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!

Back in February a male staffy came into the county shelter with a bad leg who was heartworm positive. He had been picked up in Longs as a stray. The shelter was full and his time there was short. They called "last call" for this big boy. We asked a few fosters if they could help and by the time we contacted the shelter we weren't sure he was still available but luckily he was. 
We got him to the vet asap and our vet determined his ankle was shattered beyond repair due to a gunshot. We can only assume he wondered on someone's property and was shot. 
We decided to amputate his leg as he was in a lot of pain so "Trooper" had surgery to remove the bad leg. It was touch and go for awhile as he had quite a few complications but fortunately after a few weeks the incisions healed and he was able to begin his heartworm treatment. 
Someone who formerly worked with homeless dogs in our area,  saw our posts about Trooper and immediately felt a connection and wanted to meet him and possibly adopt! 
Yesterday Tony made the 8 hour trip from Maryland with his dog, Sophie and all went well! Trooper hit the road with his new family and has been settling into his new home today.
Huge thanks to everyone who donated to his expensive vet bills and to his amazing foster family for caring for this boy these last few months. 
Trooper is why Rescue Matters. He could have easily been a statistic. We wish you a long life of happiness sweet boy!! Never look back!