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Z - Casper - Courtesy Post!

Australian Cattle Dog American Bulldog

Male, Young
Sumter, SC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Brothers Jasper and Casper were born in Aug 2021 and Casper has been returned to his original family again although neither were his fault. He hasn't had the best of luck with adopters. Both families had housing issues and chose to let go of Casper instead of making other choices. Anyway, Casper has been in 3 homes and continues to be a loving fellow. He was recently in boarding care and did great with the ohter dogs and the staff.  He doesn't mind cats or kids and would do best in a home where someone is home often and there is another dog he canhang out with.  He doesn't like being crated alone and displays some stress when left alone where he can't see any friends.  The rescue is out of room and doesn't have a foster for these pups, so they are listed as a courtesy post and their caregivers will be involved in the selection of their next homes and families.  Interested adopters should complete the rescue adoption application from the rescue website. If you are interesting in meeting any of our pets, the process is to complete an application.  It can be downloaded as a pdf document from our website and submitted by email to WindyRidgeRescue@gmail.com  as a scanned document or as photos OR can be completed entirely online. Both links are in the header of our website.   Because we are foster based, we require an approved application to schedule a meet and greet. We feel that is fair to our fosters and rescues so every meet and greet can result in an adoption. A limited number of cats are showcased at Peetco in Sumter, SC weekly.  &#226&#128&#139We do not have set adoption fees for dogs, but hope adopters will donate generously so we can rescue more. The medical care for every dog can easily exceed the adoption donation.  Average adoption fees for dogs in the area range from $175 up to $450. Your generous adoption donations help us continue our programs of providing quality food and medical care to those who pass through our fosters.  We ask for a minimum adoption donation of $70 for cats who are not yet altered and $100 for cats who are already spayed or neutered, regardless of age.  Please bring your own carrier for the ride home!  Each cat is up to date on vaccinations, dewormer, and microchipped.  Larger donations are always welcome so we can rescue more.  Medical care for each cat easily exceeds the minimum donation.   &#226&#128&#139As with every rescue, our resources are limited and the need for rescue help is unlimited. Your generosity helps us to rescue more and funds the only Trap Neuter Return Program in the county.  It's like tossing $100 bills in the woods when we trap a cat, vaccinate and spay or neuter that cat and then return them to the colony. Young kittens are tamed and available for adoption. We are alone doing this in our area. Your increased donation at the time of adoption can help us cover costs for the cat becoming part of your family as well as a feral to prevent more feral litters.  &#226&#128&#139Adopting or fostering for a rescue frees up a space where a new rescue can reside.  &#226&#128&#139If you can't adopt or foster, than please consider donating.  October 21, 2024, 3:12 pm

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Sasha

Staffordshire Bull Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Sumter, SC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Found stray 3/1/25 in Dalzell, SC. No Microchip when scanned. Canine needs placement with an experienced adopter/rescue who can provide adequate decompression time. Proper introductions recommended after adequate decompression. Have not tested with finders dogs (crated and rotated). Finder had dog completely vetted so canine is UTD on all vaccines as well as now microchipped and spayed. Seeking a loving and responsible home that will give Sasha a lifetime commitment as well as provide her with lots of positive reinforcement training and socialization to help her continued path/being a calm and gentle family member. Takes treats nicely. Potty trained; no accidents. Crate trained; does well inside crate. Med-Strong Leash Pull; wearing harness helps. Listens well; Sit, Leave it, Come here, Off, Drop it, Quiet. Smart; takes corrections well. Doesn’t jump on upon greeting or otherwise. Constant companion, follows finder. Always up for a walk, hanging out in backyard, or laying on the couch.

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John Deer

Retriever (Unknown Type) Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 mo
Sumter, SC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Puppies Looking for Future Homes These sweet babies came into our care under heartbreaking circumstances—their stray mama was tragically struck by a car and didn’t survive. Thankfully, her little ones were found in time and are now safe, loved, and thriving in rescue. They’re still too young to leave us just yet, but we’ll be searching for loving forever homes as soon as they’re old enough. Each of them deserves a family to grow up with, filled with warmth, cuddles, and care. Stay tuned—we’ll share adoption details as soon as they’re ready! #RescuePups #ComingSoon #AdoptDontShop ##2364323##

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Baler

Retriever (Unknown Type) Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 mo
Sumter, SC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Puppies Looking for Future Homes These sweet babies came into our care under heartbreaking circumstances—their stray mama was tragically struck by a car and didn’t survive. Thankfully, her little ones were found in time and are now safe, loved, and thriving in rescue. They’re still too young to leave us just yet, but we’ll be searching for loving forever homes as soon as they’re old enough. Each of them deserves a family to grow up with, filled with warmth, cuddles, and care. Stay tuned—we’ll share adoption details as soon as they’re ready! #RescuePups #ComingSoon #AdoptDontShop ##2364324##

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Pinto

Retriever (Unknown Type) Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 mo
Sumter, SC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Puppies Looking for Future Homes These sweet babies came into our care under heartbreaking circumstances—their stray mama was tragically struck by a car and didn’t survive. Thankfully, her little ones were found in time and are now safe, loved, and thriving in rescue. They’re still too young to leave us just yet, but we’ll be searching for loving forever homes as soon as they’re old enough. Each of them deserves a family to grow up with, filled with warmth, cuddles, and care. Stay tuned—we’ll share adoption details as soon as they’re ready! #RescuePups #ComingSoon #AdoptDontShop ##2364319##

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ARCHY

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 mos
Sumter, SC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Archie! Born on January 30, 2025, Archie is a sweet German Shepherd Mix pup with a heart full of love and a spirit full of curiosity. He and his siblings were sadly surrendered to a shelter and spent two long weeks there before we were able to bring them into a loving foster home in Sumter, SC. Archie is playful, snuggly, and always ready for an adventure. Whether he's romping around with his siblings or curling up for a nap, he's the kind of pup who brings joy wherever he goes. This adorable boy is ready to find his forever family—the kind that will shower him with love, belly rubs, and plenty of playtime. Are you ready to make Archie a part of your family?Apply today and let the puppy snuggles begin! ##2360070##

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Dog shelters and rescues in Sumter, South Carolina

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Windy Ridge Rescue

Sumter, SC 29154

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Lucky Paws Rescue Inc

PO Box 3150, Sumter, SC 29151

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

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Sumter Animal Control

1240 Winkles Rd., Sumter, SC 29153

Pet Types: dogs

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Saving Sumter's Strays

1230 Winkles Rd, Sumter, SC 29153

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Carolina Helping Paws Rescue

Sumter, SC 29153

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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A Second Chance Animal Shelter, a/k/a Animal Shelter of Clarendon County

5079 Alex Harvin Hwy, Manning, SC 29102

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Friends of Lee County Animal Shelter

222 Airport Road, Bishopville, SC 29010

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Animal Protection League of South Carolina

Hopkins, SC 29061

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Patter Pets, Inc.

P.O. Box 9594, Columbia, SC 29290

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Calhoun County Animal Shelter

140 Purple Martin Drive, Saint Matthews, SC 29135

Pet Types: dogs

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English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog
German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky
Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo
Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen
Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi
Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund
Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla
Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless
Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier