HLCR Newsletter May 2025

                   Mugs Dexter Koda Hydro Delgato Sarabi Miles

The Great Escape Starts Small

Every great rescue story starts with understanding—of course, a really good fence doesn’t hurt, either. We meet escape artists all the time. From fence-jumpers to door-darters, it's common to find ex-escape artists in area shelters. These dogs aren't trying to be difficult. It's one of the most common behaviors we see in many strays.

Dogs feel the need to escape for a variety of reasons: boredom, overstimulation or lack of bonding to their new surroundings. Some can even be driven by fear, such as separation anxiety. Maybe excitement for connection or new stimulation for fun, especially if their last escape was rewarding to them (a playful chase). The tough part is discovering a dog's individual why behind their escape attempts.

At our rescue, threshold training at doors, gates and fence lines make this process a little easier. When a pup is at least consistently trained at a basic level that a door cannot be rushed through, it can often create a manageable and real starting place to address the issue. Especially being in an environment that isn't natural to them. There's no place like a home! Your support at thresholds matter. When staff handle the training and volunteers reinforce the boundaries, those small actions before and after dog walks create secure, happy dogs less likely to escape and ready for their future homes!

Suds & Snuggles

We’re sending a big thank you to the wonderful middle school group from Marble Falls ISD who returned for another impactful day of service. This group jumped right in, helping us knock out a full lineup of much-needed dog baths and giving our pups exactly what they needed—lots of play and cuddles. Their presence truly helped us turn the day around. While they made memories, so did our puppies. Socialization is so impactful on their behavioral development. Thank you for choosing to visit our dogs, making our rescue a little more fun!

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Diamond Feature: Betty Lyn

This gentle mastiff mix arrived from New Braunfels Humane Society underweight, heartworm positive and with digestive sensitivities. Her post-spay complications suggest that she’s likely been through several pregnancies. Mothers like Betty Lyn are often overlooked and at-risk in shelters, especially as a large dog. Under our care, Betty Lyn is gaining healthy weight and preparing for heartworm treatment. The life ahead for her will be about soft places to land, peaceful routines and finally being cherished for who she is.

Diamond Feature: Spike

Spike was found in Granite Shoals in heartbreaking condition—so matted you could barely see his eyes, entangled with sticks and rocks. Whether he was dumped or lost, it’s clear he hadn’t known proper care for some time. After many caring hands, Spike has found his way to us! He’s already received a much-needed grooming and will be treated for severe paw infections, hair loss and irritation due to an unknown skin condition on his lower back. We'll be getting veterinary consultation to figure out what's exactly going on. In the meantime, he's going through basic treatments to kick-start his recovery, including a much-needed medicated bath regimen.

Click here to learn more

about the Diamonds in the Ruff program!

April 2025 Adoptions

Adoption Count: 2

Who: Mugs, Hopper

Welcome New Volunteers

Briana Robinson

Teresa Miller

Amy Clark

Clare Dobson

Olga Ohana

Volunteer Update

Stay tuned for more upcoming events - we are talking to more venues and restaurants hosting adoption/food events to help fundraise for the pups!

Saturday, May 3rd: Orientation for New Volunteers - Must submit Volunteer Application on-line before event.

Saturday, May 10th: Torr Na Lochs Winery - from 12:00 - 4:00 Wine, Shop & Dogs!

Monday, May 12th: Putts 4 Pups Golf Tournament at Barton Creek Lakeside - We need volunteers!

Saturday, May 17th: PetSmart in Bee Cave from 9:30 -12:00

Saturday, May 17th: 12:00-2:00 at Bear King's new mini location in Cottonwood Shores. We'll be showing off some pups. And we will be receiving a % of sales while we are there, so come out and enjoy a beer while helping HLCR. 

Saturday, May 24th: Tomlinson's in Lakeway from 10:00 - 12:00

Tuesday, June 24th: Mah Jongg For Mutts Charity Tournament at Quail Point in Horseshoe Bay starting 8:00

Thursday, August 21st: Pupkeno at the Trails (details TBD)

Saturday, September 6th: Fall Market on Main in Marble Falls from 10:00 - 4:00

Thursday, September 25th: Volunteer Appreciation Dinner (details TBD)

Friendly Reminder! When waiting for kennel personnel to harness up a dog for you, stay at least 10 feet away from their fence. Do not call or try to get the attention of pups in the pen. This is part of the training the techs do with the dogs. Thank you for walking the dogs, it makes their whole day!