SQ Rescue has an emergency! We have a Walker hound who just gave birth to 13 puppies! Eleven have survived thus far. Nanny is being boarded at a local vet and does not have room to stretch out to be able to properly nurse. We need a foster home for Nanny and her pups immediately! If able to help please contact Steve at sqrescue@sc.rr.com or call Mary Escue at 803-788-1889. Thanks!
Nanny and her puppies
Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins was first seen by Mary Escue at an abandoned church camp. She was obviously nursing and eventually led a volunteer to her eight beautiful little puppies. Mary P was extremely shy at first and would have nothing to do with us. With food and gentle talk, she began to warm to our volunteer. It was then decided to move this gentle hound and her babies to a safe place. Our vet checked her and the puppies. Mary Poppins was discovered to have a severely broken knee healing improperly. We took her to Surgical Referral and the doctor said Mary P had to have surgery to fuse the knee. Mary Poppins had her surgery Friday, October 23. Mary P left the hospital Monday, October 26th and is currently staying in a foster home. She is doing nicely and is already walking on the leg. We are currently taking applications for her eight VERY cute puppies, which you can see under our adoptable list. If interested email us at sqrescue@sc.rr.com. SQ Rescue needs financial help for Mary Poppins' very expensive surgery. Please chip in and help us. Thank you.
Please Volunteer!
Run errands, take dogs from the kennel to Petsmart on adoption days, walk dogs during adoption day, etc. It would be great if you have a car, station wagon or SUV that is big enough for a crate. Email Steve at SQRescue@sc.rr.com
Foster Homes Needed!
There are many more puppies and adult dogs needing our help. Without foster homes and loving people to care for these dogs, we have to turn away many pets that need help. We supply food and vet care, so you just need to supply a temporary, warm loving safe haven for our furry friends. If you can't foster a dog, maybe you can sponsor one, or make a one time donation.
Petsmart - Adoption Day!
Visit many of our dogs at Petsmart at 10136 Two Notch Road November 21st, December 5th, 12th, 19th, 20th and 21st from 12 noon til 4pm. You don't have to wait for pet adoption day to get your new baby. You can email or call us any time during the week to pick one up. On December 5th, 12th and 20th we will be offering holiday pet portraits at PetSmart. So come see us with your favorite pet for those holiday pictures!
Please Help Us With a Donation. Click Here
VELVET, A SPECIAL NEEDS PUPPY
This is Velvet, a special needs puppy who needs a special home. At the age of twelve weeks, she was diagnosed with an illness called Liver Shunt. The symptoms of this illness include “apparent blindness” and depression. Now that Velvet has been diagnosed and put on her daily meds and a special low-protein diet, she is now a normal and very happy puppy with normal eyesight and much energy.
Velvet needs a loving, responsible owner who will make sure she gets her meds and special diet daily. The vet who diagnosed her says that there is no reason why she cannot live a normal, healthy life.
If you are that special person, please contact Mary at 788-1889 about Velvet.
It's Garage Sale Time Again!
Semi-annual garage sale November 7th, 14th and 21st
1727 Laurel Street (inside)
8 am till 2 pm
Indoor and outdoor furniture, garden and yard tools, and household items are among the many items needed.
Children’s clothing only. Please, no computers or computer equipment!
Cash donations are also needed and greatly appreciated.
All donations are tax deductible!
All items donated must be in working condition. Thank you!
To arrange pickup, please call Mary at 467-2197 or 788-1889 and leave a message, call Mandy at 788-2238 or email us at sqrescue@sc.rr.com.
If you are interested in any of our dogs, fill out the application below and fax to 803-788-1889, or email it to SQRescue@sc.rr.com
We are in desperate need of any new or used dog kennels, blankets, and quilts. We can give you a tax receipt for your donation. Email Steve at SQRescue@sc.rr.com. Thank you so much for your generosity.
Who We Are
SQ Rescue is located in Columbia SC. Mary and her husband, Bill Escue, decided to spend their retirement, and much of their income, rescuing dogs off highways, abandoned in the woods and from abusive homes. Whether starving, injured, or abandoned, Mary and Bill work tirelessly to find homes for these precious dogs.
SQ Rescue is a charitable organization that has been in operation since 1980 under the direction of Mary Key Escue. She works with each rescue, taking them to the vet and arranging foster homes. We do not put any animals to sleep. If surgery is needed, we follow through with our team of specialists here in Columbia to include an Ophthalmologist, Orthopedist, Dermatologist and Internist. This can put a great strain on a small rescue, but Mrs. Escue seems to always pull each needy animal through and find them a forever home.
Adopting a friend
The adoption fee for most dogs is $100 to $200. It includes spaying or neutering and veterinarian care (unless otherwise noted). These pets will be up to date on shots and are microchipped prior to adoption. If you are interested in a pet, please email SQRescue@sc.rr.com or phone (803) 788-1889.
Our application...
To transfer application to a new email: Left click and highlight application. Then right click and hit copy, then go to new email and right click on it and hit paste. Fill out the application and email it back to us at SQRescue@sc.rr.com
ADOPTION APPLICATION
Name of dog wanting to adopt:
Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Email:
Highlight your age bracket: (18 or younger), (20-30), (31-40) (41-50) (51-60) (61-70) (over 70)
We do not hold your age against you in adopting one of our pets; it is purely to make sure you get the right dog!
Is your home a house/apartment/condominium/mobile/other?
Do you rent or own?
How long have you lived at this address?
If less than 2 years, briefly explain:
Do you have a fenced yard?
What type of fencing?
What is the height of the fence?
If you are the one adopting, your occupation?
How Long?
What are your work hours?
Do you have a spouse or roommate?
Spouse or roommate's occupation?
How Long?
What are your spouses work hours?
Are you looking for a house pet or a yard pet?
How many hours each day will the pet spend inside? (explain)
How many hours each day will the pet spend outside? (explain)
Where would you like your new pet to sleep?
Where will your new pet stay, when no one is home?
Number and ages of children in your home:
Do you have any grandchildren or other children that visit?
If yes, what are the ages of these children?
Do you have any pets now?
Is your present pet spayed or neutered?
Do you use a heartworm preventative on your pet?
What brand?
Do you use any type of flea prevention?
What brand?
Number, ages, types of present pets in your home:
Have you ever given a dog away?
If yes why?
Do you or anyone in your family have a chronic illness or allergies?
We ask this so we can match the right dog for your family needs.
If yes what kind?
Have you had other dogs in the past?
Please tell us about your last pet?
Was your last pet spayed or neutered?
Was your last pet on heartworm preventative?
If yes, what brand?
Do you have any cats? How many?
Tell us about the personality of your cats interacting with a dog briefly and/or former experience your cats have had with dogs:
Veterinarians Name/Phone:
Previous or other Vets used/Phone:
Please write a brief paragraph describing what you are looking for in a pet?
What would your expectations be in this pet?
Please write a brief paragraph of what will make you and your family great pet owners and a wonderful home for an adopted puppy or dog.
Would you welcome an in home visit by one of our volunteers or
a rescue volunteer in your city?
Each of our puppies and dogs have been brought up to date on all
shots, are spayed or neutered, are heartworm negative, intestinal worm
negative and are deemed healthy and socialized. They come with a
complete set of veterinary records. A trial period is offered with
an approved application. We feel it is very important to do this
for you to determine if this pet will be congenial in your home
and with your pet situation. In our contract it is noted that if
at any time you can no longer care for the pet or other
circumstances arise, that the pet can and will be returned to us
for re-homing.
