Paws of the Pines Rescue

11/10/2026

Freddie needs a family that can keep up!

This young Border Collie mix is HIGHLY energetic, smart, and ready to GO! He’s looking for an adopter who gets excited about training, adventures, and giving a busy dog plenty to do.

A quick walk and a few toys won’t meet Freddie’s needs. He needs daily exercise AND mental enrichment.. think sniffing adventures, puzzle feeders, training sessions, scent games, and learning new skills. His brain needs a workout just as much as his body!

Freddie would thrive with someone who enjoys working with their dog and can provide consistent guidance, structure, and opportunities to practice settling between activities. A fenced yard can be helpful, but he needs someone to actively engage with him, too.

He’s playful, full of potential, and looking for the right person to help channel all that enthusiasm. If your idea of a best friend is an eager adventure buddy with a busy brain, Freddie might be your guy!

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11/09/2026

We need an immediate foster before end of day tomorrow. The “Three weeks” we were given have now turned into a less than 24hr notice that he’s got to be gone. It’s literally not any fault of his.

Moonshine is good with dogs, cats, and kids.

Please if you can help, let us know asap. This dude is being failed by his adopter and we feel really sorry that he’s in the situation he is now in.

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Looking for a foster or foster to adopt for Moonshine!

Moonshine was previously adopted from us and at NO fault of his, he is being returned to us.

Moonshine is going to need a home with a fenced in yard. He’s super sweet. Previously he did great with kids, cats, and dogs!

If you can help us, please reach out ASAP!

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11/08/2026

Let’s help these two get out of the shelter!

Two Great Pyrenees. Two very different needs. Both deserving of a safe place to finally feel cared for.

Yeti is a Male, approximately 4–6 years old
At 79 pounds, all that fluff hides how underweight he truly is. His ribs are easily felt beneath his coat. Huge chunks of severe matting had to be cut from his hind end, and he has healing wounds around his neck that appear consistent with a partially embedded collar.

Yet through every bit of handling and care, he has been amazingly sweet and gentle. During introductions to male and female dogs, he was curious and polite as well as happy to exchange pleasant hellos and move along.

He is HEARTWORM NEGATIVE, has updated vaccines and preventatives, and is currently unneutered. But we cover it! This sweet boy needs a soft place to land, nourishment, and someone willing to show him kindness. 💜

Polar is a young female, approximately 4–6 months old, and 31 pounds.

She is just a baby, already scared and unsure of people. She is undersocialized, but she is trying so hard to understand humans and become friends.

She needs a patient foster who will give her time, gentle encouragement, and space to build trust. She doesn’t need someone expecting a perfectly confident puppy on day one. She needs someone willing to help her get there.

We are begging for foster homes so we can help these two. We cover approved veterinary care and provide supplies while you provide a safe home, patience, and love.

Can you help one of them? Have questions?
Let’s chat!

If you cannot foster, PLEASE SHARE. Your share could reach the person who can open their home. These two deserve that chance.

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11/06/2026

Meet Taz!

Taz hasn’t always had the easiest life. When he was found as a stray, he was practically skin and bones. But those days are behind him, and now this handsome older Lab is ready to find the family he’s been waiting for!

Don’t let his age fool you! Taz still has PLENTY of energy and absolutely LOVES the water!

❤️ Good with dogs, cats, and kids!
💙 Loves being active and having room to play
💛 Affectionate and learning to appreciate the quieter moments
💜 Has overcome heartworm treatment and extensive dental work

Taz deserves more than just a second chance. He deserves a family who will love him for the rest of his days.

Could that family be yours?

Apply via pawsofthepinesrescue.org

Can’t adopt? SHARE Taz’s story! His forever family could be one share away. 💜

11/06/2026

WE NEED YOUR HELP.

Our rescue funds are critically low, and we have major medical expenses ahead.

We know we ask a lot of our community, but we are asking again because these animals depend on us and we cannot cover their care alone.

Along with our current bill at Urgent Vets for Pets, we are facing:

🐾 Spay/neuter appointments for an entire litter of puppies
🐾 Heartworm treatments that need to be started
🐾 Possible dental procedures for two dogs
🐾 An ultrasound for one of our former momma dogs after spots were found on her spleen. Depending on what the ultrasound reveals, she could need additional testing or treatment.

We are worried about how we will cover it all. These are animals already in our care, and we need help following through on the care they deserve.

If you can spare $5, $10, $20, or any amount, please consider donating to Paws of the Pines Rescue. No donation is too small. Each gift helps us pay down the current bill and prepare for the appointments ahead.

Our primary veterinary partners are:
💜 Urgent Vets for Pets
💜 Harmony Animal Rescue Clinic
💜 Vass Spay Neuter Clinic

Ways to help are in the comments with all the direct links!

If you cannot donate, please share this post. Sharing may connect us with someone who can help, and that matters so much.

We know times are hard for so many people. Asking for help is never easy, but right now, we truly need our community beside us. Please help us keep their care moving forward.

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11/06/2026

🐾 THREE SWEET FACES NEED FOSTERS 🐾

Could you open your home to Smudge, Kaya, or Angus? A temporary place to land can make such a difference while they wait for forever families.

Smudge is the brindle beauty in the pink collar who is 2 years old, dog friendly, and one of our shelter partners longest resident. She is heartworm positive She has waited so long for her turn could you be the person who shows up for her?

Kaya is A 7 month old, dog friendly girl looking for a foster home where she can settle in and receive some love and guidance.

Angus is Kaya’s brother! This 7 month old, dog friendly boy is also hoping someone will open their home to him.

Fostering is temporary, but the difference you make lasts a lifetime. We provide supplies and cover approved veterinary care while you provide a safe home, patience, and love.

Message us if you can help foster one of these pups!

Can’t foster? Please share. Their next opportunity could start with your post.

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11/05/2026

Looking for a foster or foster to adopt for Moonshine!

Moonshine was previously adopted from us and at NO fault of his, he is being returned to us.

Moonshine is going to need a home with a fenced in yard. He’s super sweet. Previously he did great with kids, cats, and dogs!

If you can help us, please reach out ASAP!

Pawsofthepinesrescue.org

11/05/2026

WILLOW IS LOOKING FOR HER FOREVER FAMILY!

Somewhere out there is a family who doesn’t even realize they’re missing a little Willow in their lives!

Puppies may be adorable, but they also need families who are ready for the time, patience, training, and commitment that come with raising a young dog.

And that commitment? It’s SO worth it.

Willow deserves the chance to grow up knowing that she’s safe, loved, and never going to be left behind.

We’re hoping her forever family is out there scrolling right now!

Could you be the one she’s waiting for?

Please SHARE Willow! Every share gives her another opportunity to be seen.

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11/05/2026

💙🐾 HARVEY HAS BEATEN THE ODDS… NOW HE JUST NEEDS A FAMILY! 🐾💙

At just 8–9 months old, Harvey has already experienced more than most dogs should in an entire lifetime.

When a local animal control officer found him, he had a horrific head injury. We weren’t even sure his eye could be saved. But this incredible boy surprised us all! His body healed remarkably well, and he got to KEEP his eye!

Today, Harvey is a handsome, playful boy who is ready to start his next chapter!

• Kennel trained
• LOVES playing outside
• Best with larger dogs who appreciate his play style
• No small dogs or cats, please!
• Respectful of people around food, but needs separate feeding from other dogs due to resource guarding

Harvey isn’t perfect, but who is? He’s a young dog who has overcome incredible challenges and deserves someone willing to love him for everything he is.

His past shouldn’t determine his future.

Could you be Harvey’s happily ever after?

If you’ve been wanting to meet Harvey, he is coming to Pet Supermarket this Saturday from 2-3pm!

Come see who else will be ready for a forever home 1-3pm!

Pet Supermarket - Southern Pines. 💜

11/04/2026

CODY IS READY TO FIND HIS PARTNER IN CRIME!

Looking for a playful, goofy, energetic pup who will keep you laughing and on your toes? Well, allow us to introduce you to CODY!

This handsome boy is FULL of puppy energy, personality, and potential! Cody is at that fun age where everything is exciting, there’s always something new to explore, and life is one big adventure.

But what Cody really needs is someone to share those adventures with!

Here’s what you should know about Cody:

• Dog friendly! He enjoys the company of other dogs and would love a compatible playmate.

• Kid friendly! However, because he’s a bundle of energy, older children would likely be the best fit.

• No kitties, please! Cody would do best in a cat-free home.

• Still learning! He’s working on house training and will need a family willing to continue teaching him the ropes.

• Neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm negative!

Cody isn’t looking for perfection, and we aren’t expecting him to be perfect either. He’s a young dog who needs patience, consistency, exercise, and someone willing to help him grow into the incredible companion we know he can become.

Unfortunately, dogs like Cody are often overlooked because they’re not tiny puppies anymore, but they haven’t quite figured out how to be grown ups either.

And that’s exactly when they need us the most.

Cody deserves a family who sees his potential, embraces his goofy personality, and understands that the best dogs aren’t born knowing everything. They’re loved, taught, and given the opportunity to learn.

Could Cody be your next best friend?

Interested in adopting or fostering?
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Can’t bring Cody home? PLEASE SHARE! His perfect family may be just one share away.