Surgery Center

Dear Rescue Friend,

Since 2008, Foothills Canine Rescue has been rescuing and re-homing unwanted, abandoned and homeless dogs in Caldwell County. We are an all-volunteer organization, receive no government funding, and rely solely on the kind hearts of our donors to carry out our mission. Our efforts are now expanding to include a Spay/Neuter Surgical Facility where we will alter our own rescue dogs on site and in the future, provide a low-cost option to dog owners in our community.

Through the generous donations of like-minded friends and business partners, we’ve been able to construct Foothills Canine Surgery Center at 220 Joyceton Church Rd. in Lenoir.

We are now searching for Sponsors to fund the equipment needed to continue our important life-saving work.

Below is a list of medical equipment needed to outfit our surgery center. We’re seeking sponsorships in the amount of $5,000.00 or more. Sponsors will be recognized in the main waiting area, and we will be forever grateful for your generosity.

Foothills Canine Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization and all gifts are tax-deductible. (Tax ID#26-3328699).

If you would like a private tour of Foothills Canine Surgery Center before considering your donation, please contact us at FoothillsCanineRescue@Yahoo.com and we will be happy to arrange a meeting with you.

Thank you for your time and consideration,
Foothills Canine Rescue Team

Donations can be made by clicking on the “donate” button on this website or by mail: Foothills Canine Rescue, P.O. Box 2746, Lenoir NC 28645.

Item Cost (each/total) Quantity Sponsored
Anesthesia/Oxygen Machines $7,500.00
$15,000.00
2 1) Yes
2) Yes
Surgery Lights $9,200.00
$27,600.00
3 1)
2)
3)
Surgery Tables $3,200.00
$9,600.00
3 1) Yes
2)
3)
Exam Room Tables $645.00
$1,290.00
2 1) Yes
2)
Prep Tables $645.00
$1,290.00
2 1)
2)
Wet Table $12,000.00 1 1)
Autoclave $8,600.00 1 1)
Narcotics Cabinets $820.00 (L)
$835.00 (XL)
$1,655.00
2 1)
2) Yes
Surgery Packs $150.00
$450.00
3 1)
Instrument Packs $760.00
$3,040.00
4 1) Yes
2)
3)
4)
Cage Stack $8,600.00 1 1)
General Operating Supplies $5,000.00 1 1)
Appliances: Washer/Dryer/Refrigerator $5,000.00 1 1)
Security System and Cameras $6,500.00 1 1)
Total $87,180.00    

Waggin' Tail Resale & Marketplace

220 Joyceton Church Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
+18285724822

Foothills Canine Rescue

P.O. Box 2746
Lenoir, NC 28645
+18283947490

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  • Fosters should work with a foster dog as they would any new pet in the home. Basic commands, such as: sit, down, stay; house, leash and crate training; socialization with people and other pets. Crate-training is highly encouraged and FCR will provide one, if needed.

  • Fosters are encouraged to network with each other to cover vacations and emergency care for their foster dogs and to give the Foster Coordinator ample notice of such needs.

  • Fosters should be enthusiastic about getting their foster dog adopted as soon as possible.

  • Fosters are asked to provide food for their foster dogs as part of their volunteer commitment. FCR can provide this if the foster is unable to.

  • Updated pictures every two weeks following intake. Two or three good pics is sufficient.

  • Biographical information upon getting to know your foster, and then as you notice additional changes in behaviors/habits, send us that information.

  • Fosters will bring their foster dog to events as scheduled by the Adoption Events Coordinator.

  • Fosters are encouraged to “SHARE” posts about their adoptable foster dogs on Facebook and other social media to spread the word. They may personalize a note with their “SHARE” and send updated pictures directly to FCR to make original posts.

  • Fosters are also encouraged to like, comment, and share posts about all of our adoptable dogs from FB and other social media sites.

  • FCR will provide veterinary services for all foster dogs, including the monthly maintenance of heartworm, & tick & flea prevention as needed.

  • If the dog isn’t altered upon foster intake, the foster agrees to keep the dog away from intact members of the opposite sex and will bring the dog to the requested facility when the time has come to have their foster dog spayed/neutered.
At Foothills Canine Rescue, we work to save the lives of as many dogs as possible. Each year, because of supporters like you, we are able to positively impact hundreds of dogs. We never euthanize a dog due to space or length of stay. We use euthanasia as a compassionate, end-of-life decision when a dog is suffering from a severe medical or behavioral condition and with the recommendation of our attending veterinarian. At FCR, we make decisions based on what is best for the dogs in our care, and for the safety of our community. To us, No-Kill means that we do our absolute best to ensure a live outcome.