One eyed Senior Gizmo, (who we excitedly pulled when asked);) found his family. 
Thanks so much to Karen Hilbourn and Kimberly Dahlin for taking care of him. He was so matted at the shelter he had to be shaved. He must have wondered off from home (he can’t see well with the one eye) and no one went looking for him. 
Rags to Riches! 
 

Little Gigi came to us at the end of May. She was in a kill shelter in North Carolina and many of her cellmates were starting to be euthanized for various reasons. Some were scared like Gigi so we stepped up for the little, unsocialized girl. 
Gigi was not used to human interaction. We wonder if she had been a yard dog, where someone gave her some food occasionally. She was heartworm positive and full of parasites. 
We found a foster home for her but soon found out Gig didn't have any experience walking on a leash so they asked if she could go elsewhere.  We found a temp spot for her and arranged for her to go back to North Carolina to our trainer to learn how to "dog" i.e. walk on a leash, enjoy human touch and have some enrichment and socialization. 
When Gigi's training was complete, she went to a foster and was given instructions to not take Gigi outside for two weeks as she was a flight risk. Our trainer asked that she get acclimated before walking outside. That did not happen and Gigi escaped.  For five days we searched for Gigi. She would not come to humans so we set traps with the help of our local shelter and some amazing, experienced trappers. She had camped out on the railroad tracks in a secluded area. Luckily, we were able to trap her. whew! 
Gigi went back to our trainer Jeff in North Carolina while we searched for a foster home with a fenced yard and another dog or two. (They give her confidence) 
Gigi stayed with Jeff for a few months and finally she made the trip back to Myrtle beach to one of our regular fosters. 
We were surprised when we got an application for Gigi and hopeful. The family lived several hours South of Myrtle and they even came to visit her, dogs and all. 
When they decided to adopt, our director decided to drive Gigi to them. Gigi has had such a long road, been in seven different homes and really deserves to find her place in the world. 
Upon arrival, our hearts were so full. Such a beautiful neighborhood, home and family. Even the two resident dogs were welcoming to Gigi. 
Gigi joined her new family right before Thanksgiving and she already had Christmas presents under the tree. She has a big fenced yard, and two dogs to teach her the ropes. The best part is she has a family who is home a lot, and can give Gigi all the time, space and patience Gigi needs to feel loved and safe. 
Our hearts are so full as Gigi is HOME. 
Thank you so much Solis family. We are blessed to have found you. 
All of our blood, sweat, and tears have paid off for sweet Gigi. 
This is why Rescue is so important. Gigi could not have been adopted from the shelter. She needed a team of people to get her where she is today and we pulled it off. Thank you to all of her fosters, and everyone who was in her corner. It really takes a village. 
Merry Christmas Gigi! We hope you live happily ever after and we can't wait to see lots of updates! 

Ginny Ginny, who can i turn to? 
Back in August we pulled a couple of tiny puppies from a North Carolina kill shelter. They had to get out or their chances of surviving would not be good. Littles do not have the immune systems to fight off viruses and a shelter is a stressful situation.
Once sprung the sweet little angels thrived, started their vetting and immediately started learning basic training from their amazing foster mama.
Miss Ginny is the sweetest little girl, with the most adorable ear flip and she had a following from the beginning. 
A couple in Florida who follows our page saw her and immediately inquired. They drove up to meet her over the weekend and It was love at first sight Little Ginny is now on her way to the Sunshine state with her new family.
Thank you Angela for being an amazing foster mama and teaching Ginny so much in her young life. 
Thank you Scott and Isabel for being patient and making a road trip to adopt our girl!! 
Have a great life Ginny!!! We love you!

Happy Adoption Day George!!!
George came to us last summer. He was at a nearby shelter and on an alleged bite hold. 
We pulled him and updated his vetting and he was soon adopted. (He could be a little grumpy but was a good boy in his foster home) 
Five months later he was returned. He also came back to us 10 lbs heavier! 
George had a visit with our trainer and back to the vet to be checked out. 
George's foster mom gave him the exercise and enrichment he needed to thrive but it was hard to find a committed adopter for this special boy. 
When a family of long time Dachshund owners applied for George we were excited! George's history did not phase them and George  joined his new family! 
They are giving George the training and vet care he needs to thrive and they say he seems very happy and loves his backyard and even the kitties in the home! Yay Georgie! 
We are blessed to have found a special home for this boy. 
A lot of places would have put him down but we don't give up on dogs like George! 
Thank you Davis family for adopting a "hard" dog! We need more people like you in the world!  Happy new Life Georgie! 
Also, Thank you Mary for fostering!

Drumroll Please!!! 
Gordon has been ADOPTED!!!!
Gordon has had a bad life. He was found starved and emaciated under an unused boat in North Carolina. He could barely walk. We think he went there to die. 
Someone went to look at the boat to possibly buy it and found Gordon! A miracle in itself. Gordon went to the shelter who sent him straight to the vet. The vet suggested euthanasia if not rescued immediately. 
We found a temp foster for Gordon and sprung him immediately. He was so weak he barely could walk. His paws were raw and he was sick and tired. He was full of parasites, Heartworm positive , starving and had lots of skin infections. We started his treatment and he slowly gained weight and started feeling better. Thank god for our foster, Brittany who took him in when he was at his worst and gave him the quiet place to heal and feel better. This was back in August. 
After two weeks Gordon was ready to go to his permanent foster home. Unfortunately, he only stayed two days. We moved Gordon back to Brittany and found another foster. There was a little incident over food with a smaller dog so Gordon couldn't stay and he was moved again. 
He found another foster home, and he had a little incident over a food wrapper, and again went back to the person who always had his back.
When we had a few applications for Gordon we were happy, yet cautious. It is imperative that people understand this sweet boy and give him the guidance, understanding, space, and training he needs. Gordon is a super sweet laid back fella. He has just had a crappy past. 
When a family went to meet Gordon last week we didn't think much of it. When they said they wanted to adopt him, even with a little dog, we were over the moon! 🙏🏻 They are totally on board for working with Gordon and giving him the home he has never had. 
Gordon will now spend the first Thanksgiving of his life, indoors, with a family of his own, and will never miss a meal again! 
I am shouting out to the world, THIS IS WHY RESCUE MATTERS!!! 
Gordon is HOME! Thank you Tom and Michelle for taking a chance on Gordon and giving him what he has never had. We appreciate it more than you know. 
Thank you to everyone who has helped  Gordon along his journey; Grand Strand Animal Hospital, and everyone who donated to his care. 
Gordon, we ALL LOVE YOU SO MUCH. TEARS OF JOY!!! Have a wonderful rest of your life!  
Adopt; don't Shop!