Starting Over Animal Rescue - SC

06/05/2026

Happy National Donut Day!! Here’s Larry (now known as Louie) wearing a donut after his neuter surgery yesterday. Everything went smoothly and he’s recovering nicely!

05/16/2026

Larry just joined the SOAR family from the Rowan County Animal Shelter. He was rescue only due to being a little “grumpy” and was scheduled to be euthanized due to space issues. We couldn’t let that happen to this little guy!! He’s now in a foster home, who will be giving him time to decompress and see just how good his life will be from now on!

12/09/2023

SOAR is helping these puppies find their forever homes. Their mother was rescued from a shelter, and unbeknownst to anyone she was pregnant. Ruby gave birth to 12(!!) puppies on October 17th. They will be eight weeks old on December 13th, and ready for their new homes.

If you are interested in adopting, please send an email to [email protected] and we will send you an application.
Adoption fee is $245

06/25/2022

More pets are lost on this holiday than any other. If your pet does get out, make sure you have the best chance at being reunited.

05/07/2022

Dogs need time to decompress after being adopted.

09/07/2021

UPDATE:Adopted!

Oreo is ready for his new family! He’s a one year old male, weighing 45 pounds. He’s got a lot of energy, but settles down nicely. Oreo was turned in to the shelter because his previous owner didn’t have time for him. He’s house trained, neutered and microchipped. Adoption fee $250. Please email [email protected] for an adoption application.

05/27/2021

Apollo had his first heartworm treatment today; everything seemed to go well!

05/12/2021

Keep your pets safe!

Coyote pupping season is here, in fact, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reports that coyote sightings peak in May as they ramp up their activity searching day and night for food to support their newborn pups.

Coyotes prefer to build their dens away from human activity, but in North Carolina that can still mean contact with people. As coyotes wander in search of food, which can include wild fruit, small mammals, and this year’s increased number of nutritious cicadas, they can enter residential areas, especially if food is plentiful.

Tips to deter coyotes:
• Remove all outdoor pet food, fallen fruit, food waste and bird feeders.
• Keep cats and small dogs on a leash or harness whenever they’re outside.
• Haze coyotes away from homes and businesses. Hazing can be as simple as waving your arms and shouting forcefully, spraying them with a water hose, or throwing small rocks in their direction.

For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3nwcJuw
📸: Chris Desborough

03/29/2021

FDA pet food recall list. Please check to see if your brand is listed.

12/31/2020

Sportmix dog food recall.

FDA is alerting pet owners & veterinary professionals about certain lots of Sportmix pet food products which may contain potentially fatal levels of aflatoxin.