We never thought we would be in this position, but here we are. We are a military family, and due to our current circumstances with purchasing a home (we have recently been relocated here), we are facing strict HOA requirements that prohibit us from having more than two pets in our townhome that we are moving into shorty. Unfortunately, we have three.
Birdie is a shepherd mix (that’s our best guess) and is approximately three years old (according to our veterinarian). She is AMAZING with kids; if we could find her a home with children, it would mean a lot to us. She generally gets along well with other dogs, though she can be a bit ornery if another dog tries to mount her or take her food. Birdie loves cuddles and attention, is great on walks and car rides, and is both potty trained and well-behaved. Her only “flaw” is that she is missing one of her back legs, but it doesn’t affect her at all—she acts like she has five legs! She can even keep up on runs with my husband.
Birdie has quite a remarkable life story. Our last duty station was Albany, GA, which has a significant pet population problem. Approximately a year and a half ago, Birdie was about to be euthanized by the vet after being brought in by animal control with a shattered back leg. The vet put out an SOS on a local rescue site, which I followed. Birdie needed a $2,000 surgery, and if no one stepped up to pay for it and adopt her, she would have been euthanized. The vet believed she was too sweet to lose, so we agreed to take her under our wing.
A few weeks after her surgery, we noticed she was gaining quite a bit of weight and discovered that she was pregnant with eight puppies, due in just over a month! When the time came, I delivered all eight puppies in a kitty pool in my bedroom, and they were all healthy and thriving. We managed to find homes for all the puppies within the community, even driving three of them to Minnesota (our home state) to be adopted by friends.
Birdie has had quite the life experience so far, and I hate that we cannot keep her any longer. I feel a lot of guilt about this, but we are forced into a corner by the limitations of the house we can afford and being moved every 2-3 years by the military.
Now that you know her story, I am asking for your help in rehoming Birdie into a loving and affectionate family, ideally with children, although she is a lover of all humans.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Please call Helen 763-639-1596
We never thought we would be in this position, but here we are. We are a military family, and due to our current circumstances with purchasing a home (we have recently been relocated here), we are facing strict HOA requirements that prohibit us from having more than two pets in our townhome that we are moving into shorty. Unfortunately, we have three.
Birdie is a shepherd mix (that’s our best guess) and is approximately three years old (according to our veterinarian). She is AMAZING with kids; if we could find her a home with children, it would mean a lot to us. She generally gets along well with other dogs, though she can be a bit ornery if another dog tries to mount her or take her food. Birdie loves cuddles and attention, is great on walks and car rides, and is both potty trained and well-behaved. Her only “flaw” is that she is missing one of her back legs, but it doesn’t affect her at all—she acts like she has five legs! She can even keep up on runs with my husband.
Birdie has quite a remarkable life story. Our last duty station was Albany, GA, which has a significant pet population problem. Approximately a year and a half ago, Birdie was about to be euthanized by the vet after being brought in by animal control with a shattered back leg. The vet put out an SOS on a local rescue site, which I followed. Birdie needed a $2,000 surgery, and if no one stepped up to pay for it and adopt her, she would have been euthanized. The vet believed she was too sweet to lose, so we agreed to take her under our wing.
A few weeks after her surgery, we noticed she was gaining quite a bit of weight and discovered that she was pregnant with eight puppies, due in just over a month! When the time came, I delivered all eight puppies in a kitty pool in my bedroom, and they were all healthy and thriving. We managed to find homes for all the puppies within the community, even driving three of them to Minnesota (our home state) to be adopted by friends.
Birdie has had quite the life experience so far, and I hate that we cannot keep her any longer. I feel a lot of guilt about this, but we are forced into a corner by the limitations of the house we can afford and being moved every 2-3 years by the military.
Now that you know her story, I am asking for your help in rehoming Birdie into a loving and affectionate family, ideally with children, although she is a lover of all humans.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Please call Helen 763-639-1596
All of our adoption fees cover age-appropriate vet care, including spay/neuter surgery for all dogs and cats, vaccinations, rabies shots, and de-worming. Currently we request a fee of $200 for dogs and $100 for cats or $350 for two dogs, $160 for two cats..
We accept cash,check or Venmo payments for adoption fees. There will be a $25 fee for returned checks.
When you are ready to adopt a new friend, we’ll ask you to complete our friendly screening process, which ensures safe and successful adoptions!
•Fill out an Adoption Application.
•We’ll have a brief conversation with you to determine your needs and preferences, find out about your daily schedule, and talk about your previous experience with pets.
•If applicable, we’ll call your veterinarian to ensure that previous pets have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and well cared for.
•For renters, we’ll check with your landlord to ensure that dogs are permitted and that the dog that you’re adopting wouldn’t violate any size or breed restrictions.
•Lastly, we’ll visit your home to see the environment where the dog will live and answer your questions. This is a great opportunity for you to get valuable input on how to integrate your new pet into your home.
This process typically takes a week or less and then you are ready to take your pet home!
All of our adoption fees cover age-appropriate vet care, including spay/neuter surgery for all dogs and cats, vaccinations, rabies shots, and de-worming. Currently we request a fee of $200 for dogs and $100 for cats or $350 for two dogs, $160 for two cats..
We accept cash,check or Venmo payments for adoption fees. There will be a $25 fee for returned checks.
When you are ready to adopt a new friend, we’ll ask you to complete our friendly screening process, which ensures safe and successful adoptions!
•Fill out an Adoption Application.
•We’ll have a brief conversation with you to determine your needs and preferences, find out about your daily schedule, and talk about your previous experience with pets.
•If applicable, we’ll call your veterinarian to ensure that previous pets have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and well cared for.
•For renters, we’ll check with your landlord to ensure that dogs are permitted and that the dog that you’re adopting wouldn’t violate any size or breed restrictions.
•Lastly, we’ll visit your home to see the environment where the dog will live and answer your questions. This is a great opportunity for you to get valuable input on how to integrate your new pet into your home.
This process typically takes a week or less and then you are ready to take your pet home!
Monday through Friday the hours are from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Saturdays are by appointments only
Sundays closed
Due to staffing shortages please call before making a trip out.
Monday through Friday the hours are from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Saturdays are by appointments only
Sundays closed
Due to staffing shortages please call before making a trip out.
More about this shelter
We are a no-kill shelter located in Burgaw, North Carolina, dedicated to improving the lives of homeless and unwanted animals by providing shelter and medical care while finding loving and responsible permanent homes. We work to prevent cruelty and overpopulation among dogs and cats and to help assist and educate the public about responsible pet care.
We are a no-kill shelter located in Burgaw, North Carolina, dedicated to improving the lives of homeless and unwanted animals by providing shelter and medical care while finding loving and responsible permanent homes. We work to prevent cruelty and overpopulation among dogs and cats and to help assist and educate the public about responsible pet care.
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