The History of Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation

By Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc. / April 17, 2018

Sometimes a sad event can be the catalyst for huge, positive changes — such was the case with the founding of Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation. In 2005, Sarge, a German Shepherd dog, was in the Haywood County Animal Shelter and slated to be rescued. However, before the rescue could get to the shelter, the dog […]

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Sarge’s Relationship with Haywood County Animal Shelter

By Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc. / April 17, 2018

Sarge’s has always worked closely with the Haywood County Animal Shelter, which has been and is the primary source of animals coming into Sarge’s care. It was well-known that the old Haywood County Animal Shelter, dating back to 1988, had become inadequate and outdated to care for the volume of animals coming through its doors. […]

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Eighth Annual Furry Friends Benefit Bash!

By Sarge Rescue / August 15, 2016

[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text] Tickets to our Eighth Annual Furry Friends Bash on October 6 are now on sale. Tickets are sold out for this delicious sit-down meal (vegetarian or omnivore options available) at Laurel Ridge County Club and one of the best nonprofit silent and live auctions around. Questions? Please email furryfriendsbash@sargeanimals.org. [/cmsms_text][cmsms_gallery layout=”gallery” image_size_gallery=”medium” gallery_columns=”4″ […]

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Individual Care Pages for Pets are Good Ideas

By Sarge Rescue / June 27, 2016

Filling out a detailed information sheet regarding care of each your pets can be a powerful gift to leave behind if someone else needs to care for pets because of an emergency. From bigger details – who are other emergency contacts to help care for them? – to individual details such as your pet’s microchip […]

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The Eleventh Annual Dog Walk is August 6!

By Sarge Rescue / June 21, 2016

One of our favorite and most popular events is on August 6! We have regulars who have attended all ten Dog Walks, and we love to have new people join the walk. You can walk with or without a dog, and you can fundraise on our behalf if you like. It’s not required though. We […]

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The Tenth Annual Pet Photo Contest!

By Sarge Rescue / March 1, 2016

The Tenth Annual Pet Photography Contest kicked off today! After feedback from entrants last year, we have taken the contest digital this year. Please visit HERE to enter or learn more! Deadline for Entries: Friday, April 1, 2016 Winners Announced by Email: Friday, April 8, 2016 Awards Ceremony: Sarge’s Adoption Center, Saturday, April 16, 2016 […]

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Yay for Canine Good Citizen Certification!

By Sarge Rescue / February 25, 2016

One of our former Sarge dogs, “Simone”, achieved her Canine Good Citizen certification last week. She started her training as one of our foster dogs and then her new owner continued with it. We love it! Special thanks to Lisa Monteith at K-9 Curriculum for adminstering the test!

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Thank you to the Thundering Herd!

By Sarge Rescue / February 18, 2016

Everybody at Sarge’s would like to say a huge thank you to The Thundering Herd, Youth for Sarge’s, and all the generous donors! Hearts for the Herd raised over $2000 to benefit Sarge’s and help us rescue homeless dogs and cats. We appreciate the media coverage from The Mountaineer as well. We are so grateful!

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Gift Wrapping at Mast General!

By Sarge Rescue / November 3, 2015

One of the most popular volunteer opportunities that we have each year starts on December 1. From December 1 through Christmas, volunteers can sign up to wrap gifts for free at our table at Mast General Store. Many people donate for the service, but honestly it’s as much about seeing people and hearing their stories […]

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