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Howdy - URGENT DUE TO TIME AT SHELTER - SAFE - sponsored for adoption or $150 towards rescue pull fees
5/8/25 Intake: hound/lab mix, 57 lbs, 5 yrs old, male, HW+, owner surrender. Howdy was surrendered by his owners along with Ginny. He is heartworm positive.
More about Howdy Sept 15, 2025: Meet HOWDY, a 5 year old 57lb, heart worm positive hound mix who arrived as an owner surrender with friend Ginny in May. He a very sweet, polite, lower energy kind of guy when meeting other dogs and is a gentle player. Howdy is good with kids, enjoys human attention, is good on a leash, and loves a good game of tug. Howdy is very trainable, he’s learned to catch his treats and is working on shake with his volunteer friends. Located in Hartsville SC, Howdy hopes you’ll ask for him soon.
Paws Around the Pee Dee Event Oct 18, 2025: Today’s Paws Around the Pee Dee field trip star was none other than Howdy—a 5-year-old Southern gentleman with the manners of a butler, the face of a movie star, and the heart of a teddy bear. He hopped right into the car like he’s been doing Uber rides his whole life, settled in quietly, and didn’t so much as wiggle when we hit a red light. Impeccable manners, A+. On our walk, Howdy showed off his excellent leash skills and a few tricks in exchange for snacks. At around 57 pounds, he’s a sturdy guy—but you’d never know it from how soft and polite he is. He’s got that “big guy, gentle soul” energy down to a science. People kept stopping us to ask if he was my dog. I had to laugh—because while my dogs are at home plotting chaos and shedding on the furniture, Howdy here was out being a role model. I made sure to tell everyone that not only is he adoptable, but he’s also better behaved than most of our household residents. Howdy once had an owner, and you can tell—he knows his manners, he loves kids, and he’s cool with other dogs. What he needs now is a soft place to land and a family who will appreciate his easy-going, ready-to-love personality. If you’ve been looking for a dog who’s already trained, low-energy, and just plain wonderful, Howdy’s your guy. He’s proof that good boys don’t finish last—they just haven’t met their person yet. Howdy is available for foster, rescue, or adoption.
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Maxx - SAFE
9/18/25 Intake: hound mix, 55.6 lbs, 5 yrs old, male, HW-, stray. Maxx was brought in as a stray by a community member from S. 4th St. in Hartsville. Maxx is heartworm negative.
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Noel - SAFE
12/4/25 Intake: lab mix, 7 lbs, 5 wks old (available after 12/11/25), male, stray. Noel was brought in as a stray by a community member from the Darlington Raceway in Darlington.
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P x 2 Pups - Perdita URGENT DUE TO TIME AT SHELTER - SAFE
8/4/25 Intake: boxer/terrier mix, 36 - 37 lbs, 7 mos old, HW-, strays. Px2 pups were brought in as strays by the Hartsville Police Dept. from Jasper Ave in Hartsville. They are both heartworm negative. Pongo (male), Perdita (female).
More about Perdita Nov 29, 2025: Sweet pup Perdita is ready for a #homefortheholidays. She’s a 10 month old 40lb heart worm negative terrier mix who loves to play with other dogs, is good on a leash, and enjoys volunteer attention. Picked up as a stray in August, she’s spent almost 4 months waiting to be noticed. Currently residing at our outdoor Bridge Kennel Facility, Perdita needs a family of her own, a warm comfy bed, and love. No young pup should grow up in a concrete kennel, behind bars.
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Parker (P x 8 Pups) - Apr 2024 Intake - SAFE
4/16/24 Intake: lab mix, 5 - 6.5 lbs, 8 wks old, strays. Px8 were brought in as strays. They were found off of D Avenue in Darlington. They all did great for intake and are so adorable. Pablo (male), Padma (female), Palmer (male), Parker (male), Paxton (male), Perry (male), Pippa (female), Porter (male).
Parker's Special Needs Update June 16, 2025: Parker was diagnosed as needing femoral head ostectomy (FHO) on both hips. He had successful surgery on his right hip in January 2025 and has recovered in a foster home, where he is still staying. Surgery for his left hip will be scheduled when funds are raised. A recovery period of about six weeks in foster care will then be needed before he's available for adoption or transfer to rescue.
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Pixie - SAFE
11/22/25 Intake: german shepherd mix, 64 lbs, 5 yrs old, female, HW-, owner surrender. Pixie was surrendered by her owners, because they are moving and cannot take her along. She is heartworm negative.
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Poggie - URGENT DUE TO TIME AT SHELTER - SAFE - *ROCKSTAR*
7/1/25 Intake: lab/terrier mix, 43 lbs, 2.5 yrs old, male, HW+, stray. Poggie was brought in as a stray by a community member from Hartsville Hwy in Hartsville. He is heartworm positive.
More about Poggie Sep 4, 2025: POGGIE enjoyed a day out of his kennel, fieldtripping with some of our volunteers. He’s a great boy and a volunteer favorite. Poggie is a 2-3 year old 43lb heart worm positive terrier/lab mix who arrived as a stray. Poggie is dog friendly, kid friendly, loves people, walks well on a leash, and just wants his own home and family. Can you help Poggie find a home?
TV Star Sep 14, 2025: POGGIE visited Sydney Madison on #GoodMorningCarolinas with volunteer Anna. Check out just how wonderful this boy is! Dog and kid friendly, loves people, seems to be house trained, and was familiar with a crate. Great traveller, is more of a couch potato, and would make an awesome companion! Ask for Poggie today.
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Rowdy - SAFE
12/12/25 Intake: border collie/lab mix, 47 lbs, 1 yr old, male, HW-, stray. Rowdy was brought in as a stray by animal control from Hudson St in Lamar. He is heartworm negative.
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Sarge - SAFE
12/9/25 Intake: german shepherd mix, 64.2 lbs, 1 yr old, male, HW-, stray. Sarge was brought in as a stray by animal control from S Center Rd in Darlington after getting stuck in a goat fence. He is heartworm negative.
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Solar - *ROCKSTAR* - SAFE
10/29/25 Intake: lab mix, 53.2 lbs, 2 yrs old, female, HW+, stray. Solar was brought in as a stray by animal control from 1st Street in Hartsville. She is heartworm positive.
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Spice x 4 Pups - SAFE
12/16/25 Intake: boxer mix, 4.4 - 5.2 lbs, 7 wks old, strays. Spice x4 pups were brought in as strays by a community member from Marlboro Ave in Hartsville along with their mom Spice. Paprika (female), Cayenne (male), Chili (male), Pepper (male).
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Teacup - SAFE
10/23/25 Intake: chihuahua mix, 7.4 lbs, 5 yrs old, female, HW-, stray. Teacup was brought in as a stray by a community member from Farrow Ridge CT in Darlington. She is heartworm negative.
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Waldo - SAFE
12/3/25 Intake: catahoula dog mix, 51.4 lbs, 1 yr old, male, HW-, stray. Waldo was brought in as a stray by a community member Forest Hills in Hartsville. He is heartworm negative.
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