About Us
Old Yeller Ranch Rescue has rescued urgent dogs from shelters throughout California. We have a small facility in Los Olivos, CA where we kennel the dogs as an intermediate home until a forever home is found. We pride ourselves on being open and honest in trying to place our dogs with a compatible forever home. We provide as much veterinary care as the dog needs to be able to enter his/her new forever home with a substantial amount of information on his/her current state of health. We give these dogs love and work to find them their forever home that they deserve.
Board of Directors
Amanda Parker (President & Founder), Erica Valdes (Vice President), Danielle Laudon (Secretary), Kristopher Parker (Treasurer),
Danielle Duenas, Bradley Hollister, Aimee Sell, Samantha Valdes, Rosemary Williams
History
Old Yeller Ranch Rescue is located in Los Olivos California, in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley.
Fess Parker, who starred in Old Yeller, Daniel Boone, and Davy Crockett was Amanda Parker's (OYRR's Founder) grandfather and the inspiration behind the name for which we have given our rescue. Our rescue is located on his winery property and ranch. He was a great man an American icon, as well as a grandfather. Without him, we would not have the facility to do what we are doing.
Staff
Lucy Esparza
Ranch Manager
Lucy was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, and has always had a love for animals, making sure they were a part of her life. She grew up mucking horse stalls in Santa Barbara in exchange for riding lessons, and spent weekends running around the hills on horseback in the Santa Ynez Valley. In the beginning of 2015 Lucy began grooming dogs and became interested in dog training and behavior of animals. Always having a love for dogs and understanding the basics of communicating with them, Lucy realized what she wanted to do to contribute to animal welfare. By the end of 2015 she completed a year and a half internship with a local dog trainer. Lucy learned from multiple dog trainers in the area, as she furthered her knowledge in every way she could. She would spend time volunteering at Santa Barbara County Animal Services in her free time. In January 2017 Lucy launched her own dog training business. She is grateful that she still has the opportunity to serve the community of rescue dogs. Two years ago, Lucy adopted Riggs, her beloved dog that came from OYRR. “Finding Old Yeller Ranch Rescue was one of the best things that has happened to me,” Lucy shared, “being able to share my love for animals, and having a rescue dog that came from OYRR feels like the perfect fit”.
Make an appointment to meet with Lucy at the ranch by emailing ranchmanager@oyrr.org
Ranch Manager
Lucy was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, and has always had a love for animals, making sure they were a part of her life. She grew up mucking horse stalls in Santa Barbara in exchange for riding lessons, and spent weekends running around the hills on horseback in the Santa Ynez Valley. In the beginning of 2015 Lucy began grooming dogs and became interested in dog training and behavior of animals. Always having a love for dogs and understanding the basics of communicating with them, Lucy realized what she wanted to do to contribute to animal welfare. By the end of 2015 she completed a year and a half internship with a local dog trainer. Lucy learned from multiple dog trainers in the area, as she furthered her knowledge in every way she could. She would spend time volunteering at Santa Barbara County Animal Services in her free time. In January 2017 Lucy launched her own dog training business. She is grateful that she still has the opportunity to serve the community of rescue dogs. Two years ago, Lucy adopted Riggs, her beloved dog that came from OYRR. “Finding Old Yeller Ranch Rescue was one of the best things that has happened to me,” Lucy shared, “being able to share my love for animals, and having a rescue dog that came from OYRR feels like the perfect fit”.
Make an appointment to meet with Lucy at the ranch by emailing ranchmanager@oyrr.org