Fighting Chance Ranch & Rescue NC

Bossy? Maybe. Adorable? Definitely. Formal intro coming soon!

Monday got me like 😴 - Adoptable Winnie Volume up for the cutest puppy snores ever

4 weeks old and growing way too fast 🥹

We have some very busy three week olds! Everyone is on the move and finding their voices. The largest of the litter (by far) is already over 3lbs. The babies are working on lapping from a dish and mama Latte will be VERY happy when she no longer has to nurse them. She is a fantastic mom but taking care of 11 rugrats is a lot of work!

Welcome to the ranch, Rhett.At just 4 months old, this little guy hasn’t had the best start to life. Despite what he’s been through, he is as sweet and happy as ever. We’re grateful for our friends at @animals_clt @friends_of_cmas for advocating for him and for our fosters and transport volunteers who made it possible to pull him.Rhett is on the road to recovery but in true puppy fashion, he’s not a big fan of “down time.” We’ve added some items to our wishlist to help keep him happy, busy and comfy. Once he’s healed and we’ve learned more about his personality, this adorable little tripod will be looking for his forever home.

An anniversary we wish we weren’t celebrating. Today marks one year in rescue for Big Mac 😔. On this day last year, he was scheduled to be euthanized after spending weeks at @voicesforlancaster.scanimals, where he was shutting down due to the stressful environment. His angel of a foster drove to the shelter ON HER WEDDING DAY to save his life. Mac has come such a long way over the last year. At 7-8 years old he truly deserves to find his forever family and live out the rest of his days being loved and spoiled. He’s a simple guy who mostly enjoys lounging around. He won’t turn down the chance to go on an outing but prefers the type of adventures where he doesn’t have to do much 😆 He gets super excited about new things for approximately 5 minutes, then he’s ready for a nap. Mac generally does well with other dogs but being an older gentleman he appreciates his space and we think he would be happiest as the only pet. He adores people, kids included. Treats and belly rubs are the way to his heart and he doesn’t need much more to be content. Please share this sweet, deserving guy 🖤

Sweet Parker, puzzled by the sound of her own bark 🤣 Honestly, we were all a little surprised because she’s been more or less silent until now. She’s definitely feeling better and we’re so, so grateful!

One month of Parker Jade 🖤

Adoptable Big Mac 🩶 Visit our website for additional info!

As National Heartworm Awareness Month comes to end, we want remind you how important it is to keep your dogs up to date on prevention. -Heartworm disease is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito, and it only takes one! -Heartworm prevention is inexpensive and VERY effective. On the other hand, heartworm disease is very costly and time consuming to treat. -Heartworm disease is exactly what it sounds like - a parasitic worm that infests the heart. It can cause lung disease, heart failure and organ damage. Even if treated, this damage is sometimes permanent. -Heartworm disease is extremely prevalent in the southeast. Over the years, FCRR has rescued and treated dozens of dogs with heartworms and it’s estimated that over 100,000 dogs are diagnosed annually in the US. Heartworms suck! Protect your pups!

Cricket is officially available for adoption 🥹 This sweet, quirky little girl has been with us for two months now and we adore her more every day. Cricket has Cerebellar Hypoplasia, a neurological condition which affects her balance and coordination. It’s not painful or progressive and besides being super clumsy, she’s just a regular pup! She is very social with other dogs and people, loves to run, wrestle, play and explore. We aren’t sure of her breed(s) but she isn’t growing very quickly and is currently about 4 months old and 20lbs. Crick has no idea she’s different and wants to go-go-go. She has a good amount of energy and would love a home with an active adopter and/or another playful dog. She is a far cry from a couch potato but once she’s gotten her fill of zoomies she’s a super snuggler. Other requirements include an adopter with patience, a good sense of humor and shins of steel..because she’s going to crash into them a dozen times a day 🤣 If you’re looking for a really special pup who will provide endless entertainment, this is your girl!

Pupdate: Sprout’s MRI showed a significant amount of fluid on her spine. This explains why she is having neurological issues, but we still don’t know the root of the problem/why the fluid is there. As odd as it sounds, we hoped it was due to infectious disease since that’s treatable and we are still waiting for additional results, but so far the results we have gotten back are normal. If it isn’t due to infectious disease, we simply have to wait and see what happens. There is a chance she “plateaus” and will always have special needs, but will still have a good quality of life. There is also a chance this continues to progress and she becomes less and less functional. Unfortunately, only time will tell. For now, we will continue to hope it is infectious disease/treatable and if not, we will take it one day at a time. Currently, she is in great spirits. The meds seem to be helping in some way, because (in comparison) she is walking and standing more normally and consistently. Since there is no instability in her spine we got the go ahead to “let her do her thing” which is amazing because as far as she’s concerned, nothing is holding her back 🤣 Girlfriend certainly doesn’t lack determination! There is a fine line between being realistic and cautiously optimistic and I’m struggling to maintain that balance. Thank you all so, so much for the shares, donations and words of encouragement ♥️

Happy Senior Saturday from Old Man Stan 🥹 He’s absolutely loving life in his foster home and he’s being spoiled rotten. Stan has gained 6.5lbs since coming to FCRR and has come out of his shell so much. In addition to his daily supplements, he’s now on meds for heart support and to help with his anxiety and I think it’s safe to say, he’s feeling pretty good. THIS is why we rescue.

Zook 🖤 is such a special dude. We never thought he’d be with us this long but when we discovered his heartworm disease was more advanced than we initially thought, we prioritized his health and decided to wait to network him for adoption. I’m glad to share that after several months and multiple rounds of meds, our vet agreed that Zook was healthy enough to go through heartworm treatment 🎉 He completed treatment a few weeks ago and we’re finally ready to find this handsome boy’s forever family! Zook is approximately 2-2.5 years old and 65lbs of pure lap dog. He loves a good snuggle (with doggo or human friends) and no space is too small for him to squeeze into. He’s been great with both large and small dogs although he does have a tendency to play hard when he’s excited so it’ll be important that any other dogs in the home don’t mind a little roughhousing. Zook is VERY smart and picks up on things quickly. He has moderate-high energy and in addition to physical exercise he truly enjoys training, brain games, puzzle feeders etc. He’s super food motivated which makes training a breeze! His sweet demeanor and soulful eyes make him easy to love and we know he’s going to make someone SO very happy. Visit our website to submit an application!

Officially introducing 🐾 Hopper Like his sister, Cricket, Hopper is suspected to have Cerebellar Hypoplasia. They have an upcoming appointment with the incredible neuro team at @carecharlotte where we hope to get an official diagnosis. Both pups continue to be happy, carefree and sweet as ever! Big thanks to @lifeofskykoabear for temp fostering Hopper and to @tkent77 for long term fostering ♥️ Without our fosters, we could never accomplish what we do!

Our adoptables are ready for the big game, but they’d much rather be tuning in with their forever families! To submit an application, or for more information, visit our website.

I haven’t been very active on social media because I needed time to try to catch my breath after the sudden and heartbreaking loss of our sweet boy, McGregor. Unfortunately, when it rains it pours and I’m now requesting prayers for Zook, who is struggling with heartworm disease. We knew he was high heartworm positive when we pulled him from @voicesforlancaster.scanimals about a month ago and we immediately started him on Doxycycline, the first step of treatment. He wasn’t super interested in his dinner last night, which was a huge red flag. This morning he refused breakfast completely and started coughing up blood. Our amazing vet saw him this afternoon and is very concerned with the condition of his lungs, as a result of his advanced heartworm disease. At this time he is not a candidate for the typical treatment because his body would likely not be able to withstand it. He’s been started on a high dose of steroids in an attempt to resolve some of the inflammation in his lungs and right now it’s more or less a “wait and see” type situation. It infuriates me that we see so many dogs suffer through this horrible disease, which is SO easy to prevent. Please keep Zook in your prayers and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ensure your dogs are always up to date on heartworm prevention.