Four rescued shepherds and Malinois together in the grass, Renegade Rex K9 Ranch, Port St. Lucie, Florida

Port St. Lucie, Florida. 501(c)(3) nonprofit

German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois Rescue and Adoption

We rescue the dogs other shelters can't place, rehabilitate and train them at the ranch, and match them with homes across the country.

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Port St. Lucie, Florida501(c)(3) nonprofitAdopters welcome nationwideTraining before pickup

Renegade Rex K9 Ranch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue in Port St. Lucie, Florida for German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois and other high drive working breeds. We take in dogs pulled from euthanasia lists, rehabilitate and train them at the ranch, and place them with adopters across the United States. Dogs can be trained by partner trainers before pickup, and can travel out of state. Donations fund vet care, food and training for the dogs living here now.

Ready for a home

All available dogs
Hulk licking his nose while sitting on a leash, available through Renegade Rex K9 Ranch, Port St. Lucie, FloridaUrgent
Smart, powerful and all in. Urgent placement for an experienced handler who can match him.
Meet Hulk
HulkGerman Shepherd
Male, 6 years
Ray, a young German Shepherd mix, sitting in the grass beside his handler at the ranch, Renegade Rex K9 Ranch, Port St. Lucie, FloridaNew
A friendly, confident young shepherd with solid obedience and the drive to grow into a working career.
Meet Ray
RayGerman Shepherd mix
Male, 10 to 12 months
Jackson, a Belgian Malinois, running across the grass, Renegade Rex K9 Ranch, Port St. Lucie, Florida
An athletic Belgian Malinois who moves like he was built for work. Ask Mike about his drive and the home he needs.
Meet Jackson
JacksonBelgian Malinois
Male, Adult
Luna, a brindle working breed dog, looking up from the grass, Renegade Rex K9 Ranch, Port St. Lucie, Florida
A brindle working breed girl with big ears and a big smile. Ask Mike about her energy and the home she needs.
Meet Luna
LunaWorking breed
Female, Adult
Yeti, an all black German Shepherd, close up with tongue out, Renegade Rex K9 Ranch, Port St. Lucie, Florida
The all black German Shepherd. Ask Mike about age, energy and the home Yeti needs.
Meet Yeti
YetiGerman Shepherd
Ask Mike about age and sex
Juanito, a young male Belgian Malinois, sitting in the grass with a happy open mouth, Renegade Rex K9 Ranch, Port St. Lucie, Florida
A sharp, driven one year old Belgian Malinois, back from training and ready for an experienced handler.
Meet Juanito
JuanitoBelgian Malinois
Male, 1 year old

How adoption works

  1. Apply

    Fill out the adoption form. Tell us about your home, your experience with working breeds and what you want from a dog.

  2. Talk with Mike

    A phone call to match you with the right dog, not only the one you clicked on.

  3. Meet the dog

    At the ranch in Port St. Lucie.

  4. Go home

    Same day if you are truly ready. Or have the dog trained by a partner trainer first and pick up when training is done.

Start the adoption process

Young Belgian Malinois sitting calmly on the field, Renegade Rex K9 Ranch, Port St. Lucie, Florida

Who runs the ranch

Mike, and why he does this

Rescue, rehabilitate, train and adopt out, because every dog deserves a second chance and a better tomorrow.

Mike evaluates and works every dog that comes in, talks with every adopter, and says no when a match is wrong.

Read the ranch story

Recent second chances

All success stories

Angie

Arrived pregnant and overbred. Raised six puppies here, then went home to an active couple and a Scottish Terrier sister named Sally.

Taffy

Went home to a five acre working farm, to the same family that adopted Riggs from the ranch last December.

Kairo and Draco

Passed a seven hour evaluation by a certified K9 handler. Now training in North Carolina for police work.

Know the breeds

Malinois vs German ShepherdTwo breeds people confuse. How they differ at home, at work and in the vet bill.Is a Belgian Malinois right for you?An honest look at the drive, the exercise and the training a Malinois needs.

Questions

Can I adopt from out of state?

Yes. Adopters have traveled to the ranch from across the country, and dogs can be shipped when needed. The adopter pays transport. If you are investing in travel, we recommend having the dog trained first.

How long does adoption take?

It can be the same day if the adopter is truly ready for the dog. Most take a little longer while we talk, you meet the dog and we make sure it is the right match.

Do you breed dogs?

No. The ranch does not breed. One litter was born here after a rescued Malinois arrived pregnant, and those puppies are placed through the same process as every other dog.

All questions