Marion, North Carolina 28752, United States
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adopt a dog
ADOPT A DOG, SAVE A LIFE
ADOPT A DOG FROM WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.
We have taken in an unprecedented number of lost, stray and surrendered dogs following Hurricane Helene. And we are still reeling from the devastation. Many have lost their homes and their owners can no longer care for or house them. Some had owners that perished in the storm. Please consider adopting one of these sweet pets who have lost everything.
We require that all adopted dogs be kept up to date on vaccines, flea and tick and heartworm preventions. We will check vet and personal references to ensure that our dogs are going into secure and loving homes. Our adoption fee is $250 for puppies, $150 for adult dogs and $65 for seniors 6 and older, with an approved application.
Find your new best friend
Axel approx 3 years old
Eliza 5 years old - she needs a special person to help her heal
Axel approx 3 years old
Meet 3 year old Axel. He was tied to a tree for his whole life. His owner’s brother in law saved him and brought him to us.
All Axel knew was the 10 feet around a tree, that was his whole world.
Axel was shell shocked when he came to the rescue. But now he knows that he can trust humans again. He gets along with other dogs and is a very sweet boy. He's doing great in foster and learning how to just be a dog, not a prisoner. But, he needs a forever home.
Please someone gIve this boy a chance! Doesn't he deserve a loving home and some kindness? Help us change his life!!
Shelby 2 years old
Eliza 5 years old - she needs a special person to help her heal
Axel approx 3 years old
Meet Shelby. He's a 2 year old hound mix. Poor Shelby was found as a stray dog. We don't know how he came to be all alone on the streets, maybe he was put out by an owner or escaped a situation where he was tied out constantly? He can't tell us.
But he is a friendly dog! He loves people and other dogs. He's smart and willing to learn. He's working on being fully house trained- we suspect he's never lived in a loving home.
This guy deserves a better life. If you love hounds, please consider meeting our sweet boy Shelby. He will make a great family dog or a companion that will love riding around with you or just hanging out.
Eliza 5 years old - she needs a special person to help her heal
Eliza 5 years old - she needs a special person to help her heal
Eliza 5 years old - she needs a special person to help her heal
This gorgeous girl is Eliza. She is a mixed breed dog of a Livestock Guardian variety. 5 year old Eliza has been failed by humans her entire life. She was abused as a puppy and ended up at the county shelter, adopted by a family that let her roam the neighborhood unsupervised. After several years in their home, they dropped her back off at the shelter. Now she is exhibiting signs of separation anxiety, not surprising after what she's been through. She will need a special family to love her. Please don't let her live out her life at a rescue.
She is house trained, leash trained, VERY Smart, loves car rides and gets along with other dogs, especially male dogs. She has lots of energy and would do well in a family with a fenced yard and older kids or a single person or couple with a fenced yard that has an active lifestyle. She LOVES to be outside and likes to stay out there most of the time, so a fenced or secured area is a must for this girl. She tries to heard younger children on trikes. bikes, scooters, etc. So she would do best in a home with older kids, or kids that need to be herded. She likes to protect her people and her property. One of our volunteers took her home so she could have a break from the rescue and says: "she is is an amazing, smart and loveable dog." If you have land and love Livestock Guardian Dogs, Eliza could be your girl.
Thomas 1 year old
DOttie- 2 years old
Eliza 5 years old - she needs a special person to help her heal
Meet Thomas. He's a very good boy! He's smart, he knows "sit" "come" and "down". He loves to play and loves walks. He's very sweet and as you can see, he's great with other dogs and likes kids.
He has exhibited some resource guarding behavior so please, no snatching food or toys from him. He needs a family that can respect boundaries and help him feel comfortable and safe while he works some things out. With a little patience and time, he will be your best boy and loyal companion forever! Thomas is only around 1 year old, maybe less. He's already been failed by humans.
He's a Boxer mix, around 50lbs or less. Thomas is a beautiful dog with a sweet face and trusting eyes. You can tell that he just wants to be loved!
DOttie- 2 years old
DOttie- 2 years old
DOttie- 2 years old
Here's Dottie!!!
Dottie is a bouncy Boxer mix who adores cuddling! She's around 2 years old and a perfect medium sized dog, just under 50 lbs. She is friendly with everyone, including dogs and young children, and she likes cats!
Dottie is both crate trained and housebroken.
This clever pup follows basic commands, has excellent manners, and has a sweet, playful nature. She knows how to "sit," "stay," and "come," and enjoys playing with other dogs while being close to her humans.
Dottie truly is a wonderful, fun loving girl looking for a loving home.
This is from Dottie's foster has to say:
She is housebroken and enjoys being in her crate and likes to hoard her dog toys in it. She enjoys walks but will need to be leash trained properly to hone her skills!
She is intelligent, loving, playful, and FULL of a tremendous amount of bouncy boxer energy. Her ideal family will need to be patient and consistent and have the time to help her work through the “bounce” for her manners to be on point – she is highly trainable. She has been visited by a 2-year old and a 10- year old and enjoyed their company. She loves chasing a ball – but not so much bringing it back! She has not been completely cat tested, but a single encounter went well.
She would be best suited to older children (5+) because of her bounce and would do best in a fenced yard so she can go crazy with zoomies! She enjoys being outside with her people or dog friends but will bark if left in the yard alone for very long. She is also a very good watch dog and will alert when strangers come on to the property.
When she isn’t zooming around, she is a HUGE cuddler. She loves to be on your lap soaking up love. She is incredibly affectionate, loyal, and loves her people.
spot- 9 years old
DOttie- 2 years old
DOttie- 2 years old
This precious boy is 9 year old Spot. His owner recently died and there was no one to take him so he came to us. He's a very good boy. He's house trained and leash trained, though we don't think he got many walks because he could use some leash practice. He's a Beagle/Akita mix with the typical wonderful Beagle disposition. Spot is good with other dogs and he's friendly with people.
He's around 60 lbs. and a little on the chunky side. He was clearly overfed and well loved in his last home. We have him on a diet and would like to see him at around 50 lbs for maximum health.
Spot is used to living in a home and he's a very good boy. He will need some practice riding in the car because he doesn't seem familiar with car rides. Spot is now an active senior and would love someone to go on walks with and to grow old with.
Even though he's been through so much, he's a happy boy which shows how resilient he is. Spot is a GREAT dog and we DO NOT want to see him grow old in a kennel at the rescue. We just know his person is out there!
Puppies!!!!
sosa- 10 months old
Meet Sosa. This gorgeous Lab mix is 10 months old and is growing up to be a great dog. He's a big boy with lots of energy. He needs someone that can be patient with him while he learns to navigate the world and someone who can give him an outlet to release all that puppy energy. He's great with with other dogs and could use a more mature dog to show him the ropes. Sosa plays hard so a canine companion that also loves to wrestle and play would be wonderful for him.
Sosa is crate trained and leash trained, he was house trained but will probably need a little reminding since he has been at the rescue for awhile. Sosa is a big dog and will need an owner who understands the needs of big dogs and will continue to train him and reinforce obedience. He's around 70 lbs and plays hard so he'll need a dog that can match his size and energy.
We would not recommend that he be in a home with very small children because he doesn't know his size but he would love to mix it up with some pre teen or teen aged kids. He will be a loyal companion, protector and best friend for the right family or individual.