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We'll also keep you updated on Skeeter's adoption status with email updates.
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Skeeter

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Marion, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Skeeter! She’s a sweet, friendly, energetic girl who needs a more experienced owner than I’m able to be. I adopted her from a shelter in April and have been working with her for several months, but she is a very strong dog who needs more structure, training, and consistency than I can’t provide. Skeeter loves people and wants to greet everyone with enthusiasm. She is a happy, outgoing dog who enjoys attention, walks, and playtime. She bonds quickly and wants to be close to her person. She is also very energetic and still learning manners. Skeeter can be jumpy and pulls hard on the leash, and she sometimes gets overexcited around other dogs. She would do best with someone who has experience handling strong, high-energy dogs. She’s very trainable, she just needs someone who can give her routine, boundaries, and consistent training. I want to find her a home where she can get the support and training she deserves. If you think you might be a good match for Skeeter, please reach out.
We'll also keep you updated on Deacon's adoption status with email updates.
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Deacon

Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Marion, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Deacon was a stray taken in by a sweet lady. He is 2 to 3 yrs. old and is very sweet, loving and eager to please. He is working hard on housetraining and does well in a crate. He loves to play with other dogs. Deacon needs a family that will take time to train him and help him blossom into the great dog he is. Deacon loves people, attention and he is a happy boy who learns fast. He has a good amount of energy and loves to go on walks. **Adoption fee $175 includes spay/neuter, vet visits, deworming, and shots.** Adoption Application: mercyrescue.org
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Benny

Pit Bull Terrier Border Collie

Male, Young
Marion, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Benny is an oh so darn cute pup born around April of 2023. We think he is a Pitt/Border Collie mix. Look at those markings! He has black and white complete with speckles. Such a striking looking boy! We love the way one eye has a black patch and the other has a white. He's the ying and yang of dogs. Benny is a nice size, 40 lbs. He's muscular and well formed, a healthy boy. He has a playful attitude and likes other dogs. He has good dog skills and not a mean bone in his body. He's happy go lucky and always ready for some fun. His favorite playmate is a Husky who has his energy level and strength. He lives with older, smaller dogs too and is fine to leave them alone when they don't want to play. Benny lives at a pet hotel and meets new dogs regularly. We can see the Border Collie in Benny in the focused way he chases his toys. He gets low to the ground with intense focus to retrieve the toy. He is ecstatic when gets the toy and brings it back to his foster mom. He prances around the yard with utter joy and satisfaction. His toy and food motivation allows his foster mom to exercise him properly without having to run a marathon. His foster mom is no spring chicken; jogging is out of the question for her. Benny is very athletic and strong. He needs an experienced owner who enforces rules with consistency and kindness. Rinse and repeat, rinse and repeat. We don't recommend Benny to a family with small children; he is too strong and too much of a puppy still. While Benny is excellent in his crate and has never had an accident, he would not be happy in a home where he spends the better part of a day in his crate. He needs activity, both mind and body. Benny came to us with zero manners! He was dumped on a windy country road after the local shelter explained to his owner that they didn't have room for him. It's clear that his human was heartless and didn't spend any time with Benny teaching him to be a good boy. That's alright, his foster mom is teaching him how to live in the human world. Fortunately, Benny is eager to learn and eager to please. This is going to be a stellar boy. Benny learns quickly and already knows the following: sit, wait, toy, go night night, off, AH-AH, watch me, ok. Here are the Pros and Cons of Benny in a nut shell: Pros: Good disposition, happy boy Loves to fetch, play with toys (learning to drop it) Smart Eager to please Eager to learn Loves people and other dogs Crate trained-never had an accident Energetic Loving Very healthy Low shed NO smell (like the Mr Clean Magic Eraser- dirt on paws become clean without bathing! Like magic!) Cons: Puppy brain Doesn't know how strong he is Mouthy Doesn't understand the human world- yet Loves to chew- anything and everything Easily excited **Adoption fee $175 includes spay/neuter, vet visits, deworming, and shots. ** Adoption Application: mercyrescue.org
We'll also keep you updated on Symone's adoption status with email updates.
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Symone

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Marion, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Symone is a Shepherd mix (um not really sure what she is). She is a lowriding ball of energy. She loves people and has been friendly with everyone she meets. She loves to ride and visit new places and meet new people. Symone LOVES trying to catch bees, girl will catch air. She's not gonna be happy if she ever catches one but she's so much fun to watch. She is not good with other dogs if they get in her face and would be best in a home without other dogs. Doesn't seem to pay any attention to cats. She is good on leash with minimal pulling. She is crate trained and house trained. Estimated DOB: 10-20-22 Spayed Up to date on Vaccines and spayed Heartworm Negative Adoption Fee $175.00 Adoption Application: mercyrescue.org
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Mr Bones

Redbone Coonhound

Male, Adult
Marion, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Mr Bones is a Redbone Coonhound. He was found wandering around in the road. He was just skin and bones. He estimated to be about 6 years old. He is good with other dogs and kids. Not sure about cats. He is playful and goofy. Mr Bones needs a loving home that will give him all the attention and love that he deserves. Are you that family? Neutered Adoption Fee: $175.00
We'll also keep you updated on Milton's adoption status with email updates.
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Milton

Miniature Pinscher Australian Kelpie

Male, Senior
Marion, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Meet Milton. He is a dignified gentleman with plenty of spunk. His favorite things to do are to take long walks and play with toys (he usually entertains himself with his toys). He can also be a great companion, snuggling up on the couch together while watching TV or reading a book. Don't let the age full you. Milton has plenty of life left and would be a wonderful companion. You'll fall quickly and madly in love with this guy. Milton had a dental in July, 2025. Milton is neutered and current on his vaccines. Breed(s) are strictly an educated guess, as well as his age. He came to us as a stray. Once you meet Milton, neither of those things will matter. DOB: ~1/19/15 Milton is neutered and current on his vaccines. If you're interested in meeting Milton, please fill out an adoption application: https://new.shelterluv.com/form/other/MFAR/42224-mfar-adoption-application

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Paws and Claws Outreach

Marion, NC 28752

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Mercy Fund Animal Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 2371, Marion, NC 28752

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McDowell County Animal Shelter

3751 Highway 226 S, Marion, NC 28752

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Rusty's Legacy

139 Lytle Mtn Road, Marion, NC 28752

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Healing Hearts Small Animal Rescue Inc.

PO Box 1321, Old Fort, NC 28762

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Mitchell County Animal Rescue

2492 Hwy 19E, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Burke County Friends for Animals

417 Kirksey Drive, Morganton, NC 28655

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Burke County Animal Services

425 Kirksey Drive, Morganton, NC 28655

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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A Better Life Animal Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 8311, Morganton, NC 28680

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Jasper's Legacy

Bostic, NC 28018

Pet Types: dogs

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