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Carolina Basset Hound Rescue - New at Spring Fling!

Save the Clefts Blog Announcement

Carolina Basset Hound Rescue is joining us for their very first Spring Fling this year, but they are not new to Unleashed! In fact, they will scrub-a-dub-dub your dirty dog this summer! Mark your calendar for 6/20 from 1-4 pm when Carolina Basset Hound Rescue will take over the dog wash at Unleashed at Lake Boone (Lake Boone Trail/Wycliff Rd. Raleigh) and do the washing for you! It is one of our favorite fundraisers- you bring a dirty dog, leave with a clean dog, and the rescue raises funds to save more dogs!! That's what we call a WIN-WIN-WIN!!!


Speaking of saving dogs, CBHR was founded in 1993 and is a volunteer-staffed 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome unwanted basset hounds in both North and South Carolina.


Carolina Basset Hound Rescue works to save basset hounds from neglect, abuse, and abandonment. CBHR is committed to eradicating unnecessary euthanasia for basset hounds. They provide health screenings and medical services such as spay/neuter, and heartworm disease treatment. The rescues are then placed in foster homes to promote emotional healing, proper socialization, and provide a safe place for recovery. Their final goal is to match basset hounds to the perfect forever homes.


CBHR's Mission:

"To rescue, rehabilitate and rehome unwanted basset hounds in North Carolina and South Carolina."

Happy Tails: In 2025, CBHR took in 55 new dogs and completed 63 adoptions!


Adoption Highlight:

Two basset hounds, Beau and Buddy, sitting on a dog bed together

Meet Buddy and Beau, a bonded pair that came into the rescue because their elderly owner could no longer take care of them. They're both around 6 years old and looking for a new home where they can stay together.


Check out their bios and see if they are the right fit for you!

For information about volunteering or adopting, including more about how to help basset hounds in the Carolinas, please visit their website.


Don't miss visiting Carolina Basset Hound Rescue at

Unleashed's 13th Annual Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser!

Sunday, April 26, 2026

12-6 pm

Koka Booth Amphitheatre


Stay up to date on all things Spring Fling 2026:

 
 
 

Love Mutts Rescue

Updated: Apr 16

Love Mutts and Cats, too Rescue is coming to Spring Fling 2025!

Love Mutts Rescue has joined us many times for Spring Fling and holds regular adoption events at Unleashed!


Upcoming Love Mutts Events!


We are excited to have them back again in 2026! Being a long-time Spring Fling attendee, Marli, the founder of Love Mutts, says that she loves the different ways it allows the public to be involved with supporting the rescue community and that it brings out people who are interested in adopting a pet!


Love Mutts Rescue is a non-breed-specific dog rescue operating in central North Carolina and south-central Virginia, operating since June of 2006. They are a volunteer-based group that work hard to rescue dogs that come from all backgrounds. They have helped all kinds of animals since they started, including 7,500 dogs, 500 cats, 2 horses, 3 100lb pigs, and a few rabbits and guinea pigs. That's quite a list! Love Mutts pulls dogs from shelters whenever they have foster space available and will also accept dogs when the person who found them or the owner, can keep them in their home and act as a foster parent.


Their rescue motto is

"It Matters to this One"

which is a reference to the Starfish story, as they work to save as many dogs as they can.


The Starfish Story

Once a dog joins the rescue, Love Mutts provides them with appropriate medical care and places them in foster homes where they can be loved and nourished while they await their forever home. Their goal is to help all dogs that come into the rescue and find the families that are destined to be theirs.


Meet Beckham!


Adopt Beckham
Adopt Me!

Meet one of their current adoptable dogs- Beckham. Sound familiar? He should! He was the pet we highlighted in last year's Love Mutts post as well, which means he's still with them after another year! This handsome guy has been with Love Mutts for quite a while, in fact, he's the dog that's been with them the longest! At 55lbs, he isn't too big or too small, he's just right. He is described as an active guy, who would be a great hiking companion. If you're more into hanging around the house, Beckham would love to hang out next to you on the couch, on his own bed, or just by your side, no matter where you are. He is house trained, and crate trained as well.

Beckham the Angel
Adopt Me!

Beckham has lots of dog friends and is good with most dogs, given proper introductions are done. He does best meeting other dogs in a controlled environment like a fenced yard; events can be hard for him because of the extra activity. He has had lots of training and has learned to check in with his handler when he gets stressed. Beckham is currently in boarding, and his adoption includes "lessons" with his current trainer. This guy just celebrated his third birthday; help Beckham find his perfect match so that he gets to spend all the rest of his birthdays with his fur-ever family! If you can't adopt, you can make a donation to Love Mutts to help Beckham and all the other pets in the care of Love Mutts. To help Beckham find his perfect match, share his Petfinder profile far and wide and make sure to check it out yourself to see if he's the one you've been looking for!


Meet Onyx!


Onyx is a wonderful, energetic young boy! He has manners, is house/crate broken, and walks very nicely on leash! He LOVES to play with other dogs & would love a playmate in his forever home. He doesn’t need a playmate, but it makes him happy. Onyx loves to go places like breweries, restaurants, and parks! He rides quietly in the car and loves new adventures!

Onyx is only 50 pounds and is a smallish lab mix. He has a sunshine bright personality! Onyx loves all people & dogs! His high energy means he needs a good introduction to new dogs but if they are up for play, he is too! This marvelous little dude comes with the trainer he’s been living with! His trainer will show you how to walk Onyx & introduce him to new dogs. She would be available to help with the transition, because she loves him SO much & wants to see him happy in his own home! Onyx is ready for a person or family to love him. Is that you? Learn more about Onyx here: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/onyx-6c6dd4ab-5085-420a-b939-57499fd1a777/nc/raleigh/love-mutts-rescue-inc-nc716/details/


Follow Love Mutts on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to keep up to date with their events and more adoptable pets!


Love Mutts Rescue

Foster; It really helps us out!

Don't miss visiting the Love Mutts team at

Unleashed's 13th Annual Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser!

Sunday, April 26, 2026

12-6 pm

Koka Booth Amphitheatre


Stay up to date on all things Spring Fling 2026:


 
 
 

It Takes a Village Rescue NC - Because Every Dog Deserves a Village

Updated: Apr 16


It Takes a Village Logo Banner

It Takes a Village Rescue NC (ITAVR NC) is returning to Spring Fling this year! This rescue began in 2017 through the power of social media. As many in the rescue world know, it only takes one adorable face to spark an entire mission. Their passion is to protect and save the lives of as many as they can, and to unconditionally love the ones whose time has passed.


Their Mission is simple: to continue rescuing animals until their services are no longer needed - the ultimate goal of any rescue organization. United through the power of social media, their dedicated community, known as "Villagers," shares a deep commitment to compassion, love, and empathy for every animal in their care. Their vision extends beyond the Carolinas, with a goal to help any dog in need, no matter where they are.

Picture of a cute black and white puppy

In the last 7 years, ITAVR NC has grown exponentially and has connected hundreds of pets to adopters, fulfilled family dreams, and changed lives. They have developed partnerships with Northern Rescues, and the purchase of a transport van has allowed them to send hundreds of dogs north where there is a shortage of shelter dogs. They have developed many relationships with local shelters, trainers, service dog programs, local animal control, and many more. ITAVR NC never shies away from a medical case; no matter the cost, they rescue dogs of all sizes, ages, and breeds.


"In Memoriam: To Simon (left) and Pepper (right). Although your lives were too short, you inspired us to push forward, and you continue to impact us and the mission we started in your name. Gone far too early, but your memories live on in our hearts."


"Although some of the cases may break our hearts, they are quickly rebuilt by the resilience and strength that resonates from every dog. Our vision is to embrace every situation and inspire all those around us."

Adopt Me

These pups are looking for their fur-ever home!

(Available as of 4/6/26)


Billie Claire, Gus, and Cloud would love to meet you!



You don't have to wait for Spring Fling to meet the cuties this rescue has to offer!


It Takes a Village Rescue will be joining us this Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at our Landfall location in Wilmington, North Carolina from 3-4pm! 


Follow the Unleashed at Landfall social pages for updates:

https://www.facebook.com/UnleashedLandfall

https://www.instagram.com/unleashedlandfall/


See more adoptable dogs and cats and learn more about It Takes a Village Rescue NC on their website, plus, be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with their adoptable pups and events!


Find the ITAVR NC booth at Spring Fling to meet some of their dogs and browse their rescue merchandise!


Visit It Takes a Village Rescue NC at

Unleashed's 13th Annual Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser

Sunday, April 26, 2026

12-6 pm

Koka Booth Amphitheatre


Stay up to date on all things Spring Fling 2026:

 
 
 
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