FAQ: Littleton Ranch's Transition to Rescue Resource Ranch and Boarding Services

What is Rescue Resource Ranch and what is its purpose?

Rescue Resource Ranch is a nonprofit organization created by Jennifer Jopling to serve as a safety net for dogs and exhausted rescuers in crisis across Whatcom County, providing a safe haven and support system for dogs who are falling through cracks in the overwhelmed rescue system.

Why is Jennifer Jopling transitioning from breeding to rescue work?

Jennifer made this transition because she could no longer ignore the deepening crisis in the rescue world where shelters are full, fosters are stretched thin, and dogs are being turned away with nowhere to go, realizing she had the land, knowledge, and space to help fill this critical gap.

How is the rescue operation being funded?

The rescue mission is funded through Littleton Ranch’s premium dog boarding services, with proceeds directly supporting Rescue Resource Ranch while the organization builds toward its full-scale rescue operation.

What boarding services does Littleton Ranch offer?

Littleton Ranch Boarding provides premium care with large, climate-controlled suites with outdoor access, individual outdoor exercise yards, expansive walking paths, and a secure three-acre off-leash park, all shaped by decades of hands-on experience and training knowledge.

Where is Rescue Resource Ranch located?

Rescue Resource Ranch is located on Jennifer Jopling’s 40-acre property in Whatcom County, specifically serving the Bellingham, Washington area and the broader Whatcom County region.

What experience does Jennifer Jopling bring to this rescue mission?

Jennifer brings twenty years of experience as a certified dog trainer and breeder, having built Littleton Ranch into a globally recognized breeding program with extensive hands-on animal experience and a deep understanding of dog care and training.

When did this transition to rescue work begin?

The transition was announced in October 2025, with Jennifer concluding her breeding program and transforming the ranch into Rescue Resource Ranch to address the current rescue crisis.

How can people support Rescue Resource Ranch’s mission?

People can support the mission by utilizing Littleton Ranch’s premium boarding services, as proceeds directly fund the rescue operation, or by following the organization’s development as it builds toward its full rescue capabilities.

What makes Littleton Ranch boarding different from other options?

Littleton Ranch boarding is distinguished by its 40-acre facility with climate-controlled suites, private outdoor exercise yards, expansive walking paths, and a three-acre off-leash park, all managed by a certified dog trainer with twenty years of experience.

Who does Rescue Resource Ranch aim to help?

The nonprofit aims to help rescue dogs who are falling through the cracks of the overwhelmed system and the exhausted rescuers and fosters who are trying to save them throughout Whatcom County.