Lakeside Animal Rescue

Lakeside Animal Rescue We are a foster based rescue in the Holly Hill area in South Carolina.
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It is our mission, here at Lakeside Animal Rescue to improve the quality of life for all homeless animals and help reduce the population of strays.

Caramel Update ✨(Surgery scheduled in January) • Fiercely independent, yet happy to snuggle on her terms. Catch the timi...
12/20/2025

Caramel Update ✨(Surgery scheduled in January)
• Fiercely independent, yet happy to snuggle on her terms. Catch the timing just right and you’ve got an excellent nap partner.
• A certified cat-lover who fearlessly engages dog friends more than five times her size.
• Not a fan of Christmas tree skirts (the tree itself remains safe… for now).
• May have slightly wonky eyes, but don’t be fooled — she can lock onto and chase a toy with perfect accuracy every single time.
• Excellent at self-entertaining as long as toys are plentiful. Rubber squeaky toys are the gold standard, though squeaky stuffies will do in a pinch.
• Exceptionally talented at emptying the toy basket. Repeatedly. Thoroughly.
• Takes ankle biting to a whole new level. When redirected, she’ll play with the new toy — but only as long as her human participates. Early velociraptor tendencies noted: sharp teeth, impressive grip strength.
• Big fan of tug-of-war.
• Habitual chewer: shoes, chair rungs, electric cords… and yes, ankles (worth mentioning twice).
• A true zoomie aficionado.
• When she finally powers down (and note: this girl does not sleep the typical 18–20 puppy hours), she climbs the dog stairs onto foster mom’s bed, rearranges the pillows, and burrows into a carefully constructed nest.
• Sleeps a full eight hours overnight in her crate without a p*ep, snuggled up to her giant stuffed lamb and surrounded by toys she relocates daily.
• Uses potty pads for p*e. However, if you miss her “time to go out” signals for p**p, watch your step — area rugs have been declared her indoor restroom of choice.
• New freckles appearing almost daily, growing like a w**d, and already weighing in at 10.4 lbs.
• Confident on stairs (indoors and out) and nearly a pro with pet doors.
• No formal leash or harness training yet, but she’s comfortable in her collar, follows closely outside, and comes when called.
• Adorable. Hilarious. Full of personality.
Definitely needs a dog sibling.

💲5️⃣FRIDAY💲These are our “Fospice” dogs that we financially support each and every month. They reside in foster together...
12/19/2025

💲5️⃣FRIDAY💲

These are our “Fospice” dogs that we financially support each and every month. They reside in foster together with an amazing family until the end of their time. As we struggle financially, they still require food, medications and vet care that we provide.
CAN YOU SPARE A FEW BUCKS FOR THESE SENIORS?

Dorothy (pink sweater) was trapped as a stray by the infamous Kerri, and we provided a fospice home for this sweet old gal to retire in.

Millie Bean (white sweater) Sweet old girl has beat thyroid cancer and now suffers with almost debilitating arthritis but slowly gets around. She is on thyroid medication for life.

Possum aka “Mouse” (small pink sweater) came to us as a stray from Dorchester Paws, unaltered and HIGH heartworm positive. She has been spayed and completed her HW treatment this week. She’s an old gal as well. WE STILL OWE $250 FOR HER HW TREATMENT FROM MONDAY.

Loops (duckie sweater) also came to us as an old stray from DP. She has diabetes and requires daily injections to manage. She also has bad cataracts and is mostly blind. She’s a champ though, as long as there’s food involved lol.

All these old ladies have issues, lumps, bumps and issues that require regular vet visits. We spare no expense for any dog that enters our rescue…including the seniors. They deserve nothing but the best until the end of days. Thank you to the amazing family that never says no to me🥰😘

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP:

💰PayPal to [email protected]

On our secure website 💻www.lakesideanimalrescue.com and click on DONATE👈🏼

💰VENMO:

💰CASHAPP: $lakesideanimalrescue

🏩Lake Marion Animal Hospital directly:
☎️📞 803-488-8800

📫Mail your donation:
Lakeside Animal Rescue
PO Box 571
Holly Hill, SC 29059

We are a 501c3 organization that is dedicated to helping the abused, abandoned and neglected animals of our communities.

Sweet dreams from Annie💕
12/19/2025

Sweet dreams from Annie💕

!!APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!! (12/18/25 @12:40pm)I have spent days going through applications for the Holiday litter. ...
12/18/2025

!!APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!! (12/18/25 @12:40pm)

I have spent days going through applications for the Holiday litter. We received the highest number of applications we’ve ever had. Many applicants were approved and then decided after approval that now wasn’t the right time to get a puppy. That is time we do not get back.

Before applying, read this carefully. If you cannot check every box, do not apply.

✔ Everyone in your household is on board
✔ You have already discussed this with your spouse/partner
✔ You are in good standing with your veterinarian
✔ Your vet will give a good reference
✔ All current pets are currently up to date on vaccines
✔ All current pets are currently on preventatives
✔ All current pets are spayed/neutered
✔ You are financially prepared for a puppy
✔ You understand this is a 10+ year commitment
✔ You are ready for the time, training, and responsibility a puppy requires

To be clear:
• If your vet does not give a good reference, we are not going back and forth.
• We are not waiting for you to take your dog in to make them current.
• If you do not meet our requirements at the time of application, your application will not be approved.

We are starting from scratch for the remaining three puppies.

Applications are now ONLY open to South Carolina residents for these three puppies.

If you are applying based on looks, impulse, or the idea of a puppy—please do not apply. These puppies deserve prepared, committed homes, and we will only move forward with applicants who meet our requirements without exception.

Pictured below:
Cinnamon
Honey
Nutmeg

www.lakesideanimalrescue.com is where you can find our application.

Sprinkles has a new home waiting for her next week! An update will be shared tomorrow afternoon/evening on any remaining...
12/17/2025

Sprinkles has a new home waiting for her next week!

An update will be shared tomorrow afternoon/evening on any remaining puppies available.

12/16/2025

🍪 COOKIE UPDATE 🍪

Sadly, we lost Biscotti yesterday😔 Cookie is left with just one little boy, Snickerdoodle. He seems to be getting stronger and thriving, but I still remain guarded as he is so tiny and fragile. Poor Cookie is trying so hard to be a mom at such a young age and trying to figure out WTH just happened to her.

I go in every hour or two and lay with her and sing to her and put SD on her to nurse. She’s showing more interest in nursing today, although she gets very nervous. She’s trying to figure out this whole mom thing. This morning, he was fussing and she didn’t like that. She instantly took him back in and curled up around him. Great sign! Maybe her instincts are starting to kick in.

Please say a little more prayers for her and her little baby, they’ve gotten us this far. Prayer works!🙏💙

🎄 Holiday Litter Adoption Update 🎄For those who have applied for the Holiday litter, please know that we are actively wo...
12/16/2025

🎄 Holiday Litter Adoption Update 🎄

For those who have applied for the Holiday litter, please know that we are actively working through applications. This process is very time-consuming, and we truly appreciate your patience.

As puppies are adopted, we will update their individual posts. If an approved applicant decides to pass, we will return to the applications and move on to the next potential match.

Due to the volume of interest, not everyone will receive a direct response. We received over 75 applications for just 9 puppies, and it simply isn’t possible to personally follow up with every applicant.

Please note that we always prioritize in-state adopters first.

If you’ve messaged or emailed and haven’t heard back yet, please know it’s not being ignored — we are working diligently through applications while also caring for our foster families, animals, and our own families.

Thank you so much for your understanding, patience, and support. 🐾❤️

😂 Why We Say “Mixed Breed” (or “No History”)—Exhibit A 😂This is Goose.Or… should we say Miss Gooseington of Many Lineage...
12/16/2025

😂 Why We Say “Mixed Breed” (or “No History”)—Exhibit A 😂

This is Goose.
Or… should we say Miss Gooseington of Many Lineages.

When dogs come into rescue, we’re often asked:
👉 “What breed is he?”
And our honest answer is: mixed breed or unknown history.

Why? Because this is what “unknown” can look like when science gets involved. 🧬

The adopter was kind enough to share Goose’s DNA results and WOW:
• A splash of Boykin Spaniel
• A dash of Rottweiler
• A scoop of Beagle
• A drizzle of Redbone Coonhound
• A pinch of Great Pyrenees
• Plus retrievers, hounds, guard dogs, herding breeds, Chow Chow, Chihuahua…
…and about 10 more breeds for good measure.

This, friends, is why we don’t guess.
This is why “lab mix” is usually a lie.
This is why your 40-lb puppy might grow into a 70-lb couch guardian who bays at squirrels but retrieves socks. 😂

📣 Introducing Goose’s official breed:
✨ Boykin-Rottie-Beagle-Redbone-Pyre-Retriever-Hound-Shep-Chow-Chi Supreme™ ✨
(Also known as: 100% Good Dog)

So when we list a dog as mixed breed or no history, it’s not us being vague —
it’s us being honest. And sometimes, it’s way more fun this way. 🐶💙

12/15/2025

Im Nutmeg, and I'm the Best Boy Ever! (Ignore the Speckles, See the Snuggles!). The "Problem" is my speckled siblings are getting all the attention, and I'm starting to get sad. I know Brown and White isn't "in" this year, but please don't look past me because of my color!
I promise I more than make up for my lack of spots with my amazing personality! I'm always the first one to greet my Foster Mom with happy wags, and I absolutely love to snuggle. My two legged foster sister can confirm—she loves to hold me the most because I'm the best, warmest cuddle bug. Please, someone give me a chance. Look at me for me, not for my lack of freckles and speckles. I just want a family of my own. I even went to see Santa to ask for a forever home for Christmas! And he wouldn’t even look at me😩. He only had eyes for my sisters.

If you're looking for loyalty, a warm welcome every day, and a lifetime supply of snuggles, you need me.

Side note: I do have juvenile cataracts in one eye, but I hope that won’t keep you from loving me just the same.

Not all meet and greets go well. Not all adoptions are a happy ending or love at first sight. Some take time to find the...
12/15/2025

Not all meet and greets go well. Not all adoptions are a happy ending or love at first sight. Some take time to find the right fit. There’s a learning curve. Annie is my learning curve.

Annie’s meet and greet on Saturday was an epic failure. I’ll start off by saying this….she was TERRIFIED! She’s been with only me with her sister, Cookie for a month now and knows nothing else. She came from a hoarding situation with 8 other small dogs. Chaos is all she’s ever known until now. Now….back to the meet and greet…..

Annie was so nervous that she snapped at the resident small dog, who was the sweetest most social butterfly. She then proceeded to 💩 under their Christmas tree! Not after she p*ed all over me🤦🏼‍♀️ Annie made her feelings abundantly clear she didn’t want to be there, and I wanted to crawl under a rock and die. The potential adopter was so sweet and understanding, and we all agreed this wasn’t going to work. With my head hung low and pride in tow, we took the hour and a half drive home😔 Not a p*ep from Annie, she was relieved.

With Cookie about to give birth, I had to separate the girls. I put Annie in my puppy room in her new pen, all warm and cozy. She cleared the pen like a gazelle, ran past me into the house….not knowing what she just got herself into. It was on. Ok I said….guess we’re doing this🤦🏼‍♀️ on the other side of that door awaited 11 dogs…..

Yes, ELEVEN! If you’ve made it this far, you might be on the edge of your seat. I am just writing this😳 Did a fight break out? No. Everyone sniffed and circled….many butts were smelled. Annie snarled….and walked away. To my surprise….the resident a@&hole even tried to play with her! Gracie gave her approval and Annie trotted around like she’s always been there. No doubt Annie was thinking “WTH did I get myself into”
Welcome to the jungle Annie!

Now…..you all might be wondering if I have a 12th dog now? The answer is….HELL NAW!! I learned A LOT about Annie this weekend. It was the best thing that could have happened! I now know what kind of home Annie really needs.

Annie seems to thrive in chaos, it’s all she’s ever known. Other dominant dogs in the home that she can’t boss around✅ my dogs don’t play that!
She bonds fast….and HARD! Looking for an affectionate and loving small dog?✅ She literally can’t control her licker and knows no boundaries when it comes to love.
She has separation anxiety when she can’t get to you, she will cry until she’s with you again.
She needs someone home more often than not✅
Looking for a bed buddy? She will sleep right next to you and literally steal your pillow✅ Good news though, she doesn’t snore!
We’re working on the whole housetraining thing, she’s trying, she’s figured out the dog door and comes and goes. Sometimes that go is on the floor🤦🏼‍♀️ That’s ok Annie, you’re so confused right now.

If you’re home a lot, don’t mind a small dog with no interpersonal boundaries, want endless love and loyalty, don’t mind working on housetraining, willing to share your bed, not afraid of her 💩 under your Christmas tree (we understand if you want to wait till the tree is down🤣) and willing to give her time to adjust…..SHE’S YOUR GIRL✅✅✅✅✅

I know this is a lot, and a big ask. But we pride ourselves on transparency and always want to find each dog the perfect home and best fit for everyone. Annie is no different. It just took me a hot minute to really get to know her. She’s a special girl and is so deserving of her own loving home. I am not that home. Please don’t make me have a 12th dog!😭 Annie is spayed microchipped and UTD on everything.

Www.lakesideanimalrescue.com for more information on Annie or to apply. I’d love to chat about her!💖🥰

Momma Cookie had a very rough delivery this morning. She had 4 total, with only 2 surviving. She’s only about a year old...
12/14/2025

Momma Cookie had a very rough delivery this morning. She had 4 total, with only 2 surviving. She’s only about a year old and no doubt this was her first litter….but for sure her last! I promise sweet girl, you will never go through this again. Please say a prayer for her two boys, Snickerdoodle and Biscotti. They are super tiny and fragile, we remain guarded. They, including Cookie could use all the prayers they can get🙏

ADOPTEDHi. Hello. It’s me. Sugar. 🍬I just spent the weekend watching absolute pandemonium over my siblings. Speckle this...
12/14/2025

ADOPTED

Hi. Hello. It’s me. Sugar. 🍬

I just spent the weekend watching absolute pandemonium over my siblings. Speckle this, Speckle that. “Speckle-mania,” they called it. Honestly? I found it hilarious.

But I have a very important question: what about Spot-mania? Splotch-mania?? Because excuse me, I am standing right here being JUST as adorable.

And before you say, “Why aren’t there better photos of Sugar?” — allow me to explain. The rescue has tried. Repeatedly. But I love humans soooooo much that every time someone points a camera at me, I sprint directly toward them like, “Oh hi, is this cuddle time? Gimme some sugar?” 📸➡️💨

I’m sweet, I’m silly, I’m covered in fabulous spots and splotches, and I firmly believe the world is made of people who exist solely to pet me.

One small heads-up: I’m already over 12 pounds at just 7 weeks old, so there’s a very good chance I’m going to grow into a ginormous, lovable, spotty masterpiece. More Sugar to love. You’re welcome.

So let’s fix this injustice.
Make today Spot-Mania Sunday.
Signed,
Sugar 🍬

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