Two years since its founding, Flying B Animal Rescue and Sanctuary has announced that the non-profit animal welfare organization will work with the City of Ferris, Texas to open a new animal shelter and veterinary clinic in North Ellis County.
In a January 1, 2026 social media post on Facebook, the organization posted:
“Happy New Year to Flying B! We are officially under contract to purchase the land where our brick-and-mortar rescue will live. In partnership with the @cityofferris, we’re bringing a true public/private animal welfare collaboration to Ellis County. The City’s leadership continues to demonstrate its commitment to animal welfare by delivering thoughtful, innovative solutions.
“This partnership will bring a modern, right-sized animal shelter to the City, led by the incomparable Todd McGehee. An affordable veterinary clinic will be built onsite to care for shelter animals and will also be open to the community. Flying B will move rescue operations to the former Ferris ISD Ag Barns, ensuring animals receive the care, advocacy, and second chances they deserve.
“We don’t have movie stars and music entertainers funding a shiny new facility. What we do have are barns. And those barns say everything about who we are—grit, determination, and a deep respect for rural life. They represent a community that shows up, even without fanfare.
“Help us turn that grit into something lasting. Follow our journey and support our capital project so we can build a rescue that helps more animals, year after year.”
Since December of 2023, the organization has hosted several low- or no-cost mobile veterinary clinic events throughout Ellis County, including Snip It In The Bud, its no-cost spay and neutering program for dogs and cats.
The Ennis-based organization was founded by Carolyn Taylor Baker in an effort to create “a world where every animal is loved, cherished, and has a forever home.” The organization relies on a handful of volunteers who collaborate to address Ellis County’s problem with stray and abandoned dogs and cats.
Specifically, the organization states on its website that its goal is to “to have a public physical space where we can host volunteer days or adoption events the way we want to. That’s why our next big goal is to build a permanent home for the rescue—a place where the community can gather, meet our amazing dogs, and be part of something hopeful.”
The new partnership with the City of Ferris represents an achievement for both the city and the organization, and will help to address a pressing need for increased animal welfare operations in the county.
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