Name: Nat
Weight (as of July 2010): 25 lbs
We think Nat is a miniature Shar Pei and Italian Greyhound mix ... but who knows. Nat is cute and weighs only 25 pounds. Nat has tons of energy and loves to play with Chili and Nutty ... who'd have thought?! The smallest and the largest. He is current on all his puppy shots, rabies vaccination and neutered. Nat is a baby that wants to play and have as much attention as your family can give.

This family of mom and babies had a rough start. They were dumped and left to fend for themselves. They were very timid and untrusting, with good reason. Nat has made the largest social advance ... he also wants to be the alpha with his littermates. Sorry, that's my job! Nat needs a home where he can grow with confidence. Can you offer the security that Nat needs?

Name: Buster
DOB: July 2009
Weight: TBD
Buster came to us through a neighbor who needed to move and could no longer keep his pets. He is a little Tazmanian Devil. He chases the other dogs and has a ball. Buster seems to be Chow Chow and Shetland Collie (Sheltie). His DOB is July '09. He is current with his shots and has been neutered. Since the heat slid into SC, he went to the groomer to have his GI Joe haircut for the summer. I would hope a Northern family would consider adopting the him ... transportation can be arranged after your application is submitted and accepted.

Name: Chili (left) and Nutmeg (right)
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.

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 Chili can't hold it any longer ... and Nutty girl can still outrun him!  Chili has his own personality and loves to play with toys.

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: 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
DOB:  October 30, 1999
Current weight: 60 lbs.
Lady is an AKC registered pedigree German Shepherd Dog with her full title being "Lady of the Lake."

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 ... 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?

Lady has puppy energy without the stamina. This spry senior loves to tease the dogs in the kennel by running in front of the kennel barking. She thinks she is untouchable. Too cute.

Name: Buddy
Age: 1-2 years
Current weight: 53 lbs.
Found dog looking for a new home. The following is his description:
Male Pit-Hound mix. Friendly to people and other dogs.

My name is Buddy, and the vet thinks I am 1-2 years old. I've recently gotten a full round of vaccines and am looking for a home to play with a new doggie friend and family. I'm a bit clumsy, but very loving and am learning to sleep in a crate. I'm not tall, but I'm fully grown and weigh 53 lbs.

If interested, please call 706-340-2270.

Name: Nikita
Nikita is a lost or abandoned dog found in Wateree. The following is his description:
Nikita is an older dog that was picked up after a bad storm. We have been unsuccessful in finding his owners and so desperatly are trying to find a rescue or forever home for him. He is so loving and loyal and would make such a great companion. He follows me all over the building wherever I go, which shows he just wants to be with someone and not be alone. He has had all his shots, but is positive for heartworms. He gets along fine and deserves a chance.

Won't you consider helping him? Contact Janice 803-447-3602 or sheltermom46@gmail.com.

Name: Culdi
DOB: 2006
Culdi current owner is leavign the country and needs to find her a home. The following is her description:
Culdi is originally a pound puppy, found in a culdesac (hence her name). The first few years of her life were spent in a backyard keeping another dog company. She was not socialized well, and due to her breeding, this left her with obsessive compulsive type behaviors. She now lives in a large area with one other dog and the misplaced behaviors have decreased. Culdi loves to learn new tricks and is very smart. She needs an active home, as she is very active physically and mentally. She would make a very good working dog because of her strong focus and natural ability to herd.

According to her owner, she is a spayed Australian Cattle Dog Mix.

If you or someone you know can give Culdi a home, contact:
Stephanie at
(704) 661-4184 or email stephwhitt@att.net

Cleo is currently with a fellow dog lover. The following is her description:
This is Cleo,  I took her off of death row because my so-called friends said they wanted her. Two weeks later I took her back as she was underweight, and I had to cut her collar off that was choking her making it so she could not eat or drink, plus they had her living under an open porch ... she said, "she is just a dog."
 
She is a boxer mix, about 60 lbs. and will not get much bigger then this. She will stay in a kennel outside and loves her doghouse. She loves kids and likes to throw the ball to herself.
 
SHE IS FIXED, HAS ALL HER SHOTS AND IS MICROCHIPPED.

If you can give Cleo a home, please call Janice at 803-874-493.

Name: Mork
DOB: 2003
Weight: 78 lbs.
Mork is currently with the Greenwood Humane Society. The following is their description:
Mork is 7 years old, male, will be neutered, have all his shots (including bordatella), microchipped and dewormed upon completion of adoption. He weighs 78 lbs. He loves other dogs and is completely housebroken. His goal in life is to please his owner. He would be great with kids, adults or older people. He is one mellow fellow.

He is heartworm positive and is on a low dose preventative (Triheart). Some vets call it the "slow treatment" method; it will not kill the adults but will kill any larva. He will need to be seen by a vet after adoption to be treated more thoroughly. We just don't have the funds to treat him with the heartworm injections.

If you or someone you know can give Mork a home, contact:
Greenwood Humane Society
235 Wilbanks Circle
Greenwood, SC 29649
1-864-942-8558 or email at adoption@embarqmail.com

Name: Hershey
DOB: January 2009
Weight: 50 lbs.
Hershey is a 13-month old, black and a little white, neutered pit/lab mix. He is approximately 50 lbs. He is very protective of his food and dog biscuits/toys. Hershey is the sweetest dog, but he does require a lot of attention and is very high energy. He would work best in a home where he was the only pet or in a home where the owners had the extra time to spend with acclimating him and any other pets.

Hershey has had basic dog training and does really well on a leash. He is a jumper, so a higher split rail fence or privacy fence would work best. He also is a digger. He is current on all shots and vaccination records are available. Owner hasjust gotten in over her head having two dogs and really needs to find Hershey a foster or permanent home where he can get the attention and care he needs. If you or someone you know can give Hershey a home, contact Jennifer at (704) 254-4841 or e-mail her at jennifer.taylor@goodrich.com.