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The Mutty Misfits A nonprofit animal rescue established to bridge the gap between the community & our surrounding rural animal shelters.

Focused on helping community and shelter animals in need.

The world around us is changing and politics can make it feel like we’re constantly being asked to choose a side.I’ve al...
10/03/2026

The world around us is changing and politics can make it feel like we’re constantly being asked to choose a side.

I’ve always tried to keep my personal opinions separate from the work I do and the mission I serve. But I’d be lying if I said the current state of the world hasn’t felt sad and discouraging at times.

I believe in basic human rights. I believe women deserve rights. I believe people should be able to love who they love. I believe immigrants deserve dignity and respect.

And I believe animal welfare belongs to everyone.

Animal lovers come from every background, every community, every demographic and every walk of life. There is no one type of person who cares about animals.

At the end of the day, I believe we can care about people and animals at the same time. I believe compassion shouldn’t have a political party and that making the world a better place means making it better for humans and animals alike.

There is room for everyone here. 🤍

09/16/2026

We haven’t been around as much lately. We know some of you have wondered what we’re doing, where we’ve been and why things look different.

So I think you all deserve the honest answer. This is Regan, speaking, the girl who started this whole damn thing. When I moved to rural SC, I saw just how badly rural communities were lacking resources for animal welfare. I had worked with rescues in bigger cities and knew what was possible when resources existed. I just didn’t see that here.

So I built one. And somehow, it grew. We helped a lot of animals. We did things I never imagined we would. Then in December 2025, I took a job as the Rescue Coordinator at the shelter in Chesterfield, that changed everything.

I now see this broken system every single day. The overcrowding. The endless intakes. The animals who have been failed. The people who need help. The lack of resources. The things that never make it to social media because sometimes they’re just too damn hard to talk about. I go to work and fight for these animals everyday. Then I come home completely exhausted. And somewhere along the way, the rescue took a back seat. Not because I stopped caring. Honestly, probably the opposite. I think I care so much that I have very little left when the day is over.

I also realized I don’t want to build a big rescue or prove how many animals we can save. I want to change the place I live. I want to help the shelter in my own backyard. I want to help the people who love their animals but don’t have the resources. I want to make spay and neuter accessible. I want to educate without judging. I want to be wherever I am actually needed.

Chesterfield County now has a 95% save rate and we are providing truly low cost spay/neuter services to the community. That doesn’t mean everything is fixed. We have a long way to go. But it means change is possible.

So if you’ve continued to support The Mutty Misfits, thank you. If you’ve wondered why we aren’t posting every day, this is it. We’re still here, we just do things differently.

The Mutty Misfits was never supposed to be about building a rescue empire. It was about bringing awareness and we’re going to keep up the fight. ❤️‍🩹

WAYS TO DONATE:
💰PayPal: TheMuttyMisfits
💰Venmo:
💰Cashapp: $theMuttyMisfits

One day, all that we will have left is the impact we had while we were here.Not what we said or should have done. Not th...
08/14/2026

One day, all that we will have left is the impact we had while we were here.

Not what we said or should have done. Not the criticism we offered from a comfortable distance. Not the judgment that came easily when someone else was the one carrying the weight.

What did we actually give?

Did we show up when it was inconvenient? Did we get our hands dirty? Did we make something better? Did we leave people, animals, places or this world a little better because we were part of it?

We can only live everyday hoping when our life is measured it is by the footprints we leave behind us.

Because at the end of the day, I hope the most we have given isn’t just an opinion.

🥭 THE FINAL MANGO MONDAY! 🥭After 207 days in our care, countless Mango Mondays, lots of sharing, waiting, hoping and won...
08/10/2026

🥭 THE FINAL MANGO MONDAY! 🥭

After 207 days in our care, countless Mango Mondays, lots of sharing, waiting, hoping and wondering when her people would finally come along…

MANGO WENT AND GOT HERSELF ADOPTED!

And not just adopted. We truly believe she found exactly where she was always supposed to be!

Hounds are beautiful, hilarious, loving dogs, but anyone who knows them knows they come with a little extra ✨theatrics✨. They aren’t always the right fit for every home, and finding a family where a hound can truly thrive sometimes takes a little longer.

For Mango, it took 207 days.

But we refused to settle, and neither did her incredible foster, Emilee Day who signed up for the long haul and never gave up on her! She gave Mango the stability, patience, love and time she needed while we waited for the right family to find her. We could never thank her enough. ❤️

And then they came along.

Mango’s new dad is a veterinarian. Her mom gets to be home with her. She has a human brother she is already completely obsessed with and a canine brother who shares her same hound personality.

She has plenty of land to explore, room to sniff to her heart’s content and, perhaps most importantly…

HER VERY OWN TRAMPOLINE! 🤣

If you’ve followed Mango’s story, you know the trampoline was basically non negotiable.

This work can be discouraging. Sometimes you wonder how long you can keep waiting, sharing and hoping for someone else to see what you see in a dog.

Then a dog like Mango finds a home like this, and you remember exactly why you keep going.

Sometimes it isn’t about finding a home.

It’s about waiting for the home.

No more Mango Mondays. No more adoption posts. No more waiting.

Just a hound girl finally living the life we always wanted for her. 🥹

Today, thank a shelter worker.Thank an animal control officer who answers the calls no one else wants to answer.Thank th...
07/16/2026

Today, thank a shelter worker.

Thank an animal control officer who answers the calls no one else wants to answer.

Thank the rescue that is already full but still spends hours trying to network one more dog or cat because giving up doesn’t feel like an option.

Thank your neighbors who choose to spay and neuter, vaccinate, and care for their pets. Responsible ownership saves lives long before an animal ever ends up in a shelter.

Thank the foster who says “yes” one more time, the volunteer who helps network animals before work, the transporter who drives for hours, the veterinarian and staff who carry impossible cases, and every person quietly fighting for animals behind the scenes.

This work can break your heart.

It can stretch you impossibly thin. It can cost you sleep, your weekends, your peace, and sometimes your last dollar. Every day brings another emergency, another abandoned litter, another neglected animal, another impossible decision in a system that is already overflowing.

None of us created this broken system.

We’re simply trying to hold it together with compassion, determination, and hope.

Some days we succeed. Some days we lose. And every loss stays with us.

But tomorrow we’ll still get up, unlock the kennel doors, answer the phone, comfort the scared ones, celebrate the small victories, and keep fighting because the animals don’t get to take a day off from needing us.

So today, if you know someone in animal welfare, tell them thank you.

Your kindness may be the reminder they needed that what they do matters.

To everyone carrying this mission on tired shoulders: we see you. We appreciate you. And we hope you never forget that even when the work feels impossible, the lives you’ve changed are because you chose not to look away. ❤️

Today I needed to get back to my roots.Working at an open-intake shelter while also running a small, rural rescue is inc...
07/12/2026

Today I needed to get back to my roots.

Working at an open-intake shelter while also running a small, rural rescue is incredibly rewarding BUT it can also be exhausting. Every day I see the best of humanity and I also see the worst. I see neglect, abuse, overpopulation, impossible decisions, compassion fatigue and people carrying more than anyone realizes.

What breaks my heart just as much is the division within animal welfare.

Shelters blamed for euthanasia. Animal control blamed for doing their jobs. Rescues criticizing shelters. Rescues criticizing other rescues. Fosters frustrated with rescues. Adopters frustrated with rescues. Everyone convinced someone else is the problem.

The truth is, none of us got into this because we wanted to argue. We got into this because an animal changed our heart.

For me, that animal was Goose.

Goose was the first dog I officially fostered for Voices For Carolina Animals.

He wasn’t an easy dog. He had to survive parvo, struggled with severe separation anxiety, ripped the siding off my house, fought with my male dog, he was adopted and then returned a year later with nowhere else to go.

He ended up with my parents. They had once been terrified of the pitbull breed but Goose changed that forever. He became my mom’s shadow while she battled triple-positive breast cancer and today he’s still there alongside Sushi, their once-feral dog, exactly where he was always meant to be.

Goose reminds me every single day why I keep going.

So today, I want to hear YOUR story.

Forget the titles. Forget the opinions. Forget who’s a shelter worker, rescue volunteer, foster, adopter, transporter, advocate, veterinarian or donor.

Share the animal that started your journey! The one that made you care so deeply you couldn’t walk away.

Repost this, tag us and tell their story! Let’s remind ourselves and everyone else, that before we had titles, organizations or opinions, we simply had an animal that changed our lives.

At the end of the day, we’re all here because of them. ❤️

✨ Reintroducing Roxie! ✨📍 Hartsville, SC (Foster Home)Roxie is proof that the best things come in small, fluffy packages...
07/11/2026

✨ Reintroducing Roxie! ✨

📍 Hartsville, SC (Foster Home)

Roxie is proof that the best things come in small, fluffy packages!

This 16-pound Miniature Poodle was born on 3/27/21, is fully vetted, and is officially ready to find the forever family she’s been waiting for.

Roxie was born with a birth defect in her back left paw and only has one toe on that foot BUT don’t tell her she’s any different. It causes her absolutely no pain or limitations and honestly just adds to her charm. She runs, plays, chases balls with her dog friends, and keeps up with everyone just fine.

She’s dog friendly, although she prefers not to share her food or favorite toys, true small dog energy! 😂 She’s also lived with cats. She may want to chase them at first, but once they set their boundaries, she happily respects them, after all, she appreciates having her own boundaries respected too!

Roxie has also done well with children and loves playing tag, but as always, we recommend supervision between children and pets.

Roxie absolutely adores people and has never met a stranger. She wants to be wherever her humans are and firmly believes she deserves to be spoiled 24/7.

While being kenneled isn’t her favorite when she can see you (she’ll definitely let you know when she’s ready to come out!), she settles nicely when given a quiet space and has learned to happily go into her kennel for treats. She’s also fully house trained and has had no accidents in her foster home or kennel.

This sweet girl LOVES food, enjoys playing, and has a goofy little personality that keeps everyone smiling. As a poodle, she’ll need an adopter who understands the commitment of lifelong regular grooming to keep her healthy and looking her best.

If you’re looking for a small dog with a huge personality, endless love to give, and an extra dose of character, Roxie just might be your perfect match. ❤️

Interested in adopting Roxie?

Start by completing the adoption application linked in the comments!🔗

It’s no secret that I never wanted to start my own rescue.I was happy fostering for others, volunteering at shelters, an...
07/04/2026

It’s no secret that I never wanted to start my own rescue.

I was happy fostering for others, volunteering at shelters, and helping where I could. But when I moved to rural South Carolina, I found myself surrounded by the greatest need I had ever seen in animal welfare and almost no local rescue support. So despite being a type B personality through and through, I founded The Mutty Misfits.

Do I regret it when things get hard? When my shelter job and rescue work pull me in different directions? When I’m so burnt out I can’t imagine giving another ounce of myself? Absolutely, sometimes I do.

But this was never about me. It was always about creating something my community desperately needed.

Along the way, I’ve learned some hard lessons. We’ve changed our mission, taken on too much, scaled back, spent our last dollar, made mistakes, and grown because of them.

As I watch new rescues emerge and others continue to grow, I want to share a few things I’ve learned:

• Don’t take on more than you can sustainably handle. Rescue is a full-time job on top of whatever else you’re already carrying.

• Learn to say no. It’s one of the hardest words in rescue, but boundaries save both people and animals.

• Build partnerships. Local or long-distance, we are stronger when we work together.

• Stay pure in your intentions. Don’t do this for recognition, praise, or ego. Remember why you started and protect that passion fiercely.

Signed,
A rural shelter worker and rescue founder who simply wants to leave animal welfare better than she found it. ❤️

07/02/2026

✨ An update on little Okra ✨

Against all odds, Okra is thriving!!

Just a few days ago, this tiny 4-week-old puppy was fighting for his life. He had been left behind after his mother relocated, arriving to us severely dehydrated, weak, and suffering from a devastating infection that had already become infested with maggots.

We thought he could potentially lose his eye. And no dog should have to endure that kind of pain, let alone a baby who had only been in this world for four weeks.

But Okra fought.

We got him to the vet immediately. He received fluids, strong antibiotics, intensive medical care, and the eye drops he so desperately needed.

Our incredible foster stepped in without hesitation, providing constant care, comfort, and love.

And now?

Now, he’s eating like a champion. He’s playing. He’s discovering toys. He’s acting like the puppy he should have always had the chance to be. He’s reminding us exactly why we do this work!

Because sometimes saying yes isn’t practical. Sometimes it isn’t in the budget. Sometimes our community is struggling so much that the need feels endless. But then a little puppy like Okra comes along and reminds us that every single act of compassion matters!!

➡️ We still have about $400 left to raise for Okra’s medical care, and we’re asking for your help one more time. Not just because we need the funds, but because we want you to see exactly where your hard-earned donations go!

Your donations bought the fluids that saved his life.
Your donations paid for the antibiotics that stopped the infection.
Your donations made it possible for this little puppy to have a future.

Okra is alive because people cared enough to help. ❤️‍🩹

If you’d like to be part of his story, any donation makes a difference!

WAYS TO DONATE:
💰PayPal: TheMuttyMisfits
💰Venmo: The Mutty Misfits
💰Cashapp: $theMuttyMisfits

📣 It’s $5 Friday, and little Okra could really use your help. If you have just $5 to spare today, it would mean the worl...
06/26/2026

📣 It’s $5 Friday, and little Okra could really use your help. If you have just $5 to spare today, it would mean the world to him.

We’re still raising funds toward Okra’s bill. His infection is severe, but he is finally receiving the care he’s desperately needed. Swipe to see his sweet little face at the vet’s office, where he spent the day receiving fluids and supportive care.

For those asking, yes, his eye is still there. The infection has spread so extensively that the swelling and infection has caused it to remain mostly closed. This poor boy has so much working against him right now. He was so dehydrated and uncomfortable that he didn’t even want to eat.

We’re not out of the woods yet, but we’re celebrating the small victories. After finally eating a little on his own, Okra was able to be discharged for the weekend. He’s now safe in foster care, receiving around-the-clock monitoring, medications, and all the love he has likely never known.

We know we’ve asked for a lot lately, but this is exactly why we exist. To step in when there is nowhere else to turn. If you’d like to help Okra keep fighting, please consider donating, sharing, or simply keeping this little guy in your thoughts tonight. ❤️

WAYS TO DONATE:
💰PayPal: TheMuttyMisfits
💰Venmo: The Mutty Misfits
💰Cashapp: $theMuttyMisfits

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