Virginia Paws for Pits

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

09/07/2024

This handsome meatball face was found running up and down Indian Ridge Road and curled up beside a tree just inches from the road this morning. He's in really good shape, probably 2-4 years old, intact (I will be happy to fix that ASAP), and really sweet.
My best guess is that he was dumped. It's not uncommon on that road and he had all the tell tale signs of being abandoned. 😭 No collar, pacing the road in one area, scared but not aggressive, sleeping in one place.
He would not let us close but he stayed in the same little area. He really was not interested in eating and when I sat down he really wanted to come check me out but was just too scared. He seemed to like Isaac the most and thank God he was able to get a lasso around his head. As soon as we had him on a leash he melted into a pitty bull puddle and was giving kisses.
He was definitely someone's baby at some point. I'm really hoping that I'm wrong and we find a loving family looking for their dog. He's currently on his way to the vet to be scanned for a chip and we have a place for him to stay until Monday. Please SHARE far and wide. Without a chip he will have a 5 day stray hold and then can be vetted and placed up for adoption.
We do not know how he is with other animals right now, he's shown zero aggression with anyone but we're gonna let him settle in and try to find his home before any of that.
Found early this morning on Indian Ridge Road near the 500th block in Greenville Virginia.

09/06/2024

Some of yall think I'm crazy for saving the chicken (who turned out to be a rooster) yesterday, and I'm okay with that. I think yall are crazy for being able to drive past a living breathing creature that's suffering and not stop to help.....sooooo I guess we're all just crazy in our own ways. To be perfectly honest, I don't even like birds, they kinda creep me out, but nothing deserves to suffer.
Look, I'm not some crazy lady who follows slaughter trucks around or throws red paint at fur coats. I just can't turn a blind eye when I see someone or something suffering; it's both a blessing and a curse from time to time. If I felt like the chicken was dying or could not be helped we would have put him out of his misery, but I think Chicken Little deserves a chance.
He somehow escaped a slaughter truck. He somehow survived the fall and undoubtedly slide down route 11 that left him with road rash and a broken wing. He somehow caught MY attention, of all people. After my post asking for advice he had NUMEROUS offers for rescue and rehabilitation. Why would I not save this dude and give him a chance?!?!
I took Chicken Little to Woodstock VA today and he now has a chicken expert mama and a little girlfriend that was rescued last week from a similar situation and has already almost fully recovered. I learned a lot in the last 24 hours about chickens, but I'm still gonna leave it to the experts lol.
Chicken Little is going to need his wing amputated. The estimate for that is 3●● and they could use some help raising that if anyone wants to pitch in. The last cornish rock that this lady rescued lived for 6 years. She regulates their diet and exercise so that they do not over eat. With proper diet, nutrition, exercise, rest, and recovery they think Chicken Little will be just fine in a couple weeks!!!

09/05/2024

Transport needed TOMORROW for this little Chickybird to Carolina Waterfowl Rescue near Charlotte NC.
We have Staunton to Richmond covered.
Need Richmond to VA NC border. (1.5 hours)
VA NC border to 5403 Poplin Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079

09/04/2024

Help please!!!!!
I found a chicken that jumped off the slaughter truck this morningand she's injured.
Carolina Waterfowl Rescue has a vet on staff and can take her but we have to get her to Charlotte NC ASAP!!
WHO CAN DRIVE FROM STAUNTON TO NC IN THE NEXT HOUR OR ANYTIME TOMORROW.

08/25/2024

I'm not sure that people are comprehending the URGENCY of finding a home for Kaz IMMEDIATELY. If we're unable to find a suitable home the only humane thing to do is put him to sleep and that's NOT OKAY WITH ANYONE!!!
Kaz was always dog/cat/kid friendly but literally EVERYTHING, EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE he's ever known was ripped away from him on August 4th and his life has been upside-down, backwards, and broken ever since. In November he will be EIGHT years old. During that time he was raised with 5 children and stayed in numerous homes with other pets when the family traveled. He has great potential to live peacefully with other pets but NOT RIGHT NOW!
He cannot be in boarding, and it has nothing to do with the funds, it's INHUMANE for him. He won't eat, he won't drink, he paces nonstop, he pants nonstop, he fence fights with other dogs. He is absolutely losing his mind and who can blame him.
I tried to take him on a long walk three different times on Wednesday after I picked him up from the shelter. He had zero desire to walk, he just kept trying to drag me back to the car so he could curl up in the front seat. He's terrified of being abandoned again. He's got the most soulful eyes and they at so broken. When I had to leave him in boarding he just kept jumping up and looking at me like, what did I do wrong? Why aren't you taking me home?
There is nothing wrong with this dog except that he's been FAILED by every human he's ever loved and he's so stressed out and confused that he does not know which way is up.
He needs a foster home with no other pets or someone with the capacity to keep him separated for a few weeks until he can decompress from everything he's been through this month.
If you have applied and not heard back, be patient with us please, we're doing our best. To foster or adopt we require that all resident pets are spayed, neutered, and up to date on vaccines.