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Name: Gracie aka "Baby Girl"
Breed: Australian Shepherd/American Bulldog mix
Gender: Female
Born: January, 2008
Size: ~65 pounds
This great girl would love to be your loyal and devoted companion! She is happy, fun-loving, and always wears a smile. Gracie is very affectionate, adores her humans, and she particularly loves children! She is completely housetrained, is not destructive, and loves sleeping in her foster parent's bedroom at the foot of the bed. Her indoor manners are quite good, and she'd be the perfect companion to share your home. She gets along well with all the other dogs in her foster home. Gracie would rather have your attention than anything, and loves nothing better than spending time with her humans. She will patiently wait for you while you're out, but once you're home, be prepared for a happy dance and lots of tail wags. She's very bright, and can learn anything as long as treats and praise are given. She has been spayed, is up-to-date on all vetting, and is looking for a home where her unconditional love and loyalty will be returned.



Name: Wendell Scott
Breed: Labrador Retriever mix
Gender: Male
Born: June, 2010
Size: 30-40 pounds adult
Wendell is a cutie pie leader of the pack!



Name: Jeff Gordon aka "Jeffy"
Breed: Boxer/Labrador Retriever mix
Gender: Male
Born: June, 2010
Size: 55-60 pounds adult
Jeffy is outgoing and ready to roll!



Name: Clancy - Courtesy Referral
Breed: Walker Coonhound
Gender: Male
Born: June, 2008
Size: 45 pounds
Clancy was seen falling out of the back of a pick-up truck in Wilmington, NC. A local kind-hearted veterinarian came to Clancy’s rescue and he recovered from his injuries with no lasting problems. Clancy is now looking for his forever home. Clancy is an active dog. He loves playing with other dogs as well as people. But he also appreciates a good nap and is a great snuggler. Like many hounds, he is nothing more than a clown - play bowing and stealing socks are part of his daily routine. He is always excited to see his people at the door when they come home. He is house trained, leash trained, and knows sit-stay-come (sometimes!). He is not a dominant dog and seems to get along well with new dogs. We have not seen how he interacts with cats. Clancy needs a home where he will be given lots of attention and lots of walks/exercise. He bonds well with his owners and is very dedicated and true. He also loves to ride in the car, just not the back of a pick-up truck!



Name: Tinkerbell
Breed: Beagle mix
Gender: Female
Born: March, 2010
Size: Adult weight 30 pounds
This little girl is precious…she looks up at you with the sweetest face, and your heart melts. She is a happy girl that spends her days playing with her brother and sister. She loves to go for walks and to visit the chickens. She is working on potty training, but is still a baby so needs someone patient to help her learn the ropes. She has had two vaccines and been wormed. She will be spayed when age appropriate. She may not be appropriate for children under 5 years old.



Name: Pebbles
Breed: Beagle mix
Gender: Female
Born: March, 2010
Size: Adult weight 30 pounds
Pebbles is the big girl of the bunch, and doesn’t mind letting everyone know it. She is self-confident, and very inquisitive. She is a happy girl that spends her days playing with her brother and sister. She loves to go for walks and to visit the chickens. She is working on potty training, but is still a baby so needs someone patient to help her learn the ropes. She has had two vaccines and been wormed. She will be spayed when age appropriate. She may not be appropriate for children under 5 years old.



Name: Rocky
Breed: Beagle mix
Gender: Male
Born: March, 2010
Size: Adult weight 30 pounds
Rocky is a lover boy. Her loves to have his foster mom hold him and give him hugs, but only for a minute… then he has things to do! He loves to go for walks exploring all the interesting things and to visit the chickens with his sisters. He is working on potty training, but is still a baby so needs someone patient to help him learn the ropes. He has had two vaccines and been wormed. He will be neutered when age appropriate. He may not be appropriate for children under 5 years old.



Name: Lola and Bandit
Breed: Chihuahua mix
Gender: 1 Female, 1 Male
Born: January,2008
Size: 9 and 12 pounds, respectively
Lola and Bandit are quite the sibling dynamic duo! They love to play and snuggle and request that they be adopted together.



Name: Sponge Bob - COURTESY REFERRAL
Breed: American Pit Bull mix
Gender: Male
Born: October,2009
Size: 40-50 pounds adult
Sponge Bob is a loving, 6-month old puppy who has not had many rules during the first few months of his life, when he was given as a Christmas present to young children. Carolina Care Bullies was asked for help when the landlord changed policies and wanted this sweet pit mix pup out of his property. In foster care, Sponge Bob is blossoming! We found out that to stay quiet in his crate, the crate must be covered in blankets so he can't see you or other doggies. We also learned he is protective over his food, but again, only around other dogs! He lets us take food from his bowl and even once took a pizza crust out of his mouth. He also does not mind sharing his Nylabones and toys with us. We figure he is so triggered by the *sight* of dogs and people passing by his crate is because this little boy is deaf! You dont notice much, except that he wont come when called. A tap on his butt, or using your finger or arms to motion him to you does just the trick! He is currently taking classes in obedience using hand signals and doing great! Sponge Bob is a heart stealer! He is typically a very calm & well-behaved boy. He loves to sleep / "konk out" on car rides, and walks nicely on a leash. Sponge Bob does well with submissive female dogs and would probably appreciate a sweet female pal to grow up with. He also was very respectful of his grumpy foster sibling chihuahuas!



Name: Mugsy
Breed: Pekingese/Pug mix
Gender: Male
Born: November, 2006
Size: 15 pounds
Who could resist that face? Mugsy is the cutest little bundle of joy. He loves to play and wrestle with toys and especially balls! Wouldn't you love to cuddle with this cutie? Mugsy prefers to be the only dog and is not fond of children or cats.



Name: Dugan
Breed: Doberman Pinscher/Lab/Weimaraner mix
Gender: Male
Born: January, 2007
Size: 70 pounds
Dugan is a happy-go-lucky fellow who aims to please. He thrives when he is around people and there’s nothing he treasures more. Dugan has a fondness for children, and children quickly fall in love with his goofy ways. He forms bonds quickly and prefers not to be left alone. This is one dog who eagerly does whatever you want him to, whether it’s obedience, walks, rides in the car…anything, as long as it’s with his people. Dugan is perpetually happy and it’s hard to feel blue whenever he’s around. He is extremely bright and loves to show off what he knows, and to learn new things. He already knows “Sit”, “Down”, “Crawl”, “Spin” and “Twirl”. Dugan would love to spend his days with an active family, and would surely enjoy having a “girlfriend” to pal around with. He is vaccinated, neutered, micro chipped, housetrained and leash trained.



Name: Billy
Breed: Terrier Mix
Gender: Male
Born: July, 2007
Size: 16 pounds
Billy is a cheerful and devoted "Velcro dog". He is mischievous and lighthearted, and enjoys playing spirited games. Billy has the JRT climbing and jumping skills, and he easily clears a four foot fence. Fortunately, he loves her people, and comes when called if he escapes. Billy possesses a high IQ and will "work for food"! He is not difficult to train, particularly if you have some cheese in your hand. Billy is demurely manipulative when he pleads for attention. If you're a Jack lover and would love a feisty, affectionate dog, Billy is the fellow for you. Billy is vaccinated, spayed, house-trained and leash trained.



Name: Emily
Breed: Labrador Retriever/Great Dane mix
Gender: Female
Born: January 18, 2008
Size: 75 pounds adult
Emily is an adorable girl with a sunny disposition. She is the social director for her foster siblings, and is always right in the middle of all the canine activities. She loves toys, and is always exploring her environment for new things to play with. She loves her foster family, and is very devoted to them. She is initially a little reluctant with strangers, but quickly gets past that, and makes them her friends. While playful and affectionate, Emily can also be mellow, and after a short period of cuddling she's likely to wander off to lie in her bed for a short nap. Emily is an active girl, and loves to play. She would probably be best suited for a home with a fenced yard and at least one other playful dog to have fun with.



Name: Evie
Breed: Labrador Retriever/Boxer Mix
Gender: Female
Born: January 28, 2008
Size: 40-45 pounds adult
Evie is lively, lovable, and happy. She loves to race around the yard playing with her foster siblings one minute, and lounge comfortably enjoying belly-rubs from her people the next. She loves being the "couch potato" as well as the "Olympic athlete." She loves to fetch balls and chase the ever elusive frisbee, and her favorite activity is leaping through the air in a vain attempt to catch the ever illusive fireflies that inhabit her play yard. Of course, snuggle time comes in at a close second. At just a year old, Evie would be a good companion for someone who enjoys water and outdoor activities. Whatever you decide to do, she's right there to join in. Evie gets along great with her foster siblings and after an initial introduction, she is comfortable with most strangers. Evie is housetrained and is a low shedder. Evie is current with her vaccinations, takes monthly Heartguard, has been spayed and microchipped, and is ready to be your new best buddy.



Name: Snickers
Breed: Cocker Spaniel
Gender: Male
Born: January 2004
Size: 35 pounds
Snickers is an endearing sweetheart with eyes that penetrate your heart. He is always the cheerful and smiling dog, forever wagging his tail. Snickers is a playful boy, but very gentle with people. Belly rubs send him into a trance every time. This loveable fellow would be best in a home without children. Snickers has glaucoma and is blind in one eye. He will require daily eye drops and monitoring for any changes in his condition throughout his lifetime.


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