TOTAL ADOPTIONS: 326
Adoption Process
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(last updated 11/1/24)
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First and foremost, THANK YOU for deciding to adopt an animal in need! You are saving a life when doing so. The adoption process is as follows:
If you see a pet you are interested and have any questions before submitting an application, you can reach out to us either through social media or email. You can find our contact information on our contact page. You can also find links to our social media pages on our get involved page.
If you have decided you want to put in an application for the pet you are interested in, please click the button labeled "dog" or "cat" adoption application which will lead you to our online application. Once your application has been completed and submitted, it will take a few days to be processed. We will reach out to you to process your application. Please know that as some pets receive multiple applications, we go with what we think the best match is for that animal, and where we think they will have the most success. We will try our best to notify you if the pet you are interested in has been adopted.
Once your application has been reviewed, we will arrange a time to discuss details about your application and the pet you are interested in, and also go over any questions about the process. In order to adopt with our rescue, we require the following:
- Must be 21 years or older to adopt
- Must have landlord approval to adopt the pet you are interested in (this only applies if you are a tenant)
- Current pets must be spayed/neutered, and up to date on vaccinations and preventions.
Approved Applications are required for meet and greets.
(Since our rescue operates out of the Charleston and Charlotte areas, we have listed each animal's location at the bottom of their profile. Our rescues do not have to be adopted in the city they are fostered in).
Adoptable Pets
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"In his foster home Yeller lives with an abundance of different types of dogs: males & females, 3yrs to 9yrs, 30lb to 120lb, submissive to alpha personalities, and he gets along with everyone. In fact, Yeller is required to go to a home with at least one other dog, as another dog makes him build his confidence.
Yeller is fully potty trained, crate trained, and is very well behaved. I very rarely hear him bark and he loves to lay on the couch, in a dog bed, or even sleep in his crate. He is trained to go to his crate for his meals, and he loves that. We have learned that Yeller can jump 6' fences, so it's imperative he goes to a home with a more secure fence.
Although Yeller does not allow you to touch him and I have not been able to successfully get a collar on him, he does enjoy sitting on the couch a few feet from you while you watch tv, he will constantly follow you room to room, but from a distance. It's a relationship with a dog who just wants to social distance at all times, but occasionally he'll surprise you by "booping" you. He is an incredible dog, and I do believe that he will flourish one day, he just takes a lot of time to get used to you. He does enjoy taking treats from your hands and I have successfully touched his feet.
He is the perfect dog for someone who just wants a calm companion at home. He won't be your dog park dog or your restaurant dog, but he'll definitely be a sweet, calm companion that is still so deserving of a loving home and family."
Yeller is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and up to date on prevention. He is sadly heartworm positive, but due to his timidness with people, we chose to do the slow kill method for the heartworms. Yeller's adopters will need to continue with that method of treatment and recheck his status in the near future.
(Yeller is located in Charleston SC).
"Sunny is exactly as described - a delightful, happy ray of sunshine. This girl is wonderful to have. She loves to cuddle, play with her toys, go for walks, and see other dogs! She is very friendly with her foster siblings. Sunny is crate-trained and does well in her crate. She may whine a bit at first but once she settles into her routine, she's completely fine! She would thrive even more with some basic obedience training. She loves leash walks but is a strong walker, and also has the habit of jumping up for "hugs". She may do better in a home without small kids that she could knock over. Sunny loves to play, but surprisingly sleeps for the majority of the day and is overall pretty low maintenance for her age!"
Sunny goes on a long walk daily to help build strength in her leg, and she is getting better by the day. She has two more weeks until her final recheck before she is cleared for normal exercise. The doctors do not expect her to have any major issues with her leg in the future. She would likely benefit from supplements that build bone strength and help with inflammation as she gets older. Sunny is spayed, up to date on prevention and vaccinations, and microchipped.
(Sunny is located in Charleston, SC).
Buddy is neutered, up to date on vaccinations and prevention, and microchipped. We’re going to make sure this next home is his forever one!
(Buddy is located in Charleston SC).
This is a special adoption profile, because Parka is a special dog. Her story is one of the saddest. She was almost euthanized for being "reactive" at the shelter. They kept giving her extensions because there were so many people rooting for her. Parka finally made it out thanks to the angels who offered to foster. The biggest surprise happened when she made it out of the shelter. Her foster woke up to PUPPIES. Suddenly it all made sense while Parka was "reactive" at the shelter. She was pregnant, approaching labor. Sadly the shelter did not realize that Parka was pregnant due to thinking her sagging teets were from past litters. She received her vaccines at the shelter which caused complications for the puppies, and only one survived. Now you can see why we said Parka's story is one of the saddest. She was still such a great mom and did an amazing job raising her puppy. He has since been adopted.
Her sad story doesn't end there. After completing heartworm treatment, it was time for Parka to get spayed. During her spay, the doctors found two mammary tumors. We chose to do biopsies, and we found that one was benign, but the other was cancerous. Thankfully with it being removed, it could not spread, and Parka does not have cancer. She has been healing up wonderfully from this surgery.
Parka has really blossomed in her foster home, but it's going to take a special person/family to be her forever home. She really thrives with the company of another dog in the home, so another dog in her forever home is required. When Parka gets nervous because of new smells/loud noises, etc., the dog in her foster home helps her calm down and shows her how to be confident. Parka really loves her foster mom, and is still a little shy around men and strangers. Parka is really great in the house and is crate and potty trained. She can go on the leash for potty time, but is still nervous on walks.
This sweet girl has been through so much. She deserves a calm, loving, peaceful home that will give her love and safety for the remainder of her days. She is fully vetted with a lot of life left to live.
(Parka is located in Fort Mill, SC)
- Bernard is your typical german shepherd. He is 65 pounds but he is a big baby who is scared of the vet and doesn't like pain. Due to the high volume of pain he was in when we first got him, he was nippy when we would mess with his ears or other sensitive areas. He has been feeling better now and we can rub him all over with no issues - and he actually loves it!
- He was so emaciated and had no meat on his bones when we first got him. Because of his immense hunger, he did show signs of resource guarding food and water/bowls/treats, so we have always fed him in his crate where he can eat in peace. He hasn't had any resource guarding now that he feels better, and will let me pull him off of the water bowl if he is drinking too much.
- He LOVES to be outside. He prefers to nap on the concrete floor of my screened porch.
- He is crate and potty trained, but he does struggle holding his pee for long periods of time, so when he wakes up he immediately goes outside.
- He is great on the leash and does not need a fenced yard.
- He does have some hip dysplasia, but has made a lot of progress with supplements and anti inflammatories. He loves a soft bed to lay on.
- He loves affection and will run up to you like a puppy for pets!
- He really just wants to hang out with his people or take a nap. He is quiet and overall very low energy and low maintenance.
- He is okay with other dogs, but we think he may have been a breeding dog because he doesn't know how to interact and will bark/try to mount some dogs. He is not aggressive at all and has backed off when other dogs tell him to. He would probably be less taunted and happier as an only dog though.
- He has completed heartworm treatment and is now fully vetted. He has had some GI issues so we have been working through a solution to that.
We would love to find a home for Bernard that will give him the comfortable life he deserves!
(Bernard is located in Charleston SC)
"Sparky is an awesome dog! He's a really good boy (and a big love bug baby) who loves to hang out in the backyard, go for walks on the leash, and play with toys. Overall, he is pretty chill and well behaved despite not having the best start to life. We're working on same basic commands like sit, come, stay, etc. He can be mouthy when playing so we are working on that. He's like a big puppy! But he is so smart and wants to please his humans. Sparky is crate, leash, and potty trained. He is dog friendly. He is also good with kids! We do not know how he is around cats. Sparky loves adventures and would be a great addition to any family. He does not require a fenced yard. He loves going out in public, does great for his photoshoots, and can entertain himself when needed. He is overall such an easy boy."
Sparky is up to date on core vaccinations, prevention, and is microchipped and neutered.
(Sparky is located in Charleston, SC).
"We got to see how amazing Twinkie was on a Pretty Pup Pack Walk and knew she had to make it out of the shelter. We are so happy she now gets the chance to find her forever home. Twinkie has been settling into the home environment which almost seems foreign to her. She was really shy when she first left the shelter, but has slowly acclimated and built more confidence each day. When she finds that confidence, she is a funny girl. She will do zoomies and get very excited. Her nickname is Tornado. She loves soft pillows and toys. She has been working on her confidence with the crate. She was in the shetler for so long we think it makes her nervous to be crated, but she has done better with each day. She is very food motivated. She's doing great with potty training. She walks very well on the leash and is fine to walk alone or with other pups. She is good with other dogs but her foster siblings are older and sometimes her zoomies are too much for them, so she'd probably do better with middle aged or younger dogs. She'd also be content as the only dog since she loves affection and wants to be as close to her human as possible at all times!"
Twinkie is fully vetted and is ready to find her person/family. This shmedium love bug deserves the best life. Could you be the one to give her that?
(Twinkie is located in Charleston, SC)
"Bindi is the sweetest love bug. As soon as I brought her back to my place she made herself right at home and didn’t need any adjusting to a new environment. She’s so playful and loves running around with her foster sister in the backyard and chasing tennis balls. She loves getting all the pets, love, and kisses. She is crate trained and potty trained. She knows to sit and wait before I open the door before going outside. We’re still working on her leash walking skills, but getting better! She loves to explore and is taking full advantage of long walks in my neighborhood. She’s very dog friendly and kid friendly too! She loves being the center of attention and is the perfect cuddle buddy after she gets her energy out. This little fun sized cutie would make the perfect addition to your family!"
Bindi is fully vaccinated, up to date on prevention, spayed, and microchipped.
(Bindi is located in Charleston, SC).
These two siblings are fully vetted. They would love to find a home together, but it is not required. If they are adopted together, adopters only pay one adoption fee.
(Sully & Celia are located in Charleston, SC).
They boys are incredibly sweet, snuggly, and playful. They are great with other cats and dogs, and great with kids. They would love to be adopted together, but it is not required. If adopted together, the adopter only pays one adoption fee. The boys are fully vetted and ready for their forever home!
(Arthur & George are located in Charleston, SC).
Indy is a mixed breed and is currently about 9 months old. She’s around 35 pounds, so she will be a nice medium size even when she’s done growing. Indy is very dog friendly and enjoys the companionship of other dogs. We actually prefer she goes to a home with at least one other dog so that she can continue building confidence with their assistance. Indy is a shy girl, which makes her the perfect dog for someone looking for a quiet pet who enjoys spending time at home playing with other dogs, toys, or snuggling up on the couch. Indy does do well out in public, but is still building confidence on the leash. She is potty and crate trained. She would love a human or family to call her own, that will provide her with a fenced yard to run and play in, and another doggy sibling to be her best friend!
Indy is fully vetted.
Aston is fully vetted.
Aston is located in Charleston, SC.
Ellie is currently fostered in a home with some of her siblings and she is doing amazing with crate, potty, and leash training. She is a spunky girl who loves her foster family and loves to play with her siblings! She has already been mastering "sit" as well, and is a smart girl.
Ellie did great out in public for one of our events where she met new dogs and people! She was great with kids as well. Ellie is fully vetted.
(Ellie is located in Charleston, SC).
Marsha is currently fostered in a home with some of her siblings and she is doing amazing with crate, potty, and leash training. She is a spunky girl who loves her foster family and loves to play with her siblings! She has already been mastering "sit" as well, and is a smart girl.
Marsha did great out in public for one of our events where she met new dogs and people! She was great with kids as well.
(Marsha is located in Charleston, SC).
"Luke (who our kids have dubbed Cheesy because he is always smiling), is smaller than his siblings so we think he may be the runt. Despite being the smaller, his personality is big! He is curious, mischievous, and playful. He loves to wrestle with his brother that is also in his foster home! He walks well on the leash and is interested in meeting other dogs when we're out and about. He found his voice and uses it to tell me to hurry up during meal time lol! He loves his food which makes training fun and easy with him. He absolutely LOVES kids and would be a great family dog. He has also been good with cats when meeting them briefly. He is a smart, loving, well behaved puppy!".
Luke is fully vetted and ready for his forever home!
(Luke is located in Charleston, SC).
Kiki is fully vetted. Interested in adopting?
(Kiki is located in Charleston, SC).
Mila is crate, potty, and leash trained. Her foster mom says her favorite thing is snuggling as much as she can, as she is very affectionate. Mila is fostered with three other dogs and matches the energy of everyone around her. If it’s time to play, she will play. If it’s time to relax, she’s asleep on the couch. Mila is still a little shy in new places and with new people, but bonds with people and other dogs quickly. She would love a forever home with a person who will spend a lot of time with her, or a home with another dog that she can have as a companion and learn to build confidence from. Mila would also love a fenced yard as she is a little bit shy about potty time and prefers a private oasis to do her business in!
Mila is fully vetted and ready to be adopted
(Mila is located in Charleston, SC).
Twix is an energetic puppy who is doing a fantastic job navigating through crate, potty, and leash training. Her foster family says that she loves to play in their fenced yard, but she would do well in an apartment as long as her adopter is active, as she does love to burn her energy. Twix would ideally prefer a family who is home a lot, as she doesn't love being alone. She may also do well with another dog in the family that she can find companionship in. She is dog friendly and enjoys playing with others. She has been great with the children she has met. Twix has had a few public outings and done wonderful!
Twix receives her final vaccines and spay surgery on September 27th, and then she is ready to go to her forever home!
(Twix is located in Charlotte, NC).
Elmer is fully potty and crate trained, but needs a watchful eye indoors as he is still figuring out what is a toy and what is not! He is a super chewer, and edible chews are his favorite. We are working on his leash skills and confidence, and he is making great progress! Although Elmer LOVES other dogs, we think because he lived on his own for so long, it resulted in him feeling like he has to guard his food from the other dogs, but we feed him in his own crate and it works wonderfully. He will likely outgrow this. Elmer will thrive in a home with structure and routine!
This is Elmer's first real experience with people, and it's been amazing watching his personality shine. With time and patience, we know he'll be an incredible companion for the right person! Elmer is fully vetted, neutered, microchipped, and HW-. Elmer will need at least one other dog in his forever home to help him with his confidence.
(Elmer is located in Charlotte, NC)
(Brisket is located in Charlotte, NC).
Let me just start off this adoption profile by stating that whoever adopts this boy, you're going to get an AMAZING dog! Chucky checks every box. He is full grown at just under 25 pounds, and is about 1-2 years old. He is still playful and energetic like a puppy would be, but he is past the teenager phase. Chucky was rescued from Chesterfield County Animal Shelter. He has been doing amazing in his foster home!
Chucky is as sweet as can be! He loves everyone he meets - humans or dogs! For a dog who didn't know how to walk on the leash just a few weeks ago, he is strutting through farmer's markets and crowds with a lot of confidence! Chucky would thrive with someone who wants an active and social pup. He would also make an incredible companion for another dog, as he LOVES other dogs and really enjoys playing and snuggling. He has a submissive personality and will match the play style of other pups. Chucky is mostly potty and crate trained which is pretty impressive in such a short time. If he isn't in his crate, he likes to entertain himself by playing with his doggy friends, playing alone with toys, or snuggling up in a dog bed or on the couch. He has the sweetest personality and is going to be an amazing dog for someone/a family!
Chucky is fully vetted.
(Chucky is located in Charleston, SC).
Lima has one more round of vaccines and her spay procedure already scheduled and paid for by our rescue. Adopters will be responsible of getting her to these appointments.
(Lima is located in Charleston, SC).
Lentil has one more round of vaccines and her spay procedure already scheduled and paid for by our rescue.
(Lentil is located in Charleston, SC).