Misfit Ranch is a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Rescue and Sanctuary founded by the Parker family, who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of abused, neglected and misunderstood dogs in need of a better tomorrow.
Run entirely by volunteers, Misfit Ranch rescues with a purpose to save those whose time is running out at public shelters and those in danger of being euthanized due to treatable medical needs or trainable behavioral issue. Often, medical recovery requires a calm and loving environment that cannot be provided in an overcrowded, public setting and behavioral issues present out of fear, which volunteers who have not been educated in training techniques or breed behavior are not properly prepared to handle.
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Misfit Ranch provides a variety of services unique to each dog’s needs with the goal of future adoption in mind, without discrimination of breed or need. The dedication to the dogs taken in doesn’t end with finding a forever home. Continued support and services are provided for the life of all Misfit Ranch rescues placed in forever homes. In cases where dogs have complex needs, whether medical or behavioral, they will live out their days in peace at the Misfit Ranch Sanctuary.
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Rescue efforts have been underway and successful for years but ranch development is currently in progress for the purpose of expansion so more dogs who are facing euthanasia can be saved.
Misfit Ranch has a three stage development plan and is operational during its initial relocation/expansion stage in an effort to continue its assistance for current rescues without interruption. With that in mind, the family is at max capacity and is in urgent need of help from the community to avoid turning dogs away who desperately need their help.
The founding family has taken in many dogs over the years that were in need of homes and provided them with medical care, spay/neuter, rehabilitation, training and forever home placement without passing the cost on to the new families or seeking donations from the community.
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Most of the dogs who came to the family were turned away by other professionals or had special needs that could not be accommodated elsewhere and were facing euthanasia. These dogs wouldn’t be thriving and providing joy to their new families today without the help they received. Some of these dogs were rescued from abusive situations and are still currently with the Misfit Ranch family receiving care today.
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The family is thankful to have been able to help all the dogs they have on their own but they've run out of space and resources. In order to continue to help these dogs in desperate need of care and compassion, they need help from members of the dog loving community who are able.
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The founding family of Misfit Ranch has personally invested in the purchase of a 50 acre piece of property located just outside the Las Vegas valley. Low-impact flooring (for the training, indoor play area and exercise/physical therapy room planned for the ranch), multiple refrigerators/freezers and a dishwasher for the nutrition center, high-capacity sanitation washers/dryers for the laundry center, multiple dog kennels and more have been purchased by the family as well.
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Canine care, nutrition, medical, training, education and groundskeeper teams have graciously volunteered their time to the ranch once relocation is complete.
Now that the land has been acquired fundraising efforts for the development of canine housing, a nutrition office and kitchen, the medical clinic, utilities, a socialization and training center, caretaker's quarters and more are underway!
Ranch development plans would allow the founding family and volunteer teams to help more dogs in need and provide permanent homes and medical care for those who need it most.
THE PROCESS
RESCUE
All dogs brought in by Misfit Ranch are in danger of being euthanized. Overcrowded shelters, misunderstanding of breed characteristics and behavioral issues due to lack of training are all common reasons. Injury, chronic illness and disability without a dedicated and compassionate caregiver are also reasons we've encountered dogs on a red list.
INTAKE
New residents are admitted to the Misfit Ranch Refuge where they they receive a wellness exam, a bath, vaccinations and medication if needed, lots of love and some much needed rest without the stress and chaos of having other residents around. The length of time they spend in the refuge is dependent on their unique needs. Daily exercise, nutritious meals, continued medical care, a comfortable and safe place to rest, human companionship and more are all provided daily. Spay/Neuter will be scheduled if needed and if medically cleared for surgery.
TESTING
While in the refuge center, all incoming residents will receive the following-
- DNA testing for breed identification
- Allergy testing (if indicating a need)
- Age testing for dogs of unknown age
- Behavioral/Cognition Testing to determine training needs
- Temperament testing to determine compatibility with men, women, kids, other dogs, cats, etc.
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Program Assignment
Once we've learned all that we can about our new residents, they are moved to our main housing and given their own private space. Training will begin if needed and we'll determine which of the ranch programs best suits their needs.
Dogs assigned to the MISFIT RANCH RESCUE are those in good health that would benefit from a forever family. They are listed on our resident's page as available for adoption.
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Dogs assigned to the MISFIT RANCH SANCTUARY are those who would most benefit from living out their days in peace at the ranch. These are dogs with complex needs, whether medical or behavioral, that require specialized care making placement in a home without a professional a risk for the dog.
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Regardless of the program our residents are placed in they receive round-the-clock care, nutritious meals, fresh/clean water, daily exercise, play dates with other dogs (if dog friendly) and lots of love.
OUR MISSION
ADVOCATE
EDUCATE
ELEVATE
Provide a voice for those without one.
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Educate adoptive families and the community on breed characteristics, canine nutrition, training and home care.
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Elevate the quality of life for the abandoned, abused, neglected and misunderstood by providing a safe place to lay their head, lots of love and compassion and the relief that they'll never go without food, a home or human companionship ever again.