Name: Sammy
Can you help? Here's the message from Sammy's owner: "I am able to keep Sammy through the weekend (February 6 - 8) because I told my  in-laws I had someone that may be able to help. My mom said she is not  able to foster my dog even for a short time because her roommate said  absolutely not.

But here is some information on Sammy and two pictures-one  of him as a puppy and one to show him now-loving my other dog. Sammy is 3  years old, black neutered cocker spaniel mix and LOVES attention. If someone would rub his belly, you would be his best friend. He had chronic  ear infections that required an expensive surgery in one ear that I was  able to raise the money for while I was 8 months pregnant. It was very  challenging, but I really believe that Sammy deserves a chance for a  "forever home."

I was hoping that I could be that for him, but after  having my baby, I have realized that I do not have the time to care for  him like he deserves. I have a daycare in the home I stay and kids tend to  make Sammy nervous so he isn't able to run and play and socialized like he  should. If someone has the time, energy, etc to be a friend to my Sammy, I  would LOVE IT!!! My husband has said that Monday is the deadline, he will  be brought to Animal Control on Monday morning-where they told me he will  be immediately put to sleep. PLEASE if ANYONE can help, or even foster  since I am not able to do that either-PLEASE let me know!!!!

Name: Chili (top left), Nutmeg (top right), Habanero (bottom)
DOB: July 24, 2009
Weight: 28-34 lbs
1) Chili pepper is a lovable male, possibly a Dutch Shepherd Dog mix. Chili places both paws around your neck for "hugs."
2) Nutmeg is a small little girl that is very intelligent and can outrun the entire group. Thrives on giving kisses and pleasing.
3) Habenero looks to be a Shepherd and/or Plott hound mix. Sweet boy who loves to play.

They currently are approximately 28-34 pounds, current on all shots and have been spay/neutered. All are on heartworm protection. They are crate trained and 80% housebroken ... sometimes the little boys can't hold it any longer ... and Nutty girl can still outrun them! Habey has become more people social and loveable than Chili.  Chili has his own personality and loves to play with toys.

Name: Knucklehead
DOB: January, 2009
Weight: 60 lbs
Knucklehead was rescued by a concerned citizen when he witnessed  a hunter stopping his truck and leaving the dog in his neighborhood. Knucklehead looks to be predominently German Shorthaired Pointer with a touch of possibly Great Dane ... my vet has suggested hound, but his head is awful large and square for his youth. We estimate his DOB to be January, 2009. He walks well on a lead, has house manners but lots of curious puppy in him. He currently weighs 60 pounds, and I think he'll be close to 75-85 lbs. when an adult. Knucklehead needs room to run ... he runs stretched out like a greyhound ... so a large fenced yard is a must. Knucklehead is not "prey driven" as a German Shorthaired Pointer should be. He is very gentle with the 3 month old pups that are for adoption (the Spice kidz above).

Name: Radar
Radar was surrendered by a young couple in SC who explained they found him along the highway.  Radar is all about play. He plays with the puppies and the larger dogs. We think Radar is a "chiweenie" which is Dachshund and Chihuahua ... whatever the breed this little boy has a big attitude in a small body. Very well behaved. Has been easily crate trained, walks well on a lead and house trained. Radar is up tp date with his shots and has been neutered.

Name: Chessie (Chester)
DOB: April, 2008
Chester (aka Chessie) is a pedigree Shih Tzu that was rescued from a shelter in Gastonia by a caring family.  They were unable to keep him with their boxers, and surrendered him to us. Chester is a sweet young boy with an estimated DOB of April, 2008. Chester has fit right in with the rest of the household menagerie (he makes 12!) He is not aggressive or overbearing. When rescued from the shelter he was matted to the skin and loaded with fleas. Since the drastic GI Joe cut, he is comfortable but had a little dermatitis from all the flea bites. Uatmeal baths and tea tree oil shampoo have eased his itching ... poor little guy.  Chester is up tp date with his shots and neutered.

Name: Auggie
DOB: March-2005
Auggie is a neutered male. Auggie looks to be a German Shepherd mix. He came to us through a mutual friend working at a boarding kennel. Auggie had been left behind. His abandonment issues had turned to separation anxiety with a prospective owner who was away 12 hrs a day. While Auggie has been with us, he had shown some domination upon first returning that was quickly dismissed. The boy was very insecure but has calmed into the routine and the traffic of people (family) coming and going. Auggie still needs supervision with my male dogs to make sure we don't have a contest. Auggie would be a wonderful "only child" (dog) in an active person's home. He loves to jog and long walks. He has had obedience training so "sit, stay, and down" are not foreign to Auggie Dog. Can you offer a secure loving home to build this boy's self esteem and give him his portion of the couch?

Name: Omega
Estimated DOB: September-2007
Weight: 40lbs
Omma has turned from shy to playful and from scrawny to muscular now that she is being fed a proper diet. The only thing missing in Omma's life is a forever home. She is short in stature but tall on affection. Omma was born to play with people or an other dog that is secure otherwise she will turn into the alpha and harm the submissive. Omma would be great with a starting family or an active retired couple. She likes to ride in the car and has been leash trained. She had been crate trained and housebroken but currently has been kennelled (because there is already 11 in the house.) Omma is current on vaccinations and has been spayed and looking for a forever loving home. Is there room in your home and your heart for a young spirited dog that will love you back ten-fold?

Name: Rocky
Estimated Date of Birth:
Weight:
Rocky was found along the roadside in Fairfield county SC in Nov '07 and was probably 5-6 months old. As winter arrived, he must have burrowed himself somewhere safe away from the coyotes. In Jan of '08 he appeared again. At this time, hubby and I started bringing bowls of food and water to him. Soon, a friend showed up as well. His friend is Scooby Doo. The 2 boys obviously had a couple conflicts as to who was going to eat first or the most because there are a couple scars on their noses. The boys became so accustomed to me feeding them at the same time each day that they would be waiting at the STOP sign as if I were public transit. Eventually, they came to me and jumped in and out of the van. Then came the day they did not get out and went straight to the vet to be examined and neutered. They have been with us since Feb '08 and are still best buds.  Rocky seems to be a miniature Rottweiler. He has the stocky Rottie body and face but the disposition of a Black Lab...very gentle and loving. Can you find a place at the foot of your bed for a boy who had fallen on hard times. He is more hugger than protector.

Name: Peaches
Estimated Date of Birth: July, 2004
Current weight: 54 lbs
Pretty Peaches is a playful young lady who loves to chase her brother, Hans (adopted), through the woods. Peaches can be very shy. Tummy rubs are high on her priority list, along with "goodies." She has received all vaccinations, rabies, and has been spayed. She is housebroken, and leash-trained. Peaches would like to have a family to call her own ... could that person be you?

Name: Sandy
Estimated DOB: November 2, 2004
Current Weight: 65 lbs
Sandy was the "cuddler" of her litter. She loves to crawl into your arms and get as much lovin' as you can give. She also loves to run in the woods with her brother. She is up to date on all of her vaccinations and is spayed.

Name: Jody
Current weight: 50 lbs
Jody is a yellow Labrador Retriever/ Chow Chow mix. Jody and her brother, Buffy, were dropped off at the shelter this summer. Her brother was placed in October, 2004 and Jody has been a bit lonely. Jody is playful and runs like the wind. She would love to crawl into your lap and watch T.V. in the evening and receive as much affection as you can give. Jody prefers to be the only dog in the house. She has had all of her vaccinations, rabies and is spayed. Jody is also housebroken and leash-trained.

Name: Butchie
Estimated Date of Birth: 2/2006
Weight: 65lbs
Butchie is a handsome young male lab mix that was found along the roadside by Lake Wateree. At the time, he was too frightened to come to us. After being outside for a week through a blustery rain storm, he had managed to find his way to the marina where sympathetic customers had begun to feed him.  This time he came directly to us as if to say "What took you so long!"  After chowing down once again, he settled into the house without an incident. Being young, he wanted to socialize with all our dogs but the "head of the brood" said no, not yet. Slowly he was indoctrinated to several other dogs and again, no incident.  Butchie has puppy energy. He runs, jumps and loves to turn backwards in your arms for affection. He is intelligent, friendly and loyal. Butchie has been neutered, vaccinated, and on Interceptor since testing was negative for heartworms. Leash training was a breeze and housebreaking an overnight success.

Name: Mae
Estimated DOB:  Jan- 2005
Current weight: 43 lbs.
Mae was found with her two abandoned pups (the third had been killed on the road.) She was gaunt and had given all her nourishment to the babies. After evicting all her freeloading parasites (inside and out) she has become a healthy active young girl with a beautiful coat. The picture does not do her justice since she usually runs into the water to play. Mae is a young mom and has puppy energy and excitement. She loves to play in the lake. She is current on vaccinations and has been spayed. She is leash trained and crate trained without an incident. She is currently kenneled.

Name: Lady
Estimated DOB:  Jan, 2000
Current weight: 60 lbs.
Lady's parents were an elderly couple who were in need of living closer to their doctors and hence, moved from their home at Lake Wateree to an aartment in Columbia, SC. Since Lady is a large dog, it was only fair to find a new home for her.

One home was perfect with a fenced-in yard and a large log cabin. Lady got along well with their miniature  dachshunds, but then the lady of the house took ill ... open heart surgery, etc  Again, Lady needed a place to call home. She is back with us and the brood living here.

Lady is currently underweight around 60 pounds, but that will not be a problem. She is heartworm negative, spayed, and current on her vaccines. Lady loves the comforts of home and has a large flannel comforter folded in quarters that is her bed. Housetrained, leash trained and a very loving dog. Getting up in years ... DOB is 1-10-00 ... she needs a home to live comfortably in her retirement years. Not that she is totally retired! Lady is the first to bark when a stranger or unusual sound is heard ... still a good "watchdog." Can you offer the "retirement community" that Lady needs in order to thrive?