Change for Union County, NC

11/25/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Next Giving Tuesday, your $1 becomes $2. ✨ We’ve helped 343 local pets get spayed/neutered—preventing 10,000 future unwanted animals from ending up in crowded shelters.

Just this week, we’re helping an owner with 3 unaltered female dogs. Last year they had 17 puppies. Next year? Zero. 🙌

We support limited-income families, seniors, and veterans across Union, Anson, Stanly, and Chesterfield Counties.

Help us unlock a $2,500 match and prevent more homeless pets—every dollar counts. 100% of donations go directly to spay/neuter surgeries. ❤️🐾

Donate today:
Venmo:
PayPal: [email protected]
Or tap the Facebook donate button.

This Thanksgiving, we are so grateful for every person who helps us change lives. 🫶🏻

11/22/2025

Adopt Mama Anabelle! ❤️🐾 She was at the Shelter earlier this year. We had the privilege to foster her before our friends at HSUC sent rescue commitment. She walks wonderful on a leash and is excellent with kids. Contact HSUC if you want to bring this sweetheart home for the holidays! 🎄🎅🏼

🐾 HSUC family, meet Annabelle!

This sweet pup is ready to bring joy, cuddles and loyalty into your life! Though Annabelle has already been through a lot, her kindness is truly contagious. She was surrendered with her two puppies and is still learning that the world can be a safe and loving place.

If you’re looking for a new best friend, Annabelle is the girl you’ve been waiting for!

Let’s help this precious face find the loving home they deserve: https://hsuc.org/dogs/Annabelle/

11/19/2025

Meet Titus, a 4-year-old, 50-lb, intact male bully who urgently needs rescue placement. Titus was found as a stray, and although he waited for his family to return, no one ever came. He’s now hoping for a fresh start with a rescue who can help him get the care he needs. 🙏🏼❤️

Titus loves treats and toys and knows basic commands. 🍖🎾 He is the perfect sized medium couch potato, he would make the perfect new family member, and all the extended family would beg to come meet him.

Unfortunately, Titus is heartworm positive and will require treatment. 🩺💉 He has a friendly temperament overall, but he can be a bit dominant, so he may do best with a rescue experienced in managing confident dogs or with a home that can provide proper structure. He did well for his temp test but staff feels that he wants to be the alpha male. ☝️🥇He also has some scarring on him that would suggest he didn’t have the best home in the past.

Titus has a lot of potential and just needs someone willing to give him a chance. If you can help this boy or know a rescue that might have room, please reach out.

Titus has received his BORD, DHLPP AND RABIES VACCINATIONS.

Titus has a pull fee of $25 and needs a commitment by 11-26-25. Please email all questions and commitments to [email protected]

11/17/2025

🆘🚨 Simba needs to be picked up by December 2nd. This is the last call. There will be no extensions given. Pull fee is waived.

Staff is seeking rescue placement for Simba, a 3-year-old intact male yellow lab mix weighing 49 lbs. He is a playful, excited boy who loves attention and is always happy to meet new people. 😍✨

Unfortunately, Simba has tested heartworm positive. He is otherwise in good health and a wonderful candidate for future adoption! He has a bright, energetic personality like most labs.
Staff did temp test Simba. They would say he is more on the dominate side, but does appear to get along with a submissive dog friend. 🐶❤️🐶 See comments for temp test with male or female. He is still intact.

Staff would love to see Simba get the second chance he deserves. Simba has received his BORDETELLA, DHLPP AND RABIES VACCATIONS. A $25 pull fee is required. Must have a commitment by Nov 24th.

Who wants to foster this cutie?

Please send all questions and commitments to [email protected]

11/17/2025

ON HIS WAY TO EMERGENCY SURGERY. WE NEED FUNDS FOR THE RESCUE.🚨🆘🙏🏼

✨❤️ SAFE Forgotten, Now Family Rescue ❤️✨Donation links below. Please put Ali in the comments ⬇️
https://linktr.ee/Forgottennowfamily
Venmo
PayPal [email protected]

Meet Ali, a 3-year-old, 66lb intact male Exotic Bully who urgently needs rescue help before Shelter closes today (5pm).

Ali was surrendered on Friday afternoon with the explanation that his owner was moving. However, by Saturday morning staff discovered a significant amount of blood in his kennel, and given the severity and persistence of his condition, staff strongly suspects this may be the real reason he was surrendered.

Staff initially thought it might be a urinary tract infection, but after several days of medication, Ali has shown no improvement. He is still bleeding heavily from his ge****ls and appears to be in pain. Staff is concerned for his health and our Vet is as well. Staff is also concerned for a small growth on the outside of his back left leg.

Staff is doing everything they can to keep this sweet boy comfortable, but Ali needs immediate medical care far beyond what staff can provide in the shelter. We do not want him to suffer another day…… Let’s not fail this boy!

Despite everything he’s going through, Ali has remained gentle and cooperative. He deserves a chance—he just needs a rescue to step in now.

NO PULL FEE! NEEDS A COMMITMENT TODAY!

Please send all questions and concerns to [email protected]

11/15/2025

Don’t miss this pop up vet clinic TODAY until 3:00pm at Southern States. We were so excited to see happy, waggy Ripple and her owner! Ripple continues to live the good life post adoption and even recently went to the beach! ❤️✨🐶

11/14/2025

🆘🚨Commitment needed by December 2. THIS IS THE LAST CALL. THERE WILL BE NO MORE EXTENTIONS GIVEN. PULL FEE HAS BEEN WAIVED.

Meet Petrie, a very sweet 4-year-old female weighing 39lbs. She’s looking for a safe place to land after finding herself stray at the Shelter. 💔😭 Petrie has a gentle, loving temperament and adores people. She’s friendly, calm, and eager for affection — truly a sweetheart who just wants to be part of a family. 🤩🐶🏡

Petrie does have a small spot of hair loss on her face that could possibly be from an untreated skin issue, but otherwise she seems healthy and bright. She deserves a chance to get the care and love she needs.

Staff is hoping to find a rescue who can take her in, provide medical attention for her skin, and help her find her forever home. Petrie is HEARTWORM NEGATIVE and up to date on RABIES, DHLPP and BORD vaccines.

Staff has completed a female temp test with Petrie (which went fantastic), but due to her currently being “in heat”, staff does not believe it to be fair to temp test with a male. Temp test video in comments.

Petrie has a 25$ pull fee and needs a commitment by Nov 21st.

11/12/2025

❤️ SAFE ❤️ Dog Warriors Rescue

Meet OREO! He is 10 months old, 15 pounds, and intact. Oreo’s life has already taken a few unexpected turns. 💔😭

This little Chihuahua puppy was adopted from the shelter back in March. He’s now been returned because his family no longer has time for him. It’s such a heartbreaking situation for a young pup who only wants to feel safe and loved.

And although he would be eligible for adoption, Oreo is understandably very scared here at the shelter. He’s had a few impressive escape attempts from his kennel (we can’t blame him for trying!), but even in his fear, he has shown no aggression at all. He’s a gentle soul who just doesn’t understand what’s happening and he’s scared.

He does seem to be afraid of cats, and staff has not yet tested him with other dogs.

Oreo enjoys treats—those seem to be the way to his heart—but toys don’t quite interest him yet. 🍖👍🏻🎾👎🏼 With patience and kindness, we know he’ll start to come out of his shell and learn how to be a carefree pup again. Let's not fail Oreo again.....

Oreo has received his DHLPP, BORD and RABIES vaccines and has thankfully tested negative for heartworms.

Whatever may have happened in his short life so far, Oreo deserves the chance to start fresh—with a patient, loving and committed adopter who can show him that he’s finally home for good. ✨🙌

Oreo has a $25.00 pull fee and needs a commitment by Nov 21st.

Please send all questions & commitments to [email protected]

11/12/2025

❤️⭐️ SAFE Nothing Mutt Love Rescue ⭐️❤️Donations:
Cashapp: $nothingmuttlover
Venmo:

Rescue offer! We need a 2 week foster. Hit the comments if you want to help.

Meet Kiki, a 4-month-old pit bull puppy with the sweetest little face and a heart full of love. This baby girl is gentle, affectionate, and just wants to be close to people. ❤️

Unfortunately, Kiki has been diagnosed with ringworm 🩺 and is not currently receiving treatment. She will need a rescue that can provide the proper care and environment to help her heal. Otherwise, she’s a bright, happy, healthy puppy—playful, curious, and full of potential.

At just four months old, Kiki deserves a chance to grow up healthy and loved. Please consider helping her get the care she needs and a safe place to recover. 🙏🏼

If your rescue can take Kiki or you know someone who can, please reach out. Thank you, as always, for helping staff give these deserving dogs a second chance.

Kiki is up to date on DHLPP, BORD, and RABIES. Staff has not temp tested Kiki but do not have any temperament concerns

A pull fee of 15$ is required and Kiki must have a commitment by 11-19-25.

Please email all questions and commitments to [email protected]

11/11/2025

Over the last few days, the staff at the shelter has noticed Misty’s loss of hair seems to be improving!✨ After medical evaluation, Misty has been moved to the Adoption Center. ❤️

Meet Misty, a sweet 7-week-old gray tabby kitten who’s already stealing hearts with her gentle personality and playful spirit. Misty loves to explore, cuddle, and purr her way into your lap — she just needs a little help right now to get healthy.

Misty has a small spot of hair loss near her mouth. Animal care techs attempted to see it glow under black light, but it did not glow. For this unknown reason for hair loss, and the potential of it being ringworm, we need a rescue to pull her. With basic care and a clean environment, she should recover quickly. Misty deserves the chance to heal in a safe, loving home.

She may have a little healing to do, but Misty is full of love and potential. Please consider giving her a soft place to land and the care she needs to feel her best — she’ll repay you with endless purrs and gratitude.

Misty has a pull fee of 25$ and must have a comittment by 11-17-25

Please email all questions and commitments to [email protected]

11/10/2025

❤️ SAFE ❤️ Thanks Longleaf Animal Rescue
Donate 👉🏻 https://www.longleafanimalrescue.org/

Meet Oreo. This 5-year-old Shih Tzu may be small at just 13 pounds, but she’s overflowing with sweetness. ❤️✨ Oreo came to the shelter after her beloved owner passed away, and now she’s searching for someone new to love her just as much. 😭

She’s a gentle, low-energy, intact female who enjoys quiet moments, soft beds, and kind company. Oreo does have some hair loss, possible flea allergy, but with a little TLC and good nutrition, she’s sure to blossom beautifully again.

Oreo has been through a lot, yet her loving heart hasn’t changed. She’s ready for a calm home where she can feel safe, cherished, and finally at peace.

Oreo is heartworm negative and has been given her Rabies, DHLPP and BORDATELLA vaccines.

Oreo has a pull fee of $25 and needs a commitment by 11-17-25.

Please email all questions or commitments to [email protected]