Texas Cattle Dog Rescue (TCDR) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization dedicated to rescuing stray and abandoned Australian Cattle Dogs and providing medical and foster care, then placing these dogs in loving and caring homes.

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TCDR rescues dogs from city and county shelters throughout Texas. We find new, forever homes all across the state for our dogs.

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Our mission is to reduce the shocking number of heelers euthanized in Texas shelters. We match each rescued dog with a forever home where he/she will be loved, cared for, and fully enjoyed and appreciated. Educating current and future owners is a key focus and helps us match dogs with homes. We believe pets should be spayed and neutered to reduce pet over population. We also ensure our rescued dogs are healthy and vaccinated when they are placed.

-adopter completes application

-applicant is screened by volunteer

-volunteer checks references

-home visit performed

-if approved, applicant is introduced to dog's foster parent

-meet and greet is scheduled

-if all goes well, adopter signs the adoption contract, pays the adoption fee, and may take the dog home

-TCDR provides vet records and transfers microchip

-volunteer stays in touch with adopter to ensure everything is going well, provides support if needed

-if dog isn't working out or adopter's situation changes, TCDR will take dog back