Donations keep dogs alive. 

In the dusty streets of West Texas, where the sun beats down mercilessly on forgotten souls, a lone pup named Rusty huddled under a rusted truck, his ribs protruding like cruel reminders of endless hunger and abandonment. Once a beloved family pet, Rusty was surrendered by owners who could no longer afford his care, left to fend for himself amid the strays roaming the arid plains of West Texas. His eyes, once bright with puppy joy, now dulled by pain and fear, tell a story echoed by countless others—dogs discarded like yesterday’s trash, victims of economic hardship, neglect, or simply the overwhelming tide of homelessness in our rural community.

Street Dogs of Tule Creek was born from heartbreak like Rusty’s. We are a small, dedicated non-profit rescue born out of Kress Texas, fighting every day to pull these innocent animals from the brink of death. Strays wander our streets, dodging cars and scavenging scraps, their bodies ravaged by disease, parasites, and injuries from a world that has turned its back. Surrendered dogs arrive at our doorsteps with tails tucked low, their spirits shattered by the betrayal of those they trusted most—families forced to give them up due to job loss, illness, or eviction. Without us, many face euthanasia in overcrowded shelters or a slow, agonizing end on the unforgiving roadside. But with your help, we transform their despair into hope: we provide emergency medical care for the wounded, nutritious meals for the starving, safe transport to loving forever homes across the country, and the chance to heal both body and soul.

Imagine the terror of a mother dog shielding her puppies from a storm, only to watch them weaken from starvation. Or the loyal companion, once a child’s best friend, now limping alone after being dumped because “life got too hard.” These are the lives we save—51 dogs transported to brighter futures in just one recent trip, pups like Max, pulled from euthanasia at the last minute, his grateful eyes finally sparkling with trust again. But we can’t do it alone. Veterinary bills pile up for spaying, neutering, vaccinations, and treatments; food and supplies strain our limited resources; and every transport van mile costs money we scrape together from kind hearts like yours.

Donations are our lifeline—the only way we can continue this vital work. Without them, more dogs like Rusty will perish, their silent cries lost in the wind. Your gift, no matter the size, means another tail wagging, another life redeemed, another family made whole. Please, open your heart today and donate to Street Dogs of Tule Creek. Together, we can turn tears of sorrow into tears of joy, one rescued soul at a time. Visit our one of our donation options and join us in this fight for the voiceless.