Where Hope Takes Flight
OUR PURPOSE
At Flying B Rescue, our mission is simple:
Prevent what we can.
Rescue what we must.
Heal what is broken.
Create a path forward.
Our goal is to bring our communities together to rescue, heal, and and find loving homes for animals while addressing the root causes of pet homelessness through prevention, education, and access to care. Guided by compassion, integrity, dedication, community, and impact, we strive to build a future where every animal is treated with dignity and every person has equitable access to animal welfare resources. We welcome and serve people from all backgrounds, believing that lasting change happens when communities unite with purpose, kindness, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of animals. Together, we're building a future where hope takes flight—for animals and the people who care about them.
The Ellis County Gap
There are hundreds of square miles of Ellis County without a municipal shelter resource. That means when a dog is abandoned, dumped, surrendered, or simply has nowhere else to go, there isn't necessarily a place for that dog to land. And animals don't know city limits and county lines.
That's where organizations like Flying B become part of the safety net. We aren't trying to replace the shelter system. We're helping build the system that Ellis County needs as part of a larger North Texas solution.
Flying B Animal Rescue & Sanctuary was founded in honor of my husband Tom Baker who passed away from Pancreatic Cancer in June 2023. Tom understood my profound love of animals, and wishing only for my happiness, urged me to pursue my dream of starting an animal rescue. In December 2023 my passion project began. The "Flying B" represents Tom watching over us from the heavens.
"In His hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind" Job 12:10
Carolyn Taylor (Baker)
Executive Director
WHAT WE DO
Prevent | Rescue | Heal | Home
PREVENT
The best dog to rescue is the one who never needed rescuing.
We work to prevent dogs from entering the shelter and rescue system in the first place by making spay and neuter more accessible to the families who need it most. Through community programs, education, and access to affordable veterinary care, we’re addressing the problem at its source.
Bucko
Adopted March 2026
RESCUE
When a dog has nowhere else to go, we do what we can to help.
Flying B rescues dogs who need a second chance, often from the streets, providing the food, shelter, veterinary care, and daily attention they need to move forward. Our capacity is limited, so we can't take every dog who needs us — but we work with shelters, communities, and other rescue partners to find a path forward whenever we can.
Junior
Forever Foster August 2025
HEAL
Rescue is more than getting a dog out. It’s helping them become whole again.
Some dogs need medical treatment. Some need patience, structure, or a little help learning to trust again. We give each dog the time, care, and support they need to heal — physically and emotionally — so they can be ready for the life waiting for them.
Holly Mae
Adopted October 2025
HOME
Every dog deserves the right home — not just any home.
We take the time to understand each dog's personality, needs, and quirks so we can find the right match. And when the best home isn't right here in North Texas, we help get that dog where the right family is waiting. Because the goal isn't simply adoption. It's a lifetime home.
Dakota James
Adopted July 2025