Copperhead Snakes are on the move here in Texas so watch where you and your Brittanys step. We are seeing copperheads in established neighborhoods as well as in the country. Keep grass cut and your yard picked up so the snakes have fewer places to hide. Snake bites should be treated by...
Help fund Dexter’s Heartworm Treatment Dexter came to us via the shelter system. He was so dirty and matted it took 3 baths and lots of cutting to clean up his coat with all the mats on top of mats in his fur and in his ears. Unfortunately, Dexter is in another life-threatening situation....
Please follow these guidelines for photos: Image must be of Brittanys ONLY (sorry no humans!) Image must be Horizontal/Landscape NOT Vertical/Portrait Acceptable photo formats are .jpg, .bmp, .png, .pdf Minimum pixel dimensions: 3300 px x 4200 px (Must be large enough to fill an 8.5x11in page...
Update on Maya – 5/23/19: Maya is doing much better! She will be ready for her heartworm treatment in a few weeks, then she will be available for her forever home. Check her new glamour shots here. Maya was rescued from a local shelter after her family lost their home. She’s only 4...
Dogs stung by bees can be hurt or even killed – bees, wasps, hornets, and fire ants may all cause allergic reactions. Learn what you should do if your Brittany gets stung or bitten by these flying insects. By Catherine Ashe, DVM Spring is springing forth all over the country. Flowers,...
Spring has sprung in Texas … happy news for your Brittanys, who will be spending more time sniffing and romping and rolling in the great outdoors. While longer days and warmer days make us happy, they can bring some risks to our Brittanys. Every seasonal change can bring dangers, but the Spring...
Add your beautiful Brittanys to our Wall of Love! Thank you for helping us rescue these Brittanys and giving them each a second chance at a happy, healthy life with a deserving forever family. We couldn’t do this rescue work without YOU, our BRIT Rescue Angels! THANK YOU! Hurry...
Donate Percy is a six-year-old Brittany whose has been on a “roller coaster” these past few months. His mom died in June and he was put into boarding where he stayed for three months before coming to BRIT. BRIT found him the perfect foster family who quickly fell in love with him. They...
Article courtesy of Whole Dog Journal The dirty truth about how top-selling dog foods could actually be harming your dog’s health! And other untold secrets you need to know. Dear Fellow Dog Lover, You want the best for your dog – especially when it comes to his food. You read labels...
NOTICE: All adopters need to register their Brittany’s Microchip immediately upon adoption. The website for 24PetWatch is on the adoption application. Since August of 2013, all BRIT Brittanys are wearing a BRIT tag with an ID # and Pattie’s phone number. This system has helped us reunite many...
Xylitol is a popular sweetner found in many products including: sugar-free gums and candies tootpasts and mouthwashes baked goods and more When ingested by Brittanys and other dogs, xylitol may cause vomiting, loss of coordination, seizures, internal bleeding, and in severe cases, liver failure!...
Rocky came in from a high-kill shelter in South Texas. He was diagnosed with and treated for distemper. His eye was sealed with mucus, when he opened his eye it appears to have puncture and now has a severe ulceration. He has an appointment with an ophthalmologist in a few days. Help us raise the...
Darcy’s Story – How she survived Septic Shock (endotoxemia) by Kay (Darcy’s mom) Feb. 6, 2018 Our lucky family adopted Darcy when she was 12 weeks old in 2016 and she is now 17 months old. Darcy is our first Brittany and have been just thrilled to have such a special, loving,...
Thank you to everyone who volunteered with BRIT in 2017. It truly takes a village and we couldn’t have done this without you! BRIT is so very blessed and lucky and appreciative to have such an awesome team of people who help rescue Brittanys in Texas (and nearby...
Leave the speckled eggs and Peeps for the kids. How about a nice cool Pinot for the adult’s Easter basket! Check out the entire line of BRIT’s Brittany Reserve Wines. Every bottle you enjoy helps BRIT save more lives. BRIT Wine Relax with your favorite Brittany and a glass of BRIT...
Has your Brittany gone on a “Walk-about”? Follow these steps to help locate your Brittany: Search the immediate area. Alert neighbors. Distribute flyers; include a photo of your Brittany, the date and your phone number and email address. Call local shelters and provide the staff with...
BRIT is incredibly grateful for all of our Transport Volunteers…or, as we like to call them, our BRIT Super Heroes! Many of the rescues we took on this year were true logistic challenges. We covered every corner of The Great State of Texas and even dipped into neighboring states. Two...
Download the ResQwalk App and start logging miles for BRIT! ResQwalk is a FREE mobile app that enables you to raise money and resources for BRIT, simply by walking (or running). Each month ResQWalk announces a ResQpool of cash and other resources that have been provided by corporate sponsors. In...
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Whenever I’ve been out with a foster dog or I’m talking to someone about rescue, I’ve heard the same statement; “I could NEVER do that! I would love them too much to give them up!” My response to that is “If I can do it, so can YOU!” When I first became active in rescue it wasn’t to foster. I...
Bluebonnet season is upon us, the time of year the entire state looks like a Blue Bell Ice Cream commercial. The annual bluebonnet bloom is definitely a sight to behold and you may be tempted to take your family out for photos but beware because the warm weather also brings poisonous snakes out of...
Nearly seven years ago, we adopted a sweet, shy Brittany named “Bailey.” BRIT told us that she was a great fit for our family but would probably have to be the only dog. We were okay with that because Bailey provides us with an abundance of love, fun, and excitement. Bailey is best known for...
Dear fellow Brittany lover, It’s heartbreaking to find Brittanys who no longer have a home, a place where there’s always shelter, food, love, attention, special treats, playtime … where they are treasured members of the family. We believe all Brittanys deserve a chance to have a loving forever...
Need Some Brittany Love? Become a short-term BRIT Foster parent and help us rescue abandoned and neglected Brittanys in Texas. URGENT NOTICE: All of BRIT’s foster homes are full! We’ve reached full capacity and need additional foster homes NOW. Please consider SHORT-TERM fostering for Brittany...
We know your Brittany is a member of the family, but that doesn’t mean you can feed them the same things we human family members eat. Foods that are safe for humans can be toxic or even deadly to your pet. Here are some of the foods to never give your Brittany. Alcohol – Beer, wine and...
Grapes and raisins have often been used as treats for dogs. But it’s not a good idea. Although it isn’t clear why, grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs. Just a small amount can make your Brittany very ill. Repeated vomiting is an early sign. Within a day, your Brittany will become...
$10.00 Entry Fee
Contest rules:
You must submit your names in a group of Nine (6 Girls and 3 Boys). The person whose group is picked will win a fancy BRIT T-shirt and mug. Let’s make this fun and come up with some great names for these puppies.
Deadline for BRIT to receive your entry AND payment of $10 is
midnight MONDAY AUGUST 22nd.
The winner will be announced on TUESDAY, AUGUST 23rd on our Facebook page.
If your curious Brittany encounters a skunk like Holly did below, follow this recipe recommended by the Humane Society (read the full article here):Step 1: Keep your Brittany outsideDon’t let them carry the smell indoors. Check their eyes; if they’re irritated or red, immediately flush them...
The top winners of BRIT’s – Save Lives With Snapshots Photo Contest will be featured in next year’s BRIT calendar. Submit your Brittany’s photo today! Entry Fee = $5 per photo submission.Entry deadline is Wednesday, August 31st at 8:00 pm CST; voting ends at 10:00 pm.Each...
Status:Crossed the Rainbow BridgeJuly 31, 2016Age:3 yrGender:FemaleWeight: 35 lbsDolly came to use from a West Texas shelter and appeared healthy. Our vets got her caught up on her shots and spayed over the weekend. She was waiting for her foster home when Dr. Pam got an emergency call from one...
BRIT#20141202Status:Crossed the Rainbow BridgeJuly 29, 2016Age:11 years oldGender:MaleWeight: 52 lbsWith a heavy heart we must share the loss of a great Brittany …Our beloved BB Maxx crossed The Rainbow Bridge on Friday, July 29th. He came to us from a shelter at 11 years of age and had...
Dijon (fka Dichan) is a true French Brittany! He was born in France and immigrated to the US in the Fall of 2008. He came to BRIT in 2016 and “foster failed” his new mom and dad and best friend Charlie, another BRIT Brittany adopted in 2010. His new family celebrated his 8th birthday...
UPDATE: Posted on August 2, 2016 by Pattie NitschkePebbles aka The Wiggler! We met with Dr. Beam and Pebbles the wiggler at the Alvarado Vet Clinic this morning. He shared that Pebbles’ gunshot wound was the 2nd worst he has ever seen. Despite a large amount of shattered bone, he is...
Here’s a look back at our first six years of rescuing Brittanys all across the Great State of TexasEven though we celebrate our birthday in the cool month of May we officially began operations on 7/10/2010. Here is a look at some of our adoptions:2010 – Our Freshman Year”This is...
Help, I’m pregnant and homeless!My name is Annie Oakley and I’m a two-year-old Brittany female. I got myself lost and no one came for me. Animal control in Oklahoma picked me up and kept me in the shelter-lock up for a couple of weeks before BRIT found me. Surprise! I’m in a...
Recently a woman was out walking and happened upon a young puppy being viciously attacked by eight other dogs who were biting him and pulling him from multiple directions. The rescuer was able to run the other dogs off and rush the puppy, who we’ve named Rocky, to a local animal emergency...
Did you know Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitos?Heartworm preventatives, and flea and tick medication are essential this time of year – especially in Texas! Each BRIT Brittany is heartworm tested prior to adoption, but owners need to re-test annually. A good time to re-test is 6 months...
Earlier this year Ami from Arlington, TX contacted BRIT via our Facebook page to volunteer her services as a Foster Mom. She dove right in and in quick succession fostered Gambler and then Princess who were both quickly adopted.Ami discovered she loves fostering Brittanys and agreed to foster...
Soon after BRIT rescued Beverly last August she began exhibiting signs of severe and persistent diarrhea. We decided to keep her in Foster care until her health improved…which it did around January of this year.She was adopted by a wonderful family who has adopted from BRIT before. Things were...
Enter to win a chance to name Pepper’s Puppies!Namin’ Rights = $10 DonationHere are the rules:You must submit your names in a group of four (2 Girls and 2 Boys). The person whose group is picked will win a BRIT gift basket! The winner will be announced, via our Facebook Page.You can...
Allie was adopted from BRIT in late December. She is a wee little thing. In fact, we jokingly call her our “miniature Brittany” because she is the smallest of this breed we have ever seen! She has a girly bark, and the sweetest disposition. She loves to put her front paws on our knees, and stare...
Five sweet little puppies, approximately 10 weeks old, were found abandoned, covered with ticks, infested with fleas, and starving in a Midland, Texas alley with their Brittany mom. They were found by Midland Animal Control, taken to a local animal shelter, and picked up by BRIT on March...
We hope 2015 has been a great year for you and your Brittany family member(s). We sure have loved meeting so many of you at our events and getting to know you and your Brittanys on Facebook. Thank you for adopting, volunteering, and supporting our rescue efforts. 2015 has been a year of continued...
Mimi is a sweet senior French Brittany who was “owner surrendered” to a shelter in Southwest Texas. The shelter thinks Mimi was used for breeding and now that her breeding days are over she was of no use to them.
Unfortunately, Mimi’s health is really poor. She is with our vet now. They have performed a thorough examination, and checked her lungs, heart, liver, and spleen, etc. through x-rays.
They are reporting the following urgent health issues:
Issue #1) Mimi’s most immediate concern is her respiratory problem. It seems to be a very bad case of Kennel Cough which has migrated to pneumonia. Associated with this is some nasty diarrhea which we are treating with antibiotics. We are waiting to see how she responds to the medication.
Issue #2) Mimi is suffering from a severe urinary bladder infection and is peeing blood. We are treating this with antibiotics as well. This too is a waiting game.
Issue #3) Mimi has a tennis-ball sized tumor on her right rear leg. This has been biopsied and confirmed as a mast cell tumor which is a type that can metastasize. Because these tumors have “tentacles” we will have to take large margins of her hind quarter around the tumor when we remove it.
Issue #4) Mimi has Pyometra which is a secondary infection that occurs as a result of hormonal changes in the female’s reproductive tract. During estrus (“heat”), white blood cells, which normally protect against infection, are inhibited from entering the uterus.
Issue #5) Mimi has major dental issues. Many of her teeth are rotting and need to be pulled.
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Dani still needs your help.When we rescued Dani from a shelter in San Antonio, on August 11, 2015, she was in terrible condition: broken bones, open wounds, emaciated and starving, loaded with worms, and millions of fleas. Her muscles were atrophied due to the length of time she had endured her...
Caution – the following story has graphic photos. Dani desperately needs your help. We rescued Dani from a shelter in San Antonio (Aug. 2015). As you can see by her pictures she is in terrible condition, emaciated and starving, loaded with worms, had millions of fleas. Her muscles have...
Click here to view BRIT’s 5th Birthday PhotosThe photos from BRIT’s 5th Birthday party are ready to view! These photos are candid, photo journalistic style, and taken by professional pet photographer, Jenna Regan. Her focus was to capture a variety of shots from the day and show the...
[youtube https://youtu.be/3TpFBNlUQ_M] Pattie, founder of Brittany Rescue in Texas, took a pie-in-the-face after supporters met BRIT’s fundraising challenge of $5k. Funds from this annual fundraising event will be used to pay for animal rescue expenses to help save Brittany Spaniels, the...
How to introduce your new Brittany to your resident dog.Animals that live in groups, like Brittanys, establish a social structure within the group called a dominance hierarchy. This dominance hierarchy serves to maintain order, reduce conflict and promote cooperation among pack members....