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At the shelter, sometimes we need to make tough decisions. This page is to help get more exposure.

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. 🏡❤️

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter1747 Scenic Dr., Toccoa, GA. 30577706 282-3275Donna West. Sheltermgr@TSCHS.orgToday...

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!!!!

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter1747 Scenic Dr., Toccoa, GA. 30577706 282-3275Donna West ShelterMgr@TSCHS.orgThis ...

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.

FOR THOSE THAT HAVE PLEDGED FUNDS TO HAMISH'S RESCUE:PayPal: Rescue@nycsecondchancerescue.orgVenmo: NYCSECONDCHANCERESCU...

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

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter706 282-3275Info@TSCHS.org1747 Scenic Dr., Toccoa, GA 30577We are asking for pledge...

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.

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UODATE 1/24: I have rescue for Carlotta! She will be going to Another Chance in Rabun County! Dr. Arbitter will be able to repair her injuries! Donations can be made at : PayPal: [email protected] Please, make sure to put a memo that your donation is for Carlotta! From Last Chance to Another Chance! Thank you, so much, for sharing and caring! I have $200 pledged to the approved rescue that pulls Carlotta! Please, keep this post out there. We can not afford the care she will need. This little girl is too precious to put down! Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter 1747 Scenic Dr, Toccoa, GA 30577 Rescue Coordinator: Elain Brown Cell: 706 499-3303 [email protected] What a week! First Fidget, and now Carlotta! Carlotta was brought in late Friday afternoon. She apparently had two broken legs, so we immediately sent her off to the vet. They confirmed our suspicions. We have both legs on the left side, each with compound fractures! In spite of that, Carlotta is just wagging her tail and giving kisses! The staff at the vet clinic fell in love with her. They all signed her splints! We have had the legs splinted, but we are looking for a rescue that can help her out and give her a comfortable place to recover. The shelter is no place for this little girl! Please, contact us if you can help! Thank you for sharing & caring!

UPDATE 1/21, 8pm: Fidget has been rescued! Angels Among Us will be pulling her soon! They will be able to get her the help she is going to need to live her best life! Thank you so much for sharing, and caring! Thank you Angels! See you soon! Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter 1747 Scenic Dr, Toccoa, GA 30577 Elain Brown, Rescue Coordinator Cell: 706 499-3303 On 1/14/2022 we took in a litter of 5. In that litter there was a little girl pup that appeared to be in trouble. Here are the intake notes. 1/14/22 Appears to be a special needs case. Upon intake Fidget was falling over, unable to stand. Suspect possible brain damage or extreme lack of nutrients. She was living in a small box with 4 other pups. Was never offered water. We are having to syringe feed her water as she appears to be unable to drink. Pupils appear to not be dilating, suspect possible vision loss. Before intake, her diet consisted of whole milk, egg yolk, Karo syrup, mixed with baby cereal. One of the pups in litter BM consisted of whole kernel corn. Former owner stated that she has always had issues, but is getting better. Recommend rescue. Will continue to monitor. UPDATE 1/21/2022: Fidget has been in a foster home for the last week. There has been improvement in her mobility. Fidget has gained 2 pounds! She is eating well, eliminating well, she appears to be able to see, and she is getting stronger, and less wobbly. We are trying to find a rescue that can help this little nugget with physical therapy, help that is beyond our knowledge, and then place her in an awesome home.

UPDATE 9/7: Zoey and her pups are safe at a rescue in NY. They are being spoiled and will soon be ready to find homes. UPDATE 9/2: Zoey and pups are Rescue Pending! Thank you for sharing! TOCCOA, GA 9/1/2021 This is Zoey. The Marshall seized Zoey on 8/6/2021. When she came in it was apprent that she was pregnant. On 8/23/2021 she presented us with 10 healthy pups. On 8/27/2021 her owner surrendered her to us. So now we can finally work on getting them out of the shelter. The shelter is no place for newborn puppies. Zoey is super friendly, wiggly and awesome. She is about 30 pounds and, believe it or not, HW neg. Please, share this sweet little family. PM me for more info. I'll post more pics in the comments. Elain Brown, CCDT Adoption/Rescue Coordinator Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter 1747 Scenic Dr. Toccoa, GA 30577 Cell: 706 499-3303 Email: [email protected] “We can spay, neuter, shelter, foster, and adopt, but until we educate it won’t stop."