Saving Saluda Strays

05/14/2026

Rabies alert in Saluda County. Third case this year. Please vaccinate your pets.

9 people exposed to rabid calf in Saluda County. https://www.wrdw.com/2026/05/14/9-people-exposed-rabid-calf-saluda-county/

05/14/2026

We’ve had SO many people tagging us and reaching out about these puppies, so we wanted to provide an update and clear up some misinformation that was circulating online.

The puppies, their mama, and dad are now SAFE with Saving Saluda Strays. 💜

They have already received their initial vetting through us. The puppies will be transferred to one of our trusted local rescue partners ASAP for continued care and placement, while the adult dogs will remain with Saving Saluda Strays for now. Unfortunately, dad dog did test positive for heartworms, which will require additional treatment and expense moving forward.

We also want to clarify that the original Facebook post was, unfortunately, largely inflammatory and inaccurate. We had actually been in communication with the caretakers of these dogs for several weeks and had already arranged to take the family in once the puppies were old enough to be safely weaned. They were scheduled to come into our care this Saturday.

After the post began spreading rapidly and many people started attempting to go get the dogs themselves, we made the decision to move immediately to ensure the safety of the animals and avoid additional chaos and stress for everyone involved.

Huge thank you to two of our incredible volunteers, Kenny & Valerie Rowe, who stepped up and safely transported them for us today. 👏

There are FOUR puppies total. One puppy does have a severe, infected wound that appears suspicious for a bite injury and will need ongoing treatment and close monitoring. At this time, however, we have no knowledge of any puppies being ran over as was originally claimed online.

We know people are passionate and want to help, and we are grateful for a community that cares so deeply about animals. But situations like this are also a reminder of how quickly misinformation can spread on social media and create panic before all facts are known.

For now, this sweet little family is safe, receiving care, and headed toward a much brighter future. 💜

05/13/2026

50+ animals in our care as of today and we are in desperate need of food! Send help 🤪🫣

05/10/2026

WE DID IT. 😭🐾

Because of every ticket purchased, every donation made, every sponsor, volunteer, and every person who showed up to support this mission… the Saving Saluda Strays Pet Gala raised $13,953.25 for rescue animals.

What an unbelievably beautiful night. I truly hope everyone had as much fun as I did. Seeing a room full of people come together for animals that so often get overlooked was something I’ll never forget.

Most importantly, I want to thank Jesus. None of this would exist without Him. Every open door, every provision, every life saved… He has carried this rescue from the very beginning and I will forever give Him the glory for it.

The roses on the tables last night were incredibly special to me. 🌹 They came from my very own garden, and while was cutting them yesterday morning, I kept thinking about how fitting it was that this gala fell on Mother’s Day weekend. You see… those roses were given to me when my beautiful mother-in-love passed away. I didn’t tell that story last night because I knew I would cry through it. But those roses have become such a constant reminder of her love, her life, and the beauty she left behind. I was really proud to be able to share a piece of her with everyone there last night.

I looked around the room last night and saw so many women who nurture and pour into others constantly… their families, their communities, their animals, their friends. It made my heart really full.

Thank you all for supporting Saving Saluda Strays. Thank you for believing in this mission. Thank you for loving these animals with us.

And happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmothers, animal moms, and nurturing hearts out there today. ❤️

More posts to come about the success from last night! Until then - enjoy some photos of the evening!

05/09/2026

It’s almost time!!! 💜💜💜

05/09/2026

🚨THE MATCH IS ON!! 🚨

An incredibly generous anonymous donor has offered to MATCH every dollar donated to Saving Saluda Strays TODAY in honor of tonight’s Pet Gala. 🐾✨

That means every donation made today instantly doubles for the animals.

$20 = $40
$50 = $100
$100 = $200

This rescue survives because ordinary people decide to do extraordinary things for animals that have nowhere else to go. The dumped puppies. The sick kittens. The scared dogs nobody wanted. The medical cases everyone else passed over.

Today is one of those moments where a small donation can make a REALLY big impact.

If you’ve ever wanted to help us, this is the perfect day to do it. Even a few dollars matters when it’s doubled. 💜

Let’s make this donor regret giving us a limit. 😏🐾

Ways to give in the comments.

05/03/2026

🐾 Party with a purpose… open to all ages! Don’t miss it! You still have a chance to grab your 🎟️🎟️ (🔗 in comments)

05/01/2026

Gala tickets close in just a few more days. You still have time to grab yours!

Ps for all you parents… we will have dumplings at the silent auction 😂

Oh, and puppies! There will be puppies 🐶🐾

04/30/2026

Their innocent faces 😭🥺 So thankful for SLED’s dogfighting team and those reporting it to them!

If you see something, say something!! And if you’re fighting dogs in SC, let this serve as your notice… They’re coming for you 😉💪🏻🚔