Named in honor of our beloved Cindy Lou, the mission of Cindy Lou’s Sanctuary is to rescue and provide sanctuary as a loving and safe home for Dachshunds and other small breeds.

When possible we arrange adoptions to forever homes, but we are always committed to each one’s lifelong emotional and physical care.


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Please meet Stewie Q! We’ve just meet our lovely transport help Jacqueline who picked him up at the shelter in Georgia and met us halfway in Augusta, GA . He is a quadriplegic- no use currently of any legs. He can potty on his own and has deep pain response. We will be getting him evaluated first of the week to see what he needs If you can help with his bills please donate – any amount will help!
Venmo: @Janet-Chicka
PayPal: Donations@CindyLousSanctuary.org
Zelle: Donations@CindyLousSanctuary.org
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Please meet Stewie Q!  We’ve just meet our lovely transport help Jacqueline who picked him up at the shelter in Georgia and met us halfway in Augusta, GA .  He is a quadriplegic- no use currently of any legs. He can potty on his own and has deep pain response.  We will be getting him evaluated first of the week to see what he needs   If you can help with his bills please donate - any amount will help!
Venmo: @Janet-Chicka
PayPal: Donations@CindyLousSanctuary.org
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Here’s some of our adoptable dogs! Want to know more? Send us a DM – or apply at our website: CindyLousSanctuary.org See MoreSee Less

Here’s some of our adoptable dogs!  Want to know more?  Send us a DM - or apply at our website: CindyLousSanctuary.orgImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

Rolf is popping in to say that our big Sugery day tomorrow has been postponed, the vet clinic has several dogs with coughs in their kennels and we don’t want to take a chance of picking up any respiratory issues! So we will wait a couple weeks and then take the crew over! See MoreSee Less

Rolf is popping in to say that our big Sugery day tomorrow has been postponed, the vet clinic has several dogs with coughs in their kennels and we don’t want to take a chance of picking up any respiratory issues!  So we will wait a couple weeks and then take the crew over!

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We are going to be here with some of our adoptable dogs tomorrow! Come out and see us! See MoreSee Less

We are going to be here with some of our adoptable dogs tomorrow!  Come out and see us!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

These are the coolest custom mugs and such a great way to help us get our latest group to the surgeries they badly need!One of our adopters, fosters and creative geniuses has offered this deal – 💸❤️‍🩹🐾
To the first 5 people who donate $75.00 or more for the upcoming surgeries, I will make a photo mug featuring your pet. This includes photo manipulation and setup. Samples of the photos provided and the finished mugs in the comments below.
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These are the coolest custom mugs and such a great way to help us get our latest group to the surgeries they badly need!

We are getting g really close to our goal to be able to take all of these sweet babies up for the surgeries they need! Can you help, if you can’t give, can you share to your page, your groups, wherever you can think of? Thank you so much!! See MoreSee Less

We are getting g really close to our goal to be able to take all of these sweet babies up for the surgeries they need!  Can you help, if you can’t give, can you share to your page, your groups, wherever you can think of?  Thank you so much!!Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

One of our adopters, fosters and creative geniuses has offered this deal – 💸❤️‍🩹🐾
To the first 5 people who donate $75.00 or more for the upcoming surgeries, I will make a photo mug featuring your pet. This includes photo manipulation and setup. Samples of the photos provided and the finished mugs in the comments below.
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One of our adopters, fosters and creative geniuses has offered this deal - 💸❤️‍🩹🐾
To the first 5 people who donate $75.00 or more for the upcoming surgeries, I will make a photo mug featuring your pet. This includes photo manipulation and setup. Samples of the photos provided and the finished mugs in the comments below.

I have one of the most special Happy Tails to share – it actually happened a little while ago, but my heart needed some mending for this little girl. Our very own Norma Jane Lumpkins has found her forever love – truly it was love at first sight! Just one kiss and the deal was done ! I’m over the moon happy, I have full visitation, but am pretty much ignored, all for the best – our little angel is living her best life!! See MoreSee Less

I have one of the most special Happy Tails to share - it actually happened a little while ago, but my heart needed some mending for this little girl. Our very own Norma Jane Lumpkins has found her forever love - truly it was love at first sight!  Just one kiss and the deal was done !  I’m over the moon happy, I have full visitation, but am pretty much ignored, all for the best - our little angel is living her best life!!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

Hi everyone – we still need to raise about $1,000 to send our dogs for their surgeries! Can you help? We are just over a week away! Thanks in advance! See MoreSee Less

Hi everyone - we still need to raise about $1,000 to send our dogs for their surgeries!  Can you help?  We are just over a week away! Thanks in advance!Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

Luke and Toby had an amazing trip to the park with Angie yesterday! They did great on leash and with her dog. These boys are dachshund mixes , 5 years old and ready for adoption. Are you looking for a sweet baby who’s ready for any adventure??
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Luke and Toby had an amazing trip to the park with Angie yesterday!  They did great on leash and with her dog.  These boys are dachshund mixes , 5 years old and ready for adoption. Are you looking for a sweet baby who’s ready for any adventure?? 
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Happy Tails to Sophia who went to her new forever home – she couldn’t take her eyes off her new momma! She is doing wonderful and is close by so we will get to see her and check in on this very special girl! ❤️❤️❤️ See MoreSee Less

Happy Tails to Sophia who went to her new forever home - she couldn’t take her eyes off her new momma!  She is doing wonderful and is close by so we will get to see her and check in on this very special girl! ❤️❤️❤️Image attachment

Our sweet bonded pair Johnny and June were adopted this weekend! They are having a wonderful time with their new Mom and Dad and two new brothers! Happy life sweethearts! 💕💕💕 See MoreSee Less

Our sweet bonded pair Johnny and June were adopted this weekend! They are having a wonderful time with their new Mom and Dad and two new brothers! Happy life sweethearts! 💕💕💕

Catching up on some happy tails! Stumpy found his forever home this weekend! A warm lap and lots of love! We are so thrilled for our super senior! ❤️❤️❤️ See MoreSee Less

Catching up on some happy tails!  Stumpy found his forever home this weekend!  A warm lap and lots of love! We are so thrilled for our super senior! ❤️❤️❤️

Look who’s ready for her forever home! Meet Roxie a 9 year old mini Schnauzer who is happy, housebroken, kid friendly, up to date on shots, spayed, and ready for whatever adventure comes next! She’s good in the car or on a walk. Place
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Look who’s ready for her forever home!  Meet Roxie a 9 year old mini Schnauzer who is happy, housebroken, kid friendly, up to date on shots, spayed, and ready for whatever adventure comes next!  She’s good in the car or on a walk.  Place
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It’s surgery time again! We have 6 that need to go for surgery on Monday, March 24th and we need your help to raise the funds to send them! We need to hit about $3000 – ever dollar helps us get there!!
You can send through
Venmo: @Janet-Chicka
PayPal: Donations@CindyLousSanctuary.org
Click on the button below
Zelle: Donations@CindyLousSanctuary.org
Please share on your page !
Thank you in advance !!
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It’s surgery time again!  We have 6 that need to go for surgery on Monday, March 24th and we need your help to raise the funds to send them!  We need to hit about $3000 - ever dollar helps us get there!!  
You can send through 
Venmo: @Janet-Chicka
PayPal: Donations@CindyLousSanctuary.org 
Click on the button below 
Zelle: Donations@CindyLousSanctuary.org
Please share on your page ! 
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Yesterday was a heck of a day – we had 3 sweet babies join us at Cindy Lou’s- two from Lexington- Kevin the Chihuahua and Chimp the Wheaton – they are 18ish and have some awful skin issues among other things. And then Ronnie from Georgia who had a badly broken leg and his owner never took him to a vet and then dumped him at a shelter. Ronnie needs to have that leg amputated and a neuter – he is one of the most social, happy boys I’ve seen! We are happy to welcome all 3 to our sanctuary! See MoreSee Less

Yesterday was a heck of a day - we had 3 sweet babies join us at Cindy Lou’s- two from Lexington- Kevin the Chihuahua and Chimp the Wheaton - they are 18ish and have some awful skin issues among other things.  And then Ronnie from Georgia who had a badly broken leg and his owner never took him to a vet and then dumped him at a shelter.   Ronnie needs to have that leg amputated and a neuter - he is one of the most social, happy boys I’ve seen!  We are happy to welcome all 3 to our sanctuary!Image attachment

We are so fortunate to have Tina at The Art of Dog Grooming by Tina to help make our babies beautiful! Thank you so much for transforming Millie! ❤️❤️ See MoreSee Less

We are so fortunate to have Tina at The Art of Dog Grooming by Tina to help make our babies beautiful!  Thank you so much for transforming Millie! ❤️❤️Image attachmentImage attachment

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Sadly Bubba and I have to tell you that our sweet Princess Peach has gone across the rainbow bridge this evening. She was held and loved as she passed by her bonded mate and myself. Her sweet old body was shutting down and just couldn’t go on. She told us it was time. Bubba and I weren’t ready but we couldn’t watch her suffer, so we kissed her and held her and told her we
would see her again across the rainbow bridge. We love you sweet Peach Fly free
Extra thanks to Dr D and the staff at The Animal Hospital of North Charleston for their kindness and caring, you help make the unbearable less so.
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Sadly Bubba and I have to tell you that our sweet Princess Peach has gone across the rainbow bridge this evening.  She was held and loved as she passed by her bonded mate and myself.  Her sweet old body was shutting down and just couldn’t go on. She told us it was time. Bubba and I weren’t ready but we couldn’t watch her suffer, so we kissed her and held her and told her we 
would see her again across the rainbow bridge.  We love you sweet Peach   Fly free 
Extra thanks to Dr D and the staff at The Animal Hospital of North Charleston for their kindness and caring, you help make the unbearable less so.

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UPDATE:: we’ve decided – we had the most votes for Dusty!

Welcome Dusty!!!

Dust Bunny needs a new name!!! He’s a young adult male 6 pound poodle mix! Let’s hear your suggestions!!
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UPDATE::  we’ve decided - we had the most votes for Dusty!   

Welcome Dusty!!! 

Dust Bunny needs a new name!!!  He’s a young adult male 6 pound poodle mix!  Let’s hear your suggestions!!

Intake 3 yesterday – this little boy was called dust bunny at the shelter – you can see his intake picture – he was solid mats. He has had his neuter and a shave down. He’s a poodle mixes- look at that curly tail! See MoreSee Less

Intake 3 yesterday - this little boy was called dust bunny at the shelter - you can see his intake picture - he was solid mats.  He has had his neuter and a shave down.  He’s a poodle mixes- look at that curly tail!Image attachmentImage attachment

Meet Clementine! This was intake number 2 yesterday. She was supposed to be a Chiweenie – but nope! We think a pincher mix and her back legs are paralyzed. I’m posting a video in the comments. I’ll post a wishlist soon! See MoreSee Less

Meet Clementine!  This was intake number 2 yesterday. She was supposed to be a Chiweenie - but nope! We think a pincher mix and her back legs are paralyzed.  I’m posting a video in the comments.  I’ll post a wishlist soon!

Here is the first of three intakes today- meet Millie! A sweet young girl in need of a groom – she’s 10 pounds and about 2 years old. Her family loves her very much but are overwhelmed with their situation and are trying to do the best thing for her. She is sweet and loves to be on a lap! See MoreSee Less

Here is the first of three intakes today- meet Millie! A sweet young girl in need of a groom - she’s 10 pounds and about 2 years old.  Her family loves her very much but are overwhelmed with their situation and are trying to do the best thing for her. She is sweet and loves to be on a lap!Image attachment

Our little Bugg is settling in so nicely! This girl is super sweet, she’s been seen by our vet at The Animal Hospital of North Charleston and by Dr Hannah at Charleston Animal Eye Specialists. She has a cherry eye so she needs surgery for that and her spay, but she is 10 pounds of practically perfect in every way! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ See MoreSee Less

Our little Bugg is settling in so nicely!  This girl is super sweet, she’s been seen by our vet at The Animal Hospital of North Charleston and by Dr Hannah at Charleston Animal Eye Specialists.  She has a cherry eye so she needs surgery for that and her spay, but she is 10 pounds of practically perfect in every way! ❤️❤️❤️❤️Image attachment

For everyone who’s been asking! Here’s an update on Rolf – he’s down to 18.6 pounds and counting! He is moving around so much better- he even has a happy little jump he’s started trying out when I get home! He likes being out with the rest of the gang on a nice warm sunny day and his fur is starting to grow in a bit on his back. I just got a new bloodwork panel on him back and everything is within normal parameters – so he’s doing great! We are getting g closer to him being able to have surgery for the large tumor on his chest See MoreSee Less

For everyone who’s been asking!  Here’s an update on Rolf - he’s down to 18.6 pounds and counting!  He is moving around so much better- he even has a happy little jump he’s started trying out when I get home!  He likes being out with the rest of the gang on a nice warm sunny day and his fur is starting to grow in a bit on his back.  I just got a new bloodwork panel on him back and everything is within normal parameters - so he’s doing great! We are getting g closer to him being able to have surgery for the large tumor on his chest

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Taz and I are off for a special rescue run this morning! Stay tuned for updates! See MoreSee Less

Taz and I are off for a special rescue run this morning!  Stay tuned for updates!

Milo enjoyed some outdoor time in the yard today- he’s really progressing! See MoreSee Less

Milo enjoyed some outdoor time in the yard today- he’s really progressing!Image attachment

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I also did a thing – while the babies were having surgery I ran down to Aikens and picked up 3 terrified dachshunds with the help of a new rescue friend. They were so scared when I loaded them up – but they are very friendly!! These boys are young adults, neutered, up to date on shots! See MoreSee Less

I also did a thing - while the babies were having surgery I ran down to Aikens and picked up 3 terrified dachshunds with the help of a new rescue friend. They were so scared when I loaded them up - but they are very friendly!!  These boys are young adults, neutered, up to date on shots!Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

💕💕 Well we did it! Yesterday we took a pile of puppers from Moncks Corner to our friends at PetCare of Newberry for a pile of surgeries! Oliver, Roxie and Bella had their neuter/spays, Bella also had a huge dental and lost all her awful teefers! Roxie had massive tumors removed from her girlie bits and Sophia had multiple mammary tumors removed. All the dogs are home, resting and healing – please send big prayers for quick recoveries – thank you to everyone who donated towards their surgeries – we could not have done it without each and every one of you! ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹 See MoreSee Less

💕💕 Well we did it! Yesterday we took a pile of puppers from Moncks Corner to our friends at PetCare of Newberry for a pile of surgeries! Oliver, Roxie and Bella had their neuter/spays, Bella also had a huge dental and lost all her awful teefers! Roxie had massive tumors removed from her girlie bits and Sophia had multiple mammary tumors removed. All the dogs are home, resting and healing - please send big prayers for quick recoveries - thank you to everyone who donated towards their surgeries - we could not have done it without each and every one of you! ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

Could anyone help transport 3 small dogs tomorrow (Monday) from Aiken, SC towards Newberry?? See MoreSee Less

We had an amazing day yesterday at the Puppy Love event and are so pleased to announce that Darlene and Tom Fernandez adopted our sweet Mia! It was a joy to watch her melt into their arms! Happy life sweet girl See MoreSee Less

We had an amazing day yesterday at the Puppy Love event and are so pleased to announce that Darlene and Tom Fernandez adopted our sweet Mia!   It was a joy to watch her melt into their arms! Happy life sweet girl

We are taking the babies on Monday! We are getting so close to our goals! Can you help push us over the edge?? ❤️❤️❤️ See MoreSee Less

We are taking the babies on Monday!  We are getting so close to our goals! Can you help push us over the edge?? ❤️❤️❤️Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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Our wonderful Teri Degopunk is donating g a portion of every commission this month to our sanctuary! Who do you need to gift with a portrait?? Or have you had your besties done up? She is amazing!! See MoreSee Less

Our wonderful Teri Degopunk is donating g a portion of every commission this month to our sanctuary!  Who do you need to gift with a portrait??  Or have you had your besties done up?  She is amazing!!

💕💕A very huge shout out of thanks to The Art of Dog Grooming by Tina! She has Shadow and Missy looking their absolute best! Aren’t they gorgeous?? You are wonderful Tina!! 💕💕💕 See MoreSee Less

💕💕A very huge shout out of thanks to The Art of Dog Grooming by Tina!  She has Shadow and Missy looking their absolute best!  Aren’t they gorgeous?? You are wonderful Tina!! 💕💕💕Image attachment
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