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Bugsy

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Anatolian Shepherd

Male, Puppy
Selmer, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bugsy is friendly and likes people. He is about 7 years old. He can be silly at times and likes to lay back and have his belly rubbed. He loves the attention! He enjoys playing with toy balls that have good treats inside. He prefers the dental treats or peanut butter flavor. He likes to go for walks but needs to have some water as he gets thirsty when it’s hot due his warm coat His fur is a soft beautiful golden color and his face still has those sweet puppy dog eyes and soft floppy ears. He was a small rescue puppy when we got him and he has been with us since then. He is quite easy going and lovable. We would like him to have a good home with someone who loves dogs and has safe enclosed space for him to run around.
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Heidi Wilson

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Erin, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
The only thing that my rescuers know about the beginning of my story is that I roamed the neighborhood of Big Rock, TN between the roads Walker Ridge and Highland HIlls Dr. searching for my next meal and drink of water. I wandered upon someone's porch and on March 20, 2026 gave birth to two puppies. A concerned citizen notified a group for animal loving people about my condition and set the ball in motion for my rescuers to come and get me. This group notified this rescue that I am now at and they didn't miss a beat in coming to save me. Upon first sighting of my rescuers I was so afraid, so uncertain of what was going to happen to me and my puppies. The rescuers reassured me that everything was going to be okay. After a brief talk with the property owner, my rescuers found out that I had been sheltering on the porch for over two months, being fed only scraps. In the two months of periodic care, I still appeared in the shape you will see evident in the pictures below. ​ The very next day my rescuers had me into the vets office (The Animal Clinic of Stewart County) for a wellness and intake exam. Upon first contact I was given a body score of 1 out of 9, the lowest rating other than death that can be awarded. Dr. Ridgeway did a nose to tail exam. It was determined that I was in extremely poor condition due to weight and muscle loss. I was loaded with internal parasites and it was also determined by some bloodwork that I was extremely anemic. Outward appearances showed that I was riddled with fleas and ticks. The one good news that we received from bloodwork was that I was heartworm negative and three tick borne diseases (Lyme's Disease, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis) negative, and that I was Parvo Virus negative. I was wormed right away. I was in too poor of condition to receive all of my vaccinations so I received my Distemper/Parvo Virus vaccination first to make sure that I did not contract this deadly disease while waiting for the rest of my vaccinations and treatment to start working. I was given flea/tick/heartworm prevention and a vitamin tinic to help the anemia. I owe a special thanks to Dr. Ridgeway at The Animal Clinic of Stewart County for starting me on the road to recovery. My rescuers are feeding me a diet of dry and canned puppy food in small meals several times a day to help get me the nutrients that I need and get my weight up slowly.  ​ Tuesday, May 12th, my rescuers are taking me to their second veterinary clinic (Mineral Wells Animal Clinic) to further assess my bloodwork. They have more tests that they can run versus my first veterinary visit. As my story continues I will be sure to update you along the way to recovery, redemption, and a life filled with love. Update: My veterinary visit went well, but my bloodwork was not good. I am anemic, have hypothyroidism, and my kidney values were elevated. I must return in a month to have it reevaluated.
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Freida Wilson

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Erin, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Unfortunately I did not have the best start in life. My mother, Heidi, was dumped out in Big Rock. On March 20, 2026, she found shelter on someone's porch and gave birth to me. I was able to nurse from my mother, but she was severely malnourished and did not provide the proper nutrition in her milk. Fast forward to today, I am just over 8 weeks old as of May 25th, and I have been rescued and am doing well. All of my checkups have been good and I have already been given two of my puppy vaccines and wormed twice. I am doing well on puppy dry food. I am such a sweet girl and smaller than my brother. I love cuddles and kisses. It is too early to know what my personality traits are going to be, but I am a little more inclined to cuddle that wreak havoc at this time. Don't underestimate my puppy energy. You must have an approved adoption application before there will be any meet n greet, and if you have dogs in the house they must be fully vaccinated. Please go to https://www.voicelessmomentsdogsanctuary.com to fill out an application.
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Dina Keatts

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Erin, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
What can we say about Dina. She is a Husky trapped in a Pit Bull's body. Dina is a 1 year old Pit/Husky/Cattle Dog mix, spayed female. She is up to date on vaccinations and flea/tick/heartworm prevention. She has loads of energy to spare for anyone else who wishes to play with her. She is excitable and loves to talk in the old Husky fashion. She is definitely not afraid to voice her opinion, so she is not recommended for apartment living. She will definitely need to be leashed or in a fenced in yard. Dina was rescued from up underneath a junk pile, in the middle of the woods, trying to provide enough milk for her 9 puppies. She was just a puppy herself when she got pregnant. Despite no real human love in her beginning, she has so much love to give her humans. She is always ready for a belly rub and head scratches when she sees her humans. She does enjoy to jump up to give hugs. She doesn't try to knock you over when she does it, but smaller children should be supervised with her. She is good with other dogs after a slow introduction and has not been tested with cats or small animals. Dina would be best suited for an active family that can give her tasks to do to keep her on the straight and narrow. After all she had no direction in her life before meeting us. She is a super well behaved girl for her foster parents, who have nothing but praises on her behavior and manners. She absolutely loves cuddle sessions and will gladly spend hours lounging with you on the sofa, but make no mistake, her breeds are working dogs and they need room to run and jobs to do.
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Brent 23D-0443

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Corinth, MS
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet this gorgeous boy, Brent! Brent came into the shelter in December 2024 after being left at a local vets office. We estimate him to be around 2.5 years old and he is just such a gorgeous boy! Brent is a sweet boy who has a very playful personality to where he just enjoys getting as much attention as he can! He loves his time in the play yard running and playing but also loves to come in for his relaxing time. If you are interested in adopting Brent, please fill out an application on our website so we can set you up an appointment to come meet him at the shelter. ##2244829##
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Bo 25D-069

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Corinth, MS
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
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Dog shelters and rescues in Selmer, Tennessee

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McNairy County SPCA

PO Box 446, Selmer, TN 38375

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McNairy County Humane Society

Adamsville, TN 38310

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Somebody To The Rescue

1 county Road 170, Corinth, MS 38834

Pet Types: dogs

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For The Puppies Foundation, Inc

18 CR 626, Corinth, MS 38834

Pet Types: dogs

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Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter

2407 Norman Road, Corinth, MS 38834

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Lead Me Home Rescue - MS Transport

Corinth, MS 38834

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Tennessee River Rescues

355 Angotti Road, Crump, TN 38327

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City of Henderson Animal Shelter

760 Hwy 45 North, Henderson, TN 38340

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