Ruck N Rescue

03/19/2026

Bailee and I will be volunteering again this year. Fabulous ride, great group. Sign up early the t-shirts go fast!

03/18/2026

Late night post. Does anyone remember "Harley"? She was brought to us by a couple of compassionate young heroes. Her story is a testament to resilience. Her original owner was in a difficult situation, and Harley's life was in danger due to threats from the abuser. She found her way to Honey Grove but ended up in Ladonia and into our Shelter. She was adopted by a wonderful couple, a Vietnam military vet who needed a loyal companion and service dog. Harley was trained and licensed, and her papers prove her dedication. Now, her owners have entered a retirement facility, and their family can't care for Harley. They're reaching out for help to find her a new forever home or a foster family until we find the perfect fit. For more information, please message us. Let's unite to find this incredible girl her forever home! Please share!!

03/17/2026

May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light this St. Patrick’s Day. Share your favorite St. Paddy’s tradition in the comments, and tell us which green snack or drink you’re sneaking into the celebration.

Don’t forget to tag a friend who brings the luck—and the laughs. 🍀💚

03/16/2026

Know your breed,
Choose wisely,
Accepting responsibility for another life is a serious commitment.

🙏🏻❤️🐕

If you see this on your feed, it means you love dogs. 🐕💯🤎🖤🩶

03/13/2026

REDD
Remember Every Dog Deployed
🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸🐕

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03/13/2026

03/09/2026

Bailee and I were back again this year in Stillwater for the MAJ Scott Hagerty Memorial Ruck Stillwater, Oklahoma.

A 4-lane segment of Highway US 177, between the towns of Perkins and Stillwater, Oklahoma, was designated a Memorial Highway in 2011, in honor of Major Scott Allan Hagerty, a member of the United States Army Reserves who fell in the line of duty June 3rd 2008 when the vehicle they were patrolling in was hit by a roadside bomb in the vicinity of Zormat, the Paktia Providence of Eastern Afghanistan. There is about an 8 mile stretch on US-177 marked in memory of MAJ Hagerty. We start at the southern marker and walk to the cemetery, pay our respects and then finish the ruck at the northern marker.

Maj Hagerty’s family is present; it means so much to them that he is remembered and honored. I always leave a flag at the grave marker, and bring a dozen more for others to carry. Members of Operation Enduring Warrior, Oscar Mike Foundation, and EAGLE OPS as well as the Oklahoma State University Army Cadets turned out in force. It’s always emotional, but a fulfilling weekend of camaraderie and fellowship. I enjoy seeing friends, building stronger relationships and making new friends.

Bailee enjoys the ruck, and all the loving she gets. Bailee is the perfect ambassador, for her breed, for rescue and for service. Everyone loved on her, and she on them. And of course she loves a good road trip with momma.

I was very surprised proud of Bailee on the ruck; I gave her a full bowl of her electrolytes with breakfast , but honestly we didn’t fet to practice the full 8+ miles. I brought her new cart just in case. Someone driving behind us offered to put it in their car so I didn’t have to pull it the whole way; they would be ready if I signaled that we needed it. Bailee did amazing, she made it all 4+ miles to the cemetery, rested during the speeches and not only finished the ruck but walked the rest of the way to our car parked down and across ghe street .

Always an honor to participate.

03/02/2026