Dalmie, Swell, and Layla All Stare Death in the Face

I figured a last-minute trip to the shelter was pointless. These dogs had it stated all over their threads, last day! Will be pts! Will be euthanized! But I had to try. So I went. I went, armed with a list of those who had only been given today. 

I started with Swell. His FB picture showed him with leg wounds from another dog attack. He was a jet-black beauty but his picture didn't do him justice. His kennel mate was outside so it was easy to get Swell. He took the leash easily and walked sweetly to the big yard.

When we got there, I expected Swell to take off! To fly across the field. Instead, he chose to stay with me. He pressed up against my legs and I crouched down to pet him. Instantly, he collapsed into my lap, wiggling his way up against my hand for petting. 

Now, Swell is a big pup. He's a Dane mix with big feet. But he is a sweetheart and thinks he's a lap dog. I hope someone sees him for the jet-black, magnificent dog he is,

I knew there were other dogs who needed last-minute evaluations so I reluctantly put Swell up and moved to get out Layla. Another black dog, who usually get skipped over because of their color. Discrimination might be dead amongst humans but it is alive and kicking in canines.

Layla had your typical puppy energy but she was so sweet. She bounded along with the grace of a deer and enjoyed hanging out with me in the field, even though she also liked to play. Layla is small and beautiful. She's been looked over but hopefully won't face her last night tonight.

When I put Layla back, I went and found Dalmie, a beautiful Dalmatian mix. He had been returned from a foster who had no bad things to say about him. When I found him in D1 - where else - he moseyed right along with me on the leash.

Once in the field, Dalmie went straight for the ball, we played a few games of fetch, had a few treats, and I fell in love. This was a mellow dog with a playful streak. He was great. I loved on him, hoping it wouldn't be the last love he would get.

These three dogs need out TOMORROW. they needed out today. Please email petrescue@greenvillecounty.org with their name in the subject line if interested. Or you can email me. Don't wait, they don't have time for that.

They don't have much time left at all.