The Fort- Fortitudine Vincimus Rescue Center

10/29/2025

Rest easy, Bea. Thank you for so many years of being the best girl. When I spent a week trapping you in the woods, I never could have imagined you staying with us for all these years. You were, hands down, the best mom we have ever had and you were such a good girl. I miss you already.

07/04/2025

Wishing all of you a very happy and safe 4th of July!

02/19/2025

Check out this handsome little guy!!!
You may remember Gordie, the little pup that came to us in the verge of death last year. Well, today he got groomed and he is single and ready to mingle!
Anyone interested in adopting this adorable little pup please email us at [email protected] for more information or visit our website thefortrescue.org to submit an adoption application! PLEASE SHARE!!! Help us find Gordie the home he deserves

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! To all of you, from all of us here at The Fort! We have much to be thankful for and we’ll be celebrating the holiday with our family and the pups.

09/20/2024

Happy Friday from Gordie and all the rest of us here at The Fort!
Some of you may remember Gordie. He came to us a few months ago on the literal verge of death. He was in desperate need of life saving medical attention and his owners had zero money. So, they surrendered him to us! We got him all taken care of and after an extensive surgery and SEVERAL days in the hospital he came to be fostered for us while we look for his forever home. Now, the little guy is all healthy and ready to be adopted!
Anyone interested in adopting this adorable little guy please email us at [email protected] for more information! Please share!!! Help us find Gordie the home he deserves!

07/20/2024

Happy Saturday, everyone!
I know it’s been a little while since I posted an update on Gordie. Sorry, life has been busy lately!
As you can see, Gordie is fully recovered!!! This little guy is such a sweetheart. Now, he’s ready for a foster or forever home!
We can still use your help in paying for Gordie’s medical bill. When it’s all said and done, his total hospital bill came out to about $15,000.😬 To be completely honest, we simply don’t have the funds to pay his bill and we need your help!
Donations towards Gordie’s medical bill can be made any of the following ways:

1. Via Venmo at-


2. Via PayPal using our email address-
[email protected]

3. By calling our vet directly and donating towards The Fort’s outstanding balance at-
(919)266-9852

4. Via good old fashion snail mail at-
The Fort Rescue
4901 Departure Dr
#58055
Raleigh, NC 27616

Huge thank you to those of you that have donated towards his care already! Thank you!!! We couldn’t do what we do without you!

07/04/2024

Wishing everyone a very happy and safe 4th of July!

05/27/2024

Wishing everyone a safe Memorial Day. Please take a minute out of your barbecue, pool party or beach trip to remember those this holiday is all about.

05/11/2024

Gordie has been released from the hospital!!!
Today little Gordie was finally well enough to be released from the hospital after a week and a half and has come here to be monitored by us. After all his medical care, Gordie’s vet bill (with our rescue discount) is a staggering $12,000.😬 As we said before, we had no idea we would be incurring such a massive cost when we decided to save him and WE NEED YOUR HELP TO PAY FOR IT!!!
If you are able to donate towards Gordie’s care, please do! If you can’t donate, PLEASE SHARE!
Donations can be made any of the following ways:

1. Via Venmo at-


2. Via PayPal using our email address-
[email protected]

3. By calling our vet directly and donating towards The Fort’s outstanding balance at-
(919)266-9852

4. Via good old fashion snail mail at-
The Fort Rescue
4901 Departure Dr
#58055
Raleigh, NC 27616

Any amount is greatly appreciated!!!

05/10/2024

We have launched another campaign in our bonfire store in an effort to raise funds for Gordie. Take a look!! If you can purchase, thank you! If you cant purchase, please share and Thank you!!

Helping Gordie Rewrite His Story. We need your help!!! This is our newest little guy. He came to us last night because his owners couldn’t afford his medical care and...

05/08/2024

UPDATE ON OUR NEWEST LITTLE GUY!!!
We have decided to call him Gordie. It seems to fit him.
Gordie had a rough day yesterday. He developed melena, appeared painful and had no interest in food. His medications were adjusted and today he appears more comfortable and even ate a small bite of food! His urinary catheter and subcutaneous drain were able to be removed! He still has his abdominal drain and his nasogastric tube in.
Some may criticize us for going so far for this little guy. And perhaps we would have reconsidered, had we known the massive expense we would incur with him. But, no we are in it and as long as Gordie continues to improve we are going to do what we can to help him.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
At this point Gordie’s bill is about $9000. As I said, we had no idea we would be incurring such a massive expense and we simply don’t have the money to pay it. Donations towards Gordie’s care can be made any of the following ways:

1. Via Venmo at-


2. Via PayPal using our email address-
[email protected]

3. By calling our vet directly and donating towards The Fort’s outstanding balance at-
(919)266-9852

4. Via good old fashion snail mail at-
The Fort Rescue
4901 Departure Dr
#58055
Raleigh, NC 27616

Any amount is greatly appreciated!!! If you can’t donate, PLEASE SHARE!!!