Marion, North Carolina 28752, United States
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.
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adopt a dog
ADOPT A DOG, SAVE A LIFE
Please fill out an application if interested in meeting any of our adoptable dogs.
We require that all adopted dogs be kept up to date on vaccines, flea and tick and heart worm prevention. 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.
Puppies to 2 year olds
sunny 1 1/2 year old basset/lab mix
Gretel 1 year old German SHEPHERD Mix
Gretel 1 year old German SHEPHERD Mix
Meet Sunny, a one-year-old Basset/Lab mix—he's a very sweet little dog! Weighing 40 pounds, he's perfect for snuggling.
He definitely needs an active person or family. He gets along best with other small dogs, he tends to get intimidated around bigger dogs. He would do best in a home with older kids and no 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 that likes to be active. Sunny’s your guy.
Gretel 1 year old German SHEPHERD Mix
Gretel 1 year old German SHEPHERD Mix
Gretel 1 year old German SHEPHERD Mix
This smouldering beauty is Gretel, she's a 12 month old German Shepherd. She's petite for a Shepherd, at only around 50lbs, she's a perfect medium sized dog.
She appears house trained, gets along with other dogs, and LOVES going on leash walks.
She's very smart and active will need a home that can stimulate her mentally and physically. Her breed are working dogs so she'll need active and focused play time and would love to learn lots of tricks.
She would also love a fenced yard and would do well in a home with kids 7 and up.
We can just imagine her lying close to a fireplace or on a soft rug this winter instead of in a cold kenell. This girl was just meant to be a beloved companion dog and part of a family
hans 1 year old German SHEPHERD mix
Gretel 1 year old German SHEPHERD Mix
hans 1 year old German SHEPHERD mix
This is handsome Hans!
Hans is a very sweet and playful boy. He is just turned a year old and still learning. He absolutely LOVES to play with other dogs! He is full vaccinated, neutered and micro-chipped. He is right around 60 pounds and may fill out a little. He's on the small side for a German Shepherd.
He would make a great dog for an active, outdoorsy family. He's a good boy!!
He is an energetic player, mostly due to his youth, so we would recommend a home with kids 7 and up, and with no cats or chickens, please.
He's a staff favorite and a real sweetheart. He belongs in a home!
If you think Hans would be a good fit for you, please come and meet him! We don't want him to spend the winter at our outdoor rescue. He was meant to live in a home with a family.
heidi 1 year old anatolian mix
heidi 1 year old anatolian mix
hans 1 year old German SHEPHERD mix
Heidi is a 1 year old Anatolian Shepherd mix.
She weighs about 90 pounds. She is great with kids and other dogs, and does well on a leash. She is almost house trained, crate trained.
Heidi is a little timid and would do best in a home with giant breed experience, another dog or dogs, and space to run. A hobby farm where she could have a job would be great too.
She's a lovely dog and much too young to be tossed away to live out her life without a family. If you are a large breed lover, please meet our sweet girl Heidi.
Sasha 1 year old dalmation mix
heidi 1 year old anatolian mix
Sasha 1 year old dalmation mix
Meet pretty Sasha. Sasha is a sassy gal with a lot of personality! She is about a year old and around 45 pounds.
She has been spayed, microchipped, HW negative and fully vaccinated. We think she is a Dalmatian/Shar Pei mix.
She is so sweet and super loving. She is a little ball of sunshine, and she is ready to bring some excitement into your life! She gets along with other dogs and would love a yard to run and play in. Or a home with an active family that can keep her occupied!
She is being fostered at Camp Bow Wow If you would like more information or interested in her, please give them a call at 828-676-0444.
Please someone give this girl a chance, what a tragedy for her to grow up in rescue.
eunice 6 month old mastiff mix
heidi 1 year old anatolian mix
Sasha 1 year old dalmation mix
Meet Eunice: The LIVELY Mastiff Mix Puppy
Prepare to be charmed by Eunice, an energetic 6-month-old Mastiff mix who is as big in personality as she is in size. With her boundless energy and a touch of sass, Eunice is a whirlwind of fun and excitement.
Eunice's Personality
Eunice is a spirited pup who thrives on adventure and play. Her exuberant nature makes her the perfect companion for families who love outdoor activities and have plenty of room for her to romp and explore.
Why Eunice is the Perfect Addition to the right Family
- Energetic and Sassy: Eunice brings a lively presence to any household. She’s playful and fun, a perfect companion for active families and families with other active dogs
- Bright and Trainable: This clever girl is eager to learn and responds well to positive reinforcement. With some consistent training, Eunice will thrive
- Loving and Social: Eunice loves people and other dogs, making her a great addition to homes with other pets. Her friendly nature means she’s always ready to make new friends.
Eunice's Ideal Home
Eunice is looking for a home that can keep up with her energetic lifestyle. A big fenced yard would be ideal for her to safely expend her energy. Her new family should be ready to engage in interactive play and provide ongoing training to help her grow into a well-rounded and BIG adult dog.
heidi 1 year old anatolian mix
heidi 1 year old anatolian mix
heidi 1 year old anatolian mix
Heidi is a 1 year old Anatolian Shepherd mix.
She weighs about 90 pounds. She is great other dogs, and does well on a leash. She is house trained and crate trained.
She is timid and would benefit from having another dog around, She loves to play and needs room to run. She would do best in a home with older kids as she can startle easily.
She would thrive in a home with Large Breed experience A hobby farm where she could have a job would be great too.
She's a lovely dog and much too young to be tossed away to live out her life without a family. If you are a large breed lover, please meet our sweet girl Heidi.
3 years and up
Valentina 7 or 8 years old
DIESEL 3-4 YEAR OLD MIXED BREED DOG
Annie 3 or 4 Years old pitt mix
This is Valentina. We rescued her from Panama where she was a stray dog facing the worst conditions imaginable.
For months, she stuck close to our volunteer who was visiting Panama, just asking to be rescued. We couldn't leave her to die. She is a survivor who has an unbreakable spirit and just wants to live! It's like she knew there was something better waiting for her.
She has been in the states for around 6 months now and is ready to move into a loving home.
She's a mixed breed dog, around 30 lbs. She is house trained, crate trained and she does pretty well on a leash but could use some more work. She loves leisurely walks, she's careful and likes to take her time. She likes other dogs and is fine with cats.
She is not the best car rider, but also not the worst. She will let you put her in the car, but doesn't love the ride. She does however love the destination if it's a park, dog park, daycare, trails; anywhere where she can run free and play!
Despite her former life of abuse and neglect, she's a gentle and loving little dog and easy to love and care for. She is timid and cautious but she's obedient and sweet and really just wants to be loved. She needs a calm and patient person that she can trust, who will give her a chance to get comfortable in their home. She needs to go slow and learn that nothing bad is going to happen to her.
She doesn't ask for much. She loves to lay in the sun on the front porch or nap inside on her dog bed.
She sits politely and waits for her breakfast and dinner and does a little happy dance when it's ready to eat.
She quietly comes to nuzzle your hand to ask for heard scratched and belly rubs.
She's not a barker unless a stranger comes up to the gate, then she lets her BIg Dog bark out until she knows that there's no threat. Great if you live alone or have a family to look after.
She can be left alone for 8 or 9 hours and is not destructive in the house.
If you have land where she'll be safe from cars, she's a great off leash dog, she never strays far.
Please consider meeting Valentina, you might find that her sweetness, gentle demeanor, and huge heart are just what you've been looking for in a furry companion. And if you've been through some trauma in your life, maybe you can heal together.
Annie 3 or 4 Years old pitt mix
DIESEL 3-4 YEAR OLD MIXED BREED DOG
Annie 3 or 4 Years old pitt mix
Meet our beautiful girl Annie. Annie is a sweet albeit timid girl. Annie gets along very well with calm male dogs and she LOVES puppies. Her favorite pastime is sunbathing.
Annie was abandoned when her owner moved and spent a year living as a stray in a trailer park.
Annie had a litter of puppies with only two who survived until animal control caught her and brought her and her two puppies to us.
The puppies are adopted and Annie is finishing up her heartworm treatment. Annie appears house trained and is good on a leash.
Thankfully, one of our volunteers takes Annie home once a week to sunbathe in her back yard and play with her male Shepherd. This is what our volunteer Lisa thinks about Annie: "Annie is a sweet girl that loves all dogs and is a little shy around some people at first but really loves to hear her name. She enjoys a car ride and walking in the woods, basking in the sun and dragging her belly through the grass. Great on a leash, crate and house trained. She also really appreciates a nice dog bed and carpet. She truly is just such a happy and loving dog! "
Annie is barrier reactive so she does not do well when people try to meet her in her kennel at the rescue. She will need a privacy fence, leash walks, or lots of land. She is a friendly dog but not behind bars.
Could YOU be the one to give Annie the life she deserves?
DIESEL 3-4 YEAR OLD MIXED BREED DOG
DIESEL 3-4 YEAR OLD MIXED BREED DOG
DIESEL 3-4 YEAR OLD MIXED BREED DOG
Meet Diesel
Diesel kinda sounds like a tough guy name. Big, masculine, a loner. Maybe his family was trying to make him tough when they named him and then chained him to a broken down dog house filled with weeds and left him there, for most of his life.
Well the jokes on them. Because this boy should be named Marshmallow. He is the sweetest most loving dog! No one can break his wonderful, loving spirit. Diesel is a winner, and absolute joy of a dog and full of love. He's a a triple-scoop ice cream sundae on a hot summer day. Diesel has a personality so bright, even the sun squints. He's a delightful dog who’s bursting at the seams with affection and a lust for life.
He loves life, craves adventure, adores people and gets along with other dogs. Although, he prefers the company of female dogs over male dogs. He's a bit of a ladies man and it does make since because he is Extremely handsome!
Please come and meet him and you will find out why he’s a staff favorite and why he will make the perfect addition to almost any home.
If you are looking for a sweet, handsome, loving and loyal dog, Diesel is your man.
Eliza 8 years old aussie mix
Loki 2-3 year old cattle dog mix
DIESEL 3-4 YEAR OLD MIXED BREED DOG
Our sweet Eliza needs a home. After several years in her former home, Eliza's owners took her to the animal shelter when she became inconvenient. They left her there and went home with a new dog. We couldn't let her stay at the shelter and knew she needed some extra attention and the right home.
Eliza is an Aussie mix. She is house trained and leash trained and needs a home where she has room to run in a secure and safe area.
She is very loving and prefers a human who is home all the time with her or will take her with them. She loves to be near people. And she would love a male dog companion.
She came to us a very anxious and tense dog, We have worked with her on her anxiety and with a little patience and time, she is a different dog. We just need to find her the right home. We don't want her to spend her life in a cage at the rescue.
She needs a special home where she won't be left alone and can go most places with her owner.
If you've ever been let down by someone you love and trust, been tossed aside like an old newspaper, then you know how she feels and maybe you can help Eliza heal. She is a wonderful dog with so much love to give.
Loki 2-3 year old cattle dog mix
Loki 2-3 year old cattle dog mix
Loki 2-3 year old cattle dog mix
Meet Loki- a 2-3 year old Cattle Dog Mix- ready for his new home. Warning!!! He's extremely handsome
Loki is an exceptional guy. He walks well on leash, listens attentively, and is highly intelligent. He settles into routines with amazing perception. He loves his crate and puts himself to bed. He is an amazing companion out and about, loves going out with us and is a dream in the car.
His herding game and protective nature are strong, which makes him better suited for a home with no kids OR older children.
A high energy goofy guy. When he gets going, watch out! His zoomies are intense, full body and full run. Even in the house.
An active family (long walks are very important to his day) with a fenced yard and another dog or dogs would make up Loki's ideal home.