Pembroke Welsh Corgis Placed!

If you're interested in adopting a rescue Pembroke Welsh corgi, please see the list of available dogs at our rescue page. For more information on Pembroke rescue in North and South Carolina, please contact the . To be considered, you MUST download the rescue adoption application, fill it out, and mail it to Debbie Campbell, PPWCC Rescue Chairman, PO Box 1732, Liberty, NC, 27298, in order to be placed on our list for potential adopters.

	Burton was formerly in our rescue program and known then as Gomez. He is still the personable, active, dashing black-headed tri boy he was two years ago. Now three, we are working on remedial manners again. With his high energy level and personality, he is overwhelming to small children so homes with adults and older children will only be considered for him. Burton is enjoying roughhousing and wrestling with one of the "staff" corgis, however, he has not gotten along with some of the other corgi staff. An only dog home would most likely be best and he will need a physical fenced-in yard. Burton is housetrained, crate trained, neutered and current on vet work and heart worm preventative.
	Tucker When young fellow Tucker came into our rescue program, we weren't sure if he was going have to be kept as a corgi in a plastic bubble or what. His short life history is sketchy at best; his former owner acquired him from a Craigslist advertisement. Due to her work schedule he spent many long hours in a crate and was unable to receive adequate exercise for his energetic nature. As we've seen so many times in our "lost boys", the lack of training, discipline, structure, and boundaries result in an unmannerly corgi trying to call the shots with the people in his life. In his foster home he has finally experienced the joy of just being a dog and some of the health issues that were likely based in stress and boredom have not been seen. While he still is coming to terms with not being "in charge," he is becoming a more well-adjusted dog with rules he has to follow or he doesn't get his cookie. Tucker enjoys romping with corgi pals in his foster home, joining them in pestering the resident border collie. His favorite pasttime, though, has become swimming in the pond. (We are working on getting some photos on dry land!) It will help for Tucker's new owner to be corgi experienced and they will need to continue his training and stay consistent in setting boundaries with him.
	Rascal Two year old Rascal found himself at the APS in Durham along with little Foxy (see below) after his owner left to pursue work overseas. Rascal does live up to his name: playful, mischievous and likes to create a little havoc now and then. He and Foxy get on well, although he does like to assert dominance over her on occasion. He would be fine with another female corgi (or other dog). As he demonstrates in the photos, playing ball is one of his favorite past times. Rascal is house trained, crate trained, neutered, current on all vaccinations as well as flea/tick and heartworm preventative.
	Foxy Six year old Foxy was left with Rascal (see above) at the APS in Durham. This doodlebug of a corgi loves laps and snuggling and has a big dose of corgi attitude. She gets on well with Rascal and some of the other corgis in her foster home. Foxy was in dire need of dental work when she came in and is feeling much better since that as been addressed. She is house trained, crate trained, spayed, current on all vaccinations along with heartworm and flea/tick preventative.
	Bandit Coming on eleven months old, Bandit originally earned his moniker for a proclivity for stealing his former owner's shoes; today he still lives up to it as a heart stealer. Bandit is a sweet boy, a little shy, under-confident and unsure with new people and strange situations. Thanks to his new-found pal, corgi-wannabe Taylor, Bandit is coming out of his shell and becoming more adventurous. He still thinks the "chase-me" game is great when he doesn't want to do something asked of him. However, he is gaining more focus playing the new game of "watch-me" with humans, and learning that fun stuff happens when he comes ... like treats. Bandit has been through a puppy-clicker training class, however his new home will need lots of patience and time, and structured training classes would be most beneficial for him. He and Taylor get on famously, playing chase, tugging over sticks, and corgi sumo wrestling. A happy confident corgi pal already in the home would be a great bonus for him. Bandit has learned about crate training, is house broken, current on all vaccinations, heartworm and flea/tick preventative. He is also neutered and microchipped.
	Tanner Ten year old Tanner found himself at the Young-Williams Animal Shelter when his former owners couldn't afford his medical care. Poor Tanner was sick with painful infections in both ears, kennel cough, and was strong positive for heartworms. As a testament to his personality and temperament, shelter staff and volunteers found him just too nice a dog to let him meet the fate so many dogs of his age and health condition might have met. Young-Williams treated him for his ear infections, kennel cough and heartworms. Thanks to some promises of offering foster homes, Tanner was pulled and ended up at Ft. Corgi for his recovery where he was a model "patient." He contentedly watched the corgis parade around and enjoyed batting a kibble treat ball around. He has lived up to the shelter staff's opinion of him: very sweet, laid back, and calm. Over the Fourth of July family picnics, it was discovered he has a very gentle mouth when he tried to help clean up a dropped sugar cookie. He also comes with a fluffy tail, not docked back in his baby puppy days. Tanner could lose a few pounds and now that he has recovered from his heartworm treatment, more exercise can be in his daily activities. He loves ear scritches and gets on well with other dogs.
	Mango Meet freshly bathed and not yet dry nine year old Mango. Poor guy was suffering from flea allergies and dermatitis (never having been on any kind of preventative) and his owner had made the decision to have him euthanized due to the allergies. Happily for Mango, several good Samaritans (his vet, some of the vet's staff, and a summering-in-Asheville-NC volunteer for Florida's Sunshine Corgi Rescue) stepped in with alternate ideas and options. Mango has now received medication for his allergy problem, been put on appropriate flea preventative, been neutered, and been updated on the rest of his vet care. He's described as a very sweet and loving guy and is house-trained. Palmetto Rescue is very grateful to Barbie and appreciative of her lending us a hand while in "our neck of the woods." She just proves, one might be able to take the gal away from the Rescue, but one can't take the rescuer out of the gal.
	Jack Don't let the sitting poses of eighteen month old Jack fool you, he is a very busy and active boy. Jack is an owner turn-in due to him wanting to be king of his domain and not wanting to share the attentions of his owner with the cat and elderly Dachshund that lived in the home. He did get along well with a fellow rescue, Bob, in his foster home. A good course of obedience classes, consistent structure and boundaries will help this youngster reach the potential to be the agreeable and fun family member within him. Jack is bright, thrives on attention, one-on-one time, and will be an eager student given the chance to learn how to appropriately please his people. He is a barker, much of which is due to not having appropriate outlets to expend his energy. In his former home he enjoyed long walks and hikes, and that is another good outlet for this energetic boy. First steps for Jack's new home would be an obedience class to help with the bonding process, exercise his clever little brain and give him the right foundation basics.
	Hilary is an approximately year old girl that was adopted from a shelter in the Asheville, NC area. After settling in, she decided that living with another dog was not to her liking, although she does get on well with cats. During the two months or so she was in her adoptive home, Hilary was trained on an underground fencing system and attended obedience classes showing off her corgi intelligence. She is house trained and current on all vet work and preventatives. Her foster home has found her happy as can be, loves everyone and likes to bark at the big dogs.
	Phoebe This rich sable girl is just-turned-a-year-old Phoebe. Phoebe's family was forced to move and dogs were not allowed in their new location, so she found her way to our rescue program. Don't let her serious expression fool you, she is quite the little imp, playful and full of mischief. As corgi girls are somewhat prone, she can be bossy, likes to get her way, hogs attention and bosses other dogs out of the way. She is undergoing some charm school classes now for her manners. Her vaccinations have been updated, she has tested heartworm negative and is now current on her heartworm preventative. She is learning about crate training and she is house trained. Phoebe is carrying a few extra pounds and has begun a green bean diet regime. She arrived in season, so we are passing that time working on polishing up her rough edges until she can be spayed.
	Frannie is an approximately twelve to eighteen month old Cardigan (mix?) girl that was found as a stray and taken to the local shelter. A kind Cardigan guardian angel pulled her from there and got her safely to a foster home. Frannie is still full of puppy energy and loves to play. She is good with other dogs and enjoys running, chasing and wrestling with them. She loves people and is drawn to children. She relishes attention; enjoys being brushed and combed and is catching on quickly to basic manners. A vocal girl, Frannie can be quite talkative and is known to burst into song with aroooos and woo-woos.
	Billy Bob is a three year old black headed tri boy that found himself in search of a new home after his owner was forced to make some drastic life changes. This outgoing bouncy boy is full of "corgi-tude" mischief and antics; loves people and is good with children, cats and female dogs. In his early years he did have basic obedience/manners training. He enjoys a large yard to romp in and explore and is a quiet companion in the house. He appropriately alarm/alert barks and will protect his person from "dangerous" plastic bags. Billy Bob loves car rides and is an eager worker for food. He is house trained, crate trained and current on all vet and medical work.
	Abby may be a familiar face to those who frequent our rescue page. She is a far cry from the wild thirteen month old (that acted like a thirteen week old puppy) when she arrived in our rescue program almost a year ago. Nearing two years of age (and after lots of work/training/patience and time), Abby's mental maturity has almost caught up with her physical age. The remaining gap is a cause of patience being lost when she has a two step back regression after making ten steps forward. In her last home Abby excelled in her obedience class and thoroughly enjoyed being a star in her entry level agility class. A very smart girl, her clever mind coupled with a tendency to get fixated on certain things has landed her in trouble with less patient and understanding family members. She still needs a monitoring eye kept on her. She is good with other dogs and has enjoyed play dates with neighborhood dogs. Still an active girl, Abby has settled a lot and enjoys lounging on the couch to watch her favorite television show (NCIS) or a movie with her people.
	Scout and Cammie are being adopted out because their original owners are getting a divorce and the husband is only able to keep the third Corgi, a young male. Scout is 2 1/2 years old. Her mother was a tri-color and her father a fawn and white. She is a bit timid initially, however, with a day or so and TLC, is very loving and affectionate. Cammie is 1 1/2 years old and makes friends quickly and easily. Both her parents are fawn and white, her maternal grandmother is tri-color. They kennel together at night to sleep. They like cats and want to play with them. They like water and are willingly go in it. Scout can climb a child gate. Initially they are standoffish with other dogs, but cause no trouble. They do not have any food aggression and easily share a food bowl and treats with other dogs. They understand "outside", "potty", "inside", "wait", "down", "kennel', and "stop". They need work walking on a leash and staying off the furniture. They are both very sweet tempered and get along very well with both adults and children. Within minutes of meeting kids they will be running around the yard together. Cammie is the alpha of the two, however, it's believed that with time they would be fine if separated, although they do play very well together. They need lots of interaction with people to become properly socialized into the family environment, something they have missed out on.
	Nate The third of the Tennessee trio (along with Chloe and Shelby) is red and white approximately two year old Nate. Nate was found as a stray and his travels have taken him on some of the same paths as General Nathaniel Greene of Revolutionary War historical fame, thus his name. Nate is bouncy, playful and energetic; trying hard to learn good manners and house training. He is doing great with crate training. He enjoys playing and running and has been good with most other dogs he's encountered. He is neutered, now current on all his vaccinations and heartworm preventative and microchipped.
	Charlie Four year old Charlie has a holiday wish of finding just the right home to help him continue to get healthy and fluffier. He loves: to play the hose his ball and any and all attention he can get! Something of a velcro guy, he follows his people and enjoys nothing more than to curl up on his blankie on the couch and snooze. When working on the computer or reading or enjoying a movie, Charlie will be lying near by. He enjoys walks and car rides, but thinks his place to be is in the driver's lap. He is a sweet gentle soul with people, but can be a little wary with other dogs. Charlie is a special needs fellow in that he has a condition called pyoderma, the result of years of neglect. He has needed continual maintenance for his condition, which includes medicated baths and antibiotics, until Santa, in cooperation with the Welsh Faeries, granted his Christmas wishes early. On a visit to our vet on 12/9/09 we finally discovered the underlying cause of his continuing skin issues. Now that we've put that final piece of the puzzle into place, secondary problems will be resolved as well. The medicated baths and continued antibiotics are not going to be a needed part of his future. Charlie is responding beautifully to treatment and continues to get fluffier. Charlie also has a home interested in him and hopefully a place to hang his Christmas stocking. His original foster detailed the beginning of Charlie's healing journey. The progress he has made in three short months is nothing short of amazing and he is happy to have hair now for bad hair days. A big thank you to Kim Kochis and Corgi Aid for bringing Charlie this far in his recovery process. Charlie is now current on all his vaccinations along with heartworm and flea preventative. He is neutered, crate-trained, and house-trained.
	Chloe Chloe and Shelby's (see below) owner in Tennessee had some unfortunate turn-of-life happenings which put the two tri-color girls in search of a new home. Both girls celebrated birthdays last month, Chloe turned three on October 10th and Shelby turned a year on October 1st. Chloe is outgoing, enjoys meeting and greeting people of all sizes and ages. She also begins working her charms and human training skills right off as a part of her greeting is rolling over and asking for a tummy rub. Chloe's charming personality and temperament also extends to being good with other dogs. House trained, crate trained, up to date on all vaccinations, microchipped, spayed, current on heartworm preventative, Chloe does need to continue a diet regime and drop some weight for her continued good health.
	Shelby Little Shelby is like her older, bigger corgi pal, Chloe (see above) in her friendliness, love of people, and ability to get on well with other dogs. She lacks some of the confidence Chloe displays, but she is gaining and growing in that quality. This little love bug adores laps and can be quite a velcro girl. Shelby is house trained, up to date on all her vaccinations, microchipped, spayed, and current on heartworm preventative. She still needs a little coaxing on her crate training.
	Carter is a special fellow in many ways. He is an approximately five year old red-headed tri sweetheart named after a late corgi friend who was also a good friend to our rescues. After his owner's wife passed away, Carter found himself in the CharMeck Animal Shelter not only in need of a new home, but also a dental and treatment for nasty heartworms. He has been neutered, now has a clean mouth and his first treatment for heartworms. Carter has taken to crate training quickly after having been an outside dog; we are polishing up his housetraining manners. Carter has charmed everyone who has met him and been a favorite patient at the vet's office. At this time we are not sure how he is with other dogs due to keeping him on limited activity during his heartworm treatment. He happily greeted some small children as we were leaving the shelter that first day.
	Bosco is another stray that was lucky to have found a guardian angel to watch over him. After attempts to successfully reunite him with his family failed; Palmetto Rescue was contacted to take him. The biggest joy in his life is to be with people. Someone looking for a pal to accompany them when running errands, or for going on walks, or just to hang out by one's feet --- then Bosco might be your guy! He is good with other dogs and has loved everyone he's met regardless of age or size. He is severely thunderstorm and loud noise phobic, not uncommon among corgis and tips can be shared to help him deal with this. He is neutered, up to date on his vaccinations, current on heartworm preventative, house and crate trained and around three years old. If you are looking for a "pal" then this sable guy might be the right corgi for you.
	Sable is an eleven year young senior looking for his forever retirement home. Sadly his owners are moving and unable to take him with this move. Sable is very friendly with all people including children. He will stay by your feet and be your friend following you around in the house all day. Sable loves his kennel where he sleeps and takes naps. He loves walks and will play with cats but he isn't sure about other dogs.
	Scooter is our second heartworm positive rescue in the past month. He was found crossing a busy road by a good Samaritan who, luckily for him, was also a vet tech and became his guardian angel. Attempts to find his owners were unsuccessful and after a month attempts to find him a home were looking hopeful until the results of his heartworm test came back positive. At this point he came into our rescue program. This handsome red and white boy is around two to three years old, and tummy rubs have to be at the top of his favorite things list. He is good with other dogs, cats are questionable. Scooter also has shown to be good with children. He began his treatment for heartworms the week of July 27. Check back to follow Scooter's progress as he goes through his treatment and gets ready for his new forever home.
	Jimmy is an approximately three year old sweetheart of a fellow. He can be a shy at first but warms up quickly. He's had to deal with nasty heartworms, but is getting through that. During his recovery time he has been learning to walk on a leash nicely and basic manners. He is a little quieter in nature, but loves attention and will seek it out happily. Jimmy is up to date on his vaccinations, crate trained, and has finished his heartworm treatment.
	Lila This sixteen pound black headed tri doodlebug of a girl is Lila. (Also affectionately known as "BYGTRBLNLTTLCORGI"). Her puppy size is also reflected in her behavior, attitude and energy level. Her favorite game now is "tag, the human is it." She bumps the back of one's leg with her nose and then proceeds to FRAP with abandon. We don't want to indulge her game of "chase me" and are working hard on her "come" when called. Lila does have typical short attention span that comes with puppies, and is easily distracted, but her focus is good. We are continually working with her on learning to pay attention and keep her focus for longer periods. Crate and house training have gone very well. Lila came to our rescue program through the caring diligence of a couple of guardian angels who knew of her existence in her former home. Her original home is a good example of why ALL members of a household and family need to be in agreement on getting a pet of any kind. She was not wanted by one party in the house and was stuck in a room alone in her crate for most of her life there. Lila was eventually given to another family who, after an initial accident in the house by Lila, relegated her to life in the backyard. It was from this situation her guardian angels retrieved her. Lila is spayed, current on all vaccinations, heartworm and flea/tick preventative. She needs a home willing to take on the basics of Puppyhood 101 in terms of training, giving her structure and teaching her to trust. Due to not having been taught proper bite inhibition, homes with young children would not be a good fit for her; she is learning better manners, but she is still a very wiggly, excitable girl. She is somewhat cautious around other dogs, her canine communication skills could use some work, but she is getting on well with a young male Cardigan "on staff" in her foster home.
	Dale Seven year old sable Dale was an owner surrender to the Cumberland County Animal Shelter reportedly for having some issues with children. He supposedly was also not good with other animals, however, shelter staff did not observe any tendency towards that behavior, nor has he displayed it while in our foster program. He and Sally Faye (see our Happy Tails page!) kept each other company while wandering around the yard watching the birds and the cows. Dale has been a perfect gentleman in housetraing and is crate trained. We are working on his pulling on the leash, but overall he has wonderful manners. Based on the history given for Dale, small children will not be a good match for him. Dale is neutered, current on his vet work and heart worm preventative.
	Amanda As the hearts on her bandana suggest, five year old Amanda is a real sweetheart. Due to some overwhelming health issues in the family, her owner broken-heartedly placed her in our rescue program. When she arrived Amanda was being treated for a skin condition related to food allergies. It is clearing and healing up nicely, but her future home will need to avoid foods containing corn to prevent future problems. We are also working on taking a few pounds off of her to get her to a healthier weight. As she feels better, Amanda's personality is continuing to emerge. She has a gentle nature, loves laps, getting scritched, being brushed and combed and is no Scrooge with her kisses. She also gets on well with other dogs. Amanda is spayed, up-to-date on her vaccinations, is current on heart worm and flea/tick preventative, microchipped, crate-trained and house-trained.
	Starsky This striking dark red and white boy is year and half old Starsky. This very active, energetic boy is showing lots of aptitude as a performance prospect and looking for an active family to keep him busy and exercised. Even though he has been very responsive to training and becoming reliable to come when called, he needs a fenced yard for his safety. Starsky's outgoing and exuberant personality would be overwhelming to small children, but he'd definitely be up for games of fetch with older children. Besides being a great people dog, he also gets on well with other dogs. Starsky has found a home with an experienced corgi owner who has discovered that this boy has an incredible talent for herding and will also be competing in obedience and rally!
	Sally Faye Sweet Sally Faye wandered up to a couple's home in Fayetteville, NC. When all attempts to find her owners were exhausted, her guardian angels called Palmetto Rescue and she came into our rescue program. She likes snuggling with her people in their lap or relaxing in a recliner. She is also good with other dogs and enjoys wandering the yard with Dale, investigating, watching birds and relaxing in the sun. She was also good with her finders' grandson. Estimated to be around seven years old, Sally has proven to be a perfect little lady. She is house trained, crate trained, enjoys the pampering of grooming and being showered with attention. Sally is enjoying her home with her new owners!
	Missy's name might be short for mischievous as she is certainly an entertaining girl! Due to her elderly owner's failing health, six year old Missy came to our rescue program. She is a happy, opinionated, food-motivated, playful, curious, and active bundle of corgi joy! Missy does have two special needs. First, she is overweight and strides are being made in her dieting program, which will need to be continued. Second, she has an autoimmune condition called Pemphigus Foliaceus. This is the reason for the lack of pigment on her nose in her picture. Her pemphigus has responded well to treatment and has not impacted her quality of or zest for life in the least. It is a treatable, manageable condition with appropriate attention and care. Missy loves toys, gets along well with other dogs and is always ready to go for a walk or a car ride. She is up to date on her vaccinations, spayed, crate trained, reliable in the house and always can bring a smile to one's face.
	Suri SPCA of Wake County, Raleigh, NC This very smart little 6 year old black-headed tri had found herself at the SPCA of Wake County. The folks there indicated that while she was the perfect companion for just about anyone, she was jealous of attentions to other pets, and therefore would not be placed in a home with other animals. Suri has found a new home in South Carolina with a family who had previously contacted us about adopting a corgi!
	Charlie After a very transient first two years of life (through no fault of his own), Charlie Chaplin finally landed in our rescue program. He very much wanted to be a good boy, but was lacking in the background and social skills with both people and dogs to know exactly what that meant or how to go about it. However, with typical corgi determination, smarts, and wanting to please, plus the patient guidance of his foster mom, Charlie has caught on quickly and has grown by leaps and bounds. He now knows basic manners, has discovered cookies, and enjoys outings with the corgi girls in his foster home. Additionally, he has charmed everyone he's met with his sweet personality including the staff at the vet's office and all the clients there. Although Charlie does like to be loved on, he's no couch potato. He greets the day with exuberant rambunctiousness, but does settle down. Older children would be a better match for him as he can get over-enthusiastic in his greetings at time. He also has a birth defect on his back right foot and is missing some toes there. While a future as an agility champ might not be in the kibble for him, his foot does not slow him down much. He will occasionally bump it and reacts much the same way we humans do when we bump our funny bone. Charlie keeps on going and doesn't let it slow him down. He does great on leashed walks, enjoys fetching balls and can entertain himself with a soccer ball. The rough edges of this gem still need to be polished -- he can be distracted easily by things -- so a fenced yard is going to best for him. A corgi sister to romp and wrestle with would be fine, however he's not one we will place with another male due to his lack of earlier socialization skills.
	Crystal is a red and white little girl who came into rescue with her sister, Sassy. Unlike her sister, her energy level isn't quite as high, so a home with small children would be considered, as she loves children of all ages. She also gets along well with other dogs, but cats are an unknown.
	Meet Lucy! She is just over a year old and sadly, she and her owner were thrown a number of life curves in their time together. Family illness and her owner's own health situation did not make for optimum timing for bringing up a puppy. Being a fairly normal puppy corgi, Lucy acted out in some inappropriate behaviors such as chewing on things she shouldn't and stress barking, which only increased tensions. Lucy is still a chewer and is now enjoying this activity with her bones and Kongs. She is good with other dogs and enjoys running with her corgi pals in pursuit of a ball. Because of the early tensions in her life, Lucy can be a bit cautious and reserved. She'll greet people, but prefers to stay with her own person (can be more of a one person gal) and doesn't appreciate someone getting too friendly. She can stress out rather quickly. Because of this, a home with small children or lots of activity would not be best for her.
	Lily would be better refered to as "Dora the Explorer", in that she's curious about anything and everything. Just a year old, she proved to be too much for her former family. She's full of spit and vinegar, loves to chase tennis balls and flying bugs, and is simply a very smart but highly active little girl. A home without very young children would be best, as she can still be a bit mouthy, but older children or adults who would be interested in agility or herding might be a good match for this little red and white spitfire. Lily, now called Bailey, has found her forever home with a young lady who just about matches her energy level, and her parents, and the future looks very bright for this duo to accomplish great things in agility and rally!
	Scamper came into rescue as the result of a home with a toddler but no commitment to train either the dog or the child proper manners. Consequently, when the child annoyed Scamper, he'd attempt to defend himself...and thus was relegated to rescue. Scamper is a red & white mismark, meaning he has white in areas outside of where the Pembroke Welsh corgi standard allows. He's five years old and gets along well with most of the other dogs in his foster home, although a laid-back, easy-going companion is recommended because he tends to be a little overwhelmed by bouncy, energetic types. A home with a quiet atmosphere and/or older children who know how to treat a dog respectfully would be best for this little guy.
	Sara Approximately three year old Sara came to Palmetto's rescue program via several wonderful guardian angels. She had been abandoned by her owner at their former residence along with another dog. Kind neighbors kept watch over her and help kept her fed while assessing whether the owner was going to return or not. When it became apparent the owner was not intending to return ever again, some agility corgi friends took her in and helped to get her into our care. Sara is not good with other dogs and must be an only dog. What she lacks in her canine social orb, she more than makes up for with her people skills; she loves people. Cuddler and snuggler are definitely two adjectives to describe Sara! She loves lap time and sometimes doesn't seem to be able to snuggle close enough. Sara is a bright, happy and active girl. She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, current on heartworm preventative, crate trained and house trained.
	Cooper is an approximately two year old, energetic, happy fellow that enjoys the company of people. He was found as a stray and his finders contacted one of our club members to make sure he wasn't one of her corgis. He wasn't, but he was in luck and found himself in our foster program. Cooper plays well with some of the corgi girls here. He has learned crate training and is working on manners. His delight in being with his people helps him be an eager student. Cooper will do best with a fenced yard, and preferably with a family which has no other male dogs. He's neutered, up-to-date on all vaccinations, and current on heartworm preventative.
	Shorty Every once in a while, the faeries send us an extra special little rescue. Shorty is a beautiful sable "fluffy" about 3 years old. He was found as a stray, but his rescuer was able to locate his former owner, who, because he was a wanderer, didn't want him anymore. His passion is tennis balls -- he'll fly across a yard to chase one, but won't always bring it back. Shorty can be rather possessive with other dogs in regards to toys or food, so a dog-experienced home or one with no other dogs would be best for this magical little boy.
	Tucker If handsome Tucker's sweet face looks familiar, that would be because he is a returnee to our foster program. His owner's developing health issues and a pending move brought him back into our care. He originally came to our rescue program when his first owner moved into a "no pets" apartment complex. She had gotten Tucker from a vet's office where he been left for placement by the person who had bred him. This individual had a male and a female corgi and wanted to have a litter. Unfortunately, she was afraid of getting too attached to the puppies, so only had minimal contact and socializing with the puppies. Tucker was the shyest of the puppies and when no one wanted to take him home, he ended up at the vet's office for placing. Tucker is what might be called a worry corgi -- under-confident, cautious and reserved. He still possesses the enchanting corgi curiosity, it just takes him a while to muster up his courage to investigate. Tucker had a busy life in his previous home; he attended obedience classes and even has a herding instinct certificate. However, he much prefers to be a homebody and that is where he is happiest and shines. He prefers running with corgi pals in the yard, sitting on the couch beside his people or taking a walk in the neighborhood instead of a trip to the pet supply store to buy treats and meet people. Tucker is now six years old, neutered, up to date on vaccinations, current on heartworm preventative. He gets along well with other dogs, but would not do well with a busy, active household.
	Bluie was just that...a "bluie". This is a color fault in the Pembroke Welsh corgi, which means that whatever would naturally be black hair is actually a bluish grey. The pigment of the nose and around the eyes and mouth, as well, are a gun-metal grey, instead of the normal black. Bluie was an 11 year old red-headed tri and was a great people dog. She was energetic, playful, has a repertoire of tricks, and has been well taken care of. Unfortunately, because Bluie was was not good with other dogs, the requirements involved to get her adopted out were too difficult for folks to meet. While in foster care, she began to develop ever-increasing medical problems, and recently went to the Bridge.
	Vincent is a red-headed tri male who turned 3 in February, and for his considerable size, he's all puppy. Vince has dropped about 10 pounds from the time the photos were taken and currently weighs about 38 pounds, the ideal weight for a dog of his size...he's literally a big boy! Like a puppy, Vince likes to stay active wrestling other dogs and chasing the water out of a garden hose. He also has a foot fetish, prefering to either lay his head on bare feet or tickle toes with his tongue! Vincent has gone to live with a wonderful family in central NC, and will be attending training classes with his new rat terrier mix "sister", Ruby, this spring!
	JB was a black-headed tri male, approximately 2-4 years of age. He was picked up as a stray by Pitt County animal control and landed in the shelter there. He was consequently pulled from the shelter and was fostered by Pitt Friends in Greenville, NC. JB is fine with other dogs, large and small, and cats. According to his foster home, "he is totally housebroken, barely makes a peep and does wonderfully in his crate. He is a great little guy. I could leave him out of his crate all day and he would be fine." JB has gone to live with a young woman in the eastern part of the state!
	Charley and Saffron were owner turns-in from a young family overwhelmed with a toddler, a second baby on the way, and an upcoming move. Life with a toddler was somewhat uncomfortable for Charley, so homes with children under five were not be the best candidates for either him or Saffron. Here are Charley and Saffie in their new home (far left), visiting their new neighbors, Sandy and her corgi, Laken, another former Palmetto rescue! And of course, they just had to show off their new Halloween finery! ----------------------------------------------------- Update: October 2008 "I realized that we have had these two wonderful corgis for almost a year. Here is a recent picture of them with camo kerchiefs and US flags in honor of Bill's sister who is currently deployed to Afghanistan. "We love these guys and enjoy their antics and company every day. We did change their names, Charlie is now Angus and Saffron is now Brecken. The Scottish names have not slowed them down one bit. They love to patrol the neighborhood on their twice a day walks and act as early warning systems by watching everything from the living room windows. Thank you so much for bringing them into our lives." - Bill & Mary Jane
	Joey, an eleven year old sable and white, became a homeless waif due to his owner being placed in assisted living and having no relatives to care for him or his "sister", Joanie (see below). He and Joanie were being cared for by friends of the owner. Joey went to live out his days with a wonderful family who were suffering from "empty nest syndrome" (or is that "empty dog bed syndrome"?) when their daughter moved into her own place and took their corgi, Rusty - another of our former rescues (see below), with her...with their blessing, of course! He's recently rejoined his "sister" Joanie at the Rainbow Bridge, where we're sure she's still bossing him around!
	Joanie, an eleven year old red and white, was the "sister" of Joey. Although not littermates, they'd lived all of their lives since pups with their former owner. Unfortunately, it was discovered that Joanie had a recurrence of cancer, and consequently the decision was made to send her on to the Rainbow Bridge.
	Twinkie Meet spirited, vocal, cuddly, playful and a bit unique Twinkie. This delightful red and white girl was found as a stray and charmed everyone she met along her rescue path. Twinkie is a small framed corgi girl who was carrying extra poundage, an area that will need continued work in order to get her to a healthy weight. As for her unique feature, she is missing a part of her back right foot. Her weight issue poses more of a handicap to her activity level than does her lack of a foot and once her weight gets to a healthy level, keeping up with her may prove to be a challenge. Twinkie is now "cruisin' the strip" with her new owners in Virginia Beach!
	Flash Approximately year old Flash found his way into rescue after his owners left him at a humane society shelter prior to their moving. Just as they could easily replace any left-behind or discarded items from their old residence, so could they easily replace him was their attitude. Flash lives up to his name. He is a bundle of quickness, exuberance and energy. Before placing, we worked hard on manners, attention, jumping and settling into being a more polite corgi boy. He gets along well with people and enjoyed rough & tumble play with his pal Avery. Flash needed a firm, but understanding hand from a family who would offer him structure, guidance and continued training as he became a vibrant part of his new home. Remarkably, Flash has settled in (literally!) very nicely to his new home, and has actually become a reading dog in an elemetary school reading program! He's very patient as he sits and listens to the children's every word, and loves his new role of helping the students learn to read.
	Avery Meet approximately twelve to fifteen month old Avery, our Corgatiggeroo! Avery was found as a stray and taken to the Spartanburg, SC, Humane Society which in turn contacted Palmetto rescue requesting help with a "corgi" in their care. He was something of an escape artist and needed supervision outside so that he didn't pursue his fence-climbing or leaping-over-them-in-a-single-bound activities. His main focus and quest whenever he did escape, though, was to find or be with his people. Avery's people-oriented personality also reflected his desire to please and eagerness to learn. He is very bouncy, energetic and enthusiastic, so keeping him focused presented a challenge at times. However, Avery responded very well when working on leash training, sitting and just basic manners. He is good with other dogs; he and his buddy Flash enjoyed wrestling, running and games of chase-the-corgi. Avery is now "bouncing" around the Piedmont Triad area with his new owner!
	Boston is a four year old red-headed tri-color male with puppy enthusiasm in an adult body. He's up for just about any adventure, gets along well with other dogs, but will knock a small child flat in a heartbeat. He doesn't mean to, he's just very energetic and tends to bounce off things -- legs, other dogs, small children... He's very intelligent, learns quickly, and is very food-oriented, but can also tend toward a bit of selective deafness at times. Enrolling in an obedience class with him is highly recommended. Boston is another dog which would not do well in a family with very young children. He would, however, be well suited for someone wishing to do activities such as flyball, agility or herding. His energy level combined with his intelligence makes him the ideal candidate for just about any high-activity dog sports. Boston is chasing seagulls at the shore with his new dachshund brother!
	Pigeon was an approximately nine year old red and white girl. Her elderly owners' health deteriorated and Pigeon, along with her companion, found themselves relegated to the backyard with less and less care. Her owners were not physically able to tend to them and although the owners' caretakers tried, family issues got into the way of doing the right thing for Pigeon and her pal. During this time Pigeon was infected with heartworms, but they have been treated and she is now clear and ready to find her new home. Her foster mom described her as a very sweet girl that enjoys the company of other dogs. Pigeon also delighted in accompanying her "foster dad" to his workshop to help and hang out with him. Younger children are not recommended, and she's not really active enough for playing with older children. Pigeon is more of a spectator than participant! Pigeon is enjoying her life of leisure with her new owner!
	Forrest This has been our summer for rowdy young boys and fifteen month old sable Forrest is another of these energetic boys. Forrest had a rather roller-coaster beginning in his former home with a rather passive female and a domineering male. With all the mixed signals, no wonder the poor little guy didn't know what was expected of him and couldn't do anything right. Fortunately for Forrest, a Sheltie breeder and dog trainer became aware of his plight and offered his owners a way out. He was a quick and eager learner for this trainer, a trait which he has kept during his stay in foster care. Forrest really wants to please his people and needs people to give him ways to do that. He is coming into his own, no longer cautious or wary of what might happen to him when he greets people and is soaking up all the attention he has been receiving. Forrest has been adopted by a young lady and her family, and is not only learning to be a formidable obedience partner, but a great companion as well.
	Ginny is an eleven year old red and white female who loves going for car rides! She came into rescue through no fault of her own, and could easily be dubbed Miss Personality 2006! She also came to us quite overweight, but is well on her way to slimming down and toning up. Her fosterer reports that her energy level has increased a hundredfold since dropping the weight (she is currently 26 lbs, down from almost 40!), and enjoys running around the yard, chasing the other dogs, and having a good back scratching in the grass (as seen here)! Ginny also enjoys going for car rides & playing with a few corgi friends she's made when visiting our rescue chair. She is excellent with all people, children and other dogs. How she is with cats is unknown. Did I mention she loves going for car rides?! Ginny will need to be kept to a strict amount of food to keep her weight from blossoming again, but regular exercise such as daily leash walking would help tremendously in keeping her fit. Ginny would be an excellent companion for an active retiree (preferably one who likes to go for car rides!). She may be eleven, but there's a lot of life left in the ol' girl yet! Ginny has found her perfect traveling companion in an adoring gentleman from South Carolina!
	Ginger (on the left) and Honey (on the right) found their way into our foster program after a series of life changes in their owner's life. They have been life long pals, having shared a kennel run at their breeder's home and then spending many happy years together in their home. Both are recen birthday girls, too; Ginger turned eight in November and Honey turned nine in December. Don't let their ages fool you, these are active, energetic, loving and affectionate girls. They enjoy walks (can heel as a brace) and love nothing better than crawling into a lap to mug its owner with loads of corgi kisses. They are cat friendly and have been fine with children age ten and older, never having been exposed to younger children. Honey is the smaller of the pair and is showing off her special fall ruffle while visiting with one of the neighbor's cows. She is not a jumper, but does appreciate being lifted into one's lap for snuggle time and to dispense kisses. Ginger is the larger of the two girls and the more athletic of the two. She will effortlessly hop into a lap or a chair to spend time with her person and dispense her kisses. Here Ginger is participating in one of her favorite activities, a nice roll in the grass. (Honey prefers carpet rolling.) Both girls know a few basic commands: stand, stand-stay, and heel. As typical of corgis, they have a variety of foods they enjoy including crisp vegetables (carrots, celery, green peppers) and their understanding of vocabulary words includes treats, cookies, and chews. Ginger & Honey have snuggled right into their brand new (and we mean brand new!) home on the coast as well as into the hearts of their new family, and are enjoying a pampered life of luxury as befits their years.
	Max was formerly named Davey by his rescuer. He was given up by a hoarder in southern Virginia to a person who does primarily bully breed rescue because his living conditions were so awful. In the words of his new owner: "Today (Oct 24, '07) is his third birthday, and I have a sirloin tip roast in the crock-pot for the celebration. He weighs 30 lbs, which is almost twice what he weighed when we got him. Last month the vet said that he's in tip top shape. "He spends his days chewing on toys and running through the house wrestling with his sister Annabelle. After dinner, he goes for walks in the neighborhood and runs free (on a long leash) in the local park. If he seems to get tired on the way home, his daddy picks him up and carries him the rest of the way (while his sister Annabelle and I continue hoofing it). In the evenings, he relaxes on the couch or lays under his dad's feet while his dad works at the dining room table." This is truly a "Happy Tail" for us as well as Max! Happy Birthday, Max, and may you have many more!
	Belle was a spirited girl that liked to roughhouse with her play buddy Digger and would eagerly roll over, belly up for a tummy rub. She found her way into rescue due to her former family's increasingly busy life. Belle has been exposed to cats, does okay with other dogs and will be best with older children. She does have some crate guarding issues and a stubborn streak she tries to use to get her way. With continued work in these areas, structure and consistent rules, Belle will blossom into the wonderful corgi girl she has the makings to be. Belle has settled in quite nicely with her new "man" and even has a beagle buddy to play with occasionally when her owner's best friend visits!
	Jake was rescued by a corgi breeder from a 'lot' full of beagles who were tormenting him. When she found him the beagles had already torn off the top of his right ear and were starting on the left. Jake is now all healed up, neutered and shots given. He keeps his inside run clean always and he goes in the outside one or waits until walked to take care of his business. He's very good on a leash. It is not known if he's ever actually been an inside dog but feelings are he would be a very good one as he stays 'clean'. He is a RHT about 23 lbs, 5 years old, and not noisy at all. Jake is enjoying his new family tremendously and soaking up all the love he can get.
	Emma K is a red headed tri of approximately eight years of age and a real character! Here she is proudly showing off her new figure after a year of dieting. Emma gives some of the sweetest kisses to be found. She is good with other dogs, cats and enjoys tattling if her playmates get too rambunctious. Emma K is enjoying her new home which she shares with a new corgi brother!
	Thomas Sweet, handsome Thomas was found by a corgi owner near a busy highway. She rescued him to safety and that is how he came into our foster care. He has endeared himself and charmed everyone he has met, enjoyed shopping trips to local pet supply stores and playing with corgi buddies. He has taken to children and adults with equal joy. A little more settled in personality than some corgis, Thomas is not quite sure what to do with toys, but once he finds his home and couch I'm sure will be eager to figure this out.
	Odie Ray is a four year old, and is twenty-five pounds of muscle and energy. He is a little fellow with a purpose (he just hasn't quite figured out exactly what it is yet). Odie approaches everything with exuberance from bestowing kisses to playing fetch. Now and then he will find a moment for a quiet sit on your lap, but then he will be off collecting all the stuffed toys in a pile for watching after. A home with an active lifestyle or interested or active in performance events would be a good match for him. The happy news is, Odie Ray did finally find his purpose in life: camping with his new family! They spend numerous weekends throughout the year on outings, and he loves treking through the woods and sitting by the campfire in the evenings, and often sends us postcards (with the assistance of his family) to let us know where he's been and what he's been doing!
	Kergan. Red and white Kergan was eleven years old and found herself in rescue after the death of her owner. She was a most agreeable and entertaining senior girl; qualities which inspired the gift of her red hat lady outfit. Kergan was active, affectionate, good with other dogs and never late for a cookie. She was also eligible for the new CorgiElderCare program from CorgiAid. Kergan enjoyed the life of leisure as only a proper lady of her advanced years should, and has since passed quietly to the Bridge.
	Precious lives up to her name and is a very loyal, affectionate, sweet four year old girl. She adores being with people and had trouble adjusting to the changing schedules of her former owners which required them to be gone an increasing amount of time. She is a wonderful traveler and happily will accompany you on errands or anywhere you might be going. She also enjoys walks, which will help her take off a few of the extra pounds she is carrying right now. Precious is good with other dogs but not quite sure about younger children. Precious has been adopted and is enjoying her life in her forever home!
	Scottie A sad thread we see in rescue is an older dog not always adapting to a new baby or toddler in the home. This reason brought approximately eight year old red and white Scottie into rescue. It has been discovered he has a true joy of learning and training along side his corgi companion in his foster home. From sailing over jumps in agility to politely offering a paw to shake, Scottie has been an eager student. In the past he has been prone to urinary crystals, but is maintaining good health on prescription food. He's done well with other dogs. Scottie would love nothing more than a forever lap to rest his head on after a day with his new family. Scottie is enjoying his new life with his corgi sister...his Labrador brother has since passed to the Bridge.
	Beamer Approximately two and half year old Beamer came into rescue after being dumped at a farm. He had proven good with other dogs and had been okay with cats. This black headed tri boy was very people oriented, eager to please, playful, affectionate and loved having a lap to sit in.
	Dutchess was an approximately six year old red-headed tri with the activity level of a two year old; busy and on the independent side. She was petite girl and enjoys the outdoors immensely. Dutchess was good with cats and children, but did not do well with other dogs.
	Rusty came to rescue after his elderly owner passed away and living with her daughter for a time. There he was mostly an outside dog, so he needed a refresher course in house manners, and has passed with flying colors. Rusty loves people period and thought his former temporary home's toddler granddaughter was wonderful. He enjoys lying back in the recliner catching the afternoon ball game with a buddy, will supervise video game playing by being right in the midst of things, loves rousing games of fetch, walks and just anything his people are involved in doing. Rusty was living quite happily with a couple and their older daughter, and when the daughter recently decided to get a place of her own, it was decided that since she had bonded so strongly with Rusty, that he'd go with her. The couple have since filled their "empty dog bed" with Joey, the senior "homeless waif" (see above).
	George is a very affectionate, gentle soul. He likes nothing better than snuggling up next to you and being petted. However, George also enjoys carpet and couch surfing, rolls in the yard, chasing a ball, and walks. He will also raise his paw to let you know he would like a cookie, too. He would be better in a home without small children.
	Cinnamon This little sweetheart enjoys cuddles on your lap, as well as chasing a ball and tossing stuffed toys. She does have an overbite, but it doesn't stop her from pursuing the Corgi passion for food. Cinnamon will listen to your every word, cocking her head from side to side to make sure she doesn't miss a thing. Also in typical Corgi fashion, she will let you know when she might need a treat. She will also raise her paw, if asked, to let you know she wants a cookie. Would be better in a home with no small children.