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Twisted Branch Aussie Ranch

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Twisted Branch Aussie Ranch is a small dog rescue in the beautiful Cedar Creek Lake area of East Texas. Our primary focus is to rescue Australian Shepherds and other herding breed dogs from death row in Texas shelters, rehabilitate them through love and training into adoptable pets, and place them in well-suited forever homes. Not all dogs that end up in animal shelters are strays. Sometimes a very well-mannered, purebred dog will find itself in a shelter after the death of their owner, something no dog should have to face. Sometimes fully trained dogs are surrendered to shelters from their owners who can no longer afford to care for them. Some dogs we rescue have been stray, some for a very long time, and need loving care and rehabilitation to become wonderful adoptive pets. And sadly, some dogs have been abused and dumped. We feel they all need an opportunity for a wonderful life in a forever home.

None of our rescue dogs are kept in kennels and we do not have a shelter, but rather our dogs are living in foster homes as members of our families. We feel that the best way to transition a dog from shelter life and ensure a successful adoption is to fully integrate him with our other dogs and families, show him love and patience and earn his trust, and teach basic obedience commands using positive reinforcement methods. Our dogs all sleep in the house with the family and are treated as members of the family in every way. They are integrated into a well-balanced pack of dogs, both resident and foster, which assist greatly in the rehabilitation of shy or mistreated dogs. They learn to trust, to bond with both other animals and humans, and to enjoy life as a beloved pet. And for this, they will be forever grateful. Rescue dogs are not second-rate dogs; rescue dogs are the BEST choice! Nowhere else can you get the wisdom, heart, and gratitude of a rescued dog.

We would love for you to come visit us when considering one of our dogs. You will be able to see the dog’s true personality where he feels most comfortable, and see how he relates within a group of dogs. Visits are available Friday through Sunday by appointment. We are at Cedar Creek Lake, approximately 1-1/2 hours southeast of Dallas, TX in a beautifully wooded section of East Texas. Please email us if you are interested in visiting. twistedbranchaussies@gmail.com

When you adopt a rescue dog from us, you are adopting a member of our family into yours. We don’t take this lightly, and neither should you. We have invested a lot of time and effort into these dogs to make them as well-balanced as possible and give them the best opportunity at a successful life, much like you do with children. We want to make sure, as you do, that our adoptions are well thought out and are the best possible match between owner and dog. Since our dogs have been in foster care, you have the benefit of having someone to rely on for information about the dog’s personality and traits. Our rescue dogs will all be spayed or neutered if above 6 months of age before adopted, or will be adopted on a Spay/Neuter contract if underage. They will be vaccinated and microchipped, and current on heartworm preventative. We include optional vaccines for Leptospirosis and Bordatella in our regimen, so that our dogs will be protected in athletic competitions, dog parks, or any other environment where they would come in contact with other dogs. We send your new best friend home with a goody bag of toys and treats, a collar and leash, some training handbooks, and a handmade fleece dog crate bed. We might even include a goody bag for the adopter as well--we do love our dog families.