I like big mutts and I cannot lie

Who We Are

About Us

We are a small, all breed dog rescue founded in early 2022.

Our story begins with a young puppy pulled off the streets of Houston, TX. Shaking and terrified, we can only guess he had only experienced the vicious side of humans, those that perhaps threw him out. Those that chased him off their properties. Those that threw objects at him for fun.

After overloading him with TLC, lots of treats, stability and routine, he was later adopted by an incredible Polo/ranch owner. Today, he never leaves his new dad's side, and has acres of farm land to run like a dog should. His dad kept his name from the foster: Harlochan (Harlo), meaning "eyes of God."

We couldn't believe Harlo's transformation from the streets of Texas to an incredible life most dogs only dream of. From then on, we pledged to help as many other suffering dogs as possible achieve a semblance of a life as incredible as Harlo's.

Meet the Team

We run this 501c3 nonprofit rescue entirely in our "free time" - that is, after (and between) our full time jobs! We do not take a penny from donations or adoptions. Every cent in the rescue goes strictly to the animals under our care, whether through veterinary expenses, supplies, or transport to their forever homes. And we wouldn't have it any other way.

Founder/CEO

Jaclyn Beckinghausen

What got me started in rescue: I have always had a love for animals of all kinds. I grew up in the suburbs, but had every small pet imaginable: guinea pigs, ducks, lizards, birds, rabbits, cats, dogs, bearded dragon, etc. Though I originally wanted to be a veterinarian, I now get my animal fix through rescue.

What I do as a career: I work full time as a consultant for Medical Affairs. Although working as a consultant requires me to "log" my billable hours, I am fortunate enough to have a somewhat flexible schedule to tend to emergency rescue situations during the day (though I have to make up those hours lost in the evenings!). With a PhD in Neuroscience, I love splitting my time between human medicine and animal rescue!

What I do outside of work (and rescue!): In my (very limited) free time, I love to horseback ride, hike, and socialize at local outdoors bars. Although I'm a native Buffalonian now living in Texas, I am a wimp when it comes to the cold, so I enjoy the outdoors during summer months and hibernate during winters!