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20/04/2025

Updated Judge Judy post with new pics!
Location: Lexington, SC
Name: Judge (PENDING) & Judy (AVAILABLE)
Age: 5-5.5 months
Breed: Labradane (lab & great dane)? XL dog mix for sure. Adult weight projected to be between 89 - 129 lbs.
M/F: Black is M (Judge); yellow is F (Judy)
Spayed/Neutered/Shots: has had 1 round of dhlpp and rabies; UTD on flea and heartworm prevention; dewormed 3x; microchipped
Good with dogs, cats, and/or kids: good with everything they have met so far (haven’t had direct cat access but can test upon request)
House/crate trained?: doing extremely well with both but not fully there
Additional info/story (personality):
Even though they look ginormous, they are still full true puppies as seen in the vids in the comments (& why it was hard to get good pics). The yellow girl warms up more quickly, but the black is also very friendly once he figures out who you are. Seem to be very smart and are listening and learning routine here very well. Yellow has more control with her energy whereas the black is a complete spaz currently.
Message/comment if interested. Make sure if you message me to include the animal’s name since I have a lot of rescues I am trying to help rehome at the moment. Adoption application & contract required to ensure good home and remaining vetting is completed (spay/neuter).

17/04/2025

LEXINGTON COUNTY RESIDENTS
as of Dec 2024, our new animal laws are in effect. Here are all the updates with sum ups below.

Sec 10-32: backyard dog breeding is fully illegal, even if you're giving away for free. You can only legally rehome if your animals are registered (AKC & UKC only) and registered with the county. 501c3 Rescues obviously exempt and allowed to rehome. There are several designer dog breeders (think doodles) that have posted about having their licenses revoked and being shut down so they ARE actually enforcing this.

Sec 10-33: all dogs must be microchipped (lexington animal control will do this for 10 if your pet is not done; pawmetto does all bully breeds for free)

Section 10-41: if yall didn't know, it's already illegal to give away animals in public places (walmart, side of road, etc.). The add on here is simply that dog vendors at flea market must display breeder's license.

Section 10-42: TETHERING AND SHELTERING. Main changes are that tie-outs are illegal for more than 2 hours, and all dogs kept outside fully no matter how they're contained must be sterilized (spayed/neutered). Exemptions are: letter from vet stating medical reasons it cannot safely be done, dogs that regularly compete in dog shows with proof, certified service dogs (proof of training), and certified hunting dogs (proof of training).

Section 10-38 shows above exceptions. Also awareness for those who don't know, if your pet gets impounded for running at large, they are legally allowed to require you to show proof of sterilization within 30 days or you will have to surrender your dog back.
Section 10-43 (&44): are entirely new besides 43A. Notice that if you become a frequent flyer for dogs running at large, they are legally allowed to euthanize your pet.

That's all folks! Link below if you think I'm somehow making this up. You can select "show changes" at top and it will highlight all the differences for you!
https://library.municode.com/sc/lexington_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH10AN_ARTIIANCO_DIV1GE_S10-38REMASTMICECADO&showChanges

16/04/2025

Pre-Adoption Only! Earliest Pick-up is Saturday (4/19)
*will NOT adopt together*
Location: Lexington, SC
Name: Judge & Judy
Age: somewhere between 3.5 - 5.5 months (2 vet techs gave 2 different ages, hoping to get better answer friday)
Breed: Labradane (lab & great dane)? XL dog mix for sure. They are currently 45 lbs (still with puppy k9s) putting grown weight between 90-140 lbs grown (depending on which age is currently correct).
M/F: Black is M; yellow is F
Spayed/Neutered/Shots: will be UTD on dhlpp and rabies (if vet confirms of age); dewormed, microchipped, UTD on heartworm & flea prevention
Good with dogs, cats, and/or kids: good with everything they have met so far (haven’t had direct cat access but can test upon request)
House/crate trained?: doing extremely well with both but not fully there
Additional info/story (personality):
Even though they look ginormous, they are still full true puppies as seen in the vids in the comments (& why it was hard to get good pics). The yellow girl warms up more quickly, but the black is also very friendly once he figures out who you are. Seem to be very smart and are listening and learning routine here very well.
Message/comment if interested. Make sure if you message me to include the animal’s name since I have a lot of rescues I am trying to help rehome at the moment. Adoption application & contract required to ensure good home and remaining vetting is completed (remaining puppy vaccines & spay/neuter).

16/04/2025

friendly reminder that legal stray hold is 5 days if not microchipped; 10 days if microchipped or if their collar has identification on this. You cannot legally rehome before that time (can direct to rescue, shelter, or a different foster) or you risk jail time for theft or a lawsuit if owners do come forward and find out you did not do due diligence and/or formally rehomed before that time window is up!

Did you find a stray?

SC Rescues - https://fluffyplanet.com/south-carolina-rescue-shelters-and-organizations/

16/04/2025

**PLEASE SHARE TO SAVE KITTENS' LIVES!**
Kitten season is upon us. If you find a tiny kitten that looks to be of nursing age, the best thing you can do is LEAVE THEM BE!

Removing kittens from their mothers and bringing them indoors is too often a death sentence for the babies. If you see kittens alone, their mother is likely close by! Her milk has life-saving enzymes that formulas do not! A mother cat who lives outdoors knows just how to protect her kittens and doesn’t need our intervention. Give her a few basic essentials (shelter and food and water) and then let her do her job. Leave Them Be until the kittens are no longer nursing (meaning they are weaned), when they are around 8 weeks old.

If you find kittens outdoors without their mother, do not assume they don’t have one. Watch for a few hours from a hidden spot to see if mom returns. Or leave a circle of flour around the kittens and check back later for mom's paw prints. She is likely out looking for food, is in the process of moving her kittens, or is just taking a little break.

For more information, visit alleycat.org/leave-them-be/

14/04/2025

🐾FREE MICROCHIPPING EVENT🐾
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26th! We will be hosting another FREE microchip event for Lexington County residents!
This event is for dogs only (limit 3 per household), and we will be at 1230 Columbia Ave, Irmo, SC 29063 from 9am-11am. OR UNTIL SUPPLIES LAST, WE WILL BE ONLY GIVING OUT 100 CHIPS.
With the help of Animal Mission of the Midlands, we can provide spay/neuter vouchers based on proof of appointment.
With the help of Pawmetto Lifeline, we are effortlessly making our way through the county with our 6th event.

10/04/2025

Location: Lexington, SC
Name: Macey
Age: 4 years
Breed: APBT Mix but from a line of APBT used to create American Bullies with more American Bully temperament (lower energy compared to normal pits and much lower prey drive)
M/F: F
Spayed/Neutered/Shots: UTD on rabies, dhpp, bordetella; microchipped; heartworm negative & on heartworm and flea prevention; dewormed
Good with dogs, cats, and/or kids: all of the above - has even been around toddlers with no issues. There have been 2 dogs she didn’t get along with out of 100’s that have come through while she has been here but she was housed for months directly across from them without direct access so I think it was simply due to built up tension if that makes sense
Aggression or medical issues?: some broken teeth that vet said did not need removal and do not interfere with daily life; food reactive/protective and must be fed in a crate (fine being around other dogs while humans are eating)
House/crate trained?: yes and has also done well being left in house alone (did not have other animals in house when this was tested)
Additional info/story (personality):
Loves to cuddle. Loves to play. Loyal off leash once she settles. Loves all toys. Walks well on a leash. She is simply just a really good dog. Her main downfall (besides having to be fed in crate) is that she is terrified of cars. I have to pick her up to carry her to a car. Once in, she must either be crated, buckled in, or have someone else hold her while any windows or doors are open or she will bolt. Does not get motion sickness or drool or anything crazy once riding though.
Message/comment if interested. Make sure if you message me to include the animal’s name since I have a lot of rescues I am trying to help rehome at the moment. Adoption application & contract required to ensure good home.

08/04/2025

ZESTY PAWS SUPPLEMENTS RECALL
https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recalls/petdine-issues-a-voluntary-recall-of-8-of-its-zesty-paws-soft-chew-supplements-due-to-potential-salmonella-contamination/

07/04/2025

Bundy is the last sibling from his litter still here looking for his forever home!
~10 weeks
1/4 livestock guardian (mixture of maremma and pyrenees) with the rest unknown; grown weight currently estimated around 50 lbs for him

03/04/2025

Alright genetics people, help me understand if I am understanding what I am seeing correctly. My science brain is overwhelmed and confused.

She shows all breeds that were used to make American Bully (Staffordshire terrier and bulldog under super mutt). Every single relative for her besides the very top one has American bully (with all but the 2nd relative being a purebred American bully). The DNA shared relation is pretty significant percentages as well (15% can be half-siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and first cousins).
So is she essentially one gen away from being primarily "American bully"? Is she showing up as the other breeds (pit, staff, bulldog) because she is mixed? I know linebreeding is common for all bullies, but why wouldn't more pits show up besides 1 out of 50+? Depending on your answers to this, should I "market" her as a American pit bull terrier mix or an American bully mix?

I have tested an American Bully before just for comparison and all close relatives were American Bullies as well excluding 1 with shared DNA through pit ancestry. So it isn't common on that side either for a bunch of pits to show up as being closely related.

Test Subject/Background: Macey - I had her labelled/assumed as a terrier or bull terrier x husky (husky also in supermutt). Compared to all known pits here, she has quite a different personality (not stereotyping, just presenting facts and a reason for testing and my curiosity). Low prey drive, extremely food motivated, extremely food protective, higher than average energy for her age but controlled happy energy and not near as strong willed or energetic like other known pitties here, NOT a super chewer, not that vocal, good with all humans, and has been good with all other dogs excluding ones that didn't like her for obvious reasons.

Even more interesting is the for sure close relatives that are literally all across this nation? Like how did I find a dog in the middle of woods with close relatives located everywhere from Virginia to California to Pennsylvania to Florida?

https://app.embarkvet.com/pet/3c633acf-8beb-450f-a10e-3f62441c5073/about