For inquiries about our dog training programs, dog walking services, or rescue dog care initiatives, please call 828-460-3190. We also offer volunteer opportunities to help support our mission.
For inquiries about our dog training programs, dog walking services, or rescue dog care initiatives, please call 828-460-3190. We also offer volunteer opportunities to help support our mission.
ADOPT A DOG FROM WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.
A year later, and we are still struggling to find homes for the homeless dogs of Hurricane Helene. 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. Please fill out the application completely with contact info for your current vet, if you have pets, and your references.
This beautiful girl is 2 year old Juno. If she appears a bit anxious it’s because she was recently surrendered by her owner through no fault of her own.
Though she may be timid at first, she quickly warms up to kind and loving individuals. Juno is housetrained, gets along well with other dogs, and truly does not belong in a rescue setting.
Weimaraners are known for their intelligence and energy, and are loyal and affectionate companions. They do require ample exercise and mental stimulation so she would love to be part of an active family or be the companion for a single person or a couple that love to hike or go on adventures. She would also love a fenced yard to play in, maybe with other dog friends, Juno has always known the comfort of a loving home and deserves to return to one. Juno is about 50 lbs so not too big but not a delicate flower either. She can hold her own if you have big dogs in the home.
We invite you to come meet her and perhaps take her out for the day to discover what a fantastic companion she truly is.
This precious little guy is 2 year old Chip.
He's a little shy and who can blame him, he's been let down by humans in the worst way. He was surrendered to us through no fault of his own after only knowing a loving home for his entire life.
Once he warms up to you, he's a gentle and loving boy. He prefers the company of female dogs and we do not know about cats. He's probably great with kids as Beagles and Labs are known for their good temperaments. He's around 45 lbs- not too big and not too small!
We think Chip could make a wonderful family dog in a home without other male dogs- He gets along with female dogs, OR an amazing companion for a single person or a couple. He's a good boy! If you are looking for a medium sized dog who's a sweet and loving companion, please come meet him and maybe take him on a home visit to see what a great dog he truly is and how he fits into your home.
Meet Rupert: A Special Great Pyrenees Looking for His Forever Home
Meet Rupert, a 1-year-old Great Pyrenees with a heart as big as his fluffy coat. Though Rupert is deaf, it doesn’t hold him back! With his sweet nature and playful disposition, he’s ready for a loving family to cherish him.
Why Rupert is Special
Rupert's deafness offers a unique chance to communicate through hand signals and visual cues. He’s eager to learn, making training a fun experience for all. Rupert will come with free, expert training on commands and communication with deaf dogs from a dog trainer specializing in deaf dogs.
What Rupert Needs
Rupert seeks a safe, loving home with a secure yard. He gets along with other dogs, he’s great on leash, he’s house trained and likes to be near his people. Maybe it’s because he’s deaf and only 1 year old, he needs a little extra he navigating the world. Because he can’t hear, he cannot be off leash unless in a secure yard.
What Rupert Offers
How You Can Help Rupert
Rupert is ready to shower a lucky family with love. If you’re ready for a special bond, consider adopting Rupert.
Meet Sunny, a one-year-old Basset/Lab mix—he's a very sweet and loving little dog! Weighing 40 pounds, he's perfect for snuggling. With that winning smile and cute floppy ears, Sunny sprinkles happiness everywhere.
His energy level is just right for both play and relaxation. Sunny gets along with other dogs and might even befriend cats. He’s leash and house-trained, ready for a new home.
Sunny was abandoned by his family and left at the county shelter with a heartworm positive diagnosis. We have him on treatment and soon he will be heartworm free. We will continue to pay for his treatment if adopted.
With an approved application, you can take Sunny for a home visit to see if he’s your match. If you're seeking a medium-sized companion to fill your life with joy, Sunny’s your guy.
Sunny deserves a home brimming with happiness. Whether you're a family or seeking a loyal sidekick, Sunny's ready to brighten your days!
Meet Bunny!! She's a 5 month old Shepherd mix.
This little beauty is the last one of her litter. Her sisters have found homes and now it's her turn.
Her litter was abandoned and she deserves the BEST home! She enjoys the company of other dogs and will likely get along with cats. Ideally, she would thrive in an active household, perhaps with children to play with.
Or she'd love to be your one and only and accompany you on adventures.
She is destined to become a wonderful lifelong companion and best friends to a lucky family or lucky individual. With her sweet and playful disposition, she will fit in almost anywhere Please come meet her.
Meet 4 year old Axel. Axel spent his entire life tied to a tree until his owner’s brother in law Finally Intervened him and brought him to us.
All Axel knew was the 10 feet around a tree, that was his whole world for his entire life.
Axel was shell shocked when he came to the rescue. It took a year of living in a foster home with one of our trainers for him to lean how to be a dog.
Now our sweet boy Loves to play, he LOVES the company of female dogs, he loves people and is a great and happy dog. He would like the chance to have a real home of his own and people that love him.
Please someone gIve this boy a chance! Doesn't he deserve a loving home and some kindness?
Meet Scout, an 8-year-old sweetheart seeking a loving home after being surrendered by his family in his Golden Years. He deserves a cozy couch, belly rubs, and a caring family. Despite life's upheavals, Scout remains gentle and affectionate, and devilishly handsome!
Why Scout is a great dog:
He’s laid back
He’s super handsome
He’s a great snuggler
He’s housetrained
He’s crate trained
He’s leash trained
He’s quiet and likes to stick close to home
He loves car rides
He gets along with other dogs, cats and he likes kids
This dog has it all!! Please don’t let him spend his elder years in a rescue. Take him home and LOVE HIM!!
This handsome young dog is Shelby. He was found as a stray after Helene. He was a dog on a chain, known to Animal Control. Somehow he survived the storm alone. His family was located and called but never came for him. It's a tragedy that he was living alone and has never had a loving home.
Shelby is such a wonderful dog, he loves everyone he meets, he has a great disposition and has his whole life ahead of him. He’s great with other dogs and good with kids, we don’t know how he is around cats. Hounds are wonderful, faithful companions and protectors and actually make great house dogs. He’d love a yard or a home with some land and maybe and old truck to ride around in. He’s great on leash and loves adventures! We just can't let him spend his life here.
Give a hound a chance!
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