10/21/2026
🚨 WE ARE OVERWHELMED, BUT WE WON’T TURN OUR BACKS ON DOGS IN CRISIS. 🐾❤️
Just Passing Through is temporarily CLOSED for intake until we can get some of our current dogs adopted. Our shelter is overflowing with dogs and puppies, and we simply do not have the space or staff to continue taking in more animals right now.
But sometimes, a situation is so desperate that we cannot ignore the need.
Within the last two weeks, we have been asked to help with TWO critical hoarding cases where dogs were in desperate need of rescue. With rescues and shelters everywhere already overwhelmed, the need is heartbreaking. When we learned about these dogs and their circumstances, we knew we had to jump into action.
In just TWO WEEKS, we have taken in 49 DOGS — on top of the dogs and puppies already in our care. 😭🐶
We are a small nonprofit shelter operating with just FIVE STAFF MEMBERS. To say we are overwhelmed is an understatement.
Every single day, our team works tirelessly to provide food, clean kennels, daily care, medical treatment, and the vetting these dogs desperately need. But one of our biggest challenges goes beyond the basics.
Many of these dogs have never walked on a leash. They have never experienced the freedom of being outside a cage, explored the world around them, or been around more than one or two people. Some have never known the comfort of a gentle touch, the safety of a loving home, or what it feels like to simply be a dog.
They need more than food and shelter. They need time. They need patience. They need socialization. They need someone to show them that the world isn’t such a scary place.
And that takes time — time our already exhausted team must somehow find while caring for every other dog in our shelter.
But we do it. ❤️
We do it because behind every frightened face is a dog who deserves a chance. We do it because watching a dog begin to trust, learn to walk on a leash, accept affection, and discover the joy of being loved makes every exhausting day worth it.
These dogs deserve their second chance at life. And we are determined to help them find it.
But we cannot do this alone. We NEED our community now more than ever. 🙏
🐾 CAN YOU HELP US?
❤️ DONATE toward veterinary care. With so many dogs arriving in need of medical attention, our vetting expenses are adding up quickly.
🐶 DONATE DOG FOOD. Imagine how much food it takes to feed this many dogs every single day! We go through an incredible amount, and keeping their bellies full is a constant need.
🏡 ADOPT your new best friend! If you have room in your heart and home for a dog, please consider adopting. Every adoption opens up a much-needed space and allows us to help another dog in need.
🐾RESCUE PARTNERS if you have any openings or have northern partners that have space, please consider pulling some dogs from us. We fully vet them before you take them.
📣 SHARE THIS POST! If you aren’t in a position to donate or adopt right now, sharing this post could connect us with someone who can. Never underestimate the power of a share!
Every dollar, every bag of food, every adoption, and every share makes a difference. All donations are tax-deductible, and donation letters are available upon request.
📌 Our Venmo, PayPal, mailing address, and Amazon Wishlist are attached to this post. We are so grateful for every person who continues to stand beside us and support our mission.
Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/AnimalAlliesJustPassingThrough
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/webapps/shoppingcart?flowlogging_id=f646218cbdc5e&mfid=1792547231053_f646218cbdc5e #/checkout/openButton
Mailing Address: 820 Gossett Rd Spartanburg, SC 29307
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/YDMPX2OLY8P0?ref_=wl_share
We know we cannot save every dog, and we know we cannot do it alone. But when a dog has nowhere else to turn, we will do everything within our power to give them a chance.
We may be a small shelter with only five staff members, but our hearts are big, our determination is strong, and our mission remains the same: saving lives, one dog at a time.
Please help us keep going. These dogs are counting on us — and right now, WE ARE COUNTING ON YOU. ❤️🐾
With love and gratitude,
Just Passing Through – A Division of Animal Allies
