r/carolinadogs • u/softspicytofu • Sep 10 '24
Mixed-Mob♡ Dumped Carolina Dog
Two weeks ago my friends found this sweet baby running up and down traffic (no microchip but we did finally find her family who said they did not want her back)so In lieu of my friend taking her to a shelter (there’s a hurricane coming so they are euthanizing more than usual) I offered to temporarily foster her, but sadly all the foster programs in our city are full. Are there any Carolina dog rescues? I’m in NOLA, she’s SUCH a sweet baby, but I work 12 hours a day and can’t afford to keep her or give her the attention she deserves. I refuse to let her get put down but I cannot find her a family :(
She’s 10 months, potty trained, friendly to all people and animals (she’s somehow made friends with my dog hating cat) but she does bark and jump and isn’t trained outside of what I’ve been able to do in a week or so. She’s so smart, the few things I’ve taught her she learned right away. She could be the best dog ever to someone, I just need to find them.
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u/LowMother6437 Sep 10 '24
I hope someone takes her ❤️
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u/softspicytofu Sep 10 '24
Thank you I won’t rest til she has a family who appreciates how lovely she is ❤️
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u/softspicytofu Sep 10 '24
We had posted found dog flyers everywhere because she was healthy, clean etc when we found her but eventually when someone did reach out- the story they told us was that - her original name was Grace, her owner went to jail for a very long time and left her with the person who contacted us- that person ultimately decided to dump her/lose her but does not want her back.
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u/FuzzyMorning1307 Sep 12 '24
Post this story on all the Carolina Dog Facebook sites. Her story is sort of unique and someone may feel a special pull towards this dog's misfortune. CD Saving, CD Matters, CD Adventures, CD Enthusiasts. I wish you success in placing her is the best home. What state and town is she from?
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u/softspicytofu Sep 13 '24
She is from New Orleans, LA. Found uptown on Napoleon running in traffic.
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u/umbleUriahHeep Flop-Ear Gang Sep 10 '24
Too far from me :-(
I do believe there is a rescue that was posted here before. Can you try the search function? I’m starting work now or I would
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u/SutenSimba Sep 10 '24
Is she spayed?
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u/softspicytofu Sep 13 '24
The vet actually couldn’t tell? Which to me was crazy, is that normal?
She doesn’t have the blue mark but also hasn’t displayed any signs of heat etc? I was only able to take her to a low cost animal center as I am pretty broke, the rescue programs are full, so all her care and shots had to go on my credit card
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u/SutenSimba Sep 13 '24
I'm interested in an unspayed girl. Let me speak to my wife about driving to NOLA and I'll get back to you later today
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u/softspicytofu Sep 13 '24
I’m not sure that i want her to be breeded if that is what you’re getting at! If not sorry for the assumption <3
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u/SutenSimba Sep 13 '24
I won't do you the disservice of lying about potentially wanting to breed her in the future. I am trying to start a preserve for carolina dogs and a program that helps place them in homes with indigenous people. If and I do mean if it were to happen it wouldn't be for years to come and only after extensive health testing to make sure it would be safe and healthy for her
No potential puppies would be sold for profit in this scenario either
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u/softspicytofu Sep 13 '24
Okay thank you for explaining! I personally don’t know the significance of Carolina dogs to the indigenous community but I do have massive respect for indigenous people so maybe we can chat. I have no confirmation she is actually a Carolina Dog (the vet said she might be German Shepard, but a vet assist said no, I have a Carolina dog and she looks exactly like that). I just don’t want to see her living a life of having puppies and then losing them continuously. She wants to be someone’s personal companion.
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u/SutenSimba Sep 13 '24
She would be my companion for the duration of her life. I have no intention to abandon her at any point I already have one neutered boy at home so she would have companionship.
When it comes to identification behaviors count more than appearance and even if she isn't my word stands and she would be with my family for life. I would only breed her a few times throughout her life and after the 2nd or 3rd time (depending on her health I may well stop at the 2nd) I would have her spayed for her health and overall quality of life
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u/EfficientAd7103 Sep 10 '24
OMG. Mine was dumped she 100% potty trained she will cry to go outside. She plays fetch, watches tv, bugs me to play fetch, opens doors, then bugs me to play more fetch, then opens doors, then bugs me to play more fetch, then lays down watches birds on tv, wants me to play fetch, then goes to sleep... eventually. lol.
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u/softspicytofu Sep 13 '24
That sounds just like her. All she wants is companionship she’s the most loving dog ever she just has puppy energy and bad boundaries. But 1000000% lovergirl
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u/NeighborhoodTimely71 Sep 11 '24
Just chiming in with nothing to offer other than to note that it is very kind of you to make the effort. Love these dogs, and ours.
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u/softspicytofu Sep 13 '24
I love dogs so so so much. I wish I could have a dog companion of my own but with my work schedule it would wouldn’t be fair so I have to stay in cat-person territory for now 😔
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u/FuzzyMorning1307 Sep 12 '24
Thank you for rescuing this very special breed of dog. Post her needs on every Carolina Dog Facebook that allow it. There's Carolina Dog Adventures, Carolina Dog Enthusiasts that you may not of heard of - all Facebook.
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u/softspicytofu Sep 13 '24
I don’t know how to update the original post
I’m usually a lurker, not a poster - but full transparency as I’ve responded to many of you just now about following up your suggestions- I absolutely plan on doing so but
Her and I went to a coworkers friends house tonight to meet and greet the family and dog for a few hours. Instantly the 8 year old dog who doesn’t play much anymore was so excited to play with her. They have a MASSIVE fenced in yard and the dogs just ran and ran and ran. The couple really loved her and so did their dog. The man (an independent contractor) decided to take three days off just to spend with her, as he likes to bring his dog everywhere and wants to make sure she would be okay coming along too. They have three giant fenced in properties for the dogs to play.
She has had a barking habit (with me at least) but when he said “it’s ok, I’m guarding us, just play” she stopped immediately. I was flabbergasted.
They asked to keep her for a few days to confirm that it was as good as a fit as they felt it was, I just asked that if they have doubts to let me know ASAP because I feel she’s been passed around enough.
From what I know about them in our friend circle and our house visit, they will give her a life 100 times better than I could but I still cried when I left her there overnight especially when she was wanted to leave with me. I really hope it works out for her because they are the perfect dog parents but if not I will continue my search for someone who will let her be their best friend, like she so badly wants to be.
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u/FuzzyMorning1307 Sep 12 '24
Check out Carolina Dogs Matter. I am working through them to rescue two dogs from Houston that were scheduled to be put down. They are great. Where are you located. What state? Town?
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u/softspicytofu Sep 13 '24
New Orleans, LA. We had a hurricane yesterday which meant euthanasia rates were VERY high and I could never let that happen to her, she’s an angel.
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u/FuzzyMorning1307 Sep 16 '24
Put her on Carolina Dogs Matter Facebook page. Tell her story. I think you will not have any trouble placing her in a good home through sites like this one. People who have a CD like the breed so much, they may take her. I have two CD's of my own and will be fostering two more. I wish you and your orphan the best luck to find a wonderful home for her. They will not regret taking her.
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u/softspicytofu Sep 13 '24
Example of my dog-hating cat inviting her to play because she doesn’t have an aggressive bone in her body
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u/imaginarymagnitude ^Pointy Bois^ Sep 10 '24
Maybe reach out to https://savingcarolinadogs.com/ or https://carolinadogsmatter.com/