Back in January, I received a message asking if we could save Tigress from the shelter. She had been there over 60 days, and her time was coming to an end. She had kennel stress from lack of exercise and stimulation and her hair was falling out. 
I said, "yes, let me see what we can do." We posted her until we approved a foster, and she made her way to the beach. Sadly, after two weeks, the foster threatened to drop her off at a shelter as she allegedly wasn't housebroken and had other "puppy" behavior that they did not like. Tigress went to the second foster home where she settled in, had rules, and finished her vetting. 
We never thought this little 35lb pup would not be adopted right away. She is high energy but that makes her more adorable! And she loves to cuddle after a long day of playing and running.  
Her foster family was going on vacation in June, and we begged and begged for a temp spot for those several weeks. Tigress was juggled around and even spent a week at Dog Boarding at the Beach, where she was so LOVED and treated like the princess she is. (Highly recommended)
At the end of her boarding stay we finally had some interest in our sweet girl, and we think she was just holding out for the perfect home! 
Tigress joined her forever family after a brief "trial foster" last week and she has already adjusted so well! She has a labradoodle sister with the same energy, a big, fenced yard, and lots of family members to make sure she gets the exercise, stimulation and all the cuddles she deserves. She lives a block from the beach and is enjoying her evening walks. She has definitely made herself part of the family.
Congrats Tigress and Sparkes family!!  Thank you so much for adopting our sweet girl! You are angels and such a blessing.
Thank you so much to your foster family, temps and transporters for helping Tigress along this six month journey! 
Have a great life Tigress! We can't wait to see lots of updates. 
Never look back and enjoy that beach life! 

Happy Gotcha Day Tia! 
Tia found her happily ever after this week and we couldn’t be happier! 
Tia joined us in September after she found herself at the county shelter. 
Her owner had been on a little hiatus but did not pick her up when released. Probably a good thing for Tia as she desperately needed a dental and some tlc; she had bad teeth, skin and was underweight. 
We immediately got little Tia the vet care she needed and after having several teeth removed she was able to eat better and gain a little weight. She learned to walk on a leash and enjoyed the comforts of her foster home. 
Her journey became complete this week and she has already settling in with her new family. They love her already! 
Thank you Megan, Mary and Carole for helping this little lady on her journey.
Happy life Tia! Thank you new family for adopting a senior!!! 

Congratulations to Tiny for finding his forever family!! 
Tiny joined us at the end of November when a nearby shelter asked if we could take him. He had been turned in by his owner (we don't know why) and he was not doing well. He was VERY scared and was very upset and didn't want much part of anyone. 
We picked him up and he still wasn't happy, but once we opened the crate he ran out and into the lap of his foster mom, as if to say, "finally, save me!" 
We didn't know if he was going to be ok with other dogs, cats and we doubted kids too, but Tiny soon proved us all wrong! 
He liked other dogs and when a family came to visit him with some older kids, he instantly liked them. Yay Tiny! 
Last week Tiny joined his new family, kids and all and now lives in Aynor. One of our volunteers checked on him a few days ago and they said they were enjoying having him, and he was doing great! 
Just goes to show, don't overlook the scared dogs, the growling dogs, the fearful dogs. They may need you! And you may need them too! 
Have a great new life Tiny! We are so happy for you. 
Thank you Megan for fostering.

What makes us happier than someone adopting one of our once homeless, unwanted shelter dogs? Well,  adopting a second one of course!! 
A few months ago, our sweet senior Ducky was adopted, who is now Leo. His mama, saw our sweet shepherd Tilly and inquired about them possibly being a good match. 🙏🏻
Tilly was on last call at the county shelter when we pulled her. She had an injured neck from a collar, missing and worn down teeth and full of parasites and heartworms. Her skin was stinky and flaky and she was underweight. She was somewhat afraid of men and we assumed she was abused and chained up before making her way to the county shelter. Her muscles were even atrophied from lack of use. 
Tilly spent a few months in foster care while we worked on getting her healthy, heartworms treated, spayed and given lots of skin supplements and good food. 
Today was her lucky day as she joined our Leo in her new home and we couldn't be happier!! 
She even had a welcome sign on the door and doggy cupcakes waiting for her. Leo and her hit it off like they have been best friends forever. How sweet is that? 
Thank you Donna for adopting a second pup who only needed a second chance. We are so grateful for people like you. 
Many thanks to Maria and her family for all the love and care that sweet Tilly received during her adjusting to living indoors and  the many vet visits. 
Tilly we are over the moon for you! 
This is why we do what we do! 
Adopt; don't shop!

Our little 8lb Laffy "troublemaking" Taffy has had one wild ride! She found herself in a rural shelter back in March, all alone and scared. We sprung her immediately and she joined PLP. 
She soon had to move from one foster home to another because of a foster mom's health issue.  There she and the resident dog had a little scuffle. She went to the ER but was ok; just scary for us. 
 She was adopted in April but after only a few days, the retired couple said she was too much and they didn't have time for her. She went back to her foster home where she was happy and no trouble! 
Taffy then went to an adoption event at the end of April where she met a young couple and their toddler. She loved the child and they soon applied and adopted. Two weeks later they wanted to return her but then we didn’t hear back so we thought they had changed their mind. 
Last week they contacted us and said she didn't fit in because she liked to chew the babies toys so back to her foster family she went! 
Taffy's foster family welcomed her with open arms and she didn't miss a beat fitting back in. She loves playing in the fenced yard and loves playing with a small doggy resident, Opie, who just happened to come from the same shelter and also was adopted from PLP. 
Because Taffy has been thru so much her foster family decided that she should just STAY. This is her HOME after all. 
Maybe the little troublemaker had a plan of her own this entire time. 
Taffy is now Cindy Leigh and will never be bounced around again. 
Thank you Teri and John for being Taffy's angels and chauffeurs the last few months.   
Have a wonderful life Sweet girl!