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Say hey to Honda! This little girl is so sweet and loves to have a good belly rub! She is a 3ish-month-old lab/hound mix. She loves the outside and to run and is great with other dogs. She has quickly picked up on basic commands and is good at entertaining herself. She loves her toys would be a great dog for for family.

Meet Beamer! This little girl is a firecracker! She is a 3ish-month-old lab/hound mix. She is curious and full of energy. She is smart as a wip and with 1-1 attention is picking up on basic commands. She loves to run in the back yard and play and would benefit from long walks. She gets along with other dogs and loves sticks, and other chew toys.

Say hello to Heart! We believe Heart is partially/mostly deaf so she is looking for an incredible family to adopt her. Being deaf doesn't hold her back, Heart is an active one-year-old terrier mix. If you like long walks, runs, or hikes then Heart would be perfect for you. She also loves playing fetch in the backyard or tug with her foster. And at the end of the day she likes to snuggle up next to you. Heart is in a foster home with dogs, and gets along well with other dogs, but she does benefit from being fed separately from other dogs. She would be better in a home with older kids who understand how to interact with a deaf dog.  She is potty trained and sleeps in her crate all night. She also understands some basic hand signals. After being found tied to pole, she is eager to find a forever family who will never abandon her again. 
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Hi!  My name is August and I am the most adorable female, 14-week-old pit mix you will ever lay eyes on. I didn't have the easiest start in life--I was hit by a car which broke my leg and then I came down with parvo. Luckily, I am one tough girl and you'd never know I had a broken bone or was sick!  I am all about people and other animals--no one is a stranger to me. I will give them all sorts of love and let them rub my belly. I'm completely crate trained and still working on my house training. I took to a leash right away and adore my walks. I hope my forever home is with you!

Slade was picked up as a stray on May 10, 2022 by York County Animal Control (YCAC) on a rural county road located outside of Sharon, SC. Slade is a male Black Lab Mix, neutered, approximately 12 months old, and weighs around 60 pounds. While at YCAC, Slade was given the name Micah. On June 16, 2022 Slade left YCAC with foster mom, Lou, after Halfway There Rescue agreed to take Slade. Slade jumped right into foster mom’s SUV and never looked back. He was a great rider and chilled out in the backseat all the way to Momma Lou’s house. After Slade arrived to his foster home, Momma Lou took him to the ½ acre fenced in backyard and Slade enjoyed sniffing everything, checking out the wooded areas, running around being a dog, and chilling on the covered back porch with Momma Lou. Slade was slowly introduced (over 2 days) to Momma Lou’s approximately 7-year-old, 80 pound, neutered, male German Shepherd and they became fast friends. Both dogs have gotten along well, enjoy playing inside the house/outside in the yard, playing tug-of-war, and chilling out on the couch side by side. Slade met his foster dad, Scotty, the first evening in the home and Slade wanted lots of pets/attention, love, and to give kisses to his new foster dad. Slade acclimated well to being an inside dog and quickly made himself at home playing with toys, cuddling with his foster mom and dad, and hanging out on the couch or a dog bed.

On June 27, 2022 Slade and Momma Lou visited the vet (Healthy Pets) and Slade was a good boy and everyone at the office loved on him and he gave lots of kisses to all the staff. Slade was diagnosed with an ear infection (in both ears). After completing a round of antibiotics for his ear infection, Slade and Momma Lou returned to the vet (Healthy Pets) on July 18, 2022 for a re-check and Slade’s ears both looked perfect. On both trips to the vet, Slade would hang out in the backseat of Momma Lou’s SUV and was the perfect car rider, he never whined and did not get scared by loud trucks, and he would watch the traffic beside the vehicle when stopped at traffic lights. On the second visits to the vet, Momma Lou and Slade sat in the parking lot with the windows down and Slade sat in the backseat and people/pet watched while waiting his turn to see the vet. Slade never got upset with any of the comings and goings of the staff, people (vet clients), or pets (dogs and cats). After Slade got a clean bill of health, Momma Lou took him to a local pet store and he did good for his first time being out in a busy public place. Slade walked right through the doors and into the store. Slade was fascinated by all of the toys, treats, food, and other animals (fish, rabbits, parakeets). He would pull on the leash at times trying to take everything in and get to something he wanted to investigated. During the pet store visit, there were two other dogs in the store and Slade was curious about them but ignored them when Momma Lou would distract him with a toy. As one the dogs was coming into the pet store, Slade and Momma Lou were about 15 or more feet away and the other dog began barking and growling and Slade and he did not react and was easily redirected to ignore the dog and walk off with Momma Lou. While at YCAC, Slade was neutered and given all of his vaccines so everything is up-to-date and he is taking monthly heartworm/flea/tick prevention.

Housebroken and Crate Trained: Slade is housebroken and only had 2-3 accidents (peed in the house) during the first couple of days in his foster home. After those first couple of days, Slade has not had a single accident in the house. When Slade has to go outside to go potty he will stand by the back door. Slade is crate trained, easily goes into his crate for treats, and will sleep through the night without making a peep. Slade knows the sound of the treat container openly and as soon as foster mom or dad walks toward his crate, Slade runs to the crate and waits for the door to be opened then goes in his crate and he is given his treats. The door to Slade’s crate has to stay closed when he is not in it or else he will pull everything out of it (toys, blankets, etc.). Slade does not like a blanket to be covering the top/sides of his crate and he will pull it through the wire crate to the inside of the crate or when out of the crate he will go over and take the blanket off the outside of the crate and drag it around the house. Slade stays in his crate when foster mom and dad are both out of the home and at night because he is still a young dog and would find things to do he is not supposed to do.

Kids: Slade has been around his foster parents’ grandkids (ages 10 & 13) and he loves the 13-year-old granddaughter. Slade likes to follow her around and give kisses and especially loves to cuddle on the couch with her. Slade has to be reminded it is not appropriate behavior to jump on the grandkids or any other person when they come into the home for a visit. He does not jump on foster mom or foster dad. The grandkids have helped to reinforce the fact it is not appropriate for him to chew on their hands/arms when he gets excited and they will tell him know and give him a toy to redirect his chewing/playfulness to the toy.

Cats: Slade met the outside cat in his foster home one day when Momma Lou brought the cat in the house. The cat was hanging out about halfway up on a platform of a 6 feet cat tree and Slade was brought into the room and for the most part, Slade ignored the cat. Slade did look up at the cat a few times and would stretch up trying to smell the cat. Slade never whined, barked, or tried to go after the cat. During the entire 15-minute interaction the cat stayed in the same spot on the cat tree and chilled out. The cat is very dog savvy and if he felt threatened by Slade, he would have been hissing, growling, on high alert, and climbing up to the highest platform of the cat tree.

Dogs: Slade gets along very well with and plays with foster family’s approximately 7-year-old, 80 pounds, neutered, male German Shepherd. A family member for Slade’s foster parents owns a 6-month-old, 45 pounds, female, German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois and she came to the house one afternoon and stayed the night, going back home the next day. Slade and the female puppy had a proper introduction, got along well, and played together. They were both worn out and took a nap, falling asleep side-by-side on the couch.

Favorite Toys: Slade loves all toys especially ones that can be used to play tug-of-war with. Slade has played with many different toys (squeaky, stuffed, un-stuffed, braided ropes, many different types of balls including Jolly Ball and Kong Squeaky Large Tennis Ball). Slade is young and at times will get overly excited and get mouthy chewing on human hands and his foster parents have been correcting him with a firm “NO” and then giving him a toy to play/chew on. Slade is getting better every week and is learning it is not proper behavior to chew on humans even when he gets excited. Slade absolutely loves to chew on bones and Momma Lou discovered this is one of his most favorite things to do. He loves the huge femur/dino bones, knuckle bones, knee cap bones and Momma Lou’s back porch looks like a bone graveyard.

Water: Slade showed no interest in a baby pool of water at foster mom’s house and did not even want to get close to it. While foster mom is watering the flowers with a garden hose, Slade stays away and will not come close to the garden hose. He also does not like to go out in the rain to potty.

Riding in Car/SUV/Truck: Slade is an awesome rider in the vehicle and will sit or lay down when riding in foster mom’s SUV. For safety reasons, Momma Lou clips/secures his leash so he is not able to climb into the front seat or unexpectant escape out the vehicle door when it is opened.

Other: Foster mom is able to pet Slade while he is eating. Slade is fed separate from the other dog in his foster home because Slade eats slower than the other dog in the home. Slade and the other dog will drink out of the water bowl together and they will both side beside each other and gently take treats without fighting. Slade and the other dog in the home will both chew on bones together and have not had any fights. Slade is working on learning leash manners. Slade does know how to sit on command, but he will take his time about following the command.

Feeding Time & Food: Slade is fed twice a day (once in morning & once in evening). Currently, he is being fed 1 ½ cups of dry food in the morning and 1 ½ cups of dry food plus half a can of wet food in the evening. Slade is fed 4Health Salmon & Potato dry dog food and 4Health Salmon & Potato or 4Health Lamb & Rice wet food that can be purchased at Tractor Supply. Slade is treat motivated and will take treats gently.

Hi! I’m Ruby Jane. I am an 8-week-old pittie mix pup who has been bottle fed since 2 weeks of age. My foster mom says I’m the cutest little potato she has ever seen! To be so young I am doing awesome. I sleep great in my crate and will even go in there to hang out when I don’t have to. I am killing it at this potty training thing! I have started letting my foster fam know I have to potty by barking at the back door and if I can’t hold it I go straight to a pee pad. I loveeee to hop around and play with my toys but I get tired pretty quickly and like to snuggle up for a snooze! I currently live with a dog and cat and I respect their space when they need it but love to play with them when they invite me to. I’m so excited to find my forever family!

Meet Hotch! He is around 7 months old. He is currently in the house with another dog and a cat. Hotch and his feline foster sister tend to avoid each other but he loves playing with other dogs. He also has a huge love for chew toys. Hotch is crate trained and has yet to have an accident in his crate while his fosters are at work. He is still working hard on potty training outside of his crate. Hotch has a goofy and fun personality. He would thrive in a house with a fenced backyard where he can run and play or a household who will keep him active. Hotch is very friendly and loves being with his people. He will make a great addition to any family. ​

Hi! My name is Doodle! I just graduated from basic obedience and my foster is a professional dog trainer! I got so lucky. She loves me a lot and I get to hang out with dogs all the time. Some of them are great. Some are a little rowdy, but she’s really good at letting me meet new friends I’ll have the most fun with, the ones who won’t jump in my face. I don’t like that. I don’t remember how I ended up at the shelter a few years ago, but Halfway There Rescue came through one day and they found me a really nice family where I lived the last few years. But recently I started to worry because something was off. My happy family seemed sad. Everyone’s mood was changing. There were a lot of tears because someone was sick. They cried when they dropped me off at a different shelter. I know it must have been bad. I don’t think they wanted to leave me. The very next day Halfway There was at the shelter looking for me! At my foster’s house I get to go on adventures and learn all kinds of things. My good girl manners are really coming along. My favorite reward is human attention—it makes me so happy! There aren’t any small children at my house, but I see them at the park and I love the way they scratch my head. Speaking of, those head scratches are the best. I really lean in for those. Anyway, I’d love to meet you. I’m really hoping my next family will be my last. But until then, I’m loved and well taken care of and I’ll keep learning how to be the bestest girl ever. That way when you meet me you’ll want to take me home!

Love,
Doodle

Meet Dax! He is a 5-6 year old pittie who has lived a life of tragedy in and out of homeless camps since the death of his owner 2 years ago. Don't let his tough guy looks fool you! Dax is just the sweetest dog oozing with love just looking for his person! He is good with kids, dogs and cats. He is crate trained and totally house broken. He is calm in the house and seems to understand that “playtime” is an outdoor sport! Whoever adopts this boy will be rewarded with love, trust and a great companion!

Periwinkle (affectionately known as Wink or Winkie) is excited for her forever home! This life of the party is about 10 months old and 24 lbs of sunshine.  Found abandoned on the side of the road with her brother, this sweet girl has had quite a journey.  She came to our rescue extremely malnourished and needing emergency surgery for a prolapsed rectum.  Unfortunately, it was soon determined that she would need a second, more extensive surgery to correct her injury.  That surgery was a success and she has since become a healthy and happy puppy!  She does still leak small amounts of stool sometimes but is comfortable wearing a stylish little diaper around the house. Wink already knows kennel up, sit, down, free, and is a rock star with crate and house training.  She’s super food motivated and has a lot of fun with training.  No adventure is too big or small for her, she’s great in the car, and loves people and other dogs.  This little lady would love nothing more than to be someone’s best pal and sidekick! ​

Pollyanna is the most adorable playful pup. She is around 4 years old and 55 lbs, and we believe she is a collie/lab mix. She is most content being your shadow and loves to sit on your feet and stare up at you looking for love. She LOVES to run and play in the yard alone or with her foster brothers and sister. She knows basic commands and comes when you call her (most of the time). She has no food aggression or people aggression, she gets along with everyone and loves kiddos. She walks well on a leash but does need a gentle leader to slow her down a bit. She also loves playing fetch with balls and frisbees! This sweet cuddle fuzzball is the perfect addition to a family!

Montana is a beautiful, 9-year-old lab mix who is extremely sweet and calm. She loves to be around you; her foster mom describes her as her shadow. She loves attention and going for walks. Even though she is older, she’s has no problem going on over mile long walks. Montana is dog friendly. She just wants to be part of the family!

Gandolf, what a little lover he is!! Gandolf is all about attention, snuggles and wet sloppy kisses! Just look into his sweet little eyes and you will see what a good soul he is. He is great with other dogs and loves kids so much. When not playing with my dog or his foster sister Zia, he is right by his foster's side. He's a shadow and follows his person everywhere. He loves to lay down and curl up right next to you. He has the cutest little snore as well! Gandolf is working on being house broken but is almost there. He does great in a crate at night and when crated during the day.  He is the perfect size dog as well, not too big and not too small.  Gandolf just has the sweetest, calmest temperament. He will make someone very happy!

Meet Dodger Blue! He is a 7-month-old sweet, baby boy who has come a very long way.  Dodger was found on the side of the road with his sister. Both had prolapsed rectums.  Halfway There Rescue jumped in to save their lives with emergency surgery.  Recovery was ruff and there was a lot of uncertainty about what their futures would look like.  He has made leaps and bounds.  While in recovery, Dodger has become crate and potty trained, but he does experience leaks from time to time.  Dodger loves his foster-dog sister and his two foster-cat sisters. He loves nothing more than cuddles, scratches, chasing balls, and walks. He has been good with our neighbors' children and runs to the fence to see them when they are outside so he can get some extra love. He is finally learning to be a puppy after a difficult first 6 months of life. He cannot wait to cuddle with his furever family!

Sandy haired with a sparkly personality. Ruby is an older adult with puppy energy. She likes to play with toys and LOVES to chase balls. She’s great on a leash, crate trained, a perfect car rider. When she’s not playing, she loves to snuggle, which is fantastic because she’s so soft and cuddly. She needs a calm house without small kids. She is anxious around other dogs; she would be best as a solo doggo. She requires careful handling when it’s necessary to pick her up. Hopefully her confidence will build as she learns to trust new people. 

Mary Jane is a three year old husky mix who, if she could speak, would have quite a story to tell. At a little less than a year old, Mary Jane got loose at the home of her family, while living outside, and was hit by a car. Her previous owners came home to find her pulling herself, by her front paws, back to the house while dragging the back half of her body. While her owners decided the “humane” thing to do would be to “put her out of her misery”, a Halfway There volunteer intervened immediately and raced her to the emergency vet. That decision would literally save Mary Jane’s life. 

After being initially diagnosed with a broken leg and fractured pelvis, Mary Jane underwent surgery and was brought into a loving foster home to recuperate. After being in foster care a short time, it was realized that Mary Jane was showing some concerning signs that her injury may be more severe than initially diagnosed. She had not regained proper bladder and bowel control, and after a week was not yet up and walking. After another thorough exam and full body xrays (emergency vet had only taken partial images), a much more severe injury was revealed. Mary Jane had sustained a broken back and significant nerve damage when she had been hit by the car. Her future uncertain, Mary Jane’s foster family was determined to not give up on her and support her recovery. They believed that with faith, love, and patience, Mary Jane would have a good quality of life and be able to be considered healthy and adoptable. 

Mary Jane’s foster family continued to provide the love and care she needed to recover, and after several more weeks it was a true miracle that Mary Jane was able to walk again. As a matter of fact, two years after she has come into foster care, Mary Jane has regained the ability to run, jump, and play just like every other dog. Aside from a slight limp, this little lady is the life of the party. She loves playing tug of war with toys and running around the yard with her foster siblings. Mary Jane enjoys going to the dog park, and she has truly never met a stranger. Even the kitties in her current foster home give her “two paws up.” Although Mary Jane’s recovery has been remarkable, she has not regained control of her bowels or bladder. To compensate for this, Mary Jane does need to wear diapers. She doesn’t mind at all though, and is patient and trusting of everyone, making her condition relatively easy to manage. 

After more than two years in foster care, Mary Jane is looking to find her perfect forever family. She is a sweet and loving soul, who longs to be with people and truly appreciates every moment of life she has been given. Although she is adored and loved by the entire Halfway There family, it is our dream that Mary Jane will find her own home, complete with people who understand her needs and just how special she truly is. ​