Greater Rapides Rover's Ranch (GRRR!)

Greater Rapides Rover's Ranch (GRRR!) Unique small scale boarding facility where guest dogs are accommodated with lots of loving/attention Stopped rescue totally 6 mos after Katrina.

DENISE GATLIN

Past Pet Experience:

Active GSD rescue for 9 years statewide; 300 plus rescues rehabilitated and trained basic obedience, house manners. Some were donated to a nonprofit canine group in Shreveport who further trained/certified them for police k9 work and then they were further donated to law enforcement. Volunteered with:
Cenla Humane Society (fundraisers, adoption events, ob tra

ining of Labradors awaiting adoption and housed at the animal shelter) for many years. Friends for Life Animal Rescue 2001-2004 (evaluation and pulling of adoptable dogs from the shelter twice weekly for 3 years, adoption events, fundraisers, kid-dog safety program, vetting and healthcare, kennel sanitation at the facility) Worked closely with all of the vets in Cenla. Most recent/present: U Care Project rescue group - dog evaluation for adoption, foster home


Alexandria Animal Shelter, volunteer for remote adoption events, ob training of Labs for adoption. FEMA Pet Disaster Center in Shreveport post Katrina/Rita. Made two rescue missions into NOLA and St. Tammany Parish right after Katrina and relocated hundreds of animals, all species, out and to the center in Shreveport. Spent many weekends in Shreveport assisting the director, Ken Theus, and the staff in pet care, sanitation, etc. Over 800 animals were cared for. Taught kid-dog safety for Cub Scouts in Alexandria. Previous, no longer:
guest dogs for training – house training, obedience, crate, vehicle riding, socialization. AKC Canine Good Citizen obedience classes taught at Oakdale Animal Clinic, Oakdale, LA

AKC Canine Good Citizen obedience classes taught in Alexandria. AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator

Davida McNutt, DVM – I have assisted in a variety of surgeries, vetting practices for pets including livestock in exchange for vetting rescues (mostly spays/neuters) and now my own dogs. Search & Rescue – Seminars as well as regular training in Shreveport – Cadaver (HR) plus narcotics

Krewe of Kolbi Bow-Wow – committee member and participant in the Children’s Mardi Gras parade for 8 years. This was a fundraiser and adoption event for the Alexandria Animal Shelter. Dog sport competition in the past:
AKC – obedience, rally, herding, agility

DVG Schutzhund – obedience, tracking, protection

Present: we have a small hobby farm with a 2 acre pond, 2 horses, 2 minis, 2 donkeys, sheep, ducks, rabbits, chickens. Plus 1 peacock, 1 pig and 1 cursing Amazon parrot that was a Katrina rescue from 16 years ago. All animals are kid friendly for my grand kiddos to enjoy, with the exception of the mean cursing parrot!

Goofball Marley insists on telling ya’ll to have a fun groovy and blessed day! He’s ready to play!!
01/09/2026

Goofball Marley insists on telling ya’ll to have a fun groovy and blessed day! He’s ready to play!!

01/07/2026
01/07/2026
BFF tug this foggy soupy morn. Ive always provided lots and lots of yard and outside play time swimming in the pools, ch...
01/07/2026

BFF tug this foggy soupy morn. Ive always provided lots and lots of yard and outside play time swimming in the pools, chasing or lounging on the porches.
My motto:
A tired dog is a happy dog and a happy dog is a good dog. Always!

It’s going fast! T.O.E. Jam from the Amish. Gifted to me from sweet Lucy Ellington’s folks from a recent trip. Yummy!!
01/07/2026

It’s going fast! T.O.E. Jam from the Amish. Gifted to me from sweet Lucy Ellington’s folks from a recent trip. Yummy!!

Look at the size of this paw! Buddy is a giant with bear paws!! Thankful he is a sweetie gentle giant 😍
01/07/2026

Look at the size of this paw! Buddy is a giant with bear paws!! Thankful he is a sweetie gentle giant 😍

01/01/2026

Happy New Year 2026 🎉✨

Wishing you health, peace, and brighter days ahead as we step into a fresh start together!

A new year is a chance to slow down and focus on what really matters. Good health, mental wellness, and the comfort of loved ones make every season easier to face. Quiet moments, loyal pets, and simple routines often bring the most lasting happiness.

May this year bring steady healing, warm connections, and many calm mornings like this one. Take care of yourself, hold close the ones you love, and move forward with hope and gratitude.

Homemade JELLIES!!’ Thank you thank you Clementine’s mom, Danielle!! What a huge surprise! You know my heart
01/01/2026

Homemade JELLIES!!’ Thank you thank you Clementine’s mom, Danielle!! What a huge surprise! You know my heart

12/28/2025

Address

2230 Highway 457
Alexandria, LA
71302

Telephone

+13184523366

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