Ellie & Jett Were Under The Gun. Thanks To You, They’re Headed Toward Hope.

Not every dog gets a safe start in life. Some are abandoned before they’ve even had the chance to know what love feels like. Ellie and Jett were two of those dogs until compassionate rescuers stepped in, refusing to let their story end in tragedy. These young shepherd mixes are two of the 22 dogs preparing to leave Texas on iHeartDogs’ August Rescue Road Trip. Their destination is Colorado, where waiting shelters, rescue partners, foster families, and adopters have the space to give them the fresh start they couldn’t find at home. Thanks to Hero VIP Club members and generous iHeartDogs supporters, this lifesaving journey is possible. A Heartbreaking Beginning When Bosque Animal Rescue Kennels (BARK) received a plea from Drowzy Dawg Rescue, the situation was already tragic. Three young puppies had been abandoned in Grandview, Texas. Before help could arrive, one of them was struck by a vehicle and lost his life. The two surviving siblings, later named Ellie and Jett, were rescued by a compassionate 70-year-old woman who simply couldn’t leave them behind. She quickly discovered what anyone who meets them can see: they are gentle, affectionate puppies who only want love. They were als...