Rancho Ridiculouso

Rancho Ridiculouso My name is Debbie Faulkner and Rancho Ridiculouso is a 40 ac ranch located in the Rocky Mountains of Western Colorado where the unexpected is always expected.
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Interesting, educational, sometimes funny as hell, heartwarming and at times sad. Welcome! If you follow along your heart will be tugged many different ways. My husband David has a lot of health issues including alzheimers and is in a wheelchair. I'm his sole caretaker along with caring for horses, donkeys, bulls, and dogs. RR is located outside Crawford CO which is a town of 300. Being in a very

rural area with few resources that cities have I am constantly having to "McIver" most everything to make it work. I welcome you with open arms.

Here's another truth really is stranger than fiction story!!Last Sunday a dog showed up at the home of the Montrose vete...
06/24/2026

Here's another truth really is stranger than fiction story!!

Last Sunday a dog showed up at the home of the Montrose veterinarian that I got Ben the Cocker Spaniel from. She took it inside and contacted the animal shelter which was closed so she left a message.

On Monday she took it to work with her and gave it a complete check up. The dog is a super senior and her teeth were in horrid condition. Because the infection was so severe the vet asked if the Oso Project could pay part of a dental.

That's the donor advised fund I administer for the man that gave BCAS funds for emergency vet care. This fund will pay $500 and the BCAS Vet Bill Assistance Fund will pay another $500.

During all that discussion the vet went online on the Montrose Animal Shelter site. She saw the dog she had found was on the list of lost dogs. The dog had gotten out of a fence where her owner was visiting from Texas. They had looked high and low for her and were desperate to find her. She inherited the dog after her grandmother passed, and the dog's name is Tippy and she's 13 years old.

The woman distraughtly had to leave and drive back to Texas without her grandmother's beloved dog before the connection was made.

The vet and this woman talked by phone and it was agreed the vet would do a dental on her because since it would now not cost her at all. She definitely agreed and the single woman of two small kids was going to have to drive all the way back from Texas to Colorado which would cost money she didn't have.

The vet called again to let the me know the rest of the story. In the meantime I started wondering where in Texas this woman lived because I'm flying out from Montrose on Friday, July 3 to DFW. Come to find out she lives just south of Dallas and not very far from the Dallas airport where I land. Texas is a huge state and she could have lived anywhere there but nope.....she lived just in the right spot to make it easy for everyone.

I have now booked Tippy as a carry on pet underneath the seat, and I am personally paying the $150 as a gift to this young mother. The weight limit with crate is 20 lbs. Tippy weighs 13 and just the right size, and the vet that found her and did a dental is preparing the health certificate for the flight. lt's also amazing Tippy went to the home of a veterinarian!!

I cannot tell you how excited her owner is that all these miracles are happening. She was so excited and happy and said, "You people are amazing for all you are doing. You give me hope again in humanity. Thank you!"

This was a huge twist in fate...........

Update: This story gets more weird by the second.A friend of the actual owner of this puppy called me after someone saw...
06/24/2026

Update: This story gets more weird by the second.

A friend of the actual owner of this puppy called me after someone saw this post. The owner who was out of town for work left the pup with a family member. This is where I'm confused.

Either that family member sold the dog for $100 to the woman that first called me or the dog was stolen from that family member that was keeping the dog while its owner was out of town. I don't know which it was.

The puppy's actual name is Lilly and her owner has been searching for her. I gave the woman's contact info that currently. has her to them. They have connected and will reimburse the woman $100.

Such a strange turn of events regarding this story. I never even met the dog and luckily I was, by chance, able to connect the dots for those concerned.

My phone rang this morning and it was a young woman saying she had been referred to me for possible help.

Here's her story:

Yesterday she was walking her dog and when she walked by a house a puppy, only a couple of months old, got through a hole in the fence and ran to her and her dog. They kept walking to their destination, and when they were walking back home the puppy again appeared.

Because the pup was out both times she was afraid she would get run over so she knocked on the door. A man answered that was, as she said, sketchy at best. She was thinking drugs might well be involved at this place.

She decided to hand him $100 she had that was going toward her rent and asked if she could have the pup. He agreed, took the money and gave the puppy to her.

Overnight the puppy, she named Greta, seemed to be somewhat housetrained although she had an accident at the door. She also was concerned that the puppy seemed more aggressive than a normal pup at times and especially when turned on her back. She really wanted to get her to a vet to get checked out thinking maybe she might be in pain but she didn't have the money.

I agreed to pay the bill and she was taken to the vet. Come to find out she under 12 weeks old because she still has all her baby teeth and maybe a Husky mix. She is in good perfect health so no injuries. The aggression she showed on her back was her testing dominance.

The woman is already so attached Greta, but her dog Bella (who happens to also be a Husky mix...go figure) wants nothing to do with her. And of course Greta is absolutely enamored with Bella.

And she's supposed to have only one dog at her apartment, but she did inform the landlord of the situation and she's ok with 2 dogs for now.

She thanked me so much for paying the vet bill and will let me know tomorrow if she needs help rehoming Greta.

The smoke here is so thick you could cut it with a knife and the sun looks like an orange fireball! According to the ap...
06/24/2026

The smoke here is so thick you could cut it with a knife and the sun looks like an orange fireball! According to the app Watch Duty, that monitors fires across the country, it looks as if the western half of the US is on fire!

No fires in our area but there are a couple up near Grand Junction CO. As you can see the smoke from all these fires has made it to the little valley the sanctuary is located in.

When you have asthma like me it's pretty hard on the lungs.

06/23/2026

Occasionally I'm asked about Little Joe the English Cream Retriever that came to the sanctuary when he was just 9 weeks old. He was relinquished by the breeder because he was born with an issue with the development of his cerebellum that caused him to lose his balance and have head tremors. This caused him problems nursing because he would fall over and the rest of the litter could easily move him out.

He was going to be put down if I didn't take him so of course I took him. That was 8 years ago. Come to find out it was a gene his mother carried that caused his problems. I took Joe to a canine neurologist that explained the diagnosis and what his future would most likely be. The doctor wanted to make sure I told the breeder, and after that the mother was spayed.

The neurologist said Joe might outgrow some of his symptoms or they could become worse as he grew into his senior years. So far he has remained pretty much the same as when he was a pup.

He has head tremors almost like someone that has Parkinson's. It shakes back and forth when he tries to focus and his eyes dart back and forth as well. He's learned over time how to control his balance somewhat, but when he gets excited and weighing over 100 lbs sometimes he falls.

Little Joe is in the shelter because when he gets excited he jumps up on you, and he just doesn't seem to understand commands at all. There is something missing in his brain. He's always been a special needs boy.

As David's health declined and Alzheimers escalated I had to move Joe from our home into the shelter because he was constantly trying to jump up on him. He's also been a real challenge to house train.

Joe's coat is super thick and he gets so hot I decided I HAD to get the tools to clip it down. So far I'm on Day 3 and haven't gotten very far. Slowly but surely I'll get it done. He lets me work on him for about 20 minutes and that's it.

Community Service Announcement: Dog in Grand Junction in need of rehoming. Ruby Doo is a Pocket Pit like Spuds.Hi, my ...
06/21/2026

Community Service Announcement: Dog in Grand Junction in need of rehoming. Ruby Doo is a Pocket Pit like Spuds.

Hi, my name is Ruby Doo! šŸ¾

Name: Ruby
Age: 5-6
Approximate Weight: 40 lbs
Contact: 970-644-2634
Haley

Iā€™m a sweet, loving girl with a big heart and lots of energy. I love being outside, playing with my toys, and spending time with my people. One of my favorite things in the world is snuggling up under a cozy blanket and being close to the people I love.

I get along well with kids, but sometimes I get so excited that I might jump to say hello. Donā€™t worry though once Iā€™m reminded to keep all four paws on the ground, I listen very well! I also enjoy being around other dogs, but I like a little time to get to know them first before I become playful and comfortable.

I do have some separation anxiety, so I would do best with a family who can give me lots of love, attention, and companionship. I truly love being around people and am happiest when Iā€™m included in everyday life.

My perfect home would be with a loving family who enjoys spending time with me, playing with me, and giving me plenty of cuddles. I could do well as an only dog where I get all the attention, or with another friendly dog who will give me time to adjust and build confidence.

If youā€™re looking for a loyal best friend who will shower you with love, snuggles, and happy tail wags, I might be the perfect match for you! šŸ’—šŸ¾

Busy day yesterday! I left Crawford at 9 AM and headed to Grand Junction which is almost 90 miles. On the way I stoppe...
06/20/2026

Busy day yesterday!

I left Crawford at 9 AM and headed to Grand Junction which is almost 90 miles. On the way I stopped in Delta at a quick oil change facility. My truck needed it desperately. Come to find out there were signs of a pack rat living under my hood, but they cleaned everything out!

I had Ben the 10 year old Cocker Spaniel with me because a couple had called and wanted to meet him. They live in Grand Junction and qualify for the Silver Whiskers Program. We arranged to meet at a dog park in Grand Junction.

I had also made arrangements to pick up Dolly the 11 year female Standard Poodle whose owner passed this week, and she also lives in Grand Junction. Dolly is the dog I mentioned to a new Silver Whiskers Program client.

I was at her home with the intent of leaving Chapelle the 12 year old Corgi/Heeler with her. At the last minute I decided to tell her about Dolly and showed her a photo. Dolly looked so much like her Labradoodle she lost to old age. Immediately she thought Dolly was for her so I took Chapelle back to the sanctuary and made arrangements to get Dolly to her.

Ben and I picked up Dolly and then headed to the dog park to meet the couple interested in Ben. They loved him and definitely wanted to give him a home after his ear surgery. Surgery is now scheduled for next Thursday in Carbondale which is over an hour away for me. They will pick him up after surgery and take him to his new home.

After that Ben, Dolly and I headed to Montrose 60 miles away to deliver Dolly to her new home. Dolly is the sweetest ole girl ever. Sheā€™s so elegant, quiet and kind hearted. My client is in a wheelchair and longed for a dog to keep her company during the day because she was alone while her husband was at work. It seemed to be a match made in heaven for both the client and Dolly.

Dollyā€™s owner had given her amazing care. She was always kept current on vaccinations, had consistent dentals and she is so healthy for her age.

After exchanging all of Dollyā€™s information Ben and I said our goodbyes and drove back to Crawford another 50 miles. A good friendā€™s birthday was yesterday, and I had plans to meet her for dinner and drinks. We met, and I was home by 8 PM.

I was tired from a day of driving and actually fell asleep on the sofa fairly early. I finally made myself go to bed and had a good nightā€™s sleep. Iā€™m hoping to not do anything for a few days because next week is going to be another busy one.

Now retired Iā€™m almost busier than I was when I worked!

We are in red flag warning area with high fire danger because of the heat, dryness and winds. The sanctuary is located ...
06/19/2026

We are in red flag warning area with high fire danger because of the heat, dryness and winds.

The sanctuary is located in a valley surrounded by hills and mountains. This afternoon I was walking up the driveway to feed the horses and donkeys and saw a fairly large plum of smoke in the sky.

I went back and took my Polaris Ranger to the top of my driveway which is much higher. I could see it was a fairly large fire and it appeared further away than I first thought.

I see some of my neighbors in one of the driveways so I joined them. The son of one of them is the Director of Emergency Preparedness in Delta County. She had already called him and found out it is on Redlands Mesa outside Hotchkiss, CO which is fairly far from us.

I have an app called Watch Duty to monitor all fires in the state of Colorado. I looked it up and this fire is called the Lawhead fire and residents within 1/2 mile from the fire are told to evacuate.

I feel sorry for those people and hope the fire gets under control soon. This is a very scary time of year as any spark can ignite so fast. Even if a vehicle is pulling a trailer and the chain drags the pavement that can cause a spark and the wind can take it so fast.

I don't know what caused this fire but I pray they get it out soon. Our firefighters and all firefighters are absolutely amazing.

06/17/2026

Yesterday was an amazing day. I asked for help to raise $3,500 to have ear surgery on Ben the Cocker Spaniel and have Chance the Chihuahua neutered and his second set of vaccinations.

After that post asking for help BCAS received $2,477 in individual donations, and I could not be more grateful. Later that afternoon I went to the mailbox to gather mail. In that stack of mail was a check to BCAS in the amount of $5,000 from an anonymous donor from their account with Morgan Stanley.

The timing of all of this yesterday was mind blowing to me. $7,477 raised exactly when BCAS needed it! I am scheduling Benā€™s ear surgery and Chanceā€™s neuter today, and we will have enough funds left in the account for the next animals in need.

To say I am grateful, thankful and appreciative is an understatement. There are no words to show how much I value and love all of you. Together we sure do help a lot of animalsā€¦..Spuds, Ben, Chanceā€¦.and all of those that are waiting in the wings we donā€™t know yet. Thank you, thank you!!

It seriously takes a village to do what we do here at BCAS AKA Rancho Ridiculouso!

OMG OMG you are not going to believe this!I just went to the mailbox and in it is a check made out to the Black Canyon A...
06/16/2026

OMG OMG you are not going to believe this!

I just went to the mailbox and in it is a check made out to the Black Canyon Animal Sanctuary in the amount of $5000 from Morgan Stanley! The letter says, "Pursuant to client instructions we have issued to you the attached check in the amount of $5,000."

Last year there was a similar check received and I never was able to find out who the donor was because they wanted to remain anonymous.

Talk about unbelievable timing! I have tears running down my face. I am so blessed it's almost scary........whoever you are please know I'm incredibly and forever grateful for your generosity!

I am completely blown away by all the folks that have donated to Ben's surgery and Chance's neuter and second round of s...
06/16/2026

I am completely blown away by all the folks that have donated to Ben's surgery and Chance's neuter and second round of shots!

$3,500 is needed and a total of $1,624 has been raised as of 3:30 PM today. Thank you all for being so generous and compassionate and trusting of me. I truly could not do any of this without your help, and I do not take your trust lightly.

I have sent each and every donor an email with a donation receipt attached. I sent it from [email protected] so check your email.

Love you all!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

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Crawford, CO
81415

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+19706978568

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