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Bud - SAFE
9/24/25 Intake: hound/terrier mix, 63 lbs, 1 yr old, male, HW-, owner surrender. Bud was surrendered by his owner, because she can no longer take care of him due to her declining health. Bud is heartworm negative.
Foster Update Dec 27, 2025: BUD, in a foster home, enjoyed his Christmas, but is still waiting on a forever home. Bud arrived in September as an owner surrender due to declining health issues. Bud was petrified. Thankfully one of our terrific fosters stepped up to take him home. She said “I’m so proud of this one. He was terrified when we brought him home. He didn’t know how to walk on a leash and had to be carried in/out for potty breaks. Months later, Bud is “a really big goofball.” Bud is a 1 year young, 58lb heart worm negative terrier/hound mix with awesome ears!
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dog friendly
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kid friendly (spent time around an 11 yr old)
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has the best 360 spins when he gets excited-possibly a ballerina in another life
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crate and house trained-sleeps through the entire night
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good car rider
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knows “sit”
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treat motivated and is teachable
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he now walks on a leash
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willing to Netflix binge watch or do a 3 mile walk
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no feline friends please
”Bud always brings so much laughter and joy each day to our lives.”
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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 positive.
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Mugs - SAFE
9/4/25 Intake: shepherd/lab mix, 55 lbs, 2 yrs old, male, HW-, stray. Mugs was brought in as a stray by animal control in Darlington. He is heartworm negative.
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Nandita - SAFE
8/30/25 Intake: terrier mix, 33.8 lbs, 2 yrs old, female, HW+, stray. Nandita was brought in as a stray by a community member from Church Ave in Hartsville. She is heartworm positive. She came in with her pups, N x 3.
Foster Update Nov 5, 2025: Sweet Nandita was such a good mom, and now it's her turn to find forever love. Currently in a foster home, this wonderful little lady is a great match for any family. "Nandita is so loving and gentle. She appreciates attention and couldn't be more grateful for your kindness. She likes other dogs, is fine with cats and kids, and is happy to play or just hang out together and chill. She enjoys toys, treats, and a chew bone. She's housebroken with good manners. She's crate trained and also loves to share your bed if allowed. She is 2 years young, around 40lbs, fully vetted, microchipped, and sponsored for heartworm treatment for adoption. Nandita is sure to make a family very happy. Let's get her home for the holidays!"
Foster Update Nov 20, 2025: This is Nandita (aka Nan, aka Nan bread, aka Nannieee). She has been with us for a little bit now, working on life as a loved doggo and learning trust. She was brought to the shelter with her puppies, and they have since found a home. She was not thriving in the shelter and seemed like a good fit for us to foster. When I tell you Nan is sweet.... That's an understatement. This girl wants to be cuddled and love on humans more than anything. She is still timid towards new situations, but she adjusts so well. She is lovely with her leash skills. She is now crate trained. She knows food and treat time happens there, so it has been a safe place. She is potty trained. She loves playing with other dogs. Sometimes she needs to warm up, but again, adjusts quickly. She even made a friend at a babysitter stay with a fellow foster whilst we were on vacay. She also is good with cats. She's very good at self play. The girl loves a toy. Nandita would make a great companion for anyone looking for a huge snuggle butt. Bonus points: she grunts like a piggy when getting love and bunny hops when she runs.
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Steele - SAFE
1/31/26 Intake: shepherd mix, 76.4 lbs, 2 yrs old, male, HW-, stray. Steele was brought in as a stray by a community member from Florence after being abandoned by his owner for over a week. 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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