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5/2026 Our latest fundraising campaign, Chef du jour, is for helping to cover the high costs of medications needed for our senior dogs.
As most of our followers know we have taken in dogs through the years that may or may not be placed due to behavioral issues or health issues. Roy has a heart for helping those that find themselves in a life-or-death position and we know some will not be re-homed. We have been fortunate in a few cases to place such dogs. However, many have not found a home and have been with us for months and years. Most of these dogs are seniors and as we all know seniors definitely can have prescription medications that become maintenance medications that they will take until they cross over Rainbow Bridge. And as we have also found, some require prescription food, which is another maintenance item that comes at a high price.
Can I stop here to just tell a quick story about senior dog?s needs? We have on our Amazon Wish List the joint supplement Cosequin (this stuff is not cheap). Most of our dogs need this and based on our donations, we make sure the dogs that need this the most have it however, maybe not the correct dosage, simply due to the cost and availability. The thought was some is better than none. Recently we were blessed with what we consider a huge donation of Cosequin, allowing us to ensure each dog needing it would have the optimum dosage. This was a huge gift to TIRR and every dog that needs it. We recognize this is a maintenance item that will be ongoing but for the immediate future our hearts are happy to know that people out there know what is needed and bless us with the means to make sure they get it. Cosequin will stay on the Wish List, but I just wanted to show how important such donations help the dogs in our program and help us know we have provided what they need via our donors.
Back to our Senior Dog Prescription needs. We currently have dogs with the following prescription needs: Carprofen, Gabapentin, Amantadine, Denamarin, Methocarbamol, Incurin, Pimobendan, Furosemide, Enalapril, Galliprant, Adequan, Forti flora, Hill?s Prescription Liver Care food, Hill?s Prescription Digestive Care food, Hill?s Prescription MultiCare Urinary Care food. In some cases, we have multiple dogs benefiting from these medications and/or diet care foods, and they are all getting their needs met based on our vet?s recommendation.
Cindy and I know when we take a dog into our program, we are responsible for all their needs, regardless of what they are. We also know that we are dependent upon assistance from our supporters and donors. And we more than recognize that we have been blessed many, many, many times over by our followers and supporters.
Donations for our senior meds/prescription foods would be so appreciated. Their needs are most always long-term so any donations, one-time or recurring, will make a huge difference to us. Blake, Butterfly, Browni, Sapphire, Buda, Thunder, Leeu and many others would all benefit from your support.
Located in Boyd, TIRR Rescue, Texas Independent Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue (TIRR Rescue), is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, care, and rehabilitation of abandoned, neglected, abused, mistreated, nervous, and misunderstood dogs. Why Independent? Roy (TIRR Founder) would rather refuse Breeder Club or Corporate sponsorship than a dog in need. Many rescues carefully pick and choose the dogs that will come into their program. If the dogs are not obviously adoptable, they are left behind. Dogs with fear issues, anxiety, cosmetic challenges, injuries, or even dogs who are simply too old for many rescues to consider will find a home at TIRR Rescue. Inspired by the tenacity of the Ridgeback breed from which we take our name, and one very special Ridgeback around twenty years ago, TIRR Rescue has three main goals. Although large-breed, special-needs dogs; Rhodesian Ridgebacks; and Rhodesian Ridgeback mixes are given primary consideration when accepting dogs into our program, no breed is arbitrarily excluded. TIRR Rescue focuses on taking in large-breed dogs in need of long-term care and rehabilitation, either medically or behaviorally. We take in dogs who have been deemed "unadoptable" and work with them, training them, teaching them to trust again, and making them adoptable. When dogs are unable to overcome their medical or behavioral issues, they are proclaimed ?Sanctuary Dogs? and live out their lives at TIRR Rescue. No dog is ever put down simply because it is inconvenient to keep them around. TIRR Rescue emphasizes the importance of researching the breed one wishes to adopt and the special requirements of large dogs and dogs that have experienced undue stress. As such, we require all applicants to visit the Rescue Ranch to meet the dogs and learn what it will take to welcome a large, high-energy dog into their home.
Roy Hughes, TIRR Rescue?s founder, is available to help with any problems or concerns, offering advice on training or behavior. TIRR Rescue understands the importance of altering companion animals. All dogs who enter into our care are spayed or neutered, unless doing so presents a life-threatening challenge. We also assist others in locating low-cost spay/neuter options.
