Quarterly Newsletter Winter 2024

Changing lives, one animal at a time. Our mission is to find loving forever homes for unwanted, abandoned, & homeless animals in Caldwell County, NC.

Take a look at these amazing dogs looking for their furever homes!

We have adoption events every Saturday... come meet the pups!

We host "Meet & Greet" with foster dogs at Tractor Supply in Lenoir on Saturdays from

10am - 2pm.

We host "Meet & Greet" with shelter dogs at the Bunch Anderson Shelter on Saturdays from 12-3pm.

Visit our website to see more adoptable dogs!

HAPPY TAILS ADOPTIONS

Carol & Baron – adoption Fall 2023

“We are so in love with our boy, Baron (formerly Athens)! We're great! He's a hot mess but a lot of fun! Thank you, Foothills Canine Rescue!!”

Dan, Mike & Sammy – adoption September 2023

“Hi everyone, wanted to let you know Ms. Sammy is doing just

fine and is well on her way to being totally spoiled. Thanks to all!”

Jen & Lilly & Ginger – adopted 2020/2021

“My family and I adopted Lilly in December 2020 and Ginger in spring of 2021. We absolutely love them both so much and they are inseparable. They love going for walks along Lake Ontario, playing in their yard, and they love the snow. Thank you again for trusting us from NY State.”

VOLUNTEERS ARE THE HEART OF RESCUE!!

This was the theme as Foothills Canine Rescue gathered for its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, November 5th.

It was a gathering to celebrate the numerous efforts and successes made by the rescue’s many volunteers throughout 2023. Attendees included foster families, medical team members, shelter staff members, dog walkers, and retail staff members, as well as the wonderful family and friends who support these dedicated volunteers. It was a fun evening that allowed all to gather and socialize while enjoying fun door prize drawings, a delicious BBQ dinner, and a massive cake for dessert.

The main speaker, Executive Board President Suzanne Mathews, spoke of the many accomplishments and changes that occurred throughout the year, as well as her hopes for future growth. Among other high points, the rescue saw great success in its second year as a physical shelter and had record sales in the resale store.

Board Member Tara Smith also spoke on behalf of the board, giving a well-deserved tribute to President Mathews for her many years of service and dedication to the rescue.

DONOR HIGHLIGHTS

Coves River Barn Committee

In early December, Foothills Canine Rescue hosted a brown bag lunch for roughly 25 residents of The Coves community in its adoption center at the Bunch Anderson Shelter. This outreach event introduced them to the rescue’s mission, the shelter operation, and to retail opportunities at Waggin’ Tail Resale and Marketplace.

Later in December, the Coves River Barn Committee held its Wreath Lighting and holiday silent auction. Despite rain and fog, Coves residents enjoyed the party inside the River Barn and made the fundraising event a success. The Coves River Barn donated the proceeds from their event to Foothills Canine Rescue, saying “The volunteers of this rescue organization deserve our thanks and support.”

Thank you, Coves residents!

Paul K. honors his daughter

In late December, just before the holidays, Foothills Canine Rescue received an amazing surprise donation through its PayPal account! It turns out that Paul K., from South Carolina, had heard of the rescue through a distant family member and wanted to gift his dog-loving daughter with a very generous contribution to a rescue. Thank you, Paul, for your loving gesture and for your support for our dogs!

Online Donations Accepted!

Scan the QR Code to make a monetary donation to Foothills Canine Rescue of Caldwell County to support our ongoing efforts to re-home as many stray dogs as possible.