# Last Chance Ranch > Animal Rescue, Summer Camp, Events, Dog Training and More! ## Posts - [Foxwynd Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant to Last Chance Ranch Animal Rescue](https://lastchanceranch.org/foxwynd-foundation-awards-50000-grant-to-last-chance-ranch-animal-rescue/): News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michelle.Kane@VoiceMattersLLC.com 267.236.3607 Foxwynd Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant to Last Chance Ranch Animal Rescue Quakertown, PA — Last Chance Ranch Animal Rescue (LCR) has received a $50,000 grant to support its lifesaving programs for animals in need. This is the second grant awarded to LCR, following a successful $35,000 grant in 2024 that directly supported ... Read More - [Last Chance Ranch Launches $5.5 Million Capital Campaign to Build New Animal Rescue Facility in Quakertown](https://lastchanceranch.org/last-chance-ranch-launches-5-5-million-capital-campaign-to-build-new-animal-rescue-facility-in-quakertown/): QUAKERTOWN, PA — At its 12th Annual Tails & Ties Gala on Saturday, April 5, 2025, Last Chance Ranch (LCR) officially launched its 2025 Capital Campaign, “Defining the Future of Last Chance Ranch.” The campaign supports the construction of a state-of-the-art rescue and rehabilitation facility on 44 acres recently purchased in Quakertown. Executive Director Jackie Burke shared the vision for ... Read More - [Double Your Impact This Giving Tuesday: Foxwynd Foundation Presents $35,000 Matching Grant to Last Chance Ranch](https://lastchanceranch.org/double-your-impact-this-giving-tuesday-foxwynd-foundation-presents-35000-matching-grant-to-last-chance-ranch/): This Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Last Chance Ranch Animal Rescue (LCR) has an incredible opportunity to double their impact as they serve animals in need. The Foxwynd Foundation’s Donor Advised Fund has generously approved a $35,000 matching grant to support lifesaving medical care. Every dollar donated on or around Giving Tuesday will be matched, up to $35,000, creating a ... Read More - [How Old Is My Dog In Human Years?](https://lastchanceranch.org/how-old-is-my-dog-in-human-years/): Recently I had a ton of fun “dog sitting” my son Anthony’s 15-month-old Rottweiler named Hendrix (Henny for short).  I work at home, so we had lots of quality time together.  Most of the time, he laid by my desk, where I would pet him occasionally as he napped.  However, as soon as I would get on a zoom call, ... Read More - [Happy Holidays! Toxic and Dangerous Foods Your Pet Should Never Eat](https://lastchanceranch.org/toxic-and-dangerous-foods-your-dog-should-never-eat/): As most pet lovers will agree, our furry family members are a part of every memory we make, so below are reminders on how to keep them healthy and safe during holiday celebrations! It may be tempting to offer your pet the same delicious food you are preparing and enjoying but doing so may cause severe problems for your furry ... Read More - [October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!](https://lastchanceranch.org/october-is-adopt-a-shelter-dog-month/): Community shelters are the last hope for an estimated 3.3 – 4.5 million misunderstood, unwanted, abused, or neglected dogs in need of a fresh start with a compassionate human friend.  Thinking of adopting a shelter dog?  Here are some things to think about to support a dog’s second chance at a loving and stable forever home. No matter how much ... Read More - [Donkey Love](https://lastchanceranch.org/donkey-love/): Recently, I read the Book, “Running with Sherman”, by Chris McDougall which is a heartwarming story about training a rescue donkey to run one of the most challenging races in America, and, in the process, discovering the life-changing power of the human-animal connection. I totally recommend reading this uplifting story to any animal lovers, animal rescuers or donkey lovers! Did ... Read More - [Annie’s Story – Good Things Come to Those Who Wait!](https://lastchanceranch.org/annies-story-good-things-come-to-those-who-wait/): After 7 years at Last Chance Ranch (LCR), Annie, a 20-year-old Trakehner horse, is going to her forever home and her story is a unique one! Leslie brought Annie and several other barn animals to LCR from New York due to tragically losing her sister (Pam) to cancer.  With this loss, came the responsibility of finding homes for all her ... Read More - [Meet Last Chance Ranch’s 2022 Lesson Horses!](https://lastchanceranch.org/meet-last-chance-ranchs-2022-lesson-horses/): In February 2021’s lesson horse blog (https://lastchanceranch.org/meet-the-lesson-horses-at-last-chance-ranch/) we introduced Marie Koder who manages the horseback riding lesson program at Last Chance Ranch.   Below is an update from her on the horses from last year and some new great stars!   Cobalt and Cinnamon     We’ve had many changes to the lesson horse roster over this past year. Triple Sec ... Read More - [February is National Pet Dental Health Month!](https://lastchanceranch.org/february-is-national-pet-dental-health-month/): We just wanted to remind every pet owner that it is vital to make sure you maintain your dog and cats’ oral health. Regularly brushing your pet’s teeth is the single most effective thing you can do to keep their teeth healthy between veterinary dental cleanings. Daily brushing is best, but it is not always possible and brushing several times ... Read More - [Need to Keep Your Dog Active This Winter? Here’s A Few Easy Ideas!](https://lastchanceranch.org/need-to-keep-your-dog-active-this-winter-heres-a-few-easy-ideas/): Cold snowy days may mean that you and dog may not get outside to get the physical exercise you both need. Did you know that just 10-15 minutes of mental stimulation will tire out your dog more than a 30-minute walk? There are countless ways to mentally tire your dog by getting them to use critical thinking skills. Recently I ... Read More - [Striving to be better in 2022 – Fear Free Certification Training at LCR!](https://lastchanceranch.org/striving-to-be-better-in-2022-fear-free-certification-training-at-lcr/) - [Thank you to American Trucks for their $250 grant!](https://lastchanceranch.org/american-trucks-give-back/): Last Chance Ranch recently received a $250 grant from the Positive Payload Program presented by American Trucks! Since we use a GMC Sierra 3500HD as part of our daily operations, our organization was eligible to receive grant funds to help our mission! We are so appreciative of their support. If your non-profit uses an American made truck, you too could ... Read More - [“Tis the Season” to be Grateful for our Pets 3](https://lastchanceranch.org/tis-the-season-to-be-grateful-for-our-pets-3/): Life with animals is entertaining! Pets make us laugh, bring us joy, and provide us with unconditional love. The more time you spend with your pets, the better you feel. Did you ever notice that when you are with your pet, you are smiling more, and you are more apt to strike up a conversation with a stranger? And then ... Read More - [“Tis the Season” to be Grateful for our Pets 2](https://lastchanceranch.org/tis-the-season-to-be-grateful-for-our-pets-2/): We are grateful for the immediate joy and unconditional love that comes from sharing our lives with pets. However, did you ever stop and think about the mental health benefits that come from snuggling up to a furry friend? Pets can reduce stress, anxiety, depression, ease loneliness, and encourage exercise. Getting a hug or playing with a pet can elevate ... Read More - [“Tis the Season” to be Grateful for our Pets](https://lastchanceranch.org/tis-the-season-to-be-grateful-for-our-pets/): This Thanksgiving our family made a Gratitude Tree. Everyone wrote down what they were thankful for on cutout leaves and hung the leaves with ribbon on a decorative pine tree. As you can imagine, MANY of the leaves were the names of our pets; past and present. As any pet owner knows and feels, whether big, small, furry, or bald, ... Read More - [Fostering a Dog -A Continuation](https://lastchanceranch.org/fostering-a-dog-a-continuation/): “I let my heart break a little, so theirs will never break again.” Our last blog introduced us to fostering a dog and how it is a win-win situation for shelters, dogs, and fosters.  Simply put, it is saving lives.  Fostering keeps animals out of shelters.  As wonderful as shelters are, they can be stressful for a dog from the ... Read More - [Fostering a Dog – Is it right for you?](https://lastchanceranch.org/fostering-a-dog-is-it-right-for-you/):  “I let my heart break a little, so theirs will never break again.” Fostering is taking in a homeless dog and giving them care, love and attention for either a predetermined period or until someone adopts the dog.  Fostering is critically important to rescue organizations due to some of the following reasons: *The shelter does not have space for adoptable ... Read More - [Horses Rescued From Auction](https://lastchanceranch.org/rescued-from-auction/): Horse auctions are where people conduct the commercial trade in equines.  People sell or consign horses at auction for various reasons.  For some, the auction is an excellent place for buyer and seller to meet and arrive at fair market value for a horse.  Some auctions sell quality horses and can be a good outlet for owners to relieve themselves ... Read More - [Summer Camp Fun at Last Chance Ranch!](https://lastchanceranch.org/summer-camp-fun-at-last-chance-ranch/): Many of us fondly reflect on summer camp and as adults, it may have even been a formative part of our lives!  It is a place that children can not only have fun but learn about themselves, other people, and the world around them.  Last Chance Ranch offers a unique summer camp experience for 9 weeks this summer!  These weeks ... Read More - [Minions at Last Chance Ranch?!?!](https://lastchanceranch.org/minions-at-last-chance-ranch/): We all know and love the “Minions”, those fictional characters that appear in the Despicable Me franchise, but did you know that Last Chance Ranch (LCR) has their own “Minions”? The fondly called “Minions” are teenagers that are current lesson students at LCR.  They came to Marie’s rescue one Saturday when she did not have an assistant and back-to-back lessons ... Read More - [Meet the lesson horses at Last Chance Ranch!](https://lastchanceranch.org/meet-the-lesson-horses-at-last-chance-ranch/): Marie Koder manages the horseback riding lesson program at Last Chance Ranch.  Her program is English based, with an emphasis towards Dressage.  All the students have the option to ride in an English or Western saddle, so they get to choose what makes them most comfortable.  Since Last Chance Ranch is a rescue facility and not considered show-oriented, lessons are ... Read More - [A dog will never talk you out of going for a walk!](https://lastchanceranch.org/a-dog-will-never-talk-you-out-of-going-for-a-walk/): Are you sticking with your New Year’s Exercise resolution? If you are and want to stay committed, we have a partner for you! Dogs make great exercise partners because they just want to spend time with you.  Think about it!  People make up all kinds of excuses not to exercise, but dogs are always ready to go.  Dogs don’t care ... Read More - [Happy Pet Friendly Holidays!](https://lastchanceranch.org/happy-pet-friendly-holidays/): The holidays are going to look a lot different this year.  Just because this 2020 holiday season will be far from normal, many of us still want to make it meaningful with delicious traditional foods and decorations! As most pet lovers will agree, our furry family members are a part of every memory we make, so below are reminders on ... Read More - [$21,268 Raised on Giving Tuesday!](https://lastchanceranch.org/this-is-our-most-urgent-giving-tuesday-yet/): We cannot thank you enough! We set a goal of $12,000 with the help of two matching donors, Rebecca Rynkiewicz and Von Thun Farm. We reached our goal by 4pm, looked up what we made in 2019 ($15,097) and increased our goal to $15,098! So many donations came in during the evening and our grand total at midnight was $21,268! Still interested in helping?  ... Read More - [Look At That Face (part 2)!](https://lastchanceranch.org/look-at-that-face-part-2/): Considering a potbellied pig?  Here are some more pig points to sway you. They love to be petted, especially on their bellies and many will happily cuddle with their owners. They are very trainable.  They can learn to walk on a leash, sit and perform some tricks.  If you keep them inside, they can be trained to go in a ... Read More - [New Arrivals!](https://lastchanceranch.org/new-arrivals/): Covid has been affecting all of us in some way and sadly, some families have had to surrender their animals.  We recently had horses and barnyard animals arrive at LCR. Duke – 12-year-old painted Draft Horse Gelding  Holly 20 year-old Quarter Horse Mare Peaches -10-year-old Haflinger Mare – Peaches had to spend some time at the New Bolton Veterinary Center ... Read More - [Look At That Face!](https://lastchanceranch.org/look-at-that-face/): Adopting any animal is a life time commitment and a potbellied pig is no different.  Here are some important PIG POINTS when considering them as a pet! They can grow to be 80-250 pounds and live 15-20 years!  They need adequate space to roam and root.  They love to walk around and explore, lay in the sun, root and dig ... Read More - [Barnyard Birds Are A Blast!](https://lastchanceranch.org/barnyard-birds-are-a-blast/): Why do we like barnyard birds?  Eggs, eggs, and more eggs!  But barnyard birds also bring an element of fun to any farm, barnyard or back yard. They can be easy to care for and very entertaining.  They are very vocal, always enthusiastic to see you, and have the ability to put an instant smile on your face as they ... Read More - [Sheep on the run!](https://lastchanceranch.org/sheep-on-the-run/): Animal shelters play a vital role in our communities and most of the work is done quietly and without fanfare.  Not only does LCR take in animals that need to be surrendered, but they also help reunite pets with their owners, even sheep!  Here is “Sellie’s” runaway rescue story! The phone is ringing five minutes before close.  On the other ... Read More - [LCR's Lifeline](https://lastchanceranch.org/lcrs-lifeline/): LCR is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization which means its lifeline is fundraising.  The Covid-19 pandemic hit all animal rescues hard, including LCR, and most fundraising events had to be canceled.  In addition, our thrift store also had to shut down from March 16th to June 5th which caused at least a $45,000 decrease in funds used towards operating expenses. ... Read More - [Good News!](https://lastchanceranch.org/good-news/): If you are a pet owner, you already know that animals manage to bring unconditional LOVE and JOY into our lives. From fish, to dogs to chickens to goats to horses; any kind of pet can create a bond and help you live a longer, happier and healthier life.  Recently, Covid 19 has changed our daily routine, forced us to ... Read More - [Welcome to the Last Chance Ranch (LCR) blog!](https://lastchanceranch.org/welcome-to-the-last-chance-ranch-lcr-blog-post/): We are excited to introduce you to a sort of “behind the scenes look” into LCR! Throughout LCR’s journey of saving equines, farm animals and domestic companion animals, the team has learned a lot and are looking forward to sharing this knowledge with you!  Upcoming blogs will provide our readers with animal care tips, LCR success stories, and the joys ... 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