FREE LOCAL MICROCHIP SCANNING Intakes are closed, but we offer free microchip scanning and help reunite lost or found animals with their families in Temple, Rogers, Troy, Harker Heights, and surrounding areas. Contact us to arrange a scan. Arrange a scan
INTAKES ARE CLOSED. We cannot accept owner surrenders, found animals, or drop-offs while we care for the animals already in rescue. What to do instead

Rescue · Rehabilitate · Rehome · Remember

Every pawprint has its time 2 SHINE.

A small Central Texas rescue with a big commitment: safe placement, honest matching, lifelong support, and sanctuary for animals who cannot be adopted.

Apply to adopt Meet available animals

Submitting an application does not place an animal on hold or guarantee adoption.

A Time 2 Remember Rescue: horse, cat, dog, turtle, clock, and pawprints
501(c)(3) IRS-recognized nonprofit
Temple, TX Serving Central Texas
Lifetime Return-to-rescue commitment
Year-round Flea and heartworm prevention

Adopt from AT2R

Find the right fit—not just the fastest one.

Our process is intentionally hands-on. We learn about your household, match needs honestly, and give both the family and animal time to adjust before adoption is final.

Available animals

Meet our dogs. Find your next best friend.

Choose a photo to learn more. Apply to Adopt opens the application with the pet’s name filled in.

Meet some of the dogs in our care. We’re adding more photos and profiles as they are ready. Availability can change; Jessica will confirm the right match before a meeting.

Open adoption application See all AT2R dogs and puppies

Medical care

Animals receive age-appropriate veterinary care. Spay or neuter, vaccines, microchip, and prevention status are reviewed before final placement.

Honest matching

We share what we know about behavior, training, energy level, and household fit—including limitations.

Always return to us

AT2R animals may not be sold, given away, or rehomed without approval. If life changes, contact the rescue.

How adoption works

A careful path to a lasting home.

  1. 1

    Application

    Tell us about your household, current animals, experience, and what you are looking for.

  2. 2

    Conversation and match

    We discuss the animal you are interested in, your expectations, and any questions before scheduling a visit.

  3. 3

    Meet and greet

    Meetings are scheduled, generally at Lions Park in Temple. Bring required household members or pets when directed.

  4. 4

    Home visit and gradual visits

    After the deposit, we complete a home visit and use progressive visits when the match needs more time.

  5. 5

    24-hour overnight

    The overnight helps confirm that the home, animal, and household routine work together.

  6. 6

    Finalize and follow up

    Complete the fee and contract, then stay connected through the 3-3-3 adjustment period and beyond.

Help the rescue

What comes in goes straight back to animal care.

AT2R is a small rescue managing large daily needs. Donations of funds, supplies, time, transport, and professional services all matter.

Urgent & recurring

Food and prevention

  • Dry dog and cat food
  • Flea, tick, and heartworm prevention
  • Vaccines, dewormer, and medical care
  • Treats, BarkBox donations, and durable enrichment
  • Teething toys for large and tiny puppies

Containment & housing

Safe spaces

  • Heavy-duty large-dog kennels and panels
  • Permanent fencing for safe play areas and our square pen
  • Fencing for individual kennel runs and the property perimeter
  • Cattle or hog panels, gates, and hardware
  • Insulated dog houses, shade, fans, and tarps
  • Crates and secure transport equipment

Daily operations

Hands and supplies

  • Cleaning supplies, bedding, and potty pads
  • Fuel and transport assistance
  • Grounds, fencing, and kennel help
  • Event, photography, and outreach volunteers

Donate to their next chapter.

Email us to donate, sponsor an animal, offer supplies, volunteer, foster, transport, or arrange a business partnership.

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With gratitude

Thank you for showing up for our animals.

These businesses and organizations have donated products, supplies, or event prizes to A Time 2 Remember. Your generosity helps us care for our dogs and share practical pet education with our community.

Fi

Microchips, trackers, and adoption/event supplies.

Max & Neo

Collars, leashes, rescue supplies, and an event gift certificate.

American Dog

Toys through the Gracie Giveback program.

BARK / BarkBox

A BarkBox gift certificate for our fundraising event.

Impact Dog Crates

A donated XL crate for the rescue.

Pet Evac Pak

Emergency supplies and educational materials.

Unite to Light

Lights, chargers, and a lantern for rescue use and education.

Want to be part of their story?

Donate supplies, sponsor animal care, or contribute a fundraising prize. Contact Jessica to arrange your donation.

Become a supporter

Pet emergency & future planning

Prepare before your pet needs the plan.

AT2R helps families think beyond adoption: evacuation, identification, backup caregivers, and what happens to pets if an owner is hospitalized or dies.

Build a two-week pet go-bag
  • Two weeks of food, water, and daily medication
  • Crate or carrier, leash, harness, and ID tags
  • Bowls, waste supplies, bedding, and comfort items
  • Pet first-aid supplies and a recent clear photo
Protect records and identification
  • Keep vaccine, prescription, and ownership records in a waterproof bag
  • Save a digital backup somewhere you can reach away from home
  • Record the microchip number and registry contact information
  • Update the registry whenever your phone, address, or caregiver changes
Make an evacuation plan
  • Identify pet-friendly destinations before an emergency
  • Practice loading every animal and label each carrier
  • Plan for cats, large dogs, livestock, seniors, and medical needs
  • Choose a trusted backup person who can reach your animals
Create an “after I pass” pet plan
  • Name a primary and backup caregiver who have agreed to help
  • Write down feeding, medication, behavior, vet, and microchip details
  • Keep copies with your important papers and chosen caregivers
  • Review the plan yearly and after any major life change

Take this with you

Print the emergency checklist.

Use your browser print menu to save this resource section as a PDF or print a paper copy for your go-bag.

About A Time 2 Remember

Every life matters. Every journey is remembered.

A Time 2 Remember Rescue is a Temple, Texas nonprofit focused on rescue, rehabilitation, responsible adoption, and education. We work especially with dogs who need time, training, medical care, or a safer next chapter.

Older and non-adoptable animals may remain in sanctuary. Adopted animals are always welcome back when circumstances change—because rescue responsibility does not end at placement.

A Time 2 Remember Rescue IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) EIN 85-1436799

Current intake status

AT2R is closed to new intakes.

We do not have safe space to accept additional owner surrenders, strays, litters, or drop-offs right now. Showing up with an animal does not create capacity and can put animals already here at risk.

If you need help now

  • Contact your local animal control or municipal shelter.
  • Ask area rescues and humane organizations about waitlists or courtesy posts.
  • Contact a veterinarian for urgent medical concerns.
  • For immediate danger to people or animals, contact local emergency services.

A Time 2 Bake

Baked with purpose.

Ask about homemade cookies, rolls, cupcakes, mini loaves, custom desserts, and rescue-supporting event orders from Temple, Texas.

Ask about an order

Contact AT2R

Questions about adoption, support, or partnerships?

We are a small rescue, so text or email may be easier to answer while animal care is underway. Visits and meet-and-greets are by appointment only.

Call or text 785-214-8294 Email at2rbyjess@gmail.com
Location Temple, Texas