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!

Happy Gotcha Day, Salem!
Mama Salem and her four small kittens were found in a ditch after a hurricane right around Halloween last year. They were in a rural area, but luckily the finder cared enough to bring them to safety and they joined PLP! 
The kittens were about four weeks old and the little family went into foster care. They received all of their vetting over the next several months and slowly each kitten found a forever home. 
Mama Salem was left behind at first but she was just waiting for the best place to call home for Her! Salem is a shy girl and didn’t always like all the commotion of dogs and barking. 
Last week Salem joined her new mom as they only pet and her mom works at a vet office! 
Thank you Nicole for adopting our little mama. We are grateful for people like you. 
Have a wonderful life Salem! From rags to riches! 
Thank you Joanne for fostering our Halloween family! Great job!
 

Happy Gotcha Day, Jasmine! 
Jasmine came to us last July from the county shelter. She was adopted but returned several months ago when one of her parents became ill. 
She went back to her original foster mom and settled in with the pack and decided to stay. 
Jasmine joins Plp alum, Jax, River, and Paisley, 
Have a wonderful rest of your life Jasmine! 
Thank you Kim for fostering and adopting.

When the shelter called asking if we could take a seven year old little girl who had been brought in to be euthanized of course I said “yes, we will help if we can!”
The reason she was surrendered was that family had moved in with young children and other dogs and “Chewy” wasn’t happy so she had to go! Guess giving her space to acclimate wasn’t considered. 
We were never given a dog or cat test but I suspected she would be fine with other dogs with proper meets as I’ve never met a little dog like this who wasn’t. 
Chewy settled in and we updated her vetting. She was a sweet, happy little dog who just needed a second chance. 
When we received an application and saw the photo of their current male dog, Arnie, we got excited. They looked so much alike! 
Chewy joined her new family earlier in the week and her and Arnie get along just fine. 🙌 She likes the dog park and other people as well. Her new parents vacation with their dogs in tow and treat their pets like family; exercising, walking, and going to parks together. 
Enjoy your new life little Chi chi! 
We are blessed to be part of your journey. 
We can’t wait to get updates of your new adventures. 
Thank you to the people at the shelter who advocated for you to live and to our foster, Paul who took you in, thus giving you a second chance. 
Happy Gotcha Day!! Thank you Michelle and Neil for adopting and not shopping. 

Happy Gotcha Day, Romeo! 
Romeo was surrendered to us in February. His doggy parents lived together and neither one was altered so of course, puppies. (Dad has since been neutered) 
Romeo didn’t even hit the adoption floor as he went to his foster mom who fell in love and wanted to adopt him. 
Thank you, Stephanie for fostering and adopting! You have taught him so much! 
Great job!! 
Have a wonderful life together, Romeo and Stephanie!