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Is your Brittany your best friend?
Want to help more Texas Brittanys find their forever homes? Make a special Best Friends Day donation to celebrate this day of friendship and giving, and it will be doubled! Thanks to a generous donor, every donation you make will be matched up to $1,000. [button...
2023 “Win a Prize” Photo Contest
You can win a cool prize and bragging rights by entering our FREE 2023 Photo Contest! We have loads of prizes to give away and we'll even tell you how to win one. Contest dates: Now through June 30, 2023 Cost to enter: FREE Submit photos of your beautiful Brittanys...
How does my Brittany get heartworms?
Q. How do animals get heartwoms? A. Mosquito bites! Heartworm disease is a serious disease that results in severe lung disease, heart failure, other organ damage, and death in pets, mainly dogs, cats, and ferrets. It is caused by a parasitic worm called Dirofilaria...
Dangers of Porcupine Encounters
Keep an eye out for porcupines! According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, these prickly creatures are expanding to new areas. These animals are native to Texas and are the second-largest species of rodent in North America behind the beaver, TWPD urban...
Can You (Not!) Dig It? What to Do if Your Brittany Digs
When it comes to natural dog behavior, for many Brittanys, digging is on the list of favorite pastimes. Unfortunately, for Brittanys who share their lives with humans, digging is often considered a “no go” activity. Brittanys dig holes in the dirt for a variety of...
Watch for rattlesnakes lurking in Bluebonnets
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...
Paqui’s harrowing attack and recovery
BRIT received the following story from an adopter about her Brittany's recent attack by a vicious dog and what happened after. "I know you like updates about the BRIT members, and I thought with the fest coming up, you might want to share what happened with her. I...
The Magical BRIT ID Tag
Recently BRIT received a call from a Good Samaritan who found a BRIT Brittany in Dallas. Fortunately, this Brittany was wearing his magical BRIT ID Tag. Why is it magical? This adorable tag has a phone number which goes directly to BRIT headquarters (aka Pattie's cell...
11 Brittanys Rescued From Austin Area Breeder
On September 3, 2022 BRIT was involved in the rescue of 11 Brittanys from an Austin area breeder. The Brittanys ranged in age from 7-months (7), 1-years old (3), and one 8-year old. The Brittanys lived outside in the dirt and had not been socialized with humans. None...
Duke – Broken Leg
Update 5/8/2023: https://youtu.be/GDJRY2M3_ss Update 4/12/23: Dr. Beam examined Duke, took X-rays, and was pleased with this boy's progress. The pins are...