Mary's Dogs

Fin's New Family

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to expand our family and for taking such good care of 'Wally' (now 'Fin'/'Finny') while he waited for his forever family. We're so thankful and proud to be able to hold that title.

Clearly his foster home was full of love and trust which, we think, made for such a smooth transition to our little family.

Greta - Surveying Her Domain

I thought you might appreciate the photo I took of Greta (formerly Nala) on my upper porch yesterday looking very regal and surveying her domain! Although having a hurricane the day after her arrival wasn't ideal, she's put it behind her and is settling in nicely. -Ada

Home Sweet Home!

Ginger is really settling in beautifully. She is wonderful beyond words with adults and children; but, we need to work on her more with other dogs. We'll get there! She's a strong little thing and LOVES her walks. We walk for a couple of miles each day and she's full of energy.

Daisy Mae - Loving Life!

Daisy Mae is loving life and enjoying the fall with her brothers and sister. I now have three rescues; two of which I can thank Mary for!

This is my newest love and she is a gift for us all!
-Meredith D.

Playful Polo!

We adopted Polo in August and just wanted to update you. Can you see his smile in the picture?

He's already deeply bonded to us. He loved to play with his dog friends, romp in the woods on our walks, and lay next to me while I play with our three month old daughter.

Noah's Calling!

Noah has been a great addition to our family. He is such a sweetie. He has taken on running a three mile course with me. He is a great motivator!

He loves to chase sticks (although he still tries to chew on them when he catches them). He also loves kisses, belly rubs and chasing our other dog Lizzie, a Maltese, around the yard.

Where's Truffle?

Truffle is such a great guy! He has such a great personality! He loves to go everywhere with us, and is a people magnet wherever he goes.

If for some reason he isn't in the car with us, people always ask "Where's Truffle?"

Caro (Babe) Celebrates!

Here is a fall photo of Caro (Babe). She fit in perfectly with my family with her big heart, lots of spirit and a fun playfulness to her.

I am so happy to have fallen in love with her soft, kind eyes one year ago. -Pam

Best Buddy Safety Bandana

Your best buddy is sure to stand out on the trail in this official Mary's Dogs Best Buddy Safety Bandana. Whether you like to hike or just want to make sure your dog can be seen if he or she gets out of the yard, a Best Buddy Safety Bandana will do the trick.

Arkansas Connection

Here's Gus....a little terrier who'll be with us at the end of the month. And that's Liana who is working her tail off to get these dogs out of the shelter and into our rescue.

Happy Birthday To You!

Happy Birthday from two of your rescue dogs, Abby and Mindy, who are now great friends and neighbors!! Here they are singing “Happy Birthday To Mary!” Have a great day!!

Izzy's Anniversary!

We just celebrated our 6 month anniversary with Izzy. She is just a GEM. She has brought such joy to our family. She has adjusted very well. She graduates from Advanced Basic Training on Tues night. We could not have asked for a more wonderful dog. -Cindy & Brian

Hiking Buddies

We had a great weekend hiking together in the White Mountains! Thanks again for our sweet Sadie. She is a perfect addition to our family. -Meg H.

Debbie Jacobs on "Fearful Dogs"

Annette's Best!

At Mary's Dogs Rescue & Adoption we think all our dogs are very special and, of course, very photogenic. We also didn't think you would mind if we featured our very own resident photographer, Annette Van Der Walt, and her Top Twenty Picks for "Top Dog" Photos.

Welcome to Mary's Dogs!

Mary’s Dogs rescues and re-homes dogs and puppies from Aiken County Animal Shelter, a high-kill shelter in South Carolina, USA. We also serve as a resource to communities in Southern New Hampshire and pet owners nationwide by providing education and information on responsible pet ownership, including the importance of spay/neuter, positive behavior training, and good nutrition.

About Mary

Mary Doane has been serving the needs of animals for the past 40 years. She is the founder and owner of Project Nature, an environmental arts organization that helps children connect with the earth and other animals through music, art, and storytelling.

About Annette

Annette Van Der Walt was born in Livingstone, Zambia and spent most of her childhood days at the Victoria Falls and the Zambezi river where wildlife was abundant. Days were spent fishing, boating and helping out on the farm her parents owned.