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Cedar - URGENT DUE TO TIME AT SHELTER - SAFE - sponsored for adoption or $200 towards rescue pull fees

3/28/25 Intake: hound/lab mix, 70 lbs, 2.5 yrs old, male, HW+, stray. Cedar was brought in as a stray by a community member from Syracuse Community Rd in Darlington. He is heartworm positive. 

More about Cedar July 25, 2025: Meet handsome Cedar and look at that smile!  He’s a 2-3 year old, 65 lb heart worm positive hound/lab that arrived in March.  He spent several months living with a Good Samaritan before coming into the shelter and it was noted he’s good with dogs and kids.  Cedar has met a few dogs in play groups and he’s a chill kinda guy.  He will romp a bit but prefers to hang out with his doggy friends and people.  His tail is always wagging and is very polite, and seems to be housebroken.  He’d make a wonderful companion for someone who would like a low key friend.  Located in Hartsville SC, please ask for Cedar!

Tractor Supply Event Nov 1, 2025: Cedar's favorite place to be is in someone's arms! He was practically melting as Aaron petted him at Tractor Supply this morning. It was just too cute! He was just so content with being there getting loved on. He will definitely make a great couch potato! It helps that he already looks like one. He's housebroken, good with other dogs, and enjoys kids. He's just a very sweet and polite chill kinda guy.

Videos:  FriendArabella  MeetsWimpy  SweetBoy  FriendHoneybun  FriendHoneybun  FriendHemsworth  DoggyFriends  HumanFriend  Zoomies  DoggyFriends  

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Cucumber - URGENT DUE TO TIME AT SHELTER SAFE

5/16/25 Intake: lab mix, 54 lbs, 1 yr old, male, HW+, stray. Cucumber was brought in my animal control from Public Square in Darlington. He is heartworm positive.

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Delilah - SAFE

10/20/25 Intake: australian shepherd/terrier mix, 32.4 lbs, 3 yrs old, female, HW+, stray. Delilah was brought in as a stray by animal control from E Jackson St in Lamar. She came in with Denali. She is heartworm positive. 

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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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Igor - SAFE

9/11/25 Intake: shepherd mix, 56 lbs, 1.5 yr old, male, HW-, stray. Igor was brought in as a stray by animal control from New Hopewell Rd in Darlington. He is heartworm negative. 

More about Igor Oct 19, 2025: IGOR, dog and kid friendly and walks well on a leash! Handsome and sweet, he has such captivating eyes…one striking blue and one warm brown. Igor is as gentle as he is good looking, and he has a heart full of love, especially for kids!  Igor recently had a blast at the Sweet Potato festival where he absolutely soaked up all the attention and cuddles from the children. He's a social butterfly who gets along great with other dogs. When meeting a new friend, he's a sweet, easygoing guy, and when it's time to play, he's a true gentleman! You can expect to see him offering lots of enthusiastic play bows and engaging in gentle, happy play. If you're looking for a dog who's great with the whole family, is dog friendly, and ready to bring a ton of love and playful energy into your home, Igor is your guy!

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Lefty - URGENT DUE TO TIME AT SHELTER - SAFE

6/25/25 Intake: lab mix, 27 lbs, 1 yr old, male, HW+, stray. Lefty was brought in as a stray by animal control from Mistybend in Hartsville. He came in with Melanie, her pups, and Wilbur. He is heartworm positive. 

More about Lefty Oct 7, 2025: Meet Lefty, a one year old, 31 lb heart worm positive lab mix who is literally the perfect size for a lap dog. While his breed mix might say "sporty," his heart says "Professional Snuggler."  Look at Lefty’s smile; being with humans brings out his loving nature. Lefty recently stole the show at the Pups on the Patio event, where he demonstrated his favorite hobby…sitting squarely on a human lap. He just wants love from EVERYONE! Our volunteers report that he was a dream with children, patiently accepting all the hugs and pets from his young admirers. This gentle, sweet boy is not just a cuddle expert…he’s also dog friendly, rides great in the car, loves the kiddie pool during play groups, and is excellent on a leash. If you have a couch and a free hand for pets, Lefty is ready to apply for the job of your forever companion. Located in Hartsville SC ask for him today! 

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Loxley - URGENT DUE TO TIME AT SHELTER - SAFE

1/9/25 Intake: lab mix, 64 lbs, 2 yrs old, female, HW+, stray. Loxley was brought in by animal control from Seminole Drive in Hartsville. She did good for intake. She is heartworm positive. 

More about Loxley May 14, 2025: Loxley, 2 year old 64lb heart worm positive lab mix arrived as a stray in January. She’s very sweet, loves volunteer attention, and did very well when she met Butterball. Loxley enjoys all the love she can get from volunteers. Her tail softly wags, and she just wants to get closer to her person. She was very happy to make friends with Butterball and enjoyed her time out with him. She walks well on a leash and is a stunning black lab mix with white paws that will turn heads. Loxley must have had a family. She came in with a pink leather collar, but no one came looking for her. Loxley is located in Hartsville SC and hopes you’ll ask for her.

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Poppy - SAFE

6/14/25 Intake: terrier mix, 51 lbs, 2.5 yrs old, female, HW-, stray. Poppy was brought in as a stray by a community member from Lakeview Dr in Hartsville. She came in with Daffodil. Poppy is heartworm negative. 

More About Poppy- Sept. 10, 2025    Poppy always has a smile on her face, inviting one and all to be her friend, both human and canine.  She’s a volunteer favorite, and is a RockStar in play groups, and is considered a “tester dog”, helping volunteers learn about new dogs she meets, and help acclimate the newer dogs to play groups and put them at ease.  POPPY is  a 2 1/2 year old, 50lb heart worm negative terrier/lab mix, and such a great girl.  Poppy is a beauty, with those  distinctive, erect ears and beautiful black and white coat.  She walks very nicely on a leash, rides well in a car and loves hanging out with people and doggie friends out in the exercise yards.  Poppy would make a wonderful companion and hopes to find her forever home and family soon.  Located in Hartsville SC, ask for today!

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Shrimp - SAFE

11/4/25 Intake: terrier mix, 39.8 lbs, 1 yr old, male, HW-, stray. Shrimp was brought in by a community member from Hartsville. He is heartworm negative.

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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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