DOLLY IN JOHNSON CITY, TN IS SAFE!!
Dolly is only 2 yo and used as a breeder dog and once no longer needed, she was rehomed at the ripe old age of 2yo!! Yep. 2!..
At the end of September, she escaped from her new home and ran like the wind. Her new “Owner” said he had no time to try to recover her and just left her.
BUT!!…..
Dolly settled into the corner of a nearby neighborhood where she met some amazing people that would take good care of her.. And maybe spoil her just a tad. lol 🧡
JOLENE, ADRIENNE & KENT!! YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!
Dolly was just too scared to give in and often slept out in the elements. Even with a warm doghouse right next to her..
It was gut wrenching knowing how cold she must have been..
We got the call to assist with her capture so off we went!!
Volunteer extraordinaire, Rhonda, and I loaded up equipment and headed out to TN.
After attempts with a conventional trap didn’t work, we knew it was time for the Mac-daddy trap.. Especially with colder weather settling in…
We got the trap set up yesterday and due to timing, we left it open overnight.
Dolly eventually let her guard down and wandered inside last night…
So we knew that it was GO time today…
The team rallied, got everything set and within minutes, Dolly was safely trapped!..🧡🧡🧡
She has been transported to a Rehab facility in Knoxville, where she will receive the TLC needed to learn how to be a dog and family member and not just a backyard producer. We saw her beautiful face on camera everyday and knew that she was something special.
Jolene, Adrienne & Kent.. Thank you for loving this girl and for giving us the chance to help!!
You guys are amazing!!!
GOOD LUCK DOLLY!!!!!
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THREE MORE SAFE!!!
We help when and where we can..
And we have been so fortunate that loving homes have been found for the strays we help. Shout outs to Sharon, Chrystal & Valentina for stepping up and helping with these pups!!
GREAT TRAPPING NICOLE!!
You all rock!!!!
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THIS JUST NEVER GETS OLD..
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This blonde beauty was being seen in Charlotte, near MacKenzie’s neighborhood, for about a week.. They reached out to MacKenzie and offered to keep her once trapped. If no owner came forward.
Nicole & MacKenzie went over to set up a trap..
No sooner did they get the trap ready, and here comes “Blondie”.. She smelled that yummy concoction!.
The girls didn’t even have time to set up a camera!!
So they rushed back to the vehicle and Nicole was actually able to record the trapping live!!
This pup was trapped and safe w/in 5 minutes of set up!
Another pup safe and off the streets!!
Now, with any stray we help with, we always do our due diligence, by following proper protocol and we try to locate an owner.
We were actually able to connect with this dog’s owner and come to find out this dog had been missing for TWO months!
She was lost from the pet sitter.
The owner had given up hope, and actually had moved to a location where they do not allow dogs…
So unfortunately, she was not able to take the dog back… However, she did relinquish ownership and this pup now has a brand new home and a new family who absolutely adore her!!
GREAT TRAPPING NICOLE & MACKENZIE!!!
🎉🎉👏🏼👏🏼
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BUCKY FROM MORGANTON IS SAFE!!!
A picture is worth a thousand words…..
The last pic in the video is no exception!!! 🧡🧡
This 30lb snuggly boy was on the move!!!
His mom stayed hot on his trail and with Kristel’s guidance, we now have a great reunion and another one home..
Way to go Team Bucky!!
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CALDWELL CO DOG IS FREE!!
They are calling him Grizzly…
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He is on his way to the vet to get his splint changed… And get a thorough check up…
Then he goes to his foster home for lots of love and healing..
Holly said he let out a huge sigh of relief, when he laid down in her vehicle.. 😢🧡
I’ll post any new pictures of him here..
Again, many thanks to Labor of Love Transport Rescue for pulling this handsome guy!!
And huge thanks to all of you for your donations!!
It’s a happy happy day!!!!
Go get ‘em Grizz!!!!
Yayyyyyyyy!! 🎉🎉🎉👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Donations and pledges can be sent via the information below…
LOL EIN 84-2308030
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Horse Shoe, NC 28742
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Another stray off the streets..
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This amazing Belmont community reached out about this handsome guy that had been wandering the area for about three months…
It was a matter of us being able to find a rescue that would agree to take him before we could do any trapping…
In the meantime, Nicole along with a few wonderful ladies that helped with the recovery efforts, mapped out his routine and got a couple of food stations with camera set up…
It was no time before we were seeing him on camera and got him locked into a food station…
As soon as we got the greenlight from one of our local rescue partners, Nicole took a trap out..
Within two hours of going LIVE with the trap, this big guy was caught and safe…
Even after the trap door went down, he continued to eat… 🧡
He did not even turn around to acknowledge the door closing behind him…
He was safely transported to a secure location where he was released from the trap. As you can see in the video, he is a sweet, scared and very tired boy.
WELL DONE NICOLE!! 👏🏼👏🏼
This could not have been done without the help from Jaime, Jean and DeAnn!!!
WAY TO GO TEAM!!
Many thanks!!
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After being lost for a month, Olive from Lincolnton is safe!
Weighing in at 82 pounds and only 6 months old, Olive, the Great Dane, made her way across the country to her new home.
But after just 3 days in her new surroundings, she was so overwhelmed and shut down. A friend of her new mom was walking her and accidentally tripped over the grill and dropped Olive’s leash. Olive seized the moment and took off!!..
A month is a long time for this little gal to be on her own…
Initially, sightings were coming in and then everything went quiet. Her owner quickly realized this beautiful pup needed more specialized help and love than she could provide, and she made the heartbreaking but selfless decision to relinquish Olive to us.
MacKenzie and Nicole immediately got to work putting up flyers and spreading the word. The calls started coming in, but it was one call that changed everything.
Kenny, a kind neighbor, called and shared a picture of Olive resting in his yard. He mentioned she had been there for over a week and graciously gave us full access to do “whatever we needed” to bring her home. And thats exactly what we did.
Armed with a trap and cameras, MacKenzie and Nicole made the hour long trek out there and set up that night.
Olive never showed.
On the second night, Olive appeared on camera – but showed no interest in the food or the trap.
So, we left the trap open and began conditioning her to go in.
To our surprise, that night she ate inside the trap! The next evening, they set the trap to go LIVE and had plans to do an overnight campout.
While setting everything up, Olive watched them from a distance, waiting patiently for her dinner.
Then the magic happened…
I was watching the Live feed cam when Olive went into the trap. Nicole & MacKenzie had not even made it out of the driveway…
I texted Nicole immediately..
“IT’S DONE. GO GET HER!”
And just like that, Olive – now renamed Nala – was safe.
She’s now with our friend
On October 25, I said goodbye to one of the most amazing dogs I have ever had the pleasure to have in my pack..
It was a birthday I will never forget…
Ziva came to me as a tripod but you would have never known it. She was one tough cookie..
After being a Police K-9, she was retired from the force when she got cancer in her hind leg and they had to amputate it…
When her handler passed away, she was given to Mike Craig to rehome..
She was only 3 when her hind leg was amputated, but she had already served her community as a K-9.
(Cancer took her leg and Leukemia took her life. 😭)
Everyone who met her, absolutely adored her…
I miss her so much..
But now I’m sure she is running wild on all 4 legs!!..
Go get ‘em Ziva Diva Dees!! I will never forget your smile and laughter. (Yes, she laughed)
Until we meet again, my old friend.. You will always hold a special place in my heart.🧡
She deserves this call…..
ZIVA…
END OF WATCH
10/25/2024
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-Michelle
NAYNA’s STORY….
(Hurricane Helene warrior🧡)
“She is a Puerto Rican Street dog. She is tough”.
No truer words were ever spoken…
After surviving the flooding from the Swannanoa River, Nayna was spotted when she ran into the open door of a home…
Unfortunately, the resident dog didn’t take that too well…. After the homeowners were able to finally get hands on her and put a leash on her, she got scared and was able to pull out of her collar and was on the run again… Luckily she didn’t go far….
Jeanne, her mom, reached out for assistance..
Kristel got the ball rolling with some EPIC flyers showing Nayna AND Sissy as being lost and started the recovery process.
When Kristel connected with Aimee (who had also been helping Jeanne) this recovery went into overdrive…
We didn't want to waste any time because this little one was hanging out in a specific area, we needed to go ahead and start our trapping efforts…
You know, I can sit here and write the story, but there is no way I could ever convey the monumental effort and emotions that went into this recovery…
Due to the magnitude of the hurricane and the Disaster Relief that was going to be needed, we knew that we would need to find some help…
We put out a plea for volunteers and you guys showed up…
In no time, we had 40 people offering to assist…
TEAM NAYNA quickly came together…. Kristel did a phenomenal job coordinating with our volunteers…
For the next 6 days, our volunteers stepped up and got it done!!..
Kristel, Aimee, Dottie,
Connie(K9 Workout) Katie, Kathryn and Joey..
You all played such an important role in this recovery… THANK YOU!
The property owners where Nayna settled, were so kind. Hannah and Joe, your hospitality has been so appreciated… And made this recovery so much easier…
Thank you!
Yes, we trapped a bear during this process. 🧡🧡 😳😳 lol
The bear released himself from the now mangled trap and ran off unscathed…
During tho
THE EPIC CLEAN UP CREW HAS BEEN BUSY!!
Cleaning up after those that are dumping dogs, allowing dogs to roam or just not giving a crap about their dog/s… 😡😖
STRAYS NEED LOVE TOO..
AND HOMES.. 🧡
Meet Watson..
the Great Pyrenees that stole all of our hearts.. Many thanks to all of Watson’s girlfriends for helping to take care of him. Almost 3 weeks of feeding him. Nichole, Keri, Nola, Shelley & Ragan. You guys rock!!
It was a pleasure to help with Watson and host his overnight.. I loved connecting with him and giving him treats!! This truly was a team effort…🧡
Watson is currently being fostered by Great Pyrenees Rescue of Western North Carolina…
Meet Sly..
This kiddo is a looker! He’s a young guy..
Our friend Nicole over at Double N Cane Corso Rescue reached out for help with not ONE Corso, but TWO!! Both dumped!
Sly was found in Rock Hill. He was being fed by some wonderful people for about a month. Nicole went down to get a trap set up.. But we ended up being able to capture him in a fenced in area.. Sly has already found his Furever home and is living his best life!
And now BIG BOY!!…..
BIG BOY was dumped over in Clover, SC.. This guy was huge and I knew a missy trap would be needed. (Mine was not available).
So I reached out to our amazing trapper friend down in S.C., Luci Neal.. Luci is always game.. I am so grateful for her expertise and willingness to assist!! 🧡
Needless to say, after a couple of weeks of hanging out on this property, Big Boy was safely captured in just a few short days…🧡👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Big Boy is currently with Nicole @ Double N Cane Corso Rescue. She says he is a big mush and follows her everywhere!!
This was quite the undertaking and we are so grateful for everyone involved!! You all are the reason why these 3 are on their way to better lives !!!
GOOD LUCK BOYS!!!!
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