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My name is Pierce!

Posted over 7 months ago | Updated 1 week ago

Adoption process
1

Meet the Pet

2

Submit Application

3

Home Check

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever
Color
Black - with White
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21355653-25-0129

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Pierce — the sweet, soulful pup with the most endearing little ears and a heart overflowing with quiet love.

Pierce came to us from a hoarding situation where, despite good intentions, things simply became too overwhelming. Since arriving at the Ranch, this gentle boy has been slowly but surely blossoming into the affectionate, trusting companion he was always meant to be.

At his core, Pierce is pure kindness.

When he first came in, he was understandably timid — especially around leashes. Just the sight of one would make him freeze or flatten to the ground, likely a response shaped by his past. But with patience, gentle handling, and steady encouragement, Pierce has made truly beautiful progress. He now walks calmly at your side, taking in the world one thoughtful step at a time.

He’s learning to trust people, too. Pierce greets new friends with soft curiosity, offering a gentle sniff before settling nearby to enjoy their quiet company. He may not be the first to leap into your lap, but once he feels safe, he loves staying close and soaking up calm affection.

And one of our favorite quirks? Pierce loves car rides! Not in the usual head-out-the-window-with-tail-wagging kind of way — instead, he sits on the floor of the back seat, lifting his head just high enough to peek out the window. It’s as if he’s taking in the world with quiet wonder, one careful glimpse at a time.

Pierce gets along wonderfully with other dogs and has done great meeting cats as well. He’s also not food aggressive and does not resource guard, making him an easy, gentle presence around other animals. His calm, steady nature makes him a comforting friend to both people and pets alike.

This tender-hearted boy is ready for the next chapter of his life — one filled with stability, kindness, and a family who will cherish his soft spirit. If you’re looking for a companion who will grow with you day by day, Pierce might just be your perfect match.

Call the Ranch today to meet Pierce and experience the quiet magic he carries wherever he goes.

Thank you for considering adopting a Rescue Ranch dog. While they are with us, each and every rescue dog receives the best of care in a loving and nurturing environment. Their routines include daily playgroups or partnering with dog buddies, quality time walking or being groomed, and two meals a day with dog biscuits for dessert.



All of our dogs receive the best in veterinary care and are spay/neutered, microchipped, heartworm negative, and fully vaccinated. 

The standard adoption donation fee for all dogs and puppies is $300

(unless a reduced fee applies )

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December 10, 2025, 7:08 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21355653-25-0129
Contact
Austin Browder
Address
P.O. Box 1192, 2216 Oberlin Rd, Yreka, CA 96097
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Meet the Pet

Please stop by and meet the dogs before applying!

2.

Submit Application

https://rrdog.org/adoption/application/

3.

Home Check

Additional adoption info

You will first need to stop by our rescue and meet our dogs! If interested in one of our dogs you will need to fill out an application. We also do a home visit if in the area, to make sure you have a secure and a dog-friendly environment. If out of the Siskiyou county area we can easily make other arrangements. Our adoption donation is $195.00. We have a reduced rate for seniors, the disabled, and veterans. Our "Senior for Senior" program offers a further discount and can help with the cost of dog ownership. The adoption fee for puppies who grew up at the Ranch (or in foster here) includes spay/neutering when old enough and is $295.00. All of our dogs are up to date on shots, heart worm tested and any medical issue are treated. Every dog that is going to a new home must be spayed or neutered before they leave Rescue Ranch.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We are located in Yreka Ca. 2216 Oberlin Road.
Rescue Ranch is open to the public from noon until 4 pm 7 days a week.
Please fill first meet the dogs, then fill out an application at www.rrdog.org/adoption/application

More about this rescue

Rescue Ranch is a small no kill shelter. We have kennels for 22 dogs. We primarily take in dogs from city and county shelters in Siskiyou County before the dogs are out of time due to space limitations. We also make 3-4 trips a year to county shelters in central California to save smaller dogs that can overwhelm shelter resources in those counties. We started about 18 years ago with 40 acres far outside Yreka and were able to help many dogs in the county due to the efforts of the founders and many volunteers. In August of 2009 our new facility opened. We are now about 2 miles outside of town on 10 acres. We have been steadily growing through the efforts of the committed staff, volunteers, and volunteer board members. In 2012 we had 80 adoptions, 2013 we had 105 adoptions and in 2014 we had 167 adoptions. This year in 2020, we are projecting to place over 500 dogs into happy homes! We operate solely on the generous donations from the public and our wonderful volunteers. We have added boarding to our facility and all proceeds from the boarding fees are used to help with our expenses so we can help more dogs find their forever homes.
Our mission is to Rescue-Nurture-Rehome dogs into loving and safe forever homes---We do it for the dogs!

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