Big Dog Ranch Launches Season With Large Variety Of Events

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – November 1, 2017 – Big Dog Ranch Rescue, the largest no kill dog rescue in the southeast, has saved more than twenty three thousand dogs to date. As Hurricane Harvey tore its way through Texas, Big Dog Ranch Rescue sent van after van taking lifesaving supplies and bringing teams that would rescue animals caught in the disaster. In one Houston home, Big Dog teams rescued an abandoned mother who had just given birth. We named her storm and she is recovering now and looking forward to her new forever home. When Hurricane Irma hit the keys, planes carrying food and water returned home with dogs displaced by the storm. Hurricane Maria left Puerto Rico looking like a war zone. Once again Big Dog Ranch Rescue answered the call sending airdrops of water, generators and food. The planes would return with dozens of dogs needing medical attention and new homes. In all, over 100 dogs who were rescued from those who now reside at Big Dog Ranch Rescue. This window into recent efforts is a glimpse of the ongoing work and why we need funding now more than ever to care for our four legged companions.

Founder and President of BDRR, Lauree Simmons, says it was a tough and expensive year for the rescue but the work must continue "Our pets are our family and right now our family is hurting. It's been a physical and financial struggle to help these wonderful dogs survive so many natural disasters and, at the same time, care for all the local needs here in our community. I am so proud of the staff and supporters and volunteers who are working so hard and of the efforts made to sustain life during this difficult time."

In addition to volunteers and donations, support for the organization also comes from some extraordinary community events. These events include:

November 3, 2017 – Bark Bash at Jupiter Beach Resort. An evening dinner/dance with silent and live auctions. Event is sold out! 

December 3 – Golf With the Big Dogs Draft Par-Tee. Pro draft party where players can bid on pro’s to play with their foursome. A fun event just prior to the big day!

December 4 – Golf with the Big Dogs Tournament at Trump National Golf Club. Pro-Am Shotgun Golf Tournament with breakfast, lunch and award presentations. Tickets and sponsorships include: Individual player $3,000. Silver Sponsor $25,000, Gold Sponsor $30,000 and Big Title Sponsor $50,000. Sponsorships include tickets to Party with the Big Dogs among other benefits.

March 10, 2018 – Wine, Women, Shoes and Dogs, Palm Beach.  The Co-Chairs for this event are young animal enthusiasts Georgina Bloomberg and Lara Trump. This is the yearly Premier luncheon event in Palm Beach. Guests will experience the latest fashions, entertainment, an auction and fabulous lunch. An afternoon of fine wine, shopping and the infamous celebrity doggie fashion show with 600 new friends!

As we evolve into the nation’s premiere rescue facility, Big Dog Ranch in growing to accommodate increasing need. We are creating a prototype for what every rescue should be; a place that not only houses but heals both physically and mentally to insure a sound forever companion for a new family. Big Dog Ranch Rescue Founder and President, Lauree Simmons, sends this message, “At this crucial time I hope you will attend and invite some of your friends to join us at our fabulous events and facility so you can experience the joy we feel everyday as we work with our four-legged companions.”  

For ticket and sponsorship information on all events please connect with contact below.  

A link to support relief efforts by donating or volunteering may be found at: http://www.bdrr.org/ .