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.
Roo update – Roo spent a pretty stable night, her blood sugar dropped again a bit and they are running additional tests now. We are bringing her home again tonight. Cvrc is putting a libre glucose monitor on her so we can track her sugar and help maintain her numbers better. We will be making very frequent visits to our regular vet to make sure she is on track and they will be helping to monitor her glucose closely.
You still have time to buy your tickets for our double raffle to benefit Roo!!
Hi all- still trying hard to raise funds for Roos medical bills!HELP!!! Roo is being admitted to CVRC – we desperately need to raise funds to pay for her care there – can you help? Every dollar will help – we are trying to raise $6,000 right away please help us save this sweet little girl’s life!
UPDATE: Roo had a rough night – still not stable, docs are doing all they can Please keep sending prayers, positive vibes and support
You can call and donate directly to Roo costs at CVRC: 843-614-8378 – let them know you are donating for Roo with Cindy Lous Sanctuary and my name is Jan Chicka
Venmo: @Janet-Chicka
PayPal: Donations@CindyLousSanctuary.org
Zelle- message me and I will send a link
Roo and I have raced back to CVRC emergency hospital from our vet – labwork today came back not good and while we were at the office her glucose dropped to 40 and then 31 – even with dextrose and liquid recovery. Her body temp is dropping – she was wrapped in a hot pad in the picture – please send prayers – please ask for a miracle for our little girl
Our sweet Roo is home! She is not well yet, but she is stable and the docs at CVRC decided we could continue her management at home with follow up visits and labwork at our regular vet. She was severely anemic today and needed a blood transfusion. She is tired and wobbly and has a ton of new meds to take, but we are cuddling her and loving on her! The bills are crazy high and will continue – labwork a couple times a week with vet visits is very expensive not to mention the $6,000 bill from today. We are so thankful for Friends of Berkeley County Animal Center and everyone who has donated! It has certainly taken a big bite out of the bill! Please continue to support and pray for this sweet little girl who is so much a part and heart of our sanctuary.
Meet little Olivia- 4.6 pounds, 12 weeks. All fun and puppy! She is ready for adoption. Cinnamon is her momma- she weighs 15 pounds. We have no idea who the father is. We think Cinnamon is a doxidor (dachshund/lab mix). But it’s anyone’s guess! Adoption fee is $400. Please apply at CindyLousSanctuary.org
💵💰💕RAFFLE FOR ROO! 💕💵💰💵
We have a new 2 winner raffle! Two winners will be chosen – one for the Dachshund prize and one for the Love and a Dog prize These beautiful sets were donated by Lori A and include shipping to wherever you are! All funds will go to medical costs for Roo. Raffle runs from now until Saturday November 15th at 3:00 pm – we will do a love drawing to determine the winner Saturday evening (see more pictures in the comments)
In 2025, Cindy Lou’s Legacy Sanctuary used 99.8% of donated funds directly towards programs for our dogs.
Please note if you want your tickets to go to a specific basket!
Venmo: @Janet-Chicka
PayPal: Donations@CindyLousSanctuary.org
(Please make a note that the donation is for raffle tickets!!)
2 Tickets for $5
5 Tickets for $10
8 Tickets for $15
HELP!!! Roo is being admitted to CVRC – we desperately need to raise funds to pay for her care there – can you help? Every dollar will help – we are trying to raise $6,000 right away please help us save this sweet little girl’s life!
UPDATE: Roo had a rough night – still not stable, docs are doing all they can Please keep sending prayers, positive vibes and support
You can call and donate directly to Roo costs at CVRC: 843-614-8378 – let them know you are donating for Roo with Cindy Lous Sanctuary and my name is Jan Chicka
Venmo: @Janet-Chicka
PayPal: Donations@CindyLousSanctuary.org
Zelle- message me and I will send a link
Roo and I, and the whole gang at Cindy Lou’s would like to send a huge thank you out to Friends of Berkeley County Animal Center for their generous donation to help with a $3,000 grant to assist with Roos hospital bills. It has allowed us to discuss on Roo and her health while working on raising the rest of the funds we need for Roos medical bills. We are so immensely grateful to those organization who is helping rescues in Berkeley county! 🐾❤️🩹❤️
Tonight’s Roo update!!
Roos doctor is happy to report that Roo has a more stable and normal blood pressure, glucose and has been eating a little and also drinking a bit. She is being kept in a warming bed as her temperature is still low, but is doing better and overall is making progress. We are thrilled! She is not out of danger and cannot come home, she has a long road ahead of her, but we are hopeful. Please continue to send prayers, positive vibes and support! We appreciate every single bit of it!
HELP!!! Roo is being admitted to CVRC – we desperately need to raise funds to pay for her care there – can you help? Every dollar will help – we are trying to raise $6,000 right away please help us save this sweet little girl’s life!
UPDATE: Roo had a rough night – still not stable, docs are doing all they can Please keep sending prayers, positive vibes and support
You can call and donate directly to Roo costs at CVRC: 843-614-8378 – let them know you are donating for Roo with Cindy Lous Sanctuary and my name is Jan Chicka
Venmo: @Janet-Chicka
PayPal: Donations@CindyLousSanctuary.org
Zelle- message me and I will send a link
UPDATE: Roo needs to be hospitalized immediatley – she is i kidney failure from an infection we believe – vet says treatable but crotical – PLEASE- we need support! Every dollar will help is – we need to raise thousands!!!
Venmo: @Janet-Chicka
PayPal: Donations@CindyLousSanctuary.Org
If you only do zelle message me and ill send you a link
Thank you in advance!
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🙏❤️🩹 PRAYERS please! Roo is not feeling well at all and we are rushing to Island Pet to figure out what’s happening!lncn
Today we pulled a terrified yorkie from Tarboro, NC. Special thanks to Brian for transport to get this boy safe! He has awful skin on his back and will need full medical work up, all his shots, neuter, etc. If you’d like to help please consider making a donation:
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Freedom ride Friday – we are welcoming Ace a handsome young boy to our sanctuary!!
It’s a beautiful day to come out to Pet Supplies Plus – Goose Creek, SC on st James Rd! We will be there from 9:30-12:30 today(Saturday) come on out and meet some of our adoptables – including Queenie the Chiweenie!
Today I jinxed myself. I made a comment to a dear friend that it was the first Monday in recent memory that I hadn’t rushed a dog to the vet for an emergency. Yep- about two hours later there I was with our sweet little Binks – after full body X-rays, it was determined he will be ok and nothing was broken (he got into a scuffle with a bigger dog) He’s medicated and resting, but oh what a day! As always, I’m so thankful to the team at The Animal Hospital of North Charleston they take such amazing care of all of our babies!
Volunteers Needed! Have you been thinking that you would like to come out to the sanctuary and help? Wondering about fostering? We really need you. We need local fosters for long or short term. We provide everything you need- first step is to place an application at our website – just put in fostering – where it asks who are you interested in!
We also need volunteers – if you have an hour or two midday any day Monday- Saturday or if you have an hour or two starting around 3:30-4:00 any evening and would like to help care for the dogs – please pm us!
Sunday morning at the sanctuary! Recovery day after an event, it takes 2-3 hours to feed everyone breakfast, clean up overnight messes start the first 2 or 3 loads of laundry. Then it’s time for a little paradise Sweet snuggling with the babies. This is my heaven on earth. For this moment I am the luckiest person on earth. Happy Sunday everyone! Go hug your heaven on earth! 💕💕💕💕
We had a great event today at Pints for Paws – I want to thank Friends of Berkeley County Animal Center for organizing and Stones Throw Brewing for hosting – but I especially want to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers who showed up today to take care of the dogs, make the table run smoothly, help raise a few dollars, engage people walking by, talk about Cindy Lou’s, and just made the world a better place with their love! Yall rock! You made this day amazing!! Thank you!
Today is the day! Come on out and see us and some of our adorable love babies at Pints for Paws at Stones Throw Brewing It’s going to be a beautiful day!
Rescue Run Friday – pickup number up number 2 – down toy poodle off the kill list at Greenville! More info to come! Welcome Sally O’Malley
It’s Rescue Run Friday – pickup number 1 – Binks is safe and on his way from Georgia – he is tiny, evacuated and headed to the sanctuary with Roo and I! Thanks Jacqueline for the transport meet up!! 💕💕
💸💕🐾. Help Needed!! Please meet Simon – this sweet boy is one of our sanctuary boys – he is with an amazing long term foster where he is adored and so well cared for. Among other things he has Cushing Disease. He is a super senior and has 2 best friends who he loves to snuggle with. Simon is sick, he’s been throwing up and having diarrhea. His liver numbers are off and he’s just been diagnosed with Giardia. Just the first bill with diagnostics was $477.
We need to raise some dollars to cover vet care for this boy and make sure we can give home all he needs can you help?
Venmo: @Janet-Chicka
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I know this may not seem big to a lot of people but we have 1,798 followers on our page! I’m so overwhelmed! Thank you all so much for your support and kindness to our dogs – every single one of you means so much to us and our mission.
Three of our puppies are still available! They had a spooky outing last night to get ready for trick or treating 💕
Happy, Bashful and Lily Rose are hoping the Great Pumpkin brings them a forever home soon! They are 16 weeks and fully vaccinated
Apply at: CindyLousSanctuary.org
Oh do I have a special one for you today!!! I want you to meet our newest boy – he was just flown in from NC by Pilots for Paws. I asked the program director to tell his story – he will need some special love and medical attention, but we are happy he is here!
Tyron’s Story
Our Officers were dealing with nuisance goats! Owner was needing to find a home for the goats. I contacted the owner, and she stated that she was looking for a home, and I informed her that I would come after work and get the goats. When I got out to where the goats were, the owner stated that this is an abandoned lot and the housing for the animals was horrible. I walked down the path where I began to hear a small cry for help, as I moved closer to the lot, I seen 2 goats and 1 sheep and a black ball of mat. These animals had no type of shelter and did not have proper food. Tyron and the livestock crew had been living at this abandoned lot for several months. Owner stated she was looking for a home for Tyron but was unsure of what I could do to help her. I immediately picked up my phone, contacted Jan, and informed her that I needed help. I was in tears as I was sending this text. Tyron was born with all 4 legs but only 2 front paws. I informed owner to take Tyron home and I would send an officer out to pick up the following morning. I reached out to a groomer and ask for her help in making Tyron feel and see so much clearer. Tyron was in and out of this shelter within 24 hours but impacted my heart so much. Tyron is the reason why I come to work every single day. To see what an impact he did to my heart just felt amazing.e n
This morning I started my day racing Mr Tinker to The Animal Hospital of North Charleston, I just arrived back with Jackson our new boy who just had the whole right side of his face sweep up very suddenly. Thankfully, one of the vets took a look at the picture I sent over and said come. So here we are. Again. We could sure use some prayers and some donations.
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I can’t tell you how grateful I am to Friends of Berkeley County Animal Center for stepping up today and helping out our little Mr Tinker – he is at the Sanctuary resting comfortably this evening thanks to The Animal Hospital of North Charleston and Friends of Berkeley Animal Center.We received an urgent call from Cindy Lou’s Legacy Sanctuary seeking immediate assistance at their veterinary clinic for Mr. Tinker.
With your unwavering support for our mission to help all animals in Berkeley County, we were quick to respond with a yes.
“Mr. Tinker was injured this morning and has an open wound on the left side of his neck that needs drainage and treatment. He also has a wound on the right side of his head requiring care. He will undergo phovia laser treatment for wound healing, with mild sedation and pain medication. Additionally, he will need antibiotics and pain medication for healing at home.”
He is home now and resting easy.
Thank you for your dedication and sponsorship, which empower us to create a safer and better environment for all animals in Berkeley County.
If you are an animal rescue or know of one in Berkeley County, please encourage them to reach out to us at president@friendsofberkeleyanimalcenter.com.
Mr Tinker’s picture has been edited for social media. The drain tube and injury have been blocked for sensitive viewers.
Friends, it’s been a heck of a couple of weeks. I usually post a Sunday video at the sanctuary but it has been pouring here all day so here’s a snuggly pic of our little baby Olivia, 8 weeks old, just over two pounds and sweet as anything! She’s here to get a quick nose boop and say have a good week!
Last night our sweet Einstein went to sleep and crossed the rainbow bridge. He was at home in his favorite bed. He came to us as a hospice dog, his little body shutting down. We tried, multiple vet visits and calls, several different meds, every type of food, nothing helped, we managed his pain, we loved on him, and he just slipped away. Run free and happy sweet Einstein, I know Mom and Kathy are loving on you today and I will see you again across the bridge 🐾❤️🌈🐾💔 you were much loved
3 years since I held this smiley girl in my arms, 3 years since I had to say goodbye to her sweet loves and kisses. She truly was an angel here on earth, my Cindy Lou. Your spirit motivates me to keep fighting to save the next dog, to find the next dollar, to tell your story to every vet and vet tech we work with so you are never ever forgotten. I know you are running with the pack across the rainbow bridge and I will see you again one sweet day. Love you always.
Today is the day! Come on out and play with some of our adoptable dogs! We will be here from 10:00-2:00!
PUPDATE: Surgery was succesful, Roo was a rockstar (naturally!) she is home and sleeping soundly! Huge thanks to everyone who lifted Roo (and me) up today – it has been a really tough week – and Roo and I – and all the puppers appreciate all you love and positivity 💕
Prayer warriors Please – it’s been a really tough week – but our sweet little Roo who has been through so much already, has been dealing with an eye ulcer – yesterday it got really bad and even though Dr Visser at Charleston Animal Eye Clinic rushed new meds for her and we put two different drops in every two hours yesterday afternoon and through the night we were not able to turn it around. Roo is currently having emergency surgery to remove the affected eye. Please – we could use your prayers and positive thoughts.g Ny
Our “Trio” River, Deeno, and Takoda – I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed- not only by their sheer volume, But alsoby the thought of their vet bills ! All outdated shots and needing a thorough checkout, Friends of Berkeley County Animal Center has come to our rescue and paid for the trios vet visit in full yesterday! Thank you so much!!!! We had already done walk in clinic shots last Monday when they arrived and will use all donations already pledged/received to cover those and purchase heartworm protection for these new arrivals. Thanks everyone who helped!! Thanks to the grant from Friends of Berkeley Animal Center, we were able to get all three of these amazing sweet dachshunds seen by our amazing Dr D at The Animal Hospital of North Charleston, and they had bloodwork and heartworm tests. The Trio has been started on a major weight loss journey and are enjoying life at our wonderful fosters farm with Lee and Susan. We only do what we do because of everyone who stands with us! We are humbled and grateful
Today we said farewell to our sweet Chelsea. She was a super senior, and had been with us for almost a year and a half. She spent 6 months at the sanctuary, then the last year as a foster with our amazing Lee and Susan Zellner Hogan who showered her with unconditional love. She quickly became part of their pack and loved her life with them. She will be missed by all, until we meet again at the rainbow bridge.
We will be at the Goose Creek Fall Festival this Saturday with adoptable dogs! We need. Volunteers to help from 10-2 or maybe a little longer – please let me know in the comments or dm if you can come out!
When you’re sick in bed with a pounding headache all day and your tiny friend is trying to make you feel better
There’s a special deal running on our favorite pee pads today! I’ve added them to our wishlist that is pinned to the top of our page – here’s the picture so you know what to look for! We would love to have some extra!
HELP!!!! We had no Rescue Me so I still have 5 puppies along with all the rest of the dogs – honestly I’m drowning – I just can’t do it. I’m pleading, begging for fosters for these 5. We provide everything you need. I just need an application from you – on our website at CindyLousSanctuary.org We have an event this coming Saturday- I’m hoping we can get them adopted – but I am desperate for help! If you’ve ever thought about fostering – please reach out now! The need is great and urgent! Not up for puppies? I have lots of adults and super seniors that would love a quieter place and a lap to call their own! Want more info? Send me a dm!
RESCUE ME HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INCOMING WEATHER!!! Thank you to everyone who volunteered to come out and help!
A big shout out to Sitting Pretty Pet Salon! Taylor and Tina provided grooming for 2 of our rescue babies today – don’t they look amazing?!?!!! This is definitely the place to call to get your sweet babies looking their best!!!
