Change for Union County, NC

12/28/2025

👍🏻 and 🎙️ if you want Animal Cruelty Task Forces in North Carolina. Animal cruelty is a public safety issue. 💯 People who hurt animals often hurt kids, too. Congrats to Lee County for this effort.

HELPING ABUSED CHILDREN AND ADULTS BY REPORTING ANIMAL CRUELTY

Abusers of children, elders and vulnerable individuals won’t likely boast about or admit to their abusive behaviors. However, law enforcement studies have indicated that these abusive individuals often admit to…even brag about…their maltreatment and abuse of animals.

Perhaps these abusers don’t believe that animal abuse is a serious matter or, perhaps, they believe that their local law enforcement agencies have little interest in pursuing animal abusers. Whatever the reason, we need to pay attention to any and all admissions of animal cruelty.

Additionally, those working with young children should be alert to reports, from these children, about frequently “disappearing” pets and/or repeated animal deaths in their home.

While pets do wander off and many sadly die, and while animals do get injured from time to time, repeated instances of missing, deceased and/or injured pets could be an indication of existing abuse of family members and may serve as a warning of future violence.

It is critically important that community members report concerns regarding any type of abuse and recognize the link between animal cruelty and family violence.

“See something. Say something. Make the call.”

12/27/2025

Please give a like, comment and share. All three dogs came from our Shelter. Thank you Humane Society of Union County (North Carolina) for helping America, Indie and Annabelle!

🎉It’s official, a new year is coming which means a new furry family member should come too!

If you’ve been thinking about adopting, we have the perfect faces for you to meet! Meet Indie, America, and Annabelle - three incredible dogs who are ready to start 2026 with a family of their own.

Think of how different the new year could feel with a dog who calls you their person!
New year = new best friend: https://hsuc.org/dogs/

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to those who adopt, foster, and make room for a
pet stocking. Health & happiness to you always. 🎄🐾

12/23/2025

Wow, we are now 15,000 followers strong! 🐾 Every like and every follow is another voice saying animals matter. Thank you for rallying behind adoptable pets, helping rescues and fosters get seen, raising funds for medical care and spreading awareness about the life-saving importance of spay and neuter.

This community proves that compassion creates change — we’re in this together. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄❤️✨

12/22/2025

Meet Pax, a 1½-year-old, 23 lb. mixed-breed intact male in need of rescue placement. He is heartworm positive and will require treatment through a rescue partner.

Pax is very scared and shut down in the shelter environment. The noise and constant activity have been overwhelming for him, and he is struggling to cope in this setting. He needs a rescue that can provide a calmer environment and the time and patience necessary for him to decompress.

Pax is young and has potential, but the shelter is not where he can succeed. Rescue placement is critical for him to have the opportunity to feel safe and begin moving forward.

Pax has received his DHLPP, BORDETELLA and RABIES vaccinations. He has also received a CAPSTAR.

Pax has a pull fee of 25$ and must have commitment by January 5th, 2026

If your rescue can help Pax, please contact us as soon as possible. He urgently needs a rescue to step up.
Please email all questions and commitments to ross.mullis@unioncountync.gov

12/22/2025

Transport being rescheduled

12/19/2025

Our shelter is urgently looking for a screened, responsible adopter (or rescue with an open foster) for Molly, a sweet, sensitive girl who is really struggling in the shelter environment. 💔 About Molly:
Molly is a 3-year-old, tiny 28 lb female pit bull who was surrendered with her puppies. Her puppies have all been adopted—now it’s Molly’s turn. The shelter is loud, strange, and overwhelming for her. She is understandably scared, stressed, and shut down, but despite her fear she remains gentle and sweet with staff. In the right home, Molly will absolutely blossom 🌻

🐶 Best Home for Molly:
• A calm, patient, responsible adopter
• Another friendly dog is strongly recommended — Molly truly lights up around other dogs and gains confidence from them
• Someone who understands that Molly is a temporary flight risk and will take safety seriously. She needs a secure, well-fitted collar/harness/AirTag. Secure fence and careful door management.

Health & Vetting:
Heartworm negative 🙌
Vaccinated: DHLPP, Bordetella, and Rabies
Appears to have an old back leg injury that has healed and does not affect her
Intact, but spay voucher included with adoption

Molly has done everything asked of her as a mama—now she deserves a chance to finally feel safe, loved, and secure. ❤️Rescues with an open foster, please consider stepping up for this deserving girl.

Contact Information: Email: ucadopt@unioncountync.gov. Call: 704-283-2308 (Union County Animal Services, 3340 Presson Rd., Monroe, NC 28112)

Please like, comment, and share to help Mama Molly find her Home for the Holidays 🎄She’s waiting… and she’s worth it. 🐾❤️

12/17/2025

❤️ SAFE ❤️ Carolina P.A.W.S. (Pet Adoption & Welfare Society) Donate here 👉🏼 https://www.carolinapaws.com/donate/

These 3 kittens, approximately 10–11 weeks old, were recently surrendered and are said to be Scottish Straights. They are adorably fluffy, chunky babies with sweet personalities who didn’t ask for a rough start to life.

Unfortunately, all 3 are battling significant upper respiratory infection. They are currently under treatment, but due to the severity of their symptoms, they urgently need rescue placement so they can continue care in a quieter, more controlled environment.

One of the kittens (the fluffy one pictured) appears to have significant corneal scarring, likely related to the infection, and will need continued medical monitoring and possible ophthalmic care.

Despite everything, these babies are still bright, lovable, and full of potential. With the right rescue support, they have every chance at a healthy, happy future.

There is no pull fee, but we would like these kittens to be picked up ASAP.

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

If you are a rescue able to help—or know one that can—please reach out ASAP.
Let’s help make their Christmas miracle come true.

12/16/2025

UPDATE: Merry Christmas to Sweet Pea who found a home for the holiday. 🎄✨ She was adopted by a couple in Huntersville who lost their 13 year old dog last year. We hope she is curled up on a couch tonight. ❤️

Meet Sweet Pea, a 2-year-old, 36-pound female pit mix who arrived as a stray and was never claimed. 😕

Staff has seen nothing but total love bug behavior from Sweet Pea. She has quickly stolen staff hearts. ❤️✨ She is luckily heartworm negative and incredibly sweet-natured. She had some skin issues which appear to have improved.

Sweet Pea is a loving little dog who just wants to be close to people. She deserves a responsible owner and a chance at a bright future. If you can help this sweet girl, please let staff know. Volunteers are under the impression she can be adopted to a screened applicant. Contact the staff to ask.

Sweet Pea has received her, Bordetella, DHLPP, and Rabies vaccines. 🚨🆘 She has a $25 pull fee and needs a commitment by Tuesday December 23rd. 🆘🚨 Email all questions and commitments to ucadopt@unioncountync.gov

12/16/2025

SAFE ❤️ Margaret’s Saving Grace Bully Rescue Please honor pledges by donating via:
🐾 MSGBR.ORG
💞 paypal.me/MSGBR
💝 Venmo:
*Make sure it’s the real non profit. Fake accounts exist.

Molly is a 3-year-old, 28 lb female pit bull who urgently needs rescue placement within 1 week. 🆘⌛️She was surrendered to the shelter along with her puppies after her owners were no longer able to care for them. Her puppies were adopted.

Molly is having a very hard time in the shelter environment. She is scared and shut down. Despite her fear, she remains very sweet to people. With a calm foster home and patience, Molly has the potential to truly blossom. 🌻

She appears to have an old injury to her back leg, but is has healed and does not seem to affect her now. She is Heartworm negative. 🙌 Molly has recived DHLPP, BORDETELLA, and RABIES vaccinations.

Molly has done everything asked of her as a mom—now she deserves a chance to feel safe and loved. ❤️ Please fostering and sharing Molly so she can find the rescue help she desperately needs. Let’s get Molly a Home for the Holidays. 🎄

For more information, email questions to ucadopt@unioncountync.gov.

No pull fee. Molly needs a commitment by Tuesday December 23.

12/13/2025

🥶❄️🚨 Change for Union County and Humane Society of Union County (North Carolina) are partnering to keep dogs warm in cold temps🚨🥶❄️

With bitter cold in the forecast, we’re placing straw bales at HSUC’s clinic. (Monroe Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic, 1404 E. Franklin St. Monroe)

👉 If you’re able, please consider picking up a couple bales and adding them to the pile.
👉 Or, if you’d like to help us purchase more, you can donate securely here: https://hsuc.networkforgood.com/projects/134898-general-donations

Here’s why it matters:
🐾 Freezing temps can cause hypothermia and frostbite
🐾 Dog houses alone are not enough without insulation
🐾 Straw traps heat and keeps dogs dry and warm
🐾 Cold causes pain, stress, and illness
🐾 Leaving dogs exposed in this weather is just cruel 💔

Please bring your dog inside in this weather. Do not put blankets out for animals in bitter cold—blankets retain moisture and can become dangerous. Straw is the safest option. 👍🏻

Questions? Have a dog house to donate? Hit us in the comments.

12/11/2025

❤️ SAFE ❤️ Carolina P.A.W.S. (Pet Adoption & Welfare Society) Donate here 👉🏼 https://www.carolinapaws.com/donate/

Meet Vera, a 3-year-old, 37 lb female Miniature Pinscher mix who was surrendered to a Deputy Sheriff that confronted owners with concerns for her well being in cold weather. ❄️

Vera was surrendered alongside her 8 puppies. While the puppies have the opportunity to go to the adoption center, unfortunately, Vera needs rescue due to being Heartworm Positive. 🩺

Vera is incredibly sweet and appreciative of any attention. She loves everyone! 🐶😍 She was a wonderful mother and deserves a safe place to heal and find a new home.

Vera has recived her DHLPP, BORDETELLA and RABIES vaccinations. She has a $25 pull fee and must have a commitment by December 19th.

Please email all questions and commitments to ucadopt@unioncountync.go