Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary

 Ovando     Montana

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Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary Charity Profile

We founded the Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary in December 2000, shortly after moving to the ranch permanently. When we first bought the property in the summer of 1998, our dream was to turn these 160 acres of open grassland and cottonwoods into a sanctuary for animals who are disabled. These are the animals who are the least likely to be adopted and the most likely to be euthanized in traditional shelters. The ranch is now home to nearly 80 animals, more than half of them blind.

From the outset, we named the ranch the "Rolling Dog" because our dogs love to roll around on their backs in the sagebrush- and grass-covered meadows on the property. We'll have as many as four dogs at a time rolling around upside down, feet straight up in the air, scratching their backs in the fields.
The sanctuary's disabled residents are remarkable animals. They are happy, energetic and loving. Many of our visitors can't believe the animals they see romping with each other and running around are blind or cope with some other kind of handicap. There isn't a single animal here who feels sorry for itself. Each and every one of them loves being alive.

Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary Volunteer Information

Interested in volunteering?
We always have plenty of work to do in caring for the animals. Volunteers can help us by:

• Scooping the poop
• Cleaning stalls and sheds
• Cleaning the cat house
• Working with the dogs - walking, grooming, obedience training
• Grooming the cats
• Filling water tanks
• Cleaning the dog cottages

Volunteer Requirements

• Must be in good shape and not suffer from allergies to animals or hay. Because most of the work here is physical in nature, this is not the right place if you have lower back pain or other similar medical issues.
• Able to work a minimum 4-hour shift.
• Need to commit to volunteering on a consistent basis, whether once a week or once a month.
• Age 18 or older.

Note: We are not set up for long-term volunteer visits, i.e., several days or longer.

What To Wear

You'll need to wear sturdy clothing, work or rubber boots, chore gloves, and bring a hat. Depending on the season, you can find rain, snow, ice or mud — and in springtime, all of the above. One thing's for sure: You can expect to get dirty!

Blind horses can have a wonderful quality of life, if only they're given a chance.

The fall edition of our print newsletter is now in the mail. You can also read it online as a PDF.

Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary Donation Information

We registered the sanctuary as a Montana non-profit corporation and are designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization known as a private operating foundation. So your contributions are fully tax-deductible, and all donations support our charitable mission.

Donation Options:

Money Order, Credit Card, Online, Bequest Legacy, Memorial, Tribute