Change for Union County, NC

04/25/2026

Meet Dixie. ✨❤️ She is a 4-year-old, 13lb little lady looking for a fresh start. She was surrendered to the shelter after having issues with another dog over food, but she has shown that she is comfortable with people handling her food and doesn’t display that same behavior with humans. 👍

Dixie can be a bit timid at first, but she warms up nicely—especially if you come bearing treats. 🥓🥩 She enjoys gentle pets and is starting to show her sweet, quiet personality more each day.

Because of her past, we believe Dixie would do best in a carefully screened home where her environment can be set up for success. She may thrive as the only pet or with proper management and introductions.

She has received her DHPP. BORD and RABIES vaccination. She has also tested heartworm negative. $25.00 pull fee.

Dixie has been through some changes, but she’s ready to find a home where she can feel safe, understood, and loved.

If you think you could be the right fit for Dixie, please email ucadopt@unioncountync.gov

04/24/2026

Meet Moxie. ✨❤️🐾 Who loves the shy dogs?

She is a spayed female, almost 4-years-old, & a 45 lb sweetheart who found herself at the shelter as a stray—and it’s clear the world has been a little overwhelming for her. New sounds and unfamiliar faces can make her nervous at first, but give her just a few minutes and you’ll see her soften, lean in, and start to trust. There’s a gentle, loving dog in there just waiting for someone to show her she’s safe.

We may never know what Moxie has been through, but we do know she deserves patience, kindness, and a chance to finally feel secure. She’s doing her best to be brave in a place that’s loud and unfamiliar, and she shouldn’t have to face it alone. She has also tested great with both male and female dogs. 🐶✅🐶

Although Moxie is eligible for adoption, staff fears being in the adoption center may set her further back….Moxie is in need of rescue or approved adopter to help guide her forward and give her the stability she so desperately needs. Please help us make sure she isn’t failed again.

She has received her DHLPP, BORD and RABIES vaccinations, as well as testing heartworm negative. She was spayed and microchipped here at the Shelter. Moxie would love to get out of the Shelter ASAP! $25.00 PULL FEE!

Please send all commitments and questions to ucadopt@unioncountync.gov

Give her a like, comment and share to help her find a special adopter. Pledges are not needed.

04/17/2026

TRANSPORT FILLED 🚗❤️ Who wants to spend Sunday morning with this cutie?

Who wants to help this pretty girl get from Charlotte, NC to Columbia, SC this Sunday, April 19th? 🙏🏻

If you can help with a leg, or both legs, of the transport, please email transport@freedomgsrescue.org.

Share your mobile number and which leg you can take. Thank you!!

Leg 1: Charlotte, NC - Columbia, SC: 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. *NEEDED*

Transport filled!! Thank you!!

This pretty girl needs to get from Charlotte, NC to her foster home in Aiken, SC this Sunday, April 19th. If you can help with a leg, or legs, of the transport, please email transport@freedomgsrescue.org with your cell number and which leg you can take. Thank you!!

Leg 1: Charlotte, NC - Columbia, SC: 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. *Filled*

Leg 2: Columbia, SC - Aiken, SC: 10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. *Filled*

04/17/2026

SAFE with Carolina P.A.W.S. (Pet Adoption & Welfare Society)

These two 5 week old adorable kittens are looking for a rescue. They were abandoned by their mom. The tabby is a male and the tuxedo is a female. How precious are these babies? Give them a like, comment to soread the word to rescues.

📍Located at Chestefield Animal Services in Chesterfield, SC (not Union County, NC)

Interested rescues can email: CCASRESCUES@YAHOO.COM

04/16/2026

❤️ 🚗 TRANSPORT FILLED! 🚗❤️

Our friends at Echo Dogs Rescue are trying to get beautiful Knight from Georgia to New York. The transport comes right through Charlotte area but still needs volunteers.

Anyone available to take him from Spartanburg to Charlotte? 🙏🏻🚗🐶 Please email: rian@echodogs.org or comment on post.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026

Leg 2: 🚩🚩 NEEDED 🚩🚩
Commerce GA to Spartanburg SC
100 miles, 1 hour 30 mins
Leave: 9:25 am
Arrive: 10:55 am

Leg 3: - UPDATE COVERED
Spartanburg SC to Charlotte NC
75 miles, 1 hour 10 mins
Leave: 11:05 am
Arrive: 12:15 pm

Passenger Info
- Knight ( )
Breed: German Shepherd
Age: 6 years
S*x: Male
Size/weight: 67 lbs
UTD on shots, including rabies: Yes
Overall health? Good, HW+ undergoing treatment
Does s/he get along with Men? / Women? Yes
Does s/he get along with children? Unknown
Does s/he get along with other dogs? Passed a dog test
Reason for Transport: Temp Foster to Foster
Any behavior problems? None known
Is a crate optional or mandatory? Optional
Items traveling with: Paperwork, 6’ nylon leash, martingale collar, slip lead, health certificate

04/15/2026

✨ Who’s ready to be Athena’s hero? ✨

Athena is a beautiful 6-year-young spayed dog who found herself at the shelter through no fault of her own. Despite everything, she’s remained incredibly sweet, well-behaved, and full of love to give. ❤️

Lately, shelter life has been weighing on her and she seems depressed. What Athena really needs is a soft place to land and a family to remind her what love feels like again.

Athena lights up when she gets outside! 🐕‍🦺🐾She enjoys walks (and does great on a leash), loves a little adventure, and will happily pose for the camera like the star she is 📸

She’s ready to trade her shelter kennel for a couch at her forever home. Could that be with you?

💛 Come meet Athena and see just how special she is:
📧 ucadopt@unioncountync.gov
📍 Union County Animal Services
3340 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112
☎️ 704-283-2308
🕐 Sat 10–3 | Mon–Fri 1–5

04/15/2026

Like, comment and share to help adoptable dogs at the Shelter. They all deserve forever families. ❤️

04/13/2026

The sad reality: 52% of cats entering the shelter don’t make it out alive. In 2025 alone, 744 cats were euthanized due to behavior, disease or injury.

💔 This is why a shelter foster program is so critical. Fosters save lives. You can give kittens a safe place to heal, grow, and get a second chance.

🐾 Please consider signing up to foster. Message the Shelter page if interested.

🤩With kitten season quickly approaching, we are looking for some more kitten fosters. If you are interested, please message for an application.
No experience necessary, we can teach you!
Everything is provided for you; just need a temporary loving home!

04/10/2026

❤️ SAFE ❤️ Thank you Carolina P.A.W.S. (Pet Adoption & Welfare Society)

Winnie is an 8-week-old, 9 lb. mixed breed intact female puppy in need of rescue after being brought to the shelter as a stray. 💔 Her history is unknown. Winnie is sweet and resilient. She is understandably scared in the shelter environment and is looking for comfort and reassurance. 🥺

Winnie is limping on her back left leg and will need a rescue to step in so she can be evaluated by a veterinarian and receive the care she deserves. She is putting some weight on the leg but is favoring it. At this critical age, being in a shelter is not ideal, and she would greatly benefit from a safe, loving environment where she can heal and grow.

Winnie is just a puppy with her whole life ahead of her and needs a rescue willing to give her the chance she deserves. Winnie has received her DHLPP and BORDETELLA VACCINATIONS.

She has a $25 pull fee and must have commitment by 4-17-26.

If you can help save Winnie, please contact:
📧 Ross.mullis@unioncountync.gov

📍 Union County Animal Services
3340 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112
☎️ 704-283-2308
🕐 Sat 10–3 | Mon–Fri 1–5

04/08/2026

❤️SAFE ❤️ Take Me Home Pet Rescue
PayPal: tmhpetrescue@gmail.com
Venmo: -TakeMeHome

🆘‼️URGENT: Puppies need medical help! Pledge for care. Rescues puppies are on day 3 of meds.

Three adorable 3–4 month old puppies are in urgent need of rescue. 🩺🚑 This little trio includes 2 females and 1 male. They are incredibly social, loving, and full of that typical playful puppy energy. They absolutely adore attention and deserve a chance to grow up in a safe, caring environment. ❤️

Unfortunately, all three puppies have tested positive for Giardia, a highly contagious intestinal parasite. 🥺💩 👎 The good news is that Giardia is treatable with proper medication and care. The Shelter has started them on panacur and metronidazole. These pups can make a full recovery and go on to live happy, healthy lives.

The Shelter environment is not an ideal place for them to recover, and their young age makes it even more urgent that they get out as soon as possible and prevent spreading to other dogs.

These puppies are as is and must stay together as a trio. They have no pull fee and must have commitment by Friday 4-10-26. Please email all questions and commitments to Ross.mullis@unioncountync.gov

Rescues with questions can please contact:
📧 Ross.mullis@unioncountync.gov
📍 Union County Animal Services
3340 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112
☎️ 704-283-2308
🕐 Sat 10–3 | Mon–Fri 1

04/04/2026

Good morning Changers, we apologize for the delay in an update on Baymax, we’re tired, so very tired.

Baymax IS safe. But— it shouldn’t have been this hard.

He was out of time. Rescue only. No one stepping up. Just another young, adoptable dog getting closer to the end because rescues are overwhelmed. WE are overwhelmed.

So we scrambled.

Foster. Transport. Coordination. All of it pulled together at the last minute—like it too often is.

And yes, we’re relieved, but also frustrated. Because Baymax is exactly the kind of dog who should have had options long before his clock ran out.

He’s a one-year-old, playful, loving dog with a manageable skin condition. That’s it. That’s what almost cost him his life.

He’s safe now. He has a foster. He finally has a chance.

But there are more just like him. So. Many. More 💔🐾❤️

While not a tax deductible donation, we appreciate pledges being honored:
Venmo: -McCollum
PayPal: PayPal.me/gretchenmccollum (please make sure to do friends and family)
Zelle: will DM if preferred method

03/30/2026

Baymax is safe! Update👇🏻

https://www.facebook.com/share/1C7hVH9rqR/?mibextid=wwXIfr

✅ TRANSPORT COVERED ✅

Baymax must leave the Shelter by 3:30pm or face euthanasia. Transport needed from Monroe, NC to University City area. It’s about a 1 hour drive. Comment if you can help. Leash, collar and crate (ideally) needed.

Good morning Changers, we apologize for the delay in an update on Baymax, we’re tired, so very tired.

Baymax IS safe. But— it shouldn’t have been this hard.

He was out of time. Rescue only. No one stepping up. Just another young, adoptable dog getting closer to the end because rescues are overwhelmed. WE are overwhelmed.

So we scrambled.

Foster. Transport. Coordination. All of it pulled together at the last minute—like it too often is.

And yes, we’re relieved, but also frustrated. Because Baymax is exactly the kind of dog who should have had options long before his clock ran out.

He’s a one-year-old, playful, loving dog with a manageable skin condition. That’s it. That’s what almost cost him his life.

He’s safe now. He has a foster. He finally has a chance.

But there are more just like him. So. Many. More 💔🐾❤️

While not a tax deductible donation, we appreciate pledges being honored:
Venmo: -McCollum
PayPal: PayPal.me/gretchenmccollum (please make sure to do friends and family)
Zelle: will DM if preferred method