Virginia Paws for Pits

03/26/2025

Yesterday I got Simbas reel finished, his story all written out, and his DESPERATE plea for a home published.
From this point forward we need a minimum of 250 a month in sponsorship for him. His post was shared less than 20 times and we have recieved one 30 donation to boarding costs.
I really don't want to give up on Simba but it seems like the rest of the world has and I don't have a magic wand to make money grow on trees or homes fall from the sky.
FOR HEAVENS SAKE we're just a coupe weeks shy of being in boarding for TWO YEARS. My heart is crushed, he deserves a chance that I can't give him, can you?????

03/01/2025

A couple of days ago my phone rang. I've been taking some much needed personal time, so I did not answer. The missed call was followed immediately by a desperate text from someone asking me to take their dog. I get these calls and messages ALL. DAY. LONG. and while I can't even try to help everyone I do my best to find out what's going on and offer additional resources.
Turns out the LAST thing this lady wanted to do was give up her dog but she felt like she had no choice. She's going through a really hard time right now after losing her son in late 2023 and her dog is her best friend. She's living at a camp ground and on Thursday her dog slipped out the door and got into a scuffle with another dog. Neither dog required medical attention and this is the first time anything like this has happened, but of course because she's a "pit bull" type dog, they said she had to go immediately. Either the dog goes immediately or they were going to refuse to renew her lease for March.
I suggested a basket muzzle for walking in public and that she teach her to wait at the door until given the command to go outside to hopefully avoid future incidents. She admits that she's never really been socialized with other animals, so at 3 years old it's likely going to be easier to train the humans on how to protect their dog than it is to train to the dog to be a social butterfly. Even with safety measures implemented the campground was not willing to allow her dog back on the property. She was just begging me to save her dogs life, she couldn't fathom the idea of her going to a shelter or being put to sleep over such a minor incident that was an accident!
Well, I certainly can't take your unsocialized three year old dog at the drop of a hat, after there has been an altercation with another dog..... BUT I can help you find another campground and take a road trip to help you move so that you can KEEP your dog!!!!
Warren, Kai, and I are heading to Bassett VA to help this lady move her camper to a new campground so she and her pup can have a fresh start. I asked last night if she had any immediate needs because we could look through the excess WNC donations. She asked for things like body wash, dish soap, papertowels, cleaning supplies, dog food, dog treats, a basket muzzle, and blankets. We had everything except the cleaning supplies and things for her dog. We would also like to help her with the cost of boarding and her first months rent at the new campsite. The total for this would be $775 if you can help please see the comments for details.

02/18/2025

I'm sitting here sobbing over a dog I never met, a life I could not save, a sweet old soul that deserved so much more than life gave her.
Dearest Oatmeal, I'm so sorry you were failed by the very people who were supposed to love you. I hope you're running pain free through the fields of Heaven, and I wish you could have known how hard we were trying to help you.
We found a foster, in fact we had a GAZILLION people reach out. I was planning to pick her up today after my appointment and take her to a place to call home. She would have had her own bedroom and plenty of time to settle in and learn how to dog. Unfortunatel, I got a message from the clinic this morning that she had passed away over night. She never got the chance to sleep on a couch, or eat a cheeseburger, or go for a ride with the windows down. She had been refusing to eat but all of her labs were normal so they thought it was stress, but there must have been something else going on.
Rest in peace baby Oatmeal, I'm so so sorry that I did not come just a couple of days sooner. We may not have been able to save you but we certainly would have spoiled you and held you tight. 💔💔💔

02/17/2025

UPDATE: sorry I was in a rush to post this and forgot to include what we know about her. She's never been socialized with other animals but she loves all people. She would need WEEKS OF NOT MONTHS to settle in and decompress before being SLOWLY introduced to other animals and there is still no way of knowing if she can cohabitate peacefully with another dog. She needs a SAFE, QUIET, WARM, couch to lay on and learn how to be part of a family before we even consider trying to introduce her to other pets.
URGENT... SCHEDULED TO BE KILLED IN TWO DAYS!!!!!
At 8 years young, her owner has been diagnosed with cancer and is unable to care for her. We offered to help with her care so they could stay together only to learn that she's been a "lawn ornament" in his yard her whole life. He brought her to the vet to have her PTS last week and they just could not do it because she's the sweetest old soul.
They do not have the staff or ability to house her for more than 5 days. They have called every shelter and rescue on the east coast and either got no reply or was told there was nothing they could do to help.
I really can't help her, other than sharing her story and PRAYING that someone can save her. I'm willing to pull her into the rescue program if that's what it takes to save her, but I need a LONG TERM foster or adopter and we only have 48 hours left!!!!
Please SHARE with rescues and anyone you know that may be able to help us save her. I will handle transportation and assist in any way possible.
If you can help PLEASE TEXT ME at 540-290-0690!!!

11/22/2024

Simba is STILL waiting on his chance

Simba has literally been saved from an euthanasia date, not once, but TWICE!!!!
We think this little tater butt is the sweetest, goofiest, cutest thing this side of the Mississippi. Just look at that smile.
Simba has been in a professional board and train program for 3 months and HE'S READY to find a place to call home.
We're going to require THREE on site meet and greet and training sessions in Palmyra VA and then we're GIVING you an additional 3 months of weekly training to help Simba reach his full potential. All of this is thanks to our AMAZING partners at Rivanna K9 Services for giving Simba the chance he deserved.
Apply for Simba at https://vapawsforpits.wixsite.com/virginiapawsforpits/online-application

11/22/2024

NOT. ONE. SINGLE. APPLICATION. for our Noodlishious means that's she's gotta come home with ME today and YALL I can't do another dog at my house!!!! My house is tiny and FULL and I have a baby, a college student coming home with a foster puppy, a business, a rescue, our mission work in WNC, and 25 local families to deliver food to next week.....I 1000% do NOT have time or room for another dog!!!!!
Can anyone foster Noodle or better yet SOMEONE PLEASE JUST TAKE HER SWEET ELDERBULLY SELF HOME for the Holidays! She's PERFECT, loves dogs, plays like a puppy even though she's 10ish, housebroken, crate trained, loves toys, loves kids, loves ALL people, pays no attention to farm animals, REALLY likes cats and wants to play so well need a dog savy cat or someone who's got time to work with her on boundaries with her feline friends.
Apply for our big b***y Judy Noodlishious Nugget or just text me at 540-290-0690 because I'm DESPERATE to find her somewhere to go other than the gym or my house when I've got SOOOOOOOO much going on already. https://vapawsforpits.wixsite.com/virginiapawsforpits/online-application

11/07/2024

Na-na-na-noooooodle needs a place to call home!!!
https://vapawsforpits.wixsite.com/virginiapawsforpits/online-application

11/07/2024

Na-na-na-noooooodle needs a place to call home!!!
She's been with us almost a year now and her foster mom has done an incredible job nursing her back to health and teaching her how to dog!
Noodle is house and crate trained, spayed as of October 2024, up to date on all shots. Does well around other dogs and has been great with children ages 2 and 7.
Loves - Sunset strolls -Walks well on a front lead harness (longest walk 5 miles, average walk 3 on nice days), does well on car rides, and around water prefers to sunbathe, prefers cuddles to napping alone. Noodle loves to be pampered with a nice bubble bath and brush.
Likes - Soft blankes, space heaters, cookies, toys, all snacks except raw vegitables.
Quirks - likes to spy on neighors very nosy, likes to wear jammies and coats, cant not find a cookie in front of her face but can hear a chip bag open from accross the house. She's also a stage 5 clinger who can't get close enough to her people.... if you're looking for a Noodle Shadow WE HAVE YOUR GIRL!!!
https://vapawsforpits.wixsite.com/virginiapawsforpits/online-application

10/25/2024

One thing I've learned throughout my years of doing disaster response is that the ONLY guarantee is that NOTHING is guaranteed! You have to be able to roll with the punches, always expect the unexpected, prepare for the worst, pray for the best, always have a backup plan, know your limits, and walk into every situation with an open mind and heart.
Last weeks trip to NC involved a pretty complex evacuation of numerous dogs by helicopter. I spent all week getting the logistics coordinated for the evac, landing zone, temporary holding facility, veterinarian, and rescue partners, only to find out that all of the dogs had already been evacuated. A great problem to have right?!?!
So I switched gears and spent the week doing recon, delivering supplies, bucking up trees, clearing culverts, moving Sunshine into her camper, coordinating operations for my team, and planning the next trip. All that, and I still found dogs that needed to be saved, or maybe they found me??
Helene and Sophia are about 4 months old and looking for their individual FOREVER homes immediately! Helene was hit by a trailer and her little elbow is broken in 3 places. She will have to be kept on crate/bed rest for about 6 weeks. No running, jumping, romping, or playing fetch for her just yet. She's super sweet and loves to snuggle so given the right place and routine she will do just fine during her recovery once we get her separated from her rambunctious sister. Sophia is a little firecracker, she's full of personality, and her little ears stick straight up in the air like antennas. Neither pup had ever been walked on a leash, put in a crate, slept inside a home, or gone on a ride in the car. I'm happy to report that they have both done GREAT with the first 3 on that list but riding in a car is NOT exactly their cup of tea. Anyone interested in adopting will be required to foster for 2 months to make sure it's a good fit and give us the opportunity to get them spayed and microchipped. At the end of the 2 months we will finalize the adoption and make it all official. Please click the link below to apply. https://vapawsforpits.wixsite.com/virginiapawsforpits/online-application
We also rescued Banjo and Luna. Banjo is a 7-9 month old Jack Russell and possibly beagle mix that has been starved, both of food and attention. The poor little guy is so socially awkward it's heartbreaking. Luna is a catahoula leopard dog with vision impairment, and she's pregnant. Thankfully, my local rescue contact in Avery County was able to help with these two because they needed immediate vet care on a Sunday. Both have been cleared by the vet and they are looking for a rescue partner to help out. They are being inundated with owner surrenders and strays now that the devastation and long term effects of this disaster have really started to set in. If you are a 501c3 and can help with either dog PLEASE let me know and I'll be happy to facilitate the transfer and handle transport directly to you.
Last but not least, on our VERY first trip down we rescued little Spruce. I'm happy to report that he's in a foster with intent to adopt and he's THRIVING in his new life of luxury. In honor of the survivors of Helene, he has been affectionately renamed, Kibo, which means hope in Japanese.

10/07/2024

We're accepting all kinds of pet and livestock feed for our upcoming trips back to Spruce Pine NC. We're also collecting other items, please follow Page Hearn for more info on what's needed.
We are accepting donations at 1671 White Hill Road Stuarts Draft starting Monday October 7th at 12 noon.
We will have someone there from 12-6 Monday-Friday this week. Any other time this week including Saturday and Sunday donations can be dropped off at the Shell gas station on 340, 2387 Stuarts Draft Highway. Just let the boys at the store know that what you are dropping off is to support Warren and Page's ministry in NC.
If you come to the garage during the hours posted and no one is there just leave what you have inside of this open door.
Thank you and God Bless You All ✝️ and don't forgot to follow Page Hearn for updated needs and info on the website when we get it up and running.

10/07/2024

Yall I'm BOOTS ON THE GROUND working in NC to help both people and dogs and I've got a HUGE mission for next week:
We rescued a precious little puppy last week, he was found in a ditch by a good Samaritan who came to the aid station looking for help finding her mom. We located her mom AND we brought home little Scout.We have affectionately renamed him Spruce because we're working in Spruce Pine. Stay tuned for photos of him when I get back.

These 4 dogs and about 15 more have been abandoned in Cane's Creek because they have evacuated the area and could not take their dogs. There is ZERO access to these folks except by helo so these people had no choice. I'm going to do my best to get dogs reunited with their families BUT in the meantime I've gotta have a place for them to go.
I've got all the logistics lined up to fly in and get these dogs next week when I go back. I just HAVE TO FIND a rescue or shelter with a facility who can intake them after I get them down.
I am working on details for the additional dogs when I return but these 4 are a priority because I promised the neighbor that's stayed behind to feed them that I was coming back, so PLEASE share and help me find a rescue or shelter that can take these babies.
They need to go to a place with a facility, they are very sweet but they have never had a collar or leash on and they panic when you try. These are good old mountain dogs that are used to free roaming. The neighbor had to put them in this pen because they are so hungry they are eating her chickens and guineas. So now we have 3 intact males and a female in heat in a small pen. They are fighting over her and food and lack of space.
I've got EVERYTHING lined up except for somewhere for them to go. Looking for housing for 4-20 dogs of unknown size, age, breed, and temperament is a TALL ORDER so I'm gonna need help with contacting potential resources.

09/28/2024

My bucket list:
Baby wipes
Sanitizer wipes
Trash bags
Flashlights
Batteries
Hygiene items
Socks
Bottled water
Canned food (pop top only)
Snacks
Gloves
Tarps
Rope
Dog crates
Blankets
Towels
Diapers
Formula
Bottles
Crock pots
Plastic silverware
Dog food
Cat food
Papertowels
Can you fill a bucket????

09/28/2024

Can you fill a bucket!?!?
5 gallon bucket with a lid
Baby wipes
Socks
Can opener
Canned food
First aid supplies
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Flashlight
Batteries
Work gloves
Sanitizer wipes
Trashbags
Also need:
Pet food
Blankets
Towels
Crates
Bowls
Diapers
Formula
Bottles
Tarps
Rope
Zip ties
Drop of at Queen City Strength 1100 Greenville Avenue Staunton VA