Our beloved Cindy Lou, who lost her battle to live way too soon
The backyard of the sanctuary
Named in honor of our beloved Cindy Lou, the mission of Cindy Lou’s Sanctuary is to rescue and provide sanctuary as a loving and safe home for Dachshunds and other small breeds.
When possible we arrange adoptions to forever homes, but we are always committed to each one’s lifelong emotional and physical care.
Hi everyone! I’m searching for a new foster for Walter!!! He is a great dog but a bit mouthy and his current foster has a very young child. He really needs a home with adults and no young (under 12) children. He is too big to come to the sanctuary so I’m in deep need! Please reach out if you are interested – we provide everything you need!!
Yesterday we joyfully welcomed this sweet little boy to the sanctuary. He was found on a mountain completely matted and emaciated, taken to a shelter we work with regularly and they made a call to see if we could help. One look at that face and my heart melted. Thanks to shelter volunteer Jacqueline and our volunteer and foster Jennifer we were able to transport him to the sanctuary Today we got him straight to our wonderful vet, The Animal Hospital of North Charleston. We have a refeeding schedule set up and extra vitamins but this boy has a ways to go. He is currently 9 pounds and Dr D thinks he should probably be
25ish to be a healthy weight. We stopped at Hollywood Feed after for some extra loves and a treat and the wonderful manager, Cathy, said he looks like a Rocky – because he’s a fighter! So welcome to the Sanctuary Rocky! We are all fighting with you and can’t wait to see you bloom!
Bella is so adorable! And available! Apply at: CindyLousSanctuary.org
One more happy little intake to share – this is Jack! He is a 6 year old Chinese crested fluff! He is funny and sweet and loves EVERYONE! He will be at our event today at Charleston Sports Pub in Goose Creek from 1-4
I have to catch up on Intakes! Here are Mowgli and Lainey – Mowgli is a young, limited vision boy and Lainey is a young petite beagle! We are working up Mowgli, if you want to meet Lainey, she will be at Charleston Sports Pub with us today from 1-4 in Goose Creek
Yesterday I got one of those calls – there’s a dog who has to leave or he will be euthanized – horrible back story – taken in covered in Matt’s and feces and fleas. Taken directly to local animal er and shaved down and treated, stabilized and then taken to shelter. Very rough shape. I got the call yesterday morning at 10:32 – at 3:00 he had been flown in thanks to Matt at Pilots for Paws and I was rushing him to see our amazing Dr D at The Animal Hospital of North Charleston. He was shaking so hard and very disoriented. Thanks to the team he is doing well, is stable and has started medication to help with his issues. He had a good nights sleep, ate and drank. And walked around the yard a little bit this morning (maybe 15 feet). He came to us a shaggy, but we’ve decided he needs a noble name so we are calling him Franklin Sterling. Welcome to the Sanctuary sweet boy. We love you already. He is a senior and we think a toy poodle mix, big heart murmur, old man neuro issue, horrible teeth, collapsing trachea, just to get started. If you’d like to help you can donate below or send to our Venmo or PayPal. Thanks in advance!
Venmo: @Janet-Chicka
PayPal: Donations@CindyLousSanctuary.org
Join us tomorrow (Saturday, March 28th) from 1:00-4:00 at Charleston Sports Pub – Goose Creek we will be on the covered patio with some of our adoptable babies! Come see the puppies- Beau, Bentley, Scout and CD along with some of our adult dogs who are available!
Apply for Bella at CindyLousSanctuary.org
Apply at CindyLousSanctuary.org
The little black puppy is CD he is 9 weeks old and is available for adoption. He weighs 2.9 pounds and has had his first 2 shots. He is a Chihuahua mix. The little brown girl is not currently available
National Puppy Day?!?!?! Did I almost miss it?!?! Here’s the new batch that came in on Saturday – the Girls: Lucky, Cookie, Strudel, Squirt, and Pepper – and the lone boy – Niblet! They have had their first shots so they can’t come out to play yet, but the will get their second shots on April 1st (no fooling!). And will be ready for adventures!! They are between 5 and 7 pounds right now and we know nothing of their breed. If you are interested, please put in an application now at: CindyLousSanctuary.org
I cannot believe Bentley and Beau haven’t been adopted yet! These puppies are amazing! They’ve been working with one of volunteers who has training experience and are doing awesome with potty training and manners!! They are 4 months old and have had all their shots! They are about 15 pounds and will be medium sized (20-25 pounds) when fully grown Bentley is a Chihuahua/Feist mix and Beau is a complete mutt! Apply at CindyLousSanctuary.org
Looking for a perfect wine basket raffle? This is from Friends of Berkeley County Animal Center who help us with so many of our surgery babies!
Today we had 6 puppies flown to us by Pilots for Paws from North Carolina. There are 5 girls and one boy. They’ve all had good long baths and been scrubbed thoroughly! No more stinky! They are cute and will be available in just about 2 weeks – as soon as they get their second shots. No I have no idea what breed they are. They are bigger than our usual, so if you’re looking for a medium size puppy- please get your application in now! CindyLousSanctuary.org
Welcome Chia! Freedom ride and ready to go!
I just added this in two different sizes to our wishlist!
So this happened yesterday! At their vet appointment Scout was scooped up for a trial at home with Tracy and her pack. Then Scooter had a “love at first sight” adoption. We are thrilled for both boys!
Here comes the fluff! Yesterday we took in 2 bichons – Lucy and Lily! They are sweet and friendly and we are evaluating to see if they are bonded. Lucy is 3, Lily is 13. They both need a groom but are spayed and we got them up to date on shots yesterday.
Next is June Bug a 4 year old Chihuahua who arrived at the shelter with awful skin issues but is doing much much better! She’s a complete snuggle bug and lap lover! Loves to play and is doing great with her foster mom!
Let’s talk intakes! First up – two 3 1/2 month old brothers – Scooter and Scout! Dachshund mixes who are funny and sweet and will be at our event on Saturday!
Please mark your calendar! This Saturday we will be at the metro North Market and Craft Fair from 10:00-2:00. 109 Central Avenue, Goose Creek
It’s really been a weekend – there must be one heck of a party happening at the rain bow bridge. After getting back to the sanctuary, our sassy Mr Tinker, who had stopped eating on Friday decided it was time for him to join his pals across the bridge. He passed peacefully in my arms, having gotten some special love from Tammy too. He was one of the best crabbiest boys I’ve known. He hated anyone touching his face or feet, he hated his eyes drops and being held too much, he loved being in the sunshine and doing the 💩 dance. We loved you and all your quirks! Run free and happy sweet Tinker ❤️🐾🌈💔
This afternoon I got a call from our amazing foster Maggie Felkers mom. Maggie is away and Winston is failing what do I do? We set up a time to meet- this is what we’ve been expecting since we took this boy in. He came to us with very advanced cancer of the jaw. We didn’t think he’d last a month. Maggie stepped in and said I’d love to fospice him. That was 7 months ago. He had love and joy from Maggie and her mom every single day.
I met Maggie an hour or so later and Winston was already gone, passed peacefully in his bed at home. Loved so well by all who knew him – he was here at the sanctuary for a weekend recently and I’m so glad we had that time to love on him. He will be missed greatly. Fly free across the rainbow bridge until we meet again sweet boy ❤️🐾🌈💔
Make sure you have this on your calendar! Always a fun day!
This morning as I was gathering up the dogs and getting ready for our event I picked up our sweet Gus and carried him inside, he snuggled into me, took a deep breath and crossed the rainbow bridge. He was 17 and had not had adequate care for a long time, we gave him love and sunshine and comfort. But it couldn’t roll back the clock or the damage already done. I loved him for even the short time we had him. A special thanks to Maria Basini for fostering and transporting him to us. Until we meet again at the bridge my sweet boy- run free and happy ❤️🐾🌈💔
Don’t forget! We will be at Pet Supplies Plus – Goose Creek, SC tomorrow from 9:30-12:30 with some of our adoptable dogs and puppies! Come on out and say hi!!
Thought you’d like to know the teef numbers from yesterday! We sent 5 dogs for dentals and 1 dog for spay to our surgery partner (PetCare of Newberry). In total they lost 45 teeth!
Jaspar – 15, Samuel – 12, Mr Binks – 12, Mya – 5, and Bitsy – 1 badly infected cracked tooth. Blossom had her spay and will never have to be a momma again! Everyone is doing well today and we are so grateful for everyone who helped make this happen and all who sent prayers during the surgeries. And on a personal note, I want to throw out a huge thank you to Tammy Smith who showed up at 8:30 and got all the rest of the dogs out and cleaned up before I got home with everyone and then stayed and helped me get the whole crew dinner – you really are an angel!
Everyone is finished with surgeries and we are getting them belted in and settled for the ride home – everyone did well! Mr Binks is the winner with 14 teeth extracted!! A huge thanks to PetCare of Newberry for all their hard work to get our babies fixed up! This was all made possible by Friends of Berkeley County Animal Center who provided funds for 5 dentals in one day – a true miracle for a small sanctuary like us! Another large thank you to Patty Strain for transporting every to Newberry yesterday! We are on our way home – almost everyone is already asleep! Thank you for all the prayers and support- we could not do this without every one of you!
Come out for a Saturday Meet and Greet at Pet Supplies Plus – Goose Creek, SC this Saturday, March 14th from 9:30-12:30! We will have the remaining puppies, along with some of our adult adoptable dogs for you to meet!
Asking for Prayers! Today we have sen 5 dogs for dental and 1 for spay to our surgery partner!
We are so happy! Previous adopters Tom and Darlene Fernandez stopped by and fell in love with Poppy! It was magic! Happy Tails Poppy- you are gonna love your new home! 💕💕
We are welcoming Cash to the sanctuary today – he needs vetting and to be evaluated – and a diet – he is a chonky monkey! But we already love this 10 year old!
PUPPY ALERT!! We will be at Hollywood Feed in Carnes Crossroad on Sunday, March 8th from 10:00-1:00 – you can meet Beau, Casanova along with our other puppies and some of our available adult dogs! Come on out and say hi!
Going live at 7 pm to draw the raffle winner!!
We have multiple dogs who need to use scoot sacks – I’ve added them to our wishlist if anyone would like to help! Thank you in advance
How about some great news?! Our very own Saint – the wildest man has found his people! He has an amazing shave down and is looking super handsome – he’s been working with his potential adopters for a bit now and it was finally time! We know he has lots to learn, but he is one of those dogs who is worth the work and the wait! Congratulations to all! Happy tails! This has made my heart so joyful! Thanks so much to Friends of Berkeley County Animal Center for helping with his sedated shave down
UPDATE : Champ did grea! Tumor removed and 9 teeth pulled! He is resting comfortably
Prayers please! Our sweet champ had a bump on neck that opened up at his fosters. I have him at the vet – and he needs to have the tumor removed and also several teeth and it just cannot wait. Thanks to Friends of Berkeley County Animal Center they jumped right in and said YES! to helping and covered the cost for our amazing vet who also said YES! to making this happen today. We are praying for our little 16 year old boy to come through safely and feeling much better!tg
Today just fell apart for me. I drove to Bennettsville with Blossoms puppies, an xpen, a load of treats and determination that I wasn’t coming home without her. I didn’t sleep
Much last night worrying about her. In a strange place, outside, alone, scared, not knowing where to go. My heart just broke for her. My fosters neighbor saw me setting up and came to help. Reported they had seen her a couple times but couldn’t get her. He offered to help search again. We searched, he spotted her in a driveway and she ran into some woods. I walked the driveway, I called and called and saw nothing. Then, a flick of a tail in the shadows of a bush, a closer look, and she was there, huddled in a corner of a fence behind a shed, behind bushed and brambles, scared, eyes wide, but that little tail full of hope. I climbed through and suddenly she came – jumped into my arms and was safe! We are all back home safe and sound, she had a big dinner, got lots of love from everyone and is sound asleep! My plans for the day were blown, but oh the joy of finding our little lost girl! ❤️
Our live drawing for the raffle bag is moved to tomorrow evening!!
We have found Blossom! She is safe and healthy!!!
Today is the last day to buy your raffle tickets! Don’t delay!!
UPDATE – Blossom has been found and is safe! Im on my way back to the sanctuary with her!
If we have anyone on the Bennettsville, SC area – Blossom went there yesterday to foster – today she was in the back yard to go potty and climbed the fence and ran off! We are desperately seeking her! If you can share with anyone in the area we would appreciate any info on sightings!yy
