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Friends, can we talk about heartworms again?

Treating heartworm-positive dogs has become our single largest veterinary expense.

Rates of heartworm infection are climbing in the Carolinas.

Marshall, a loved owner surrender who came to us when his human faced a serious health challenge of their own, has tested positive for heartworms. He is the tenth HW+ dog in our care in 2026. Marshall was not neglected. He was an inside dog. His owner just declined to give him monthly preventative, and he had no protection when bit by an infected mosquito. That's all it took.

Not providing monthly heartworm preventative is the number one reason we reject applications to adopt from us.

People send us some spicy responses along the lines of "I'm such a good dog owner that I don't provide standard veterinary care and instead do [insert untested or disproven thing] here." Garlic. Raw onions. Tea tree oil. Neem oil. Herbs sold through a website with no testing to prove safety or effectiveness.

We aren't anti-natural or alternative veterinary medicine, and we use a variety of proven, safe treatments on the rescue Pyrs.

There's no proven alternative to standard veterinary medicine for preventing heartworm disease in dogs, and heartworm disease is common, fatal, and preventable. Responsible dog owners provide preventative, which can be administered as a monthly pill or an injection.

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Carolina Pyr Rescue

2 days ago

Another dumped puppy has made her way to us through a Good Samaritan who kept her safe. Meet Lady.

Someone knows who is dumping puppies in the Union/Chesterfield/Lancaster counties region. If you know who is breeding Pyr pups in that area and had a litter in late January or early Febuary, PM us. ... See MoreSee Less

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Carolina Pyr Rescue

2 days ago

Everyone is so crazy busy these days.

Take some advice from #CGPRAlum Molly: slow down and spend time with those you love. Time passes quickly!

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3 days ago

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Carolina Pyr Rescue

3 days ago

Hope is a smart, blossoming girl with an adventurous streak. She is back in the rescue after escaping from her first adopter. Hope will thrive with dog-savvy owners in a quiet home. Humans who take the time to go slow and earn her trust will be rewarded with the best of fur family members. She is a gem!

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Carolina Pyr Rescue

3 days ago

Marshall is a male *velcro* Pyr. He couldn't be sweeter!

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3 days ago

Sebastian has left the rescue and is on his way back home to Michigan! ... See MoreSee Less

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Carolina Pyr Rescue

3 days ago

Happy #FureverHomeFriday, friends of the Pyrs!

We have one picture to share this week.

Hadley, Justin, and Saga (right) came to the rescue to add a member to their pack. They picked Duvall (left)! Look at that smile! 🥰

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Carolina Pyr Rescue

6 days ago

Settle in for a story, friends of the Pyrs!

Three weeks ago, our beloved Hope was adopted...and then escaped from her owner.

If you remember, Hope came to us after being on her own for months before she was eventually trapped. We worried that she wouldn't return to her adopter.

We were right. Shannon and Kim repeatedly traveled to her new neighborhood to look for her, but we needed help.

At a time when the news is full of depressing stories, people came together for Hope! We are so thankful for them: Teresa and Kelly with Tucker K-9 Search and Rescue; Trevor with Carolina Pet Recovery; Lance and Bobbie with York Co. Animal Control; and all of the kind neighbors in that area of Rock Hill who allowed Teresa Tucker to set traps on their property and reported sightings.

Read Teresa's account of finding Hope in the link. It is epic!

Hope is happy to be back at the rescue. She gave Shannon and her staff hugs, and she happy dances in her kennel now!

Once we assure that Hope is no worse for the wear, she will be adoptable again. She needs owners who will follow our instructions to help her adjust to her new home. This sweet, smart girl can thrive in the right setting!

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Carolina Pyr Rescue

6 days ago

Welcome Mary Ann and Wanda to rescue!

The Chicks came to us from a shelter partner. We suspect that they are mother and daughter. Both are young. Mary Ann is perhaps two-years-old, and Wanda is six-months-old. They were likely dumped by their owner because they were found wandering in an area where no one recognized them and nearly shot for killing a turkey before animal control could pick them up.

The Chicks couldn't be sweeter...as long as you aren't a turkey. 😉

Stay tuned for more info about them.

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