Layla’s Heart Ranch and Rescue

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We are a 501c3 non profit dog rescue and animal sanctuary located in Northeast Texas helping animals across the US escape euthanasia, neglect, homessness and abuse.

06/01/2026

Saying goodbye is one of the hardest parts of rescue.

Today, I sat and talked to Gillian as we waited for her to leave for her forever home.

The happy news? Gillian was adopted by the same wonderful person who adopted her sister, Sally. After everything they’ve been through, these girls will be reunited.

Last summer, Sally and Gillian were dumped on a back country road as tiny 6–8 week old puppies. No food. No water. Left to fend for themselves in coyote country.

We brought them home, and they’ve been part of our family ever since.

People often think the hardest part of rescue is seeing the abuse, neglect, and heartbreak. And while that’s incredibly difficult, saying goodbye never gets easier.

I fall in love with every single one of them.

A piece of my heart leaves with every adoption.

Of course I’m happy. This is what we work for. This is the goal. A loving forever home.

But there is always a little sadness too.

I always worry about what they’re thinking. Do they think they did something wrong? Do they think they’re being sent away because they weren’t wanted? I don’t know if dogs think that way, but the possibility breaks my heart.

So before they leave, I always have a conversation with them.

I tell them how good they are.

How loved they are.

How proud I am of them.

And that their new family is going to give them the beautiful life they deserve.

Today was Gillian’s turn.

Be happy, sweet girl. We will miss you more than you’ll ever know. ❤️

Many of you know that for years we’ve relied heavily on donations to keep Layla’s Heart Ranch and Rescue going.And while...
05/30/2026

Many of you know that for years we’ve relied heavily on donations to keep Layla’s Heart Ranch and Rescue going.

And while we are incredibly grateful for every donation, sponsorship, and supporter who has helped us save lives, I’ve always dreamed of finding additional sustainable ways to help support the animals in our care.

That dream has led to the creation of Hands & Hearts Homestead. ❤️

Hands & Hearts Homestead is a small-batch homestead brand I’m building right here on the ranch, where I’ll be creating homemade foods, preserves, apple butter, and other products inspired by the animals who have changed my life.

Every product will be named after a real rescue animal and share a piece of their story.

Our very first product is Kringle’s Kick, a sweet and spicy strawberry jalapeño jelly inspired by one of the dogs who helped start it all.

This isn’t replacing our rescue work.

It’s helping support it.

Along with my children’s books, Hands & Hearts Homestead is another way I’m working to create sustainable support for the animals of Layla’s Heart Ranch and Rescue.

Every step toward creating sustainable income helps us continue providing food, medical care, shelter, enrichment, and lifelong sanctuary to animals who often have nowhere else to go.

I’m still very much in the beginning stages. Right now it’s hot plates, giant stock pots, lots of learning, and plenty of trial and error. 😂

But I’m excited to share this journey with you.

If you’d like to follow along as I build Hands & Hearts Homestead from the ground up, I’d love your support.

📍 Facebook: Hands & Hearts Homestead
📍 Instagram:
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📍 X/Twitter:
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Please give the pages a follow, invite your friends, and help me spread the word.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in second chances.

Because whether it’s a rescue dog, a dream, or a new beginning…

Second chances grow here. 🤍

🚨 KING NEEDS YOUR HELP TODAY 🚨 King is at the veterinarian after concerns about his ear led us to have it examined.Unfo...
05/29/2026

🚨 KING NEEDS YOUR HELP TODAY 🚨

King is at the veterinarian after concerns about his ear led us to have it examined.

Unfortunately, the news was not what we hoped for.

The veterinarian discovered what appears to be a mass in King’s ear. In addition, they diagnosed him with a heart murmur.

Right now, King is acting like his normal happy self. He’s wagging his tail, enjoying attention, and doesn’t seem bothered at all. If you met him today, you’d never know anything was wrong.

But that’s often the hard part about caring for animals.

They don’t tell us when something hurts.
They don’t tell us when something is wrong.

The veterinarian is recommending diagnostics, bloodwork, x-rays, anesthesia, surgical removal of the mass, biopsy testing, and medications to determine exactly what we’re dealing with and how best to help him.

The estimate for King’s care is between $1,627.96 and $2,247.96.

This expense was completely unexpected, and we need help.

We don’t know yet whether this mass is benign or something more serious. We don’t know what the biopsy results will show. What we do know is that King deserves answers, treatment, and every chance possible.

If you can spare $5, $10, $25, or any amount today, it would make a tremendous difference for King.

And if you’re unable to donate, please share this post. Sometimes one share reaches the person who can help.

Please keep our sweet boy in your thoughts as we navigate the next steps.

Donate: https://linktr.ee/laylasheartrandr

Another unexpected vet visit.While letting the dogs out, we noticed blood all over King’s head, ear, and neck.As you can...
05/29/2026

Another unexpected vet visit.

While letting the dogs out, we noticed blood all over King’s head, ear, and neck.

As you can imagine, we immediately started panicking.

We got him out into the play yard so we could examine him more closely, and it appears the bleeding is coming from his ear. We also noticed what looks like it could be a small mass or growth inside his ear, though we honestly don’t know yet what we’re dealing with.

We immediately sent photos to our veterinarian, and thankfully King will be seen right away.

At this point, we have no idea what the cost will be because we don’t know what is causing the bleeding or what treatment he may need.

The good news is that King is acting completely normal. He’s happy, eating, wagging his tail, and behaving like nothing is wrong. If you know King, that probably doesn’t surprise you. He’s the kind of dog who keeps smiling no matter what.

Still, bleeding from the ear is not something we’re willing to ignore, and we want to make sure he gets whatever care he needs.

If anyone would like to help us cover King’s unexpected veterinary visit, we would be incredibly grateful.

Donate: https://linktr.ee/laylasheartrandr

We will update everyone as soon as we know more.

Please keep our sweet boy in your thoughts today.

Wishlist Wednesday. This is Kringle.The dog who started it all.The dog who changed my life forever and became the reason...
05/27/2026

Wishlist Wednesday.

This is Kringle.

The dog who started it all.

The dog who changed my life forever and became the reason Layla’s Heart Ranch and Rescue exists.

When I first met Kringle at the shelter six years ago, people saw a “problem dog.”
They saw overarousal.
Leash biting.
Too much energy.
Too much dog.

But underneath all of that was just a misunderstood soul desperate to be loved and understood.

And once you earned his trust?
He became one of the most loving dogs I’ve ever known.

Kringle has now been with us for five years. He’s ten years old today, gray creeping onto his face, still carrying that giant personality and even bigger heart.

Dogs like Kringle are why we do this.

The misunderstood ones.
The overlooked ones.
The ones people give up on too quickly.

They deserve safety.
They deserve patience.
They deserve someone willing to see beyond the label.

This Wishlist Wednesday, we urgently need:
🐾Dog food
🐾 Monetary donations to help us continue caring for Kringle and all of the other dogs like him here at the ranch

Because rescue doesn’t stop when a dog leaves the shelter.
That’s where the real work — and the real love — begins.

And I can promise you this, Kringle was always worth it. I love him more than words. He is the goodest boy.

Donate: https://linktr.ee/laylasheartrandr

Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1PZBKG2NNH9QH?ref_=wl_share

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for this country and the freedoms we often take...
05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for this country and the freedoms we often take for granted.

Memorial Day is about sacrifice, courage, and love for something bigger than yourself.

And while this sweet face may not understand the meaning of today, dogs like Kobe remind us every single day what loyalty looks like.

To all who have served, and especially to those who never made it home… thank you will never feel like enough.

We remember you today and always. ❤️🤍

05/23/2026

$10 Saturday 💔

Last night, raccoons got into our chicken coop.

We lost one of our guinea fowl, another was severely injured, and one of our chickens was killed.

It’s heartbreaking and frustrating because the truth is… we need a chicken coop that can better withstand predators and the extreme Texas weather we face out here on the ranch.

But that’s also the reality of rescue and sanctuary life sometimes.

There is always something that needs fixing.
Something that needs upgrading.
Something we wish we could do faster.

We know the rescue and ranch are not perfect.
We see the flaws every single day.

But please know this:
We are trying with everything we have.

Building a safe sanctuary from raw land while caring for so many animals takes time, resources, and support from people willing to believe in what we’re trying to create here.

Kindness matters.
Grace matters.
Encouragement matters.

To the people who continue to stand beside us through the hard seasons, support us, pray for us, donate, share our posts, and remind us to keep going… thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Your support helps us continue improving this place piece by piece for the animals who depend on us.

If you’d like to help us this $10 Saturday as we continue working toward safer spaces, better infrastructure, food, medical care, and everything the animals need, we would be incredibly grateful.

Thank you for believing in us, even while we’re still building.

with love and gratitude.

Donate: https://linktr.ee/laylasheartrandr

05/21/2026

When it rains, it pours….that’s the saying, right?

Well… Daisy Mae’s puppies AND the Candy Litter have officially entered their tiny escape artist era.

The puppy play yards that once contained them are no match for growing, confident, energetic rescue puppies anymore.

This morning turned into complete puppy chaos as multiple little fugitives made their great escape across the ranch.

Thankfully everyone is safe, happy, and accounted for… but it also means we urgently need larger and more secure puppy play yards for them.

And honestly, this is rescue.

The animals grow.
Their needs change.
What worked two weeks ago suddenly doesn’t work anymore.

It’s always something in rescue.

But seeing these puppies healthy enough, playful enough, and confident enough to cause this kind of chaos after everything they survived is also something we’re incredibly grateful for.

Daisy Mae’s puppies lost their mama far too soon.

The Candy Litter came from an abusive home where they lived in fear.

Now they’re running, playing, exploring, and acting like carefree puppies should.

If anyone would like to help us purchase additional puppy play yards and supplies, we would be beyond grateful.

Every donation truly helps us keep these babies safe while giving them the life they deserve.

And yes… all tiny criminals were safely apprehended. 🐾

We are a very transparent rescue, even when things are chaotic or not going as planned. We always try to show the reality of rescue because rescue — and life — aren’t picture perfect.

Donate: https://linktr.ee/laylasheartrandr

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Cedar Creek, TX
78612

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+15124171180

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