Last Chance TSCHS

01/17/2024

UPDATE 1/18: Rescued

URGENT: RESCUE NEEDED 🚨

We need your help to find a loving home for Southpaw, an adorable dog in desperate need of rescue! 🐾 Southpaw is a lovable and beautiful companion who deserves a second chance at happiness. If you or someone you know is ready to open your heart and home to this adorable pup, please reach out. 🏡❤️

11/21/2023

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter
1747 Scenic Dr., Toccoa, GA. 30577
706 282-3275
Donna West. [email protected]

Today is Tuesday. The first day of the week here at the shelter. We have been 50 dogs over capacity, and now Animal Control will be bringing more dogs in today. That means that someone must walk through the kennels and make a "list" to make room for new arrivals. They are all good dogs. Some came in as puppies. People just pass them by. Some may be shy, but they are good dogs that may die just because we don't have the space or the budget to care for them any longer. We need to make space for new homeless pets to come into the shelter.
Last week we had a "list". We had to say goodbye to some of our long-term dogs, and it looks like we will have to do it again.
Why? There are too many dogs coming in and too few adoptions and rescues are full and not able to help. Transport rescues have slowed down to a trickle due to the demands of the residents there needing the help of the shelters and rescues.
Please, look at these faces. Please, help them.

11/16/2023

UPDATE - McDouble has been adopted!!
McDouble - One of the many McDonalds pups who was returned because the adopter was allergic to the fur. The problem being, the dog was kept so long he was no longer a rolly polly puppy, but a teenage dog - who acts like a teenage dog. He is gorgeous and has an effervescent personality. He can get overly excited when trying to pair him with other dogs. He likes other dogs but he can be a bit rude. He would be perfect for someone or a family who has an active outdoor life. Please give him chance to grow up!!!

11/16/2023

Rex has limited time - please help!!!
How can you look at this face and not want to give him a big squeeze? This is Rex. He is soooo smart - he knows how to shake with each paw, lie down, wait at each door in a sit prior to moving through the door. He is highly food motivated, so he will be easy to train further. He loves toys as well and will bring them back to you. He would be perfect with an adopter who knows the breed and how to best motivate. He is not other dog friendly, which presents a huge problem in the overcrowded shelter environment. Please give him a chance to become the dog we know he can be!!!!

11/16/2023

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter
1747 Scenic Dr., Toccoa, GA. 30577
706 282-3275
Donna West [email protected]

This is Sissy and Trouble. They are as cute as they can be. They need to find a forever home as they are at risk here in the shelter and their time may be short. They can be a bit loud and perhaps a bit rambunctious, but they are wonderful. They are smaller dogs. They can be adopted (or rescued) singly or as a pair, they do love each other. Trouble is HW+, and the remainder of his medication will be given to the adopter.

Please give them a chance at life.

09/02/2023

UPDATE 9/3: Minnie has gone to rescue!
Minnie will be going to Outsiders Farm & Sanctuary. They will do a full medical workup on her, so they will need donations. Venmo: , or PayPal.me/outsidersga

This is Minnie. She came to the shelter as a stray a couple of weeks ago. We estimate her to be about 10 years old. She is very sweet. She has a heart murmur, and her lungs are struggling. We highly suspect chronic heart failure. The shelter is no place for her to live, she would be much more comfortable in a home for the remainder of her days.❤️

08/23/2023

UPDATE - Rae and her nine puppies are going to rescue.
These gals are Rae and Rayla. Two terrier moms with a total of 9 puppies. They are about 2 years old. We are so overcrowded, we need to find rescue or fosters for these moms and pups.

08/23/2023

UPDATE - Noelle is still in the shelter looking for a home, but her puppies went to rescue.
Here are Noelle and her 7 pups. She looks to be a labradoodle, aged at about 1.5 years old and the pups are approximately 6 weeks old. She appears to be very good-natured. We are in a severe overcrowding situation at the shelter, not only adult dogs but puppies as well.

Momma Noelle has been adopted and the puppies are rescue pending.

06/17/2023

UPDATE - Cinnamon and her pups have gone to rescue.
Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter
1747 Scenic Dr., Toccoa, GA 30577
[email protected]
706 282-3275

UPDATE 6/27: Cinnamon blessed us with SEVEN adorable little pups! All are robust and healthy.
We desperately would like to find a foster or rescue for Cinnamon and her little family.

This precious girl's name is Cinnamon. Her owner surrendered her to the Animal Control officers.
She appears to be pregnant. We think that her milk is coming in. We are looking for a rescue to take in this sweet girl.
She is very affiliative. She loves to cuddle.
She is HW negative.
Please, reach out to us if you can help get her out of here. The shelter is no place to have babies!

ID:A0052908006
Reference ID:
Microchip ID:
Pet ID:
Site: TSCHS
Location/Sublocation: Dog ISO / 08
Name: Cinnamon
Type: Dog
Species: Dog
Breed: Shepherd
Color: Brown
Color Pattern:
S*x: F
Spayed/Neutered: No
Date of Birth:
Age: 0y 0m 0d
Age Group: TBD
Size: Medium
Weight:
Animal Status: Active
Stage: Pending Behavior Assessment
Bitten Status: No Bite History
Danger:
Animal Condition: Pregnant
Asilomar Status:

05/12/2023

UPDATE 6/1/23: Chika has found her forever home and has had the mass removed - she is living the life of a queen.
Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter
1747 Scenic Dr., Toccoa, GA 30577
706 282-3275
Contact: Donna West - 706 949-3708, for more info.
Shelter Manager

This little girls name is Chika. She was an owner surrender.
Chica has a large lipoma on her ribcage on her left side.
We are looking for an adopter, or rescue.
Chika is s super sweet, friendly senior. She is heartworm neg. She will need a dental. We can't guarantee that she is spayed.
She will make someone a great companion.

ID:A0052637927
Reference ID:
Microchip ID: 981010001937287
Pet ID: 23155
Site: TSCHS
Location/Sublocation: Dog ISO / Shoreline 3
Name: Chika
Type: Dog
Species: Dog
Breed: Shih Tzu
Color: Tan
Color Pattern:
S*x: F
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Date of Birth: 05/12/2010
Age: 13y 0m 12d
Age Group: Senior Dog (7+ Years)
Size: Small
Weight: 13 pound
Animal Status: Active
Stage: Rescue Only
Bitten Status: No Bite History
Danger:
Animal Condition: Appears Normal
Asilomar Status:

04/14/2023

UPDATE 5/5: Muffy has been adopted and has gone to her new home!

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter
1747 Scenic Dr., Toccoa, GA. 30577
706 282-3275
Donna West
706 949-3708
[email protected]

UPDATE 4/18: Muffy is adoption pending! She will go to her new home after she is spayed!

We have $200 pledged to the rescue that saves Muffy! A link will be posted, to honor pledges, for the rescue that pulls Muffy after she has gone to the rescue.

This girl is Muffy. She is one of our longest-term dogs at the shelter.
When she came into the shelter (7/28/2022) she had mange really bad.
Since then she has been treated for the mange and she is now a very pretty girl!
Her Labby personality has come out. She has been kenneled with quite a few dogs during her stay. She is super dog friendly. She play bows and tries really hard to get them to play with her.
Muffy is fully vetted and ready to go to a rescue or a home!

04/08/2023

UPDATE 4/10: Luckily for these guys, adoptions and rescues have made space....for now.
UPDATE 8/20: Of the dogs originally posted, some have been sent to rescue, some adopted, a couple still in the shelter, and a couple ....
Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter
1747 Scenic ., Toccoa, GA 30577
Donna West, Shelter Manager: 706 949-3708
[email protected]
What's on my mind? Sorrow, depression, hopelessness, and anger.
For the last three years, our live release rate has been in the 90% range...no kill range. Since the first of the year, due to slow adoptions, strays and owner surrenders flooding in, and rescues unable to help due to the same problems, we have had to euthanize more pets than we have in the last two years! We are headed back to being a high-kill shelter again! 😭
The dogs in this post are at the top of our next "list". Mostly due to the fact that they have been in the shelter for too long. They have limited time.
All of them deserve to have homes and lives with loving families. Some are shy, some are heartworm positive (but we provide medication to treat HW), and some may not do well with other dogs, but are very loving and will do very well in the right home. The adoption fees for these dogs have been waived.
If none of these dogs are just right, check out the rest of our adoptable, rescue-ready dogs at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/edit/a.4203109256471730
Adoption and rescue are always how we prefer to make space. Help us by adopting, rescuing, fostering, volunteering, and SHARING!
Thank you so much for your time.

04/03/2023

FOR THOSE THAT HAVE PLEDGED FUNDS TO HAMISH'S RESCUE:
PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo: NYCSECONDCHANCERESCUE

UPDATE 4/6: We have confirmed rescue for Hamish.AND Smdgey & Pudgey!

We have more than $100 pledged to the rescue that steps up for Hamish.

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter
1747 Scenic Dr., Toccoa, GA 30577
[email protected]
706 949-3708

RESCUE ONLY!

Brought in by ACO on 4/1. He was with another puppy that did not survive. They had been hit by a car and left to die.
10-12wk old puppy with a broken pelvis. Vet recommends crate rest for this guy.
We are begging for help for this little pup. Pledges would be helpful.

03/25/2023

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03/17/2023

UPDATE 4/7/2023: Great news! Smudgey and Pudgey have gone to rescue!

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter
1747 Scenic Dr., Toccoa, GA. 30577
(706)282-3275
[email protected]

RESCUE ONLY!
We have this sweet momma dog and her pup.
They came in on 3/15.
The ACO brought in the pup.
Then they had to trap the momma. Fortunately, they caught her that day.
Momma Smudgey is a really good momma. When she came in she was terrified but not combative at all.
Momma is calming down and she is starting to give kisses and seek attention.
Pudgy, the pup, is just like a sweet marshmallow. He is all velvety and squishy! His eyes weren't open when he came in.
We are so full and the shelter is so chaotic that we really need to find somewhere for them to go that is quiet and will help them to get more cuddly time.
Please, contact me if you can help!
Elain Brown
(706) 499-3303

02/03/2023

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter
706 282-3275
[email protected]
1747 Scenic Dr., Toccoa, GA 30577

We are asking for pledges to help a rescue with the cost of vetting this little family. Altering, vaccinating, worming, microchipping and heartworm protection for 4 dogs can add up for a small rescue.
No amount is too small! Thanks in advance!

The momma dog is Jess. She is super sweet, and you can tell she has had a rough start.
We are desperate for space, and the shelter is no place for pups!
We are trying to get them out to a rescue so they can have a better start to their lives, and Jess can find the love she deserves!

02/03/2023

We have a rescue commitment for Zelda!

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter
706 282-3275
[email protected]
1747 Scenic Dr, Toccoa, GA 30577

This is one of our two VERY pregnant dogs that are at the shelter. Her name is Zelda. She is an adorable little low-rider.
Zelda is heartworm negative and super friendly. She came in with 4 other dogs. We have not vaccinated either of the pregnant girls with the hope that a rescue will step up for them!
The shelter is no place for a momma to have puppies! Let alone two mommas! (I'll post the other in a separate post.)
Zelda & Zoe are both rescue only.
We hope that they won't have to be in the shelter when the pups arrive.
Please, call if you can help them.

02/03/2023

UPDATE: Zoey went to a rescue before the babies arrived!

We have rescue interest in Zoey. Vetting for a momma and pups can get expensive. We want to help the rescue that steps up for her and her little family.
We are asking for pledges to help the rescue with the vetting expenses. No amount is too small!
We have $150 pledged so far!

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter
706 282-3275
[email protected]
1747 Scenic Dr, Toccoa, GA 30577

This is Zoey. She is a sweet, adorable medium-sized girl.
Zoey is heartworm negative and super friendly. She came in with 4 other dogs.
The shelter is no place for a momma to have puppies! Let alone two mommas! (I'll post the other in a separate post.)
Zelda & Zoe are both rescue only.
We hope that they won't have to be in the shelter when the pups arrive.

12/10/2022

UPDATE 12/10, 7:30.: This sweet girl is going to rescue TOMORROW! Yay!

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter
1747 Scenic Dr.
Toccoa, GA 30577
Elain Brown-Rescue Coordinator
Cell: +1 706-499-3303

This is a picture of a dog named Peaches.
She came in with an injury to her front shoulder. After a visit to the vet, it was determined that she had been shot.
Unfortunately, we do not have the funding to help her.
We are trying to find a rescue that can provide the help that she needs.
Peaches is very sweet. She is about 3 years old, 37 pounds. Please, we desperately need help with this one.

11/15/2022

SOS!!!

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter
1747 Scenic Dr.
Toccoa, GA 30577
706 282-3275
Rescue Coordinator - Elain Brown
+1 706-499-3303

We are beyond desperate! The dogs are coming in like crazy! We need to make space!
This sweet momma dog and her 9 puppies need a foster or a rescue asap!
Momma is a bit shy, but the pups are outgoing and friendly, some are even fluffy!
The pups are 1 month old and very robust. Momma is about 1 year old. She is heartworm negative. 42 pounds.
Please, contact the shelter if you can foster. Contact Elain Brown if you are working with a rescue that could pull her and her pups.
We want to save lives....we neeeed to make space!

11/01/2022

10/14/2022

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter
1747 Scenic Dr.
Toccoa, GA 30523
706 282-3275
Elain Brown - Rescue Coordinator
+1 706-499-3303
[email protected]

11/14/2022: We have modified Bonita's food and her skin is beginning to look good! We are still hoping to find a home or rescue for this sweet girl!]

10/21/2022: Poor Bonita is STILL here! Please, someone step up for this girl!

This sweetie is named Bonita. We know that is wishful thinking...for now. She has had the medication to help heal her skin, but she is still terribly uncomfortable. In her small pen, she has nothing to do but scratch herself bloody.
She came in on 9/21. She was brought in by Animal Control. Her age is estimated to be 13 months old at this time. She weighs 40 pounds, and is heartworm negative.
We are looking for a rescue or a long-term foster that will nurse her back to health.
We know that she will be muy bonita when her hair grows back in!

09/03/2022

UPDATE: Glimmer has been rescued!

UPDATE 9/7: Over the weekend a couple of rescues reached out to help Glimmer.
They needed more info if they were to agree to take her. Glimmer was able to wag her tail, urniate and eat. But she was missing just one more function. Happily for Glimmer, she was able to defacate on her own. Being able to do all of those things makes her chances of healing that much better.
So, one of those resues said "Yes"! Glimmer has been whisked away to a wonderful rescue in Dahlonega!
Dear Glimmer, we hope you heal quickly and have a very happy life!

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter
1747 Scenic Dr.
Toccoa, GA 30577
Elain Brown, CCDT
Rescue/Transport Coordinator
Cell: 706 499-3303
Email: [email protected]

We haven't had to use Last Chance in a long time, but this 12 week old little girl came into the shelter today. She was hit by a car.

We are calling her Glimmer.
We sent her to the emergency vet and the exrays tell the story.

The shelter is no place for a puppy with injuries like this. I have been given until Tues. to find a rescue for her. Because of the huge vet bills that we still have to pay, we will not be able to provide the care that she is going to need to recover from this injury.
We are praying for a "glimmer" of hope for her.
Please, please, please we do not want to put a puppy down that could have a whole life left to live!

UPDATE: The vet, that Glimmer went to, said she stands a 50/50 chance of recovering with crate rest. If surgery was needed, the estimate is around $5,000.

07/15/2022

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter
1747 Scenic Dr., Toccoa, GA 30577
706 282-3275
Elain Brown: Rescue coordinator
706 499-3303
It is a very sad day at TSCHS.
This board has a list of people waiting to surrender their pets. As you can see, it is very long for both dogs and cats.
Rescues are full, adoptions are very slow. We have pets in every nook and cranny.
For the first time in a year and a half, we will have to euthanize for space. 😭 We are agonizing about the task at hand today.
Please, if you are thinking of adopting, please, come today. Rescues, we have fully vetted, dog friendly, awesome dogs that are extremely adoptable.
We need help and we need it fast!
There is a photo album for dogs on the TSCHS FB page. You can see available cats at Petango.com.

07/01/2022

UPDATE 7/15: Sally has an adopter that loves her to death. She will be well cared for and loved in her new home!

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter
1747 Scenic Dr., Toccoa, GA 30577
706 282-3275
Elain Brown-Rescue Coordinator
706 499-3303

UPDATE 7/14: Sally has been adopted by a family that is committed to giving her the best life! Yay!

Meet Sally. Sally was born with a very pronounced overbite. She will require some dental work.
Otherwise Sally is like any other puppy. She is happy, and playful.
Sally is "Rescue Only" because we are not able to screen adopters to make sure Sally's needs will be taken care of long term.
We don't ask for help very often. Please, help us help Sally!

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Available/Medical Sally - Dog
Female - Juvenile (8 Weeks-12 Months) Border Collie - Black/White
0 y 5 m 3 d , DOB: 1/28/2022, Altered: Yes, Size: Small, Weight: 12.60 pound
Bitten: No Bite History,

06/17/2022

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter
1747 Scenic Dr, Toccoa, GA 30577
Elain Brown-Rescue Coordinator
706 499-3303

We are seeking a 501c3 rescue for these pups.

Our shelter is waaaaay over capacity! We have a Stephens County resident that needs to get rid of these puppies YESTERDAY! We have absolutely no room for them.
There are three pups. The owner says they are Great Pyrenees/Lab pups.
We are praying that a rescue can help them out. We will be happy to do the initial vetting on them. Dappv, Bordetella, worming, flea treatment.
THESE PUPS ARE NOT AT THE SHELTER!

05/23/2022

UPDATE 2:30: We have rescue for the puppies! They will be going to Bosleys Place where they will be spoiled rotten, grow up, and they will find wonderful homes for them all!

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter
706 282-3275
1474 scenic Dr.
Toccoa, GA 30577
Elain Brown-rescue coordinator
706 499-3303
These pups were left in a box by the side of the road, to die!
They still had their umbilical cords when they were found!
We need help with these babies. A nursing mom would be best.
There are 4 girls and one boy. We have no idea what breed.
They are doing very well. All are eating and gaining weight well.
Can anyone help?

05/23/2022

UPDATE 2:30, 5/23: Rescue pending! These pups are headed to Bosleys Place!
Thanks to everyone that shared and cared!

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter
706 282-3275
1474 scenic Dr.
Toccoa, GA 30577
Elain Brown-rescue coordinator
706 499-3303

These pups were left in a box by the side of the road, to die!
They still had their umbilical cords when they were found!
We need help with these babies. A nursing mom would be best.
There are 4 girls and one boy. We have no idea what breed.
They are doing very well. All are eating and gaining weight well.
Can anyone help?

03/16/2022

This pup is breaking my heart! Her name is Jewel. She came from a litter of 5 pups. She is 3 1/2 months old, at this time.
Jewel went to be fixed, and she had problems of some kind. She has a head tilt, and her motor skills are impaired. She is a happy little dog. She plays, eats, sleeps, pees, and poops just fine. She's just a little different.
We want to make sure she gets the best home possible! We need a rescue that can screen adopters, or a special adopter. We need to make sure she gets the right home the first time!
She is totally vetted. And ready to find a home.
Please, look at her sweet face and take her to heart!