Then another amazing foster, Carly (pictured right), took over during their crazy-kitten stage. It takes a village, and we have a great one! And now these boys will have an amazing life in their new home, where they will be spoiled and love.

After 20 months with us, sweet Stella finally found her forever home with an amazing cat-loving couple in Ellensburg. August 2022, we went to the Ellensburg shelter and asked for their sickest cat. Stella had been found as a stray and was losing hair and weight rapidly. It took us almost a year to figure out it was an allergic reaction to both chicken and the environment and found a long-term medication to help her. She is one of the sweetest and most resilient cats we’ve ever known and we are so thrilled she found amazing people who love and appreciate her. Have an amazing life Stella!

Congratulations to Joey and Sasha (now Bonnie) for becoming a family! Sasha is one of 3 kittens found in the hay stacks at Anderson Hay. One of our amazing fosters and volunteers bottle-fed all of them until old enough to eat solid food, and also treated them for ringworm. Sasha is now healthy and happy and is ready for an amazing life with her new mamma, Joey. We are so happy for both of them! Thank you for choosing rescue!

Congratulations to Jennifer who fell in love with her foster Eva and chose to make her a permanent resident! Eva has had a rough go between being treated for Eosinophilia and then ringworm and was in isolation for months. She is healthy and happy now and has a favorite spot on a heating pad by the window. We are so grateful to Jennifer for choosing to keep Eva and for choosing rescue!

Congratulations to Hopscotch who found his forever family! This adorable purebred German shepherd was one of six orphaned puppies we took in after their mom was tragically hit by a car. Thanks to our amazing fosters and trainers, they were given lots of socialization and training and had a great start in life. Hopscotch’s new family recently lost their GSD after 10 years and they felt empty without a dog in their life. We are so happy that they gave Hopscotch a wonderful home to grow up in and chose rescue to save a life!

Sweet Nina (center) got her forever home with an amazing family in Ellensburg. Her big brother, Rigley, is beyond excited to have a playmate and there is already discussion as to whose bed she gets to sleep on! Her name is now Sabine and we know her future is bright. Thank you to our foster who found her as an skinny puppy, the foster who helped prepare her for this day, and the wonderful people who chose rescue! We can’t do what we do without you!

Congratulations to Beretta for finding her forever family! She is one of six orphaned German shepherd puppies we saved after their mamma was tragically hit by a car. Beretta is so smart and so sweet and got a wonderful family who have tons of dog- and training-experience and have a huge yard for her to explore with her GSD brother, Sarge! We can’t wait to see how this special girl grows into an amazing dog. Thank you to all our fosters and trainers who helped socialize Beretta and her siblings to prepare them for this moment. And thank you to Beretta’s new parents for choosing rescue!

Congratulations to Staci Anne McNall and her family for foster failing! They fostered Waffles - one of 6 orphaned German shepherd puppies - on the condition that we wouldn’t let them keep him. Well we lied! Waffles has the most amazing disposition and fits in so perfectly with their dogs that it seemed like a no-brainer to let him stay where he’s happy and comfortable. We couldn’t think of a better home for this handsome boy and are so happy he is joining their pack!

Congratulations to Ridge for finding his forever family! His parents are pit bull lovers who recently lost their pit to cancer. They were looking for a new dog that could help them heal and Ridge was the perfect match. This boy was found as a stray in Selah and everyone who meets him falls in love. Now he has the home and love he deserves. Thank you for choosing rescue!

Congratulations to Alexa and Mistletoe (now Malibu) for finding each other! Mistletoe is one of 6 orphaned GSD puppies we rescued after their mom was hit by a car. Alexa came to one of our events at Club 301 and fell in love with this girl. Alexa will be a great fur mama to sweet Malibu and now they’ll be able to create lasting, lifelong memories together. We are so grateful to Alexa for choosing rescue and giving Mistletoe the best life ever!

Congratulations to Mackenzie and Jack, proud new parents of Rosie and Timmy! This amazing Seattle couple has been waiting to find a bonded pair to share their life with and are so ready to be cat parents! Rosie was one of 3 pregnant calicos we saved as a feral. She lost all her kittens and also had panleukopenia - a deadly but rare virus similar to parvo in dogs. She is now completely healthy … a testament to her Foster’s amazing care. Timmy lost his brother and was not doing well when he met Rosie and they bonded. We are so glad they can stay together and are beyond grateful to Mackenzie and Jack for choosing rescue!

Congratulations to Nugget for finding his forever humans, Olivia and Brandon! We found Nugget dodging cars on highway 10 without a collar or a chip. We had him neutered and gave him a much needed dental in which they had to pull 10 teeth! He’s feeling so much better now and is the cutest little nugget ever! We are so grateful to Olivia and Brandon for giving him a great life! Thank you for choosing to rescue!

Galaxy met her forever human, Zack. Galaxy had been dumped at the local dog park along with 5 other pack mates. What made Galaxy special though was the fact she was blind and had a skin condition on her muzzle. The shelter reached out to us as we have experience with animals like Galaxy and in finding the best fit for special needs dogs. She came to the ranch, and later to a foster, where every single person who met her fell in love with her. We wanted Galaxy to have a home where she could be the center of attention. When these two met, you could feel the instant love between them. It was clear that they were meant to be. Zack told us Galaxy was the one he was waiting for, and clearly he is also the one Galaxy was waiting for. The joy we feel for these two is immeasurable. Thank you for choosing rescue, Zack, and giving Galaxy all she deserves.

Wilson is officially adopted! This big sweet lug was found running along Wilson Creek Road and brought to the shelter. He was terrified and nervous and not doing well, so we took him in. He wouldn’t get into a car, cross a threshold, and was destructive when kenneled. One of the shelter workers, Tanya, had formed a special bond with Wilson and helped us get him adjusted. Their love was apparent … and Tanya eventually decided to foster to adopt him. But Wilson was still having major separation anxiety, even hurting himself when left alone. We tried medication and training, andinally, thanks to Tanya’s dedication and patience, she found the technique that worked for Wilson. Her main concern was that he be happy. Wilson is a very lucky guy to find his perfect human, and we are so grateful to animal advocates like Tanya who refuse to give up!

Captain Jack, who lost one of his front legs after being hit by a car, has found his forever home with an amazing couple! It took us awhile to find his perfect fit, as his injury requires some special accommodations, but it was obvious that they had fallen in love with him even before meeting him. They built a ramp at their house for him so he didn’t have to navigate stairs, are installing a special doggie door with low clearance, and purchased area rugs so he could get a better grip indoors. They also brought their dogs to a meet and greet so we could make sure everyone got along and were a good fit.

Franklin (left) was found as a stray in Ellensburg as a matted and neglected mess. A Good Samaritan brought him to us, and we cleaned him up and got him neutered. He now lives with his forever mom and dad, and sister Queenie! They have had cocker spaniels their entire lives and wanted another one to keep Queenie company. They make a very good looking family we think!

Congratulations to Hope and her new mama Hailey! Hailey is a cat lover who fell in love with Hope’s photo. Hope joined her other two cats at her forever home. She is the last of the panleukopenia kittens to be adopted, and we are so happy for her! She and her siblings and cousins came down with the rare virus and fought to stay alive. She’s super healthy now and is ready to live her best life!

Jack found his forever and ever with an amazing family in Selah. They are animal advocates who were smitten with this handsome and super smart boy, and want to help him be the best dog he can be. Jack was one of eight boozy puppies born in May from a mamma stray named Silver. Thank you to Jack’s new family and all the other families who chose rescue and gave these amazing dogs amazing lives!

Little Cookie, now Cali, has found her forever home with fosters and volunteers at the ranch! She will live with her parents and canine sister with frequent visits and care from their grand daughter and daughter. Cali was found half frozen and starved outside by one of our board members, who fed her and warmed her up. She is now thriving … and growing fast! She is a special little girl and we are so happy she found a special family!

Tanner and Faith’s new mom just moved here from Oregon and works at the chimpanzee sanctuary. She wanted some companions to help keep her company as she adjusts to her new life and we are so happy that these kids could also stay together. They had such a rough start, surviving panleukopenia - which is the equivalent of parvo in cats but more rare. These kittens have a much brighter future ahead of them now!

This sweet baby, Millie, was found with her sister shortly after birth and was struggling. Her sister did not make it, but Millie was a little survivor, thanks to the support of her amazing foster Carly (right) who did tireless bottle feedings and had to rush her to the emergency vet several times. Now Millie is a strong and sassy girl. After being through so much with her foster we were so happy when her friend - also Carley (left)- came forward to adopt her and promised lifetime visitation rights! We know Millie will have an amazing life and are so grateful her family chose rescue!

Ellen, a senior cat with allergies, found her happily ever after now that her fosters have permanently adopted her. Ellen has grown safe and comfortable with her new family over the months she’s been there and loves her routine. They decided it would be too hard on her to have to adjust to a new home so decided to keep her! We are so grateful to them for opening their hearts to this special senior and showing her the love she deserves!

Congratulations to Zoe for finding her forever home with foster mama Sally! Sally, who has fostered kittens for JMR, found Zoe as a stray kitten and asked if we could help. But something about Zoe spoke to her and she decided she needed to join her family permanently. We are so happy for Zoe and so grateful to her mom for saving her!

Gouda, now Shadow, officially got his forever family today! Gouda was hit by a car and found by one of our friends at Tieton Drive Animal Clinic who treated him for a broken pelvis. He is the best boy with a sweet and gentle disposition. Neighbors of the ranch were looking for a dog and we suggested him and he ended up being the perfect fit. It’s clear they love him as much as he loves them! We are so happy that he is getting the life he deserves!

Poppy, aka Popstar, has found her forever home with JMR alumni, Beth, and new mama, Jodi. Jodi is an amazing supporter of the ranch and has the biggest heart, especially for chihuahuas. She adopted Beth from us last year, and after losing her 21-year-old, Shoogi, wanted to give Beth a new friend. We couldn’t be happier for both of them!

Tyler found his forever humans with his fosters, sisters Carissa and Cayla! Tyler, his siblings, cousins and their mamas are survivors of panleukopenia, the equivalent of parvo in dogs, but much more rare. Carissa and Cayla spent tireless time nursing them to health and following strict cleaning and isolation protocols. This extra care made them especially bonded to these cats. Tyler in particular was calm and sweet and captured their hearts that much more. We are so grateful Tyler got such a great forever home!

Brandy (right) has found her forever home with mamma, Katie, and older sister, Ruby, in Ellensburg. Katie was looking for a companion for Ruby and fell in love with Brandy’s adorable scruffy face and snuggly ways. We are so excited for her to become a wonderful companion to Katie and Ruby!

Whiskey has found her forever home! She is with an amazing family in Seattle with twin girls who will, without a doubt, spoil her endlessly. We know they will have an amazing time growing up and playing together. We are so incredibly happy this family chose to adopt and hope they have a wonderful life together!

Elvis has left the building! This lucky boy has two dads now to spoil him, and he’s already feeling right at home lounging on the bed and kitchen table. Elvis came to us from a woman who had to rehome him due to circumstances beyond her control. Because he’s a Russian Blue (one of our favorites) we agreed to take him in. His dads are Russian Blue fans too and have previously had this handsome breed. We are so happy for Elvis and so appreciative that his new family chose rescue!

We are elated to announce that Red, the livestock-guardian Rottweiler whose owner died, leaving him alone, has found his forever home with his foster family! This big sweet lug won their hearts despite the fact they already have 6 dogs and didn’t think they wanted a 7th. But he fit so well into their pack they couldn’t imagine him being anywhere else. We aren’t going to lie … we secretly hoped this would happen!

Congratulations to Gracie for finding her forever home! Mama Dianne and Dad Larry were looking for a puppy to spoil and they found it in this 14-week old Yorkie mix. Gracie and brother Gus Gus were found, abandoned, by a friend of the ranch who asked us to take them in. They have filled everyone’s hearts with their adorable antics. Gracie even got new jammies out of the deal and looks cute as can be in them! We love making love connections and seeing how much humans and animals can thrive together! Have the best life Gracie!

As our first Seniors for Seniors adoption, Ella got a wonderful forever home with Mary, a lovely lady who fell in love with Ella, and her husband Dennis. Ella, who is around 13, suffers from arthritis and allergies. She now gets all the attention she needs, and Mary and Dennis get a sweet companion to love. Mary adds as she too suffers from arthritis, they can better understand each other! We are so happy for both of them!

Congratulations to Bella who found her forever home! This girl had severe allergies when we got her but with patience and love from her incredible fosters, and help from our friends at Valley Vet, she is doing so well! Her new mom works at Mt Stuart Animal Hospital where she can maintain her regime to keep her allergies in check. And her family is active with hunting and the outdoors which means Bella will be able to do what she loves! We are so happy this girl is getting the happily ever after she deserves!

Congratulations to Chief (left), now Deets, who found his forever home as a foster fail! This beautiful black pup was found as a stray extremely malnourished. Thanks to his foster family he is now a strong and healthy boy. He loves life on a farm in Tieton with his human siblings and canine sibling and best friend Mabel. He’s especially fond of his dad and likes to lays on the couch with him or on his feet every night. We are so happy for you Deets and so grateful to your family for fostering you and deciding you were a perfect fit for them!

Quinn, now spelled Qwyn (which means unexpected precious gift), found her forever home with friends of the ranch Kevin and Kim who foster other dogs for JMR. She already follows her mom everywhere and gets along with the rest of their pack which includes two resident dogs and additional fosters. She is so loved! We couldn’t be happier for this sweet girl.

Finn and his brother, Tuck, were found abandoned without their mom at an extremely young age. They had to be bottle fed at first, but thanks to a loving foster, grew into strong kittens. Finn, now Slade, has found his forever home with friend-of-the-ranch and JMR foster, Sabrina! He joined her family of other feline Batman villains Penguin and Harvey Dent. We know this little dude is going to have an amazing life!

Tuck and his brother, Finn, were found abandoned without their mom at an extremely young age. They had to be bottle fed at first, but thanks to a loving foster, grew into strong kittens. Tuck, now Louis, caught the eye of Robin, who has two other tuxedo cats and loves a well dressed kitty. Now in his forever home, he is taking over the house and has no fear of anything. Live your best life, wild man!

Stella, one of Silver’s 8 puppies, found her forever people with an amazing family from Seattle. They recently lost their beloved dog, and wanted a puppy to help complete their home again. Son, Henry, can’t wait to play with Stella in their yard and they are already looking for puppy training classes! We know Stella is going to thrive with her new humans!

Congratulations to Tito for going to his forever family! Tito is the second of Silver’s puppies to get his happily ever after with a lovely couple and their grown daughter who live in Seattle. He joins a canine sister Josie (no relation but great name) and will spend his life getting so much love and attention! Oh … and his family also really likes Titos vodka, so it all just seems so perfect!

Meeko found his forever family! This young Kelpie mix was found abandoned and injured but thanks to a wonderful foster is now fully recovered and a happy and playful boy. He found a home with a veterinary nurse and her partner and toddler, who he already adores. We are looking forward to getting updates as he learns the ropes being a country dog with chickens, a donkey and even an emu! Have an amazing life Meeko!

Tupaq (center dog) found his happily ever after with an amazing family where he can play with his canine sister and cuddle with his humans (he’s an epic cuddler). This little man was found with two pelvic fractures and a leg fracture and underwent several visits to WSU and crate rest before getting the green light to be an active puppy again. During his rehab he stole the heart of Leah, one of our volunteers, and the rest of her family soon was smitten too. He fits in perfectly with their pack and is certain to only know joy from now on. Live your best life, Tupaq!

Tiah (right) came to us as a stray puppy with a broken front leg. She was full of energy and craved attention, but had to be on crate rest for months while her leg healed. She finally got the green light to be a normal dog, but by that time one of the employees at her vet had fallen in love with her. Tiah joined another one of our favorite alumni - Schmitty (left) - to complete their family. She is now living the life every dog dreams of.

Patches, 15, was alone and despondent after his elderly owner died. A neighbor called us asking if we could take him in, and since we are a sucker for a handsome senior boy, we agreed. Patches was fostered by a recent college graduate who had a senior cat very similar to him who had passed. She and Patches formed a bond that was deep and instant, and she decided Patches was home.

Pippi came to us extremely malnourished and just skin and bone. Two months at her foster home had her completely turned around, with a healthy weight and coat. She was adopted by a friend and volunteer at the ranch, and now enjoys being spoiled by her 3 human siblings and playing with her canine sister and cousins. She is so loved! And we are so proud of her transformation!

Moe, now Grambo, came to us from the Humane Society after he and his sister were found abandoned without their mom. Moe is a sweet gentle soul, and had many people want to adopt him. But a couple from the Tri Cities were a perfect match - ready to give him all the love he needs to be a great dog. He goes on boat trips and adventures with them, and cuddles up with them up on the couch at night. Way to go Grambo!

Nala (center) was found by a Good Samaritan after being hit by a car. She rushed her to the emergency vet who had to amputate her back leg. Nala then came to the ranch, where we quickly learned missing a leg did not phase this spunky girl, who opened doors, jumped gates, and broke out of her kennel. She went to another foster home with two pitbull playmates, and fit in so well with the family they decided she had to stay. Her smile says it all!

Colby was another very nervous dog not doing well in a shelter environment and at risk for euthanasia. We took him to one of our best fosters, who through patience and love taught him to trust and be a dog again. He was adopted by a veteran who wanted a dog to go on adventures with, and who was also willing to keep working on Colby’s issues. He said that they are healing and learning from each other.

Orca was also found in a feral colony as a kitten, very sick and with a bad case of ringworm. She had to spend 3 months in isolation while being treated, but came out very healthy and very loving. A friend of the ranch fell in love with her, as did her 3 year old daughter, and she became part of their family. Orca especially loves her giant Great Dane brother, who she likes to cuddle up to every night.

Sammie came to us as a feral puppy from the Yakima Humane Society, at risk of euthanasia because no one could even touch her. She went to an incredible foster who was extremely patient and worked with her every day to build trust and confidence. Her big brother Zeus - a senior bulldog - also helped her come out of her shell. Her foster soon decided that this little spitfire needed to stay with them, and Sammie became a foster fail.

Max (left) was rescued from a 5 foot chain, where he was living in the elements for 2 years because his family could no longer keep him. A former ranch dog, he had never been inside or been to the vet in his 15 years. He went to a fantastic foster, who taught him the joys of indoor beds, regular meals and love. After 9 months, he found his forever family who are dedicated to showing Max the best retirement ever. Max shows us that senior dogs can still be great companions and be young at heart!

Gemma, now Nala, was found dumped with her brother Mo and the Yakima Humane Society asked us to help these little guys who were too young to be away from their mamma. Nala caught the eye of a young family with two daughters who wanted to grow up with a dog of their own. They did all their research, set up puppy classes, and educated themselves about care and training. For first-time dog owners they did everything right, and now Nala is loving life with her furever family!

Edgar or “Big Eddie” as we call him, came to us from the Ellensburg shelter after he was surrendered. He was a whopping 26 pounds and was estimated to be 15 years old. We were thinking it would take a long time to place this big senior boy, but the day we got him we took him to our friends at Valley Veterinary Clinic, where one of the employees immediately fell in love. He ended up being the fastest adoption we ever had! Now he’s living the high life as king of his castle.

Yeti (right) was found on the side of a highway as a stray puppy when her fosters picked him up and took her home. She proved to be a perfect match for their existing GSD, and after fostering her for several months they decided to make her a permanent member of the family. She’s such a sweet and smart girl, and although the beginning of her life was rough, the rest of her story will be happy!

Walker’s original parents got divorced and neither could keep him, so we took him in to help him find a new home and help him with some separation anxiety. His handsome good looks and sweet disposition landed him an amazing home with a dog-experienced couple in Seattle, who were looking for a playmate for their cat. Walker is now known as Ringo and is loving life with his new family!

Buckaroo and his sister Hazel came to us with littermate syndrome, and were separated so they could build their own identities and so Buckaroo could build his confidence. He caught the eye of the owners of Windsong Ranch – a horse ranch – who had previously had a cattle dog named Buck. It was love at first sight, and now Buckaroo gets to help with the horses, as well as cozy up by his humans by the fire. He is finally his own dog!

Pepper was found as a stray in Thorp and was terrified in the shelter. No one could get near her and she was very stressed. We found amazing fosters who gave her the patience and safe haven to have her trust again, and during that time, they fell in love with her. Now she never has to worry about being scared and alone again.

CJ came to use with a rare and serious autoimmune disease in which his body was attacking all his joints. We took him to WSU for treatment, but his disease was just too advanced. His amazing foster family chose to adopt him so when the time came when he was in too much pain, he would cross the rainbow bridge as part of a family and very loved. CJ loved being pulled in his wagon, playing with his kitten sibling, and laying in the sunshine.

Bowser (now Bruno) was taken to a shelter very young after being separated from his mother way too soon. A couple with four other dogs saw him and immediately wanted him to join their pack. Being he is a high energy and high drive breed he needed a home with dog experience and people who could spend the time training him to be his best self. He hit the jackpot and is very loved! We can’t wait to see what he is like when he is a big boy!

Bullet (the small black dog) got his name because when he was found as a stray, he had a bullet wound in his side. He was taken to the Yakima Humane Society, and then to JMR, where he could recover and be safe. He was adopted by one of our former fosters, whose kids fell in love with him. He is now living the pampered life and never has to worry about dodging bullets again.

Oliver, 14,(pictured on the left) came to us after his owner could no longer care for him. He went to one our fosters who has a soft spot for older dogs, and his trademark tongue hanging out was so charming, her son asked if they could keep him. Now Oliver is enjoying the cushy retired life lounging on dog beds and sunning himself. And her son (pictured here) always makes sure to put water on his tongue so it doesn’t dry out. Now that’s love!

Clove and Nutmeg are sisters found as strays who were suffering from parasites and ear mites. These sweet girls were older kittens, and needed some TLC. Their foster got them healthy and they were adopted by her neighbor, whose two girls could not be more thrilled to each have a cat of their own.

Hazel and her brother Buckaroo came to us with littermate syndrome. Hazel had a hard time trusting and dealing with new situations, but with the help of a loving foster, she completely turned around. She is now living with her new mom and dad in Bellevue, where they take her everywhere they go without worry. She even flew with them to Colorado to be part of their wedding!

Otto was abandoned with his siblings in the Yakima area and brought to an already overflowing shelter, where we took him in to help alleviate some of their overcrowding. He is a laid back boy who loves his toys and his humans. He found the perfect humans with a single mom and her 13-year-old boy, who is now Otto’s bestest friend. He is so loved in his new home, and never has to worry about being scared or alone again! Yay Otto!

Kevin is a senior fellow who craves attention. He had severe teeth problems, which required multiple surgeries in order to get him to a place where he was pain free and able to eat. Even though he went through so much, he is still a big love. His new mom couldn’t help but fall in love with his handsome face and resilient spirit.

Rosco was found wandering the countryside, filthy and scared. He has a condition called dwarfism which means his legs are not formed quite right – along with an adorable underbite and slightly crossed eyes. He needed a mom to be able to meet his future medical needs if he requires surgery for his legs or hips in the future, and he found the perfect one. Rosco goes with his mom to work, and according to her is “absolutely perfect.”

Hercules came to us after his mom passed suddenly, leaving him alone and confused. While a senior, he has puppy energy and loves to play outside and with toys, but could be a bit mischievous. Due to no fault of his own, he changed fosters a couple times, until some previous adopters stepped in to temporarily care for him. It took less than 48 hours for them to decide this cute boy couldn’t go anywhere else. He went from sad and confused to absolutely joyous with his new family.

Drake’s family went through life changes that required them to no longer to keep him in the house. When we took in Drake he was living outside on a rope in extreme heat, and wasn’t getting the attention and care he deserved. Once at his fosters, we found Drake to be smart and loving, and great with kids. He was adopted by a family with another black shepherd, and he now sleeps besides his little girl and his canine brother in the house every night.

Tyrone and his sister Sasha (now Stella) were born on the ranch after we rescued their pregnant, 13-year-old blind mamma Pepsi. He was adopted by a couple who treat him like a king, and have an amazing fenced property. He also has a grandma who lives with him and has another puppy for him to play with. Tyrone enjoys going on sales calls with his daddy, and watching football and curling up on his mom’s lap. He is so loved, and we are so happy he found the best home possible!

Stella and her brother Tyrone were born on the ranch after we rescued their pregnant, 13-year-old blind mamma Pepsi. Stella now lives on a farm with other animals and her very own 13-year-old boy, who saved up enough money for her care and read up on training so he could provide the best home possible for her. They are now inseparable, and she follows him around everywhere - including on his chores every morning. We rarely see a dog and human connect so deeply and suddenly as we have these two. It is pure magic!

Beth and her brother Rip were one of 8 puppies dumped on the Naches Ridge. Beth is all attitude and keeps her new mom on her toes. She’s very smart, and a bit of a diva. She is also very sweet to her 20-year-old canine sister and helps keep her young. Her mom and Rip’s dad are friends, so while they each have their separate homes, they can also visit each other!

Rip and his sister Beth were one of 8 puppies dumped on the Naches Ridge. They were saved by a good Samaritan who agreed to foster them for the ranch. Rip was definitely more shy than his sister, but has found new confidence with his dad and canine sister. He loves to go on car rides, help in the garden, and just snuggle in with his family for naps.

Smitty was found wandering the John Wayne trail in Ellensburg, and spent 6 months in a shelter before we brought him to the ranch. His days at the shelter made him distrust new people, but after a lot of love, TLC, and work with a trainer, he is an absolute love bug now. He’s also wicked smart, and knows a lot of commands. He found his forever home with not one – but two moms! They take him on adventures with them, play with him in their huge fenced yard, and speak frequently about what a perfect boy he is and how lucky they are to be owned by him!

Cash came to us with what was thought to be anxiety issues, but really he just needed structure and exercise. With the help of a wonderful foster, he became a polite, fun, and well adjusted dog who caught the eye of a woman who was visiting the ranch. She and her husband fell in love with Cash, and he is now enjoying life in the country with his canine sister Honeybear. His favorite things are swimming in irrigation ditches and cuddling up on a comfy couch with his people or a bone.

Raptor was born without front legs, and his owners didn’t know what to do to accommodate his needs. He came to the ranch, where we quickly learned that nothing was going to stop this little guy from living his best life. He is fearless, fun and chronically happy. He found a forever home with an amazing couple, where he can harass his canine sister, play in the grass, and work out with his dad. They are determined to give him a full life and make sure he is comfortable and safe.

Uhura was found painfully thin and weak as a stray in Zillah. She was thought to have been bred and then dumped – a common problem in the area. After gaining some weight and strength at her foster’s, she found a perfect home with a student and friend of our trainer at Hounds from Hell. Now she has a canine brother, lots of room to play, and an active lifestyle her breed needs to be happy.

Kali was found by the State Patrol running down the highway in obvious distress. Her foster mamma took her in and called us to help her deal with her high energy and reactivity due to being on her own so long. She spent time with our trainers, and bonded with Kali as she was teaching her how to be a well-behaved dog. She decided after their journey together, they needed to stay a family. We love a happy ending!

Brooke, 8, (on the left) came to us after her owner died. She was beside herself because she didn’t know where she was and what had happened to her mom. Other rescues thought she was reactive, but we saw quickly she was just scared. Her foster mamma gave her love and attention, and soon Brooke started to feel at home again … so much so that she became a foster fail. Her brother Winston (right) is her best friend and together they are an adorable duo.