Hootie's Haven Animal Rescue Inc

09/25/2026

BEST IN POLK! 🐾

Wellllll… somehow Hootie’s Haven Animal Rescue didn’t make it onto the list. 🤷‍♀️ But that’s okay, we’ve never been afraid to make our own way!

At Hootie’s Haven, we work hard to educate our community about the importance of spay/neuter, help families keep their pets when they need a little extra support, and find the PERFECT homes for dogs who need a second chance.

So, apparently, we’re taking the WRITE-IN route!

Y’all know what to do… GO SHOW JUST HOW GREAT HOOTIE’S IS!

Go write in Hootie’s Haven Animal Rescue, share this post, tag your friends, and help us make a little magic happen!

Because behind every rescue is a dog who needed someone to care, and we’re pretty darn proud to be those people.

Let’s show Polk County what Hootie’s Haven Animal Rescue is all about!

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09/21/2026

A little WWE… doggie style.

Kash LOVES to play. And I mean REALLY loves to play. It may look like he’s trying to take somebody down in the middle of a WWE match, but he is actually so gentle when he plays.

As usual around here, it’s the Danes who seem to be the foster entertainment committee.

Kash is very much still a puppy and has all the goofy puppy antics to prove it. If one dog doesn’t want to play, he just moves on to the next one. And the next. And the next… 😂 He’s determined to find somebody willing to participate.

He’s just a silly, happy puppy who thinks everybody should have time for a good wrestling match.

09/21/2026

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09/18/2026

09/14/2026

Have you ever thought about microchipping your dog, but just kept putting it off? Maybe you thought, “I’ll get around to it.”

If so, let this heartwarming story be your reminder.

This sweet girl had been missing for 9 long months. And somehow, she ended up 150 MILES away from home.

But then came the moment her family had been waiting for…

She was found. ❤️
And that simple little microchip helped connect her to her family and make her way back home.

Think about that for a second. 150 miles away. 9 months gone. And that tiny chip was the key to finding the people who loved her and bringing her home.

Collars can come off.
Tags can get lost.
Fences can break.
Dogs can wander farther than we ever imagined.

But a microchip can give them a voice when they can’t tell someone where they belong.

If your dog isn’t microchipped, please don’t wait. Make the appointment. Get it done. And make sure your contact information stays updated.

It may seem like a little thing today… but if your dog ever goes missing, that little chip could be the reason you get them back.

Nine months. 150 miles. And finally… HOME.

Nine months ago, Daisy disappeared in Blue Ridge.

A tiny microchip finally brought her home. 🥹🐾

Her family searched everywhere.

They hired thermal drones and professional trappers, shared posts across Blue Ridge, and followed every possible sighting.

Then the sightings stopped.

But Daisy was still out there.

For the past two weeks, Animal Control and The Rescue House had been working to safely catch a scared, cautious dog who had been hanging around the Hyden Tyler Recreation Center.

Last night, they finally got her.

Then they scanned her for a microchip.

And there it was!!

Daisy.

Her family had been searching for her for nine months.

They live more than 150 miles away.

That phone call to her Mom, Brenda was filled with tears.

Because Daisy is finally going home.

And the toys she left behind nine months ago are still waiting for her.

I talked with Lauren from The Rescue House, and the care and love she has for this dog is so clear.

She and everyone involved refused to give up on Daisy.

That tiny microchip made this reunion possible.

Please microchip your pets, and make sure your contact information stays updated.

You never know when that little chip might be what brings your family back together!!

09/10/2026

Kash Update

Sweet Kash gave us a pretty big scare on Friday. As Clint and I were getting ready for work, Kash threw up a wash rag. Then, when we got home, he had thrown up a sock.

When we woke up Saturday morning, Kash just wasn’t feeling very good, so a trip to the vet was definitely needed. After something showed up on his X-ray, the vet felt it was best to let him stay and be monitored. Thankfully, no surgery was required, which was a HUGE relief!

After spending three lonely days away from home, Kash finally got to come home Tuesday, and I know he absolutely hated every minute of being away from his people!

Now we know that all rags, socks, and apparently anything else this little vacuum cleaner can possibly scarf down needs to be put away and completely out of sight.

08/30/2026

Our Little Chicken…

Kash has been here for a while now, and apparently he’s just realized that there is a donkey living here, too.

And you can tell… HE IS NOT OKAY WITH IT.

He’s just now decided that the donkey might possibly… EAT HIM. 🤣

But seriously… look at our boy!

He still has a little more weight to gain, but he looks… and feels… like a completely different dog than the little guy who came to us.

He’s stronger, happier, and his personality is REALLY starting to come out.

08/23/2026

🚨 MISSING DOG — GORE, CHATTOOGA COUNTY

Please be on the lookout for one of Hootie’s babies!

Her owners reached out to let us know that she is missing from Farmersville, near the bottom of Little Sand Mountain in Gore.

She is wearing a GPS tracking collar, but unfortunately, her mom believes the battery may need to be charged because it isn’t currently picking up her location.

If you see her, please let us know immediately and keep an eye on her location if you can. We just want to get this sweet girl safely back home.

Missing from: Farmersville / bottom of Little Sand Mountain, Gore, Chattooga County

Please share this post and keep your eyes open!

Let’s get one of Hootie’s babies home!