***Ezra is currently at our rescue in Georgia and scheduled to be available for adoption at the Tractor Supply in Ringoes, NJ over the Sept 6-7 weekend. An application for her adoption can be submitted at socorescue.com (no need to register or login). Questions about Ezra and/or our adoption policy should be sent to socorescue8@gmail.com; please do not call the rescue's number.***

 

In early August 2025, SoCo Rescue was contacted by the Wheeler Co., GA Sheriff's Department and asked to assist in the removal of a number of puppies and dogs after their owners had been arrested for animal abuse/neglect charges. Once he arrived at the scene, Scott Bennett met both local and state law enforcement officers who had raided the residence. Among the number of dogs living in horrible conditions, officers from both the sheriff's department and the GA. Dept. of Agriculture removed "approximately 50 chickens" from inside the home. SoCo Rescue was able to assist by taking in five young pups, two older pups and the mom to the younger litter. 

 

Living in a nasty kennel that sat as far away from the home as possible and directly on top of dirt that bore the stench of urine and feces was our "E" litter of pups. Inside the kennel were water bowls that obviously hadn't contained any water in a while. And due to the indifference shown towards the pups by their owner, what little food they were fed was simply dumped onto the ground, meaning the pups were also ingesting the bacteria that had accumulated within the kennel.  While very thin and full of worms of all sorts, the puppies all made a remarkable recovery after getting much needed TLC from the SoCo staff.

 

With her very unique and beautiful markings, Ezra will undoubtedly draw many compliments from onlookers. But it's her friendly and playful personality that will have people envious that they didn't get to adopt this girl. And to the lucky person who did grab her up, they'll forever be in awe of what a wonderful puppy they were able to add to their home. 

 

Ezra has now received an update on her annual vaccinations, de-wormings and preventative care (flea/tick and heartworm preventatives.) She recently received a clean bill of health from our vet's office and is no longer showing any effects from her former life. Her adopter must agree to having Ezra spay once she reaches 6 months of age and provide verification of such to our rescue. She will need all of her basic training, which should come easy for this seemingly very smart girl.