Sweet North Carolina Shelter Dog In Need Of Forever Home

This story just breaks my heart. I feel for the dog and the shelter. There's a dog here in North Carolina that spent 650 days at the Watauga Humane Society. Finally, the sweet girl was adopted, only to be returned to the rescue organization. Heart breaking!

According to Yahoo, 12-year-old Chiquitita arrived at the shelter in Boone, N.C. in 2002. After waiting over so long for a forever home, the white pit bull was returned due to no fault of her own. The aging girl is a huge fan of kisses and loves walking around the neighborhood. She's also a big fan of naps and snuggles.

Looking at the Watauga Humane Society Facebook page, there's a post with lots of pictures of Chiquitita and she is adorable. In addition to the pictures, the post also says that the shelter believes there's a right home for every pet, and a wrong one as well. The adopter of this dog was obviously not a good match.

I realize that not everyone is up for adopting a senior dog. In 2019, I rescued a 12-year-old Jack Russell named Mollie. This poor girl was not taken care of at all and the people that had her didn't want to deal with her because she was getting older. GRRRRRRR. I won't even start! Mollie was scheduled for euthanasia, but luckily a rescue organization pulled her, and I immediately adopted her. After getting her well, she became a great playmate and sister for Kramer.

Mollie was only with me for a year. She became ill right after my neck surgery, and I had to let her go. Just writing that brings tears to my eyes. She was a fiesty girl and such a looker! I hate that the idiots that had her for so long didn't take care of her properly. I think she would have lived longer.

Just because Chiquitita is an older, doesn't mean she shouldn't be happy. Due to some arthritis issues, she'll need to be the only dog in the house. I am hoping that sharing her story will help get her the Valentine she deserves. Someone please help this sweet girl!  She deserves to spend the rest of her days being happy and treated like a princess.

If you're interested in learning more, you can go here or check out the Watauga Humane Society's Facebook page. 

Looking to add on to your family? But not looking for more kids or any kids? How about a new pet? Now is a great time to adopt an animal. There are so many pets across the Charlotte region who would love to be your new forever friend. Whether you are looking to adopt a dog, a cat, or maybe a nonconventional animal. I have to say looking at these pictures of dogs almost made me want to adopt one. But ultimately I'm still not ready after losing mine a few years ago. But there are some incredibly sweet and adorable pups who would absolutely love to join your family. All of the places to adopt a dog or cat listed below are in the Charlotte region of North Carolina.

So if you feel called to do so browse through the animals awaiting adoption. You may not know you need one until you see its precious face. Check out some places to adopt a dog or cat in North Carolina below. And who knows come Monday morning you could have a new furrever friend. (If you do and would like to bring it for a visit hit a girl up!)

The Most Popular Dog Breeds In North Carolina

Located at 8315 Byrum Drive Charlotte, NC 28217 CMPD Animal Care and Control is a great place to adopt a dog, cat, or even a rabbit or other small animals.

They are open:

​Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

CMPD Animal Care and Control

Located at 2700 Toomey Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203 The Humane Society of Charlotte has many dogs and cats in need of a loving home. They ask that you make an appointment on their website and are open daily from 11:00 am-5:00 pm.

Humane Society of Charlotte

The Greater Charlotte SPCA does not own or operate a shelter facility. Volunteers foster all animals in their homes until adopted. View photos of their animals online and then complete an interest form to meet them!

Greater Charlotte SCPA

North Meck Animal Rescue is a nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue in Charlotte NC. Browse their website and complete an application to schedule a time to visit.

North Meck Animal Rescue

Carolina P.A.W.S. has a variety of cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies waiting for new homes. Before meeting any available pets, they ask that you review the Adoption Requirements on their website and complete a brief application. As soon as your application is approved (generally within 2-3 days), Carolina P.A.W.S. will get in touch with you to arrange for you to meet your new pet!

Carolina P.A.W.S.

South Charlotte Dog Rescue could be home to your next friend! Check out the dogs on their website and complete an application to meet them.

South Charlotte Dog Rescue