Frisky Business Rescue

15/01/2026

15/01/2026

: Woman facing more animal abuse charges in Lexington County, man arrested

14/01/2026

We are looking for 2-3 people interested in rehabbing opossums. They are such amazing animals that do so much for our environment. Out of all of the animals we definitely bring in more opossums it seems! We will get singleton babies that feel off mom’s back or pouch or get a litter of 15 babies in at a time. Depending on the age of the opossum at intake their rehabilitation journey is usually 4 months from pinkies to reaching 2 lbs give or take.

As a rescue we provide formula, medications, help to get whatever caging you need, blankets and other donated supplies as available. This coming year we will be providing even more supplies through our rehabber request allowance as wel. This allows our rehabbers to let us know what other items they need that the rescue can provide for the animals in your care. Whether it be blankets, produce for the animals, p*e pads, UV lighting etc. Rehabbing does have out of pocket expenses but it’s all a team effort to make sure your rehab journey is as good for you as the babies in your care.

To fill out an interest form simply go to our website, or email us at [email protected] or text Heather at 803-767-8974

www.snugharborwildlifesc.com/help

Tell us about you and why you are interested in joining our little family! Then we can arrange a time for you to come out to the “home base” and see how things are done behind the scenes, how your area should be set up, and talk about next steps! So excited to talk to those who are wanting to jump on this journey with us!

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12/01/2026

PENDING
Don't worry, everyone, we're not out of livestock guardians yet🙃😂 Meet Sigs!

📍 Location: Lexington, SC
🐶 Name: Sigma (aka Sigs)
🎂 Age: ~1–2 years (person surrendering said ~1; vet estimated 2)
🐕 Breed: Maremma Sheepdog x Great Pyrenees (appearance leans Maremma: coat type/color, eye color). Has double dewclaws on one rear paw (single on the other). Currently 77 lbs and still filling out—likely to reach ~90 lbs once fully mature.
♂️ M/F: Male
💉 Spayed/Neutered/Shots: Neutered; up to date on rabies, Bordetella, DHLPP; heartworm negative; current on flea/heartworm prevention; dewormed
🐕🐈👶 Good with dogs, cats, and/or kids: ✅ Dogs ✅ Cats ✅ Kids — also exposed to farm animals, including chickens (per previous owner)
⚠️ Aggression or medical issues?: Had an overgrown rear dewclaw that grew into his pad; removed during neuter and still healing along with incision. No true aggression—he is intimidating and uses a full “vocal vocabulary” (growls, barks, etc.), but this breed group is known as all bark, no bite. He is also a smiler, which can be perceived as scary growl face to some, but he doesn’t mean it like that at all.
💔 Reason for rehoming?: Owner surrendered after purchasing from an auction to “save him” but could not keep him.
🏠 House/crate trained?: Yes! He clearly embraces the crate as his safe space.
✨ Additional info/story (personality):
Sigma is the ultimate gentle giant—classic working GP/Maremma personality. He’s affectionate, loyal, goofy, and full of puppy energy. Loves to cuddle, though his style is… unique 😅 (face-in-face affection, your feet are pillows, spreads out and sometimes “k!cks”).
Walks beautifully on a leash, rides well, and is still filling out his coat (I'm still working on it). Outdoors, he shows the confident, calm, attentive demeanor of a true livestock guardian dog. Sigma is ready for a family who appreciates his big heart and gentle giant personality. ❤️
Important notes for adopters:
• Fenced-in home required
• He has never been an only dog, so a home with another animal (of any kind) is highly recommended. Pyrenees do not thrive well alone without a job to do or a companion to protect.
📩 Message/comment if interested:
Please include Sigma’s name when messaging, as I’m helping multiple rescues find homes. Adoption application & contract required to ensure a safe and loving home.

12/01/2026

Posting Thoreo’s final before vs after in honor of his adoption 🐾

When Thoreo came to us, he was severely underweight and his coat showed just how little care he’d received in the months prior to his intake. With proper nutrition, grooming, and time, he blossomed into the Great Pyrenees he was always meant to be.

▫️ Intake: 42 lbs
▫️ Adoption: 77 lbs

This is why rescue matters. 💙

11/01/2026

🖤 PAULO is STILL AVAILABLE 🐾

📍 Location: Lexington, SC
🐶 Name: Paulo
🎂 Age: ~2 years (DOB ~12/25/23)
🐕 Breed: 40% Australian Cattle Dog • 40% American Bully • 10% Beagle • 10% Labrador Retriever (DNA tested!)
⚖️ Weight: ~48 lbs – sleek and solid black
♂️ S*x: Male
💉 Vetting: Neutered, microchipped, dewormed, heartworm negative, UTD on rabies, DHLPP & Bordetella, plus flea/heartworm prevention
🐕🐈👶 Good with: Dogs ✅ Cats ✅ Kids ✅
🏠 House/crate trained: Yes!

✨ Personality:
Paulo is a happy, high-energy sweetheart who loves to play, explore, and be part of the action. He walks nicely on a leash, adores dog friends, takes treats gently, knows basic commands, and gives the best cuddles once he’s gotten his zoomies out. He’d do best with a secure fenced yard so he can safely run off his energy.

💔 Why He’s Looking for a New Home:
Paulo was originally adopted and later returned after a truly heartbreaking accident. While he was confined with another dog in a very small pen, a cat somehow got inside. In a tragic moment of confusion and play instinct, the dogs pulled the cat as if it were a toy. There was no intent to harm—just a terrible accident that should never have been possible with proper containment.

His previous owner understands it wasn’t his fault but couldn’t emotionally move past the trauma of finding her cat that way. Before & Since then, Paulo has lived peacefully with other cats, dogs, and children without issue.

Paulo deserves a fresh start with a family who understands how wonderful and loving he truly is. ❤️

📩 Interested?
Message or comment with Paulo’s name (I’m helping several rescues right now).
📝 Adoption application & contract required to ensure a great home.

10/01/2026

Please respect this very important solo dining experience. 🍝

06/01/2026

🚨 Friendly reminder amid all the noise around the Julia situation 🚨
This is what “justice” has looked like in South Carolina, and why outrage is still warranted.

🔹 Largest dog f!!!ght ring bust in SC history (305 dogs rescued)
🔹 Over 3 YEARS later — still no real accountability

• The main individual was the only one held longer than a few days — and even then, not even a month
• The second-in-command was released the SAME DAY
➡️ Had 10× more charges than Julia
➡️ Lower bond (only 250)
• None of them have gone to court
• They’ve been free this entire time, doing who knows what

📄 Screenshots included of second-in-command's:
✔️ Arrest Timeline
✔️ Charges
✔️ Bond amount

And this isn’t an isolated failure.

➡️ There’s a known cat hoarder in Pelion where authorities find animals no longer with us near every single visit
➡️ Each time? Just another small fine
➡️ She doesn’t pay it
➡️ The cycle continues

This is why people are exhausted.
This is why trust is broken.
This is why “wait for the system to work” rings hollow.

⚠️ We have a long way to go before accountability actually means something in this state.

📎 Original reporting on ring bust:
https://www.foxcarolina.com/2022/09/26/da-305-dogs-rescued-biggest-dogfighting-operation-sc/

06/01/2026

Yes, yes, and yes. Exactly what I said. This is a common and normal response when a dog sees another dog in a medical emergency. Same reason dogs having seizures commonly get attacked by other dogs that otherwise have no issues with them. Dogs pick up on “out of norm” clues much faster than humans, and prey drive gets turned on quickly. Have any 2 dogs going at it with each other and introduce a third and 9 times out of 10 the third is going to join the “party”. Same reason dogs should never be left unmonitored around children (high pitched sound & quick movements). List goes on and on. No dog is at fault here. It was just an extremely unfortunate incident with an expected chain of events that followed given the situation.

06/01/2026

She got out on bond the day after she was arrested. She has worked in veterinary offices & “been active” in the rescue/animal community for many years (most rescues already knew how bad she is and refused to work with her - has been many posts made about her if you search her name). Also is Dr. Sauer’s girlfriend for those who don’t know that snippet…. Maybe justice will actually happen this time 🤞

If you want to read more about the trouble her and her boyfriend (a veterinarian with a suspended license), here you go:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17xcBjfMdJ/

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LKtr4hyUQCq2BkRwXnIv5S9GP89thC77/view

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-iz5ckvxVMYvwlXHKFW3I###Rq_IpWBa7-GHw1T_xaA/edit?tab=t.0

Jan. 5, 2026

Media contact: Capt. Adam Myrick
Office: 803-785-2415
Mobile: 803-587-0781 Email: [email protected]

Lexington County woman arrested on ill-treatment of animals charges

LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County Animal Services investigators have arrested a Lexington woman accused of ill-treating various species of animals.

Julia Evans Pickett, 29, is charged with two counts of felony ill-treatment of animals, according to arrest warrants.

“In late December, Lexington County Animal Services investigators received information regarding animal welfare concerns at two Lexington County properties occupied by Pickett,” said Brittany Jones, director of Lexington County Animal Services. “Based on the information provided, we investigated and subsequently executed court-authorized search warrants at both properties.”

Numerous animals were located across both properties, according to Jones.

“The conditions we observed on the properties prompted the removal of all of the animals for their safety and care,” Jones said. “Approximately 100 animals were located and removed. Some animals had, unfortunately, already died. More animals might not survive, or might have to be humanely euthanized despite ongoing care efforts.”

Jones said investigators transported all surviving animals to appropriate facilities, where they are receiving medical care.

The investigation remains ongoing at this time, and more charges are expected against Pickett, according to Jones.

Pickett was located at one of the properties and taken into custody Dec. 31. She has since been released from the Lexington County Detention Center after meeting the conditions of her bond.

The 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office will be prosecuting this case.

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