Congratulations to Meyer who has found his forever home with his foster dad! 
Meyer and his brother, Oscar came to us a few months ago. They had not been to a vet in years; however, they didn't look like they needed much. Boy was I wrong! 
Thousands of dollars later, they were finally ready for homes of their own. They were not bonded at all and because they were not ever neutered, (both cryptorchid-very expensive neuters-around $800 each normally) they were having some scuffles. 
Meyer needed an extensive dental and he also had a mass removed which was about the size of a golf ball. He healed up nicely and was ready to find a family, but it took several weeks to get him posted. 
During this time Meyer and his foster dad, Paul became best buds. Meyer runs errands with Paul, and they chill and spend lots of time together. He gets to snuggle with his dad at night which Dachshunds love! 
Congrats Paul and Meyer! 

Thank you Sophie for picking them up and holding them. (they were about to be taken to a shelter)
Adopt; don't shop! You really can find any breed in shelters and rescues if you have a little patience.🙏🏻

Congratulations to little Oscar who has found his people!
Oscar came to us at the end of September when his mom could no longer care for him and his brother. A family member had taken them in; however, he was planning on taking them to a shelter. (not sure where that would be-shelters are all full) 
Oscar was very skittish and scared. He had been with his mom for most of his eight years we assume and now he was passed around from home to home.  He left the family home and went to a rescue friend for a few days, then we had him with a temp foster while we finished up a new foster app. 
After a few days with the newly approved foster, she wanted him gone so we had to scramble to find a new foster.. This is very stressful for the rescue when someone doesn't give a new dog time to decompress and learn what is expected of them!  They have been through enough. Oscar became very grumpy as dachshunds can be but a little patience and understanding goes a long way. 
Oscar had not been to the vet in many years, so we took care of all of that, including an expensive cryptorchid neuter. 
Our little dog with the big attitude ended up going to a boarding kennel with the foster's personal dogs for a few nights and someone at the camp fell in love with him ,inquired about adopting, and the rest is history! 
Oscar joined his new mom and dad plus Ruffles, Lillian, Butterscotch and Chief. (two are not pictured) Since most are seniors, we assume Oscar will take over as boss. (lol joke) 
Thank you, Christa and Jeff for adopting another rescue. The world needs more people like you. 
Have a wonderful new life, Oscar! We hope to get lots of updates and love seeing you happy again! 
Thank you to everyone who was a part of Oscar's journey. 
Please remember there are always pure-bred dogs coming into rescues. Adopt; don't shop!

Congratulations to Max for finding his forever family!
Max came to us about a month ago from a very rural North Carolina Shelter. He and two other dogs from the home entered the shelter after their home had burned down. His chi brother was adopted, and Max was all alone and his time was running out. He had been there for a month. 
Last week Max was ready to find his family and I have to say, he hit the Doggy Lottery!! woohoo
Max joins his new mom and dad, and a female dog, named KayKay, who accepted him right away. 
He has a beautiful home and a loving family, and we couldn't be happier for him. 
From Rags to Riches! 
This is why rescue matters, he had no interest while at this rural shelter.. 
Enjoy your new pampered life little man. We hope to get updates. 
Thank you, Alyssa and family for adopting our sweet boy. 
We Love you Max!

Just over a year ago, sweet Blossom and her sister, Tia entered the county shelter when their owner was incarcerated. They were not picked up upon owner's release, so we were called, and they joined PLP.
 The girls were both long overdue for vet care. Blossom needed to be spayed and had some skin issues that had been untreated.  Tia received a dental and was soon adopted. (they were not bonded)
 After a month in our care, Blossom was adopted, but sadly, was returned just after two months by no fault of her own. The adopter didn't want to deal with her skin issues, so once again, Blossom was homeless. 
Blossom is a fun little dog. It's not her fault she has itchy skin. Her foster mom gave her weekly oatmeal baths and we tried different foods along with cytopoint (for allergies) injections every six months, which seemed to help. 
We assume the reason Blossom hasn't had much interest, was the possibility of vet bills, and we get that, although we seemed to manage it.  It definitely didn't stop her! She is super active and happy. She has been with her foster mom for the last 8.5 months. 
Last week a nice man applied to adopt, and when he and Blossom met, they both hit it off! 
 Bob has adopted seniors in the past, some with skin problems, so he was not at all fazed by any possible future vet bills. 
Blossom and her new Dad have been getting to know each other and all is going great. Bob has friends at the small dog park he knows from visits with his last dog, so now he takes Blossom and she is having fun too!  woohoo! 
Congrats to Blossom for finding her person! It has been a year since she joined us the first time!
 We don't give up on our dogs, no matter how long it takes, or what they need. 
Thank you, Megan for all your help with Blossom, fostering, baths and everything in between. Hopefully she will come visit. 
BIG THANKS to your new Dad, for adopting a senior dog who sometimes needs a little extra TLC! You Rock Bob! 
Have a great life together!

Last October, a little hound dog full of buckshot and parasites, entered a rural South Carolina Shelter.  This poor boy had been thru hell and obviously had been on his own, just trying to survive, for some time. 
"Mac" was shot over 100x with birdshot, was heartworm positive, Lyme disease and Erlichia positive (tick born illnesses) and full of whipworms, hookworms, an eye issue, punctures in the scrotum, chest, neck and body. (from the birdshot) He only weighed 37 pounds. 
Mac immediately started receiving care at the shelter. After a few months, they started fast kill heartworm treatment which meant two months of strict crate rest and leash walks only for six months. 
This three-year-old boy didn't deserve the life he had been given up to this point, but his gentle spirit never wavered. He still loved people, other dogs, and didn't have a mean bone in his body.  
We inquired about this little hound, asked for a foster, and someone stepped up! We were so happy! Unfortunately, that happiness soon turned to stress and sadness when the foster wanted poor Mac gone . She had adopted a very old cat the same day, and because the cat was scared of the dog, Mac was no longer welcome. 
We spent a few hundred dollars, on puzzle toys, snuffle mats, and chews to keep Mac busy but the foster didn't want to wait and took him back to the shelter.
The shelter was full, and Mac's spot had already been taken so he could not stay. We begged for help and one of our foster parents who adopted a small hound from us offered to spring Mac. Yay! 
Mac gets to his new temporary home and within a few days , he makes a getaway and went missing. We sent out a search party and when everyone got back to the house that night, there was Mac, waiting at the door. LOL thank goodness! 
Luckily, that was the only time he decided to go on an adventure, and he soon settled in his foster home. He had never lived in a house before so it was an adjustment, but he soon figured out he was going to get daily meals, got to sunbathe in the back yard and had two doggy siblings to hang out with. This was in March. 
Now most of us in rescue know that hounds aren't the first to be adopted. In fact, most that we have had have taken months to a year to find a home. 
Mac became more comfortable and when cleared, started going to the doggy park with his siblings, Gertie (a PLP alumni) and Sidney.  
Mac also got to go to doggy day care when his foster mom worked long shifts and he enjoyed his time there. Mac did good in the car and just fit in with his foster home.... so much that they decided to add him to the family!!! 
Mac will never be on his own again, sick or scared. He has come so far and knows he is now HOME!! 
Thank you, Miriam, for springing Mac, fostering and adopting!!! You are an angel! 
It’s taken almost a year for this sweet boy’s life to come full circle…. 
Have a great life Mister Mac! We are thankful to be part of your journey. Never Look Back Mac, Never Look Back!