Our Mission
Committed to Saving and Rehoming Abandoned Dogs
Hearts & Hounds is a small nonprofit specializing in transporting and rescuing pregnant dogs. We function as a small dog rescue in Saltville, Virginia. We receive the mother dog and her litter. Currently, we can accommodate only one litter at a time, but we have plans to expand in the future! Our goal is to rescue, nurture, and socialize the newborn pups and their mother until they're ready to be taken into a loving home.
We receive mother dogs and their litters from shelters, animal control, and other rescues.
Rescue
After rescuing the new family. We nurture, feed, and ensure all medical needs are taken care of until the puppies are healthy, weaned from their mother, and ready for the world.
Rehabilitate
Now this is the part we can't do without YOU. We need loving safe homes for these pups to go to enjoy a nice life every bit as good as they deserve!
Rehome
Find Your New Best Friend
Meet Our Adoptable Pets of the Week
Their tale
Hearts and Hounds recently took in two momma dogs; Millie and Marion. Both are friendly, nurturing toward their puppies, love attention, and are such good girls.
Millie had seven newborn puppies, and Marion had two puppies who were nearly ready to be weaned. On August 13, Marion and her two puppies went to the vet for a checkup. Marion had worms and goopy eyes, and her milk had almost completely dried up.
On August 17, Millie went to the vet. Initially, she received a good report too, until her heartworm test came back positive. 😢 Millie’s seven puppies had to stop nursing immediately.
We had two options: bottle-feed seven puppies every two hours, around the clock, or see if Marion would accept the litter. Thankfully, Marion accepted the entire litter as her own! We are beyond grateful, and the puppies are thriving!
Millie is sad without her puppies, but right now, we need to focus on treating her heartworms.
Let me introduce you to...
Saltie
Saltie is named after the town he calls home.
He is a true keeper, and everyone who meets him falls in love with him.
Scar
Scar had a rough start after being born on the streets.
Unlike his Lion King namesake, this sweet boy is loving, intelligent, and friendly with others.
Panda
Panda lives up to her namesake with a sweet, easygoing nature.
She spends much of her time enjoying meals, taking cozy naps, and relaxing at her own pace.
Ralph
Ralph had a challenging start when an infection made it difficult for him to nurse and grow. With veterinary care and a little extra support, he is now healthy, thriving, and ready for his next chapter. Ralph is a playful little comedian and lovable prankster who keeps everyone smiling.
Starlight
This curious, puppy-like sweetheart is part of the Seven, an elite little team with plenty of charm.
Maeve
Known affectionately as “Queen Maeve” by those who know her best.
Maeve is a brave, confident little warrior and a natural role model.
Hughie
Hughie is smart, resourceful, and always finding clever ways to explore his world.
This curious little thinker seems to have already figured out the secret to life.
Firecracker
Firecracker is full of character and makes some of the strangest, most memorable sounds.
True to his name, he has a long fuse and takes life at his own pace.
Potzi
Potzie is kind, loyal, and endearingly socially clumsy.
He loves playing with his siblings and can often be found cuddled up beside them.
Millie
Estimated to be a 2.5 years old Border Collie mix. She is an absolute gentle love who enjoys walking on the leash. She is undergoing heartworm treatment and taking life easy.
Marion
She is a small Pitt mix who appears to have lived her life outside on a chain. She had a neck injury from a collar that was too tight and her remaining teeth show signs of chewing rocks and/or metal. Marion is learning to walk on a leash. She loves attention and being pet.
"Working with Hearts and Hounds was a great experience- Andy (Hansel) is my first dog, and working with Denise to meet him and go through the adoption process was seamless. She answered all of my questions and helped make sure I felt good about bringing Andy home, and he's been a perfect (if bite-y) companion."
- Testimonial
"Working with Hearts and Hounds was a great experience- Andy (Hansel) is my first dog, and working with Denise to meet him and go through the adoption process was seamless. She answered all of my questions and helped make sure I felt good about bringing Andy home, and he's been a perfect (if bite-y) companion."
- Testimonial
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