Ferris Animal Services - Fetch Squad

10/08/2026

THIS is what team work is supposed to look like.

Back in May, when Ferris Animal Services responded to a devastating animal hoarding case in Ellis county, we were faced with an overwhelming number of dogs who desperately needed help.

We couldn’t do it alone.

Saving Hope Animal Rescue was one of the organizations that stepped up in a big way, taking in a good number of dogs and giving them the opportunity for a life far removed from the deplorable conditions they had endured.

One of those dogs was Luna, now known as Lilibet.

Look at her today.

She’s traveling across the country, visiting new places, posing for pictures, and experiencing a world that once seemed unimaginable.

From surviving a hoarding situation to enjoying road trips with her forever family.

That’s not just a happy ending. That’s what all this work is for.

Saving Hope Rescue has always been a critical partner to Ferris Animal Services. When we have animals who need more than our tiny shelter can provide, they’ve consistently been a source of compassion, support, and opportunity.

Partnerships like theirs are the reason small shelters like ours can take on challenges that would otherwise seem impossible.

But here’s something we wish more people understood.

Rescuing these animals is only the beginning. Every dog taken into rescue represents veterinary expenses, vaccinations, spay and neuter procedures, food, transportation, and sometimes months of rehabilitation before they’re ready for adoption.

Organizations like Saving Hope don’t just save lives. They invest in giving those lives a future.

Today, we’re asking our community to return some of the kindness Saving Hope has shown Ferris.

If you have a few dollars to spare, please consider making a donation directly to Saving Hope Animal Rescue. Every contribution helps them continue answering the calls that so many animals depend on.

And if you can’t donate, sharing this post and supporting their mission matters too.

To everyone at Saving Hope, thank you. Thank you for believing in the dogs others might overlook, for answering when we needed help, and for being the kind of rescue partner every municipal shelter deserves.

Luna’s life today is a beautiful reminder of what happens we work together!

We couldn’t have done it without you.

10/06/2026

Watching Triton in this video is a reminder of why strong rescue partnerships matter.

This little guy is fighting to regain his mobility, and our partners at Furbabies of Lancaster Texas are giving him that chance. After his first evaluation with Back in Motion Veterinary Services, Triton was considered a strong candidate for rehabilitation. His treatment plan includes acupuncture, laser therapy, and continued rehabilitation, with the first month alone costing approximately $600.

To donate directly to Furbabies of Lancaster:
PayPal: [email protected]

You can also donate toward their regular veterinary expenses by calling VCA DeSoto Animal Hospital and requesting that your donation be credited to the Lancaster Furbabies account. This allows additional donated funds to be reserved for Triton’s rehabilitation at Back in Motion.

Every dollar helps give this little fighter more time, more treatment, and a better chance at getting back on his feet.

09/26/2026

Dumped on Arnold Street in Ennis, TX, mama dog Jo and her tiny puppy Marble were found emaciated, terrified, and burning up under the brutal sun. Despite starving with her ribs showing, Mama Jo stood guard, fiercely protecting her baby in an abandoned lot with the little strength she had left.

When the call went out, two lifesavers answered: Ferris Animal Services - Fetch Squad and Flying B Animal Rescue & Sanctuary teamed up immediately to pull them off the streets and give them a second chance.

⚠️ Here is the heartbreaking reality in Ellis County right now:

With no dedicated county shelter, resources are stretched thin across the board. While groups like Pet Coalition of Ellis County work hard to provide support and resources to the animals, shelters and community, physical intake capacity remains critically limited.

When it comes to answering the call, physically taking custody, and providing open kennel space for abandoned county animals, Ferris Animal Services and Flying B Rescue are carrying the heavy frontline intake burden. Without teams ready to physically pull dogs off the street, Jo and Marble wouldn’t have made it.

✨ The Good News:
Today, Jo and Marble are safe, well fed, and learning what real love feels like! Look at that mama's smile now.

But their journey isn't finished until they find their forever families:
🏡 Adopt Jo: Available through Ferris Animal Services
🏡 Adopt Marble: Available through Flying B Rescue

🙏 HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Flying B is currently raising crucial funds to continue rescuing and caring for the abandoned animals of Ellis County. Every dollar directly saves a life like Jo and Marble’s:
👉 Donate here: https://givebutter.com/flybrsq

Please LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE this post to spread the word, help them find homes, and support the frontline heroes of Ellis County! ❤️

09/17/2026

09/17/2026

Across Ellis County, intakes is closed almost everywhere you look. Between Ferris Animal Services and our partners Flying B Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, we are the only ones opening our doors to bring vulnerable, abandoned dogs off the streets.

When every other door is shut, Flying B steps in to pull dogs from our care, take on extreme medical cases, and secure foster placements so lives don't end on the pavement. But keeping intake open takes immense resources, food, and veterinary funding.

Today is their big push to keep these lifesaving programs funded. If you want dogs in Ellis County to have a fighting chance when no one else will take them in, they need our community's backing right now.

Our mission is simple:Prevent what we can.Rescue what we must.Heal what is broken.Connect a path forward.Our goal is to bring our communities together to rescue, heal, and find loving homes for animals while addressing the root causes of pet homelessness through

09/15/2026

Maxine dropped a whole new reel just to prove she’s the ultimate package: high-speed zoomies, champion belly rubs, and 100% unconditional loyalty. She’s ready to show up, wipe your tears, and be the best girl your family could ever ask for.

09/12/2026

09/08/2026

When municipal shelters work together, the real winners are always the animals and the families who love them. 🐾💙

Animal welfare doesn’t stop at city or county limits. Whether it’s sharing resources, helping keep food pantries stocked, or lending a hand during critical times, partnering with our neighboring city shelters allows all of us to save more lives and keep pets where they belong; in loving homes.

We are always proud to stand beside and support shelters like Balch Springs Animal Services & Adoption Center who are doing right by their community and working tirelessly every day for the animals in their care.

It takes a village, and we’re grateful to be part of yours. Keep up the amazing work! 🐶🐱✨

09/04/2026

Texas is famous for heat…especially in August. Now, consider if you had to be in that heat barefoot and wearing a fur coat with a body temperature higher than a normal person. This is what your dog experiences. Your dog trusts you to keep them safe, so here are some guidelines. Simply going for a ...