MAKING A DIFFERENCE

My name is Cheryl Garrity, and caring for animals—especially those who need a little extra help—has been a lifelong passion.

At Little Dog Ranch, I rescue small senior dogs who are facing medical challenges and have been abandoned, orphaned, surrendered, or are simply running out of options. Many arrive after being overlooked because of their age or health, and some are at risk of euthanasia simply because they require more care than most adopters are prepared to provide.

My goal is simple: to give each of these dogs a permanent, safe, and happy home for however long forever may be.

Here, every family member enjoys nutritious, delicious meals, attentive veterinary care, the medications they need, soft beds, peaceful surroundings, and plenty of comfort. But more than anything, they are LOVED.

Little Dog Ranch is intentionally calm and nurturing—a place where senior dogs can rest, recover, and simply enjoy being dogs. I become deeply connected to each one, and there is no greater reward than knowing that a dog who may once have felt unwanted now feels safe, cherished, and completely at home.

Senior dogs with medical needs are too often labeled “unadoptable.”

We see them differently.

So kick up your heels, boys and girls. Your forever home is waiting at Little Dog Ranch.

Our History

Little Dog Ranch was officially founded in the spring of 2022, but the heart behind the rescue goes back more than 30 years.

My journey began in Colorado, where I lived on a farm and gradually opened my home to animals in need. At one point, more than 200 animals called that farm home. In 2019, I moved to Florida, and in 2021 I purchased our original property on Spring Lake Road. Since then, Little Dog Ranch has grown into a true sanctuary, and we recently moved to a new home in Fruitland Park that gives us even more room to expand our family.

Three dogs made the move with me from Colorado, and since arriving in Florida, I have welcomed many more into the Ranch. Most were senior dogs, medically challenged, or simply considered “castoffs”—dogs that many believed did not have much time left.

But these dogs have a way of surprising you. Once they realize they are truly home—with a warm bed, good food, excellent veterinary care, and people who love them—they rally. I’m convinced they talk to each other and let the newcomers know, “You’re safe now. This is forever.”

We have said goodbye to many beloved family members who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge, but each one left this world knowing comfort, dignity, and love. My hope is to continue growing the Little Dog Ranch family and welcome as many dogs as we can responsibly care for. Every donation helps provide food, medications, veterinary treatment, and the day-to-day care these dogs need—and brings us one step closer to rescuing our next family member.

There are plenty of warm beds waiting.

Your Donations Matter

Little Dog Ranch, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created with one purpose in mind: to give more senior and medically challenged dogs the care, comfort, and forever home they deserve. On average, it costs approximately $3,000 per dog, per year to provide the food, medications, veterinary care, and daily support these seniors need. Every dollar donated goes directly toward the health and welfare of the dogs.

Little Dog Ranch operates with virtually no overhead. I take no compensation of any kind, and I provide my home to the organization at no cost. The work is time-consuming and physically demanding, but caring for these dogs is something I am grateful to do every day. My hope is simple: that continued support will allow Little Dog Ranch to welcome even more dogs who have nowhere else to go. For complete transparency, our past profit-and-loss statements are available on the Funding page, and our tax filings are also available for review.

Every donation helps us say “yes” to the next senior dog who needs a home.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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