Change for Union County, NC

02/13/2026

PUPPIES NEED URGENT HELP TO AVOID MEDICAL EUTHANASIA.

One puppy has tested positive for ‼️ PARVO, ‼️ but is still energetic. This puppy has been separated from the others. The other puppies haven’t been tested yet but are not showing symptoms.

💸💸 We need followers to rally for funds. Sadly Parvo is ‼️ HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS ‼️ (to non vaccinated dogs) and FATAL without treatment. If puppies worsen, they would be humanely euthanzied to prevent painful suffering from this preventable awful disease. 😭🙏🏻

5 puppies will Parvo can cost a rescue $2,500+ for emergency medical care. Please pledge. 💸💸💸

Rescues contact us or Ross if you can help.

📍 Union County Sheriff’s Office, 3340 Presson Road, Monroe, NC 28112, 📞 (704) 283-3865, Ross.Mullis@unioncountync.gov.

02/12/2026

One of the nicest people in Union County. Meet Ross, our rescue leader. ❤️

Meet our Animal Care Supervisor - The man behind the daily hustle!

Dedicated to his duties and always on the move, he's usually running around like a chicken with his head cut off (in the most productive way possible). If something needs to get done, he's already steps ahead making it happen.

He loves talking to everyone - but don't be fooled, it's mostly business around here with him... with a side of funny. He appreciates a good laugh and isn't afraid to dish one out, either.

And if you hear him before you see him, that's normal. He shows up everyday as if he has already consumed 4 cups of coffee - loud, energetic and ready to tackle whatever the day throws his way.

⭐️And ladies.... we can confirm he is accepting applications; and we aren't referencing adoption applications 😉 She must enjoy animals, be okay with him hunting in the evenings and be prepared for high energy levels before 8am.

02/12/2026

❤️Janis ADOPTED❤️

Janis is a beautiful 2 ½ year old, 48-pound Pit Bull female who is ready for a fresh start. She was picked up as a stray, and sadly no one ever came looking for her. 💔 Despite being left behind, Janis has remained incredibly sweet and trusting with everyone she meets.

Janis appears to be intact. She is friendly, affectionate, and enjoys attention from staff. She has done well around other dogs and has shown a social, easygoing personality. She walks well and has a happy, loving temperament that makes her easy to fall in love with. 👍❤️🐶

Due to breed restrictions at the shelter, Janis is in need of a rescue placement or a screened approved adopter. She does not deserve to miss her chance simply because of her breed. She is a wonderful dog with so much love to give and would make an amazing companion in the right home. ✨

***This is a vounteer page. We don’t set the policies***

If you can help Janis by offering rescue placement or an approved adoption, please contact us. She is ready to leave shelter life behind and start the next chapter she truly deserves.

Janice has received her DHLPP BORDETELLA and RABIES vaccinations. Janice needs a commitment by February 20th 2026
Please email all questions and commitments to Ross.mullis@unioncountync.gov

📍 Union County Sheriff’s Office, 3340 Presson Road, Monroe, NC 28112, 📞 (704) 283-3865, Ross.Mullis@unioncountync.gov.

02/12/2026

Meet Lacey, a 7-year-old Blue Heeler mix who was surrendered to the shelter after her owner sadly passed away. 💔😭 Despite losing the only home she knew, Lacey has remained incredibly sweet and resilient.

She is heartworm negative and appears to already be spayed. While she is currently dealing with a lingering upper respiratory issue, she has shown improvement after treatment with steroids and antibiotics. 🤧🩺 She does still have some nasal discharge and occasional coughing, and at this point she needs additional diagnostics and veterinary follow-up beyond what staff can can provide in the shelter.

Through it all, Lacey’s spirit shines. ✨ She is a very happy girl whose tail spins like a 🚁helicopter when she’s excited — which is often! She greets staff with enthusiasm and seems eager for attention and affection. It’s clear she still has so much love to give.

Lacey deserves the chance to start fresh in a rescue that can provide continued medical care and the stability of a permanent home. If you are able to help this sweet, helicopter-tailed girl, please reach out. She is ready for her second chance.

Please help Lacey by liking, commenting, and sharing this post. 💸 Pledges are also incredibly helpful.
📍 Union County Sheriff’s Office, 3340 Presson Road, Monroe, NC 28112,
📞 (704) 283-3865
📧 Ross.Mullis@unioncountync.gov.

02/09/2026

❤️ SAFE ❤️ Thank you Danny & Ron's Rescue

Meet Tin Man, Toto, Dorothy, and Glenda. ✨❤️They are a bonded group of four Cairn Terriers who are looking for rescue placement after being surrendered through no fault of their own. Their owner sadly became unable to care for them due to age.

These sweet seniors are 8–10 years old, weigh approximately 13–18 pounds, and are heartworm negative. 👍 None of them are currently altered. Despite the big change in their lives, they have done well in the shelter environment. Seniors deserve calm, home settings and places to snooze. 💤

This little crew has spent their lives together and would love the chance to stay together if possible. They are wonderful candidates for a rescue experienced with senior dogs who can provide them with the stability, comfort, and love they deserve for their golden years.

If you can help Tin Man, Toto, Dorothy, and Glenda, please reach out. These four have a lot of love left to give and are just waiting for their next chapter.

All four dogs have received there BORETELLA,DHLPP AND THEIR RABIES VACCANATIONS. There is a $25 pull fee for the whole crew. These guys need a commitment by February 15th 2026.

Please email all questions and commitments to Ross.mullis@unioncountync.gov

02/06/2026

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Built by our founders 12 years ago.
We’re still pounding. Always will be. ❤️

02/05/2026

❤️✨ SAFE ✨❤️ Thank you Lake Norman Humane - LKNH. Pledges for Duke instructions:

Donate via website
Add memo/note For Duke
Post a screenshot of donation
https://lakenormanhumane.networkforgood.com/projects/218233-general-donation

🐾 💔 Meet Duke. He is a 5-year-old, 51-pound intact Pit Bull mix whose life took a heartbreaking turn through no fault of his own.

After being abandoned by his owner, Duke was left alone until animal control stepped in. Following a completed investigation, Duke was cleared for rescue due to being heartworm positive. He urgently needs a rescue willing to provide the medical care he requires. 💉🩺💸

Despite everything, Duke’s spirit remains unbroken.
✨ He is incredibly friendly with every person he meets,
🐶 He loves other dogs (see comments),
💖 His tail still wags, his eyes still search for kindness, and his heart is still overflowing with love!

Shelter life is no place for a dog who has already lost so much. This shouldn’t be the end of his story… just the end of a painful chapter and start of his happily ever after.

🩺 Medical & Intake Info
• Vaccinated: DHLPP, Bordetella, Rabies
• Heavy Heartworm Positive
• Pull Fee: $25
• Commitment Deadline: February 13, 2026

📧 All questions and rescue commitments:
Ross.mullis@unioncountync.gov

Please help us rewrite Duke’s future. Share his story. Step up to foster! Be the reason he finally knows what forever feels like. 🐾o

02/04/2026

❤️S A F E❤️ Thank you Violet's House Cat Rescue and foster for saving this sweet girl!!
Donations can be sent multiple ways 👇🏻

Paypal violetshousecatrescue@gmail.com
Venmo: -trivanovic
www.violetshousecatrescue.org

Meet Pearl! 😻✨ She is a petite 9-month-old spayed Calico point Siamese weighing just 6 pounds, and she’s in need of a rescue that can help her heal. She was surrendered to the shelter and is struggling with an unknown allergic reaction that staff simply can’t fully address at the shelter.

Pearl originally presented with hair loss around her facial area, which was evaluated and determined to be consistent with an allergic reaction. She was given a steroid injection to help manage her symptoms, and her condition has improved immensely since treatment. While she is currently more comfortable, additional diagnostics, including allergy testing, will be needed to identify the underlying cause and manage her condition long-term. 🩺

This little cat deserves the chance to feel comfortable, healthy, and safe again. A rescue with the ability to pursue diagnostics and treatment could truly change Pearl’s future. 🙏🏻

If you can help Pearl, please consider pulling her and giving her the care she needs to thrive.
Pearl has a $25 pull fee and is up to date on her FVRCP and RABIES VACCINATIONS
Pearl needs a commitment by February 13th 2026.

Please email all questions and commitments to Ross.mullis@unioncountync.gov 📍Union County Animal Services, Monroe NC.

02/02/2026

✨❤️ Greater Charlotte SPCA is taking this family!! Please honor pledges below 👇🏼
Facebook donation button
www.charlottespca.org/donate or paypal@charlottespca.org

Our worst nightmare playing out in real time. 😭💔

Dogs left outside. Not spayed or neutered. Left to roam and fend for themselves. No shelter in an ice storm or snowstorm. 💔

This is exactly why Change for Union County fights so hard to raise awareness about the laws—or the lack of laws—that allow dogs to suffer like this.

Yesterday, this sweet female gave birth under a house during the snow storm. 🌨️❄️ She’s friendly, around 40 lbs, and 2–4 years old. She delivered 9 puppies.

👍 Good news: Mom and puppies are now safe and indoors. We are seeking a rescue to take over for the temp foster Good Samaritan. Rescuers message our team if you have space.

🐾 Pledges make a huge difference for future medical care on 10 dogs. If you can pledge, please comment and we will post donation links once rescue is found.

Please like, share and comment to give this little mama a bump in feeds! ❤️

*We will do our best to step up for all the loose dogs in the same area.n

01/30/2026

Transport needed to Virginia. Anyone heading up today or tonight before the next storm?

01/29/2026

✨💕 SAFE ✨💕 Thank you Freedom Ride Rescue. Please honor pledges 💸
Venmo: -Ride-1
PayPal:
Website: https://www.freedom-ride.org/giving/

Meet Gina, a 3-year-old, 76-lb unaltered female German Shepherd who is in need of a rescue to give her the second chance she deserves. Gina is heartworm positive and will require a rescue commitment for treatment. 🩺❤️‍🩹

Gina is a very loving, outgoing dog who enjoys attention and people. She knows basic commands, is eager to please, and has a confident, friendly personality. 😍 She appears to get along well with other dogs and does well in social settings. Video in comments.

Gina would thrive in a rescue that can provide heartworm treatment and help her transition into a forever home where her affectionate and loyal nature can truly shine. She has so much love to give and would make an amazing companion.

Please consider pulling Gina and giving her the care and future she deserves. 💛🐾

Pledges would be helpful! 💸💸💸

Union County Sheriff’s Office
3340 Presson Road
Monroe, NC 28112
Phone (704) 283-3865
Ross.Mullis@unioncountync.gov