Hard Licker Ranch and Sanctuary

07/16/2025

***UPDATE: Gus was found safe and is home 🎉***

Our friends at Happy Paws Haven need help finding one of their sweet pups, Gus. Howell area - please keep an eye out!

07/15/2025

🚨**DOG ALERT: Cat trapped in a dog’s body!**🚨

Meet Cabby – she’s got cat-like quirks, dog-level energy, and enough personality to fill your house and your heart. 💖🐾

She LOVES boxes, has zero concept of personal space, and naps wherever she pleases. Basically, she’s the perfect mix of cuddle bug and chaos gremlin. 😂

Her name? Cabby. Because after a day of walks, zoomies, and playtime, you’re gonna want to unwind with a glass of Cabernet. 🍷

✨Facts About Cabby✨

🖤 Spayed, fully vaccinated, microchipped, and on flea/tick + heartworm prevention.

🍷 Not a fan of cats or livestock.

🖤 Good with dogs who can keep up with her energy (or at least don’t mind it!).

🍷 GREAT with kids – she loves her little humans!

🖤 Cuddle queen: She’ll lay next to you during chores, TV time, or anytime you’re still for 2 seconds.

🍷 Super energetic – she’d thrive with a fenced yard and an active family.

🖤 Potty trained ✅ Crate trained ✅

🍷 Around 3 years old and 35 lbs – smaller than she looks in pics!

🖤 Likely a cattle dog mix (yep, she herds!).

🍷 Toy lover with zero toy aggression.

🎉 Think you can keep up with Cabby’s energy and soak up her snuggles? She’s ready to find her forever family!

📲 Apply here ➡️ https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2284716&name=Cabby

07/12/2025

We’re back at the Frenchtown Makers Market this weekend from 10 am to 3 pm. Today we have Miss Pickles, Larry, Gretchen and Chesney with us! We have t-shirts and tumblers for sale as well! Hope you all have a wonderful day ❤️stop by and say hi if you’re at the market today 🥰

07/05/2025

Why are Larry and Moe still waiting? 💔

These two incredible boys are the last of their litter still searching for their forever homes. At just over 6 months old, it seems like they’ve suddenly become “too old” to be noticed… or is it because they’re black dogs, often unfairly overlooked?

But here’s the truth: Larry and Moe are absolute gems — full of love, personality, and goofball charm. They’ll make you laugh, keep you company, and love you with their whole hearts. 🐾💕

Don’t let them be the forgotten ones. Come meet the best boys you didn’t know you needed! 🖤🐶

📍 Located in Deerfield, MI

📞 Interested in adopting? Reach out at www.hardlickerranch.com; Text at 734-224-4196 or email [email protected]

💻 Apply online:
https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/36666/generic

🐶 Let’s get these sweet boys into the loving homes they deserve! 💙💙

07/03/2025

🎆🐾 4th of July Pup Safety Tips 🐾🎆
Keep the Fireworks Fun – Not Frightening!

While we’re enjoying BBQs and fireworks, our furry friends might be feeling stressed or scared. Keep your pup safe and happy this Independence Day with these simple tips:

🔒 Secure the Space – Keep your dog indoors during fireworks. A quiet room with their favorite blanket and toys works best.

🆔 Tag It Up – Make sure your dog is microchipped and wearing a collar with up-to-date ID tags. Fireworks = more lost pets than any other day of the year.

🔊 Muffle the Booms – Play calming music, turn on the TV, or use a white noise machine to help mask the sound of fireworks.

🍗 BBQ Beware – Keep dogs away from grill scraps, alcohol, and party foods. Many are toxic (yes, even corn cobs!).

🚫 No Glow, No Go – Glow sticks, sparklers, and fireworks are a no-no for curious pups. Keep them out of reach.

💤 Walk Early, Relax Late – Exercise your dog before the festivities begin. A tired pup is a calmer pup.

Let freedom ring — safely — for all, including our four-legged family! 🇺🇸🐶💥

We hope all of you have a fun and safe 4th of July weekend 💙❤️

07/01/2025

🔥 Meet Miss Pickles! 🥒✨ The Zoomie Queen Who’s STILL Waiting!

We’re totally baffled—how is this adorable goofball STILL looking for her forever home?! Miss Pickles has been waiting since JANUARY… and she’s got way too much love to give to be sitting in a kennel. 😭

This little firecracker is a 3-year-old pittie/cattle dog mix, perfectly compact at 40 lbs of pure joy! She’s spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and healthy as can be—ready to leap straight into your heart 💚

✨ What makes her pawsitively irresistible:
🦴 Silly, sweet, and full of personality
👂 Quirky ears that stick up and out (you’ll never stop smiling)
💃 Tap dances when excited + hilarious zoomies (her b***y scrunches—it’s a whole vibe)
🍖 Treat-motivated & knows her basics
🚽 Potty trained & dog-friendly with slow intros
👧 Kid-tested, Miss Pickles approved!

Yes, she’s got energy—she’s a cattle dog mix, after all! But that just means more fun, more love, and more unforgettable moments 🐾

👉 Give this lovable, wiggly girl the home she deserves!

📲 Apply now: https://petstablished.com/adoptions/personal-information?application_type=Adopt&form_id=36666&pet_id=2338289 #

💌 Can’t adopt? SHARE this post—your share might lead her to her forever family!

06/27/2025

06/27/2025

Hey everybody, it's $5 Friday!

Over the past 2 ½ months we've had 28 dog spays and neuters and 20 cat spays and neuters! Vet care can be expensive, the spays and neuters alone can cost more than our adoption fee. We keep our adoption fee low though because getting these babies into good furever homes is the most important thing!

We know money is tight, and that's why we're only asking for a few bucks. For the cost of your morning coffee, you can help raise funds that will help Hard Licker stay going. The money you help us raise by chipping in $5 today will go toward things like vet care, spays and neuters, food, treats, toys, and transport for all the animals in our care.

Venmo- @ HardLickerRanch-Roberts
Paypal- @ HardLIckerRanch

Pictured below ⬇️ are adoptable Larry and Moe, two dogs still looking for their furever homes! Interested? Here is the link for their application: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/36666/generic

06/24/2025

Why are we surprised when children bully other children when adults are doing it just the same. The harassment, the slander, and the desire to pull people down without even searching for the truth - we know this feeling all too well and consequences will be dealt.

We will continue to fight and we will fight for Mikayla. We did not know her personally, we know where her heart was and what it takes to be fully vested in Rescue. Why are other rescues and so-called animal lovers viciously attacking other rescues and shelters when this world is hard enough!

We are so sorry, Mikayla, that others pushed their insecurities, ineptness, and evil onto you.

Remember to always be the light even when the world feels dark.

06/21/2025

We’re at Frenchtown Makers Market this weekend!! Come see Momma Chloe and some of her pups 🐶 All of them are UTD and fully vetted ♥️