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❣️A house full of critters in Raleigh, NC
🐕 Puppy foster, rescue advocate
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❣️A house full of critters in Raleigh, NC
🐕 Puppy foster, rescue advocate
https://linktr.ee/cartercifelli
Nyx: goddess of the night & Queen of the laundry pile
December 10, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Nyx: goddess of the night & Queen of the laundry pile
a rogue leaf caused quite the distraction during dinner
December 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
a rogue leaf caused quite the distraction during dinner
We got a dusting of snow at camp carter today! it didn’t start really sticking until after dark, so the puppies haven’t gotten to experience it yet. I’m hoping it won’t be too horribly cold out tomorrow morning so I can try to show them for their enrichment of the day 😂
December 9, 2025 at 2:57 AM
We got a dusting of snow at camp carter today! it didn’t start really sticking until after dark, so the puppies haven’t gotten to experience it yet. I’m hoping it won’t be too horribly cold out tomorrow morning so I can try to show them for their enrichment of the day 😂
yesterday (pre-snow) I carried each hallowed hound outside for a few minutes. they got some time away from their siblings out in the cool air where there were lots of new sounds, smells, and even the wind blowing. A lot to take in!
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December 9, 2025 at 2:56 AM
yesterday (pre-snow) I carried each hallowed hound outside for a few minutes. they got some time away from their siblings out in the cool air where there were lots of new sounds, smells, and even the wind blowing. A lot to take in!
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yesterday I added a snuffle mat to the puppy pen so the babies could explore a new texture. Of course wild gal Nyx was all in! Before long all four puppies were digging around in it, even cautious boy Eclipse.
December 9, 2025 at 12:54 AM
yesterday I added a snuffle mat to the puppy pen so the babies could explore a new texture. Of course wild gal Nyx was all in! Before long all four puppies were digging around in it, even cautious boy Eclipse.
daily dose of fuzz courtesy of Tarot
December 8, 2025 at 12:08 AM
daily dose of fuzz courtesy of Tarot
Two days ago little Eclipse was very nervous about walking on the hard floors & would cling to the blankets or beds. Yesterday he took some timid steps onto the flooring & today he’s scampering around no issues. It’s cool to see the impact of the early socialization window & new experiences!
December 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Two days ago little Eclipse was very nervous about walking on the hard floors & would cling to the blankets or beds. Yesterday he took some timid steps onto the flooring & today he’s scampering around no issues. It’s cool to see the impact of the early socialization window & new experiences!
Tessie’s (formerly Newt) new moms ordered a heated blanket just because she was always snuggled up on mine and that just fills my heart.
December 7, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Tessie’s (formerly Newt) new moms ordered a heated blanket just because she was always snuggled up on mine and that just fills my heart.
the pups have been getting exposed to floor textures. Hard floors feel slippery & scary at first! Nyx (black & white) is confident & had no issues, Eclipse (grey) is cautious by nature so he’s not convinced. Tarot & Hex are hesitant but after watching their sister & their mom they follow suit!
December 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
the pups have been getting exposed to floor textures. Hard floors feel slippery & scary at first! Nyx (black & white) is confident & had no issues, Eclipse (grey) is cautious by nature so he’s not convinced. Tarot & Hex are hesitant but after watching their sister & their mom they follow suit!
four years ago Foscoe was just a little baby at camp carter himself. It was his second full day here, I snapped this pic and fully knew I was in love.
December 6, 2025 at 5:06 AM
four years ago Foscoe was just a little baby at camp carter himself. It was his second full day here, I snapped this pic and fully knew I was in love.
Foscoe clocked in for his Mr. Mom duties. He got a variety of reactions which is in line with how these puppies embrace new experiences. He’s so good with little puppies and a great role model for them as they continue to grow and learn important social skills.
December 6, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Foscoe clocked in for his Mr. Mom duties. He got a variety of reactions which is in line with how these puppies embrace new experiences. He’s so good with little puppies and a great role model for them as they continue to grow and learn important social skills.
Baby box graduates 🧑🎓
The hallowed hounds moved on up into a puppy pen today! They’re happy with more space, TWO cozy beds, and lots of toys. They’re handling their new responsibility well so far! Mama Salem has the ability to jump in and out to check on them as needed.
The hallowed hounds moved on up into a puppy pen today! They’re happy with more space, TWO cozy beds, and lots of toys. They’re handling their new responsibility well so far! Mama Salem has the ability to jump in and out to check on them as needed.
December 6, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Baby box graduates 🧑🎓
The hallowed hounds moved on up into a puppy pen today! They’re happy with more space, TWO cozy beds, and lots of toys. They’re handling their new responsibility well so far! Mama Salem has the ability to jump in and out to check on them as needed.
The hallowed hounds moved on up into a puppy pen today! They’re happy with more space, TWO cozy beds, and lots of toys. They’re handling their new responsibility well so far! Mama Salem has the ability to jump in and out to check on them as needed.
It’s the last night in the baby box for the hallowed hounds! I put a pee pad in there to get them used to the feeling and sound. They’re ready for more space!
(If you’re watching with your volume on, we were listening to restaurant ambience. That’s why the crazy background noise 😂)
(If you’re watching with your volume on, we were listening to restaurant ambience. That’s why the crazy background noise 😂)
December 5, 2025 at 4:34 AM
It’s the last night in the baby box for the hallowed hounds! I put a pee pad in there to get them used to the feeling and sound. They’re ready for more space!
(If you’re watching with your volume on, we were listening to restaurant ambience. That’s why the crazy background noise 😂)
(If you’re watching with your volume on, we were listening to restaurant ambience. That’s why the crazy background noise 😂)
this morning the camp carter socialization team (today’s crew consisted of my mom, sister, and niece) clocked in for work! Between the little puppies and the sweet baby human it was a lot of cuteness.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
this morning the camp carter socialization team (today’s crew consisted of my mom, sister, and niece) clocked in for work! Between the little puppies and the sweet baby human it was a lot of cuteness.
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Tessie, formerly Newt, had a good day in her new home & slept well last night! I’m proud of how far she’s come in the past couple weeks with her confidence & how well her new moms are caring for her already. It feels so good to see her so loved & comfortable! Here’s a few of the pics I’ve gotten!
December 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Tessie, formerly Newt, had a good day in her new home & slept well last night! I’m proud of how far she’s come in the past couple weeks with her confidence & how well her new moms are caring for her already. It feels so good to see her so loved & comfortable! Here’s a few of the pics I’ve gotten!
mama Salem’s original foster mom + her two sisters came by this evening to visit the hallowed hounds! Nyx was very interactive and engaged per usual but it was great to see Hex really engaging as well.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:44 AM
mama Salem’s original foster mom + her two sisters came by this evening to visit the hallowed hounds! Nyx was very interactive and engaged per usual but it was great to see Hex really engaging as well.
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It’s a little surreal how well everything aligned to find Newt such a wonderful family this second time around. My friend who also is a foster initially sent them my Instagram page because they were looking for an older puppy, and of course they saw how adorable she is and were interested.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:39 AM
It’s a little surreal how well everything aligned to find Newt such a wonderful family this second time around. My friend who also is a foster initially sent them my Instagram page because they were looking for an older puppy, and of course they saw how adorable she is and were interested.
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scrambled egg day for
🩷 N E W T 🩷
This special girl could not believe it was really her time for a second chance. I’ll share more info about her new family and how this perfect fit came about later but I wanted to confirm that Newt has left the building 🩷
🩷 N E W T 🩷
This special girl could not believe it was really her time for a second chance. I’ll share more info about her new family and how this perfect fit came about later but I wanted to confirm that Newt has left the building 🩷
December 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM
scrambled egg day for
🩷 N E W T 🩷
This special girl could not believe it was really her time for a second chance. I’ll share more info about her new family and how this perfect fit came about later but I wanted to confirm that Newt has left the building 🩷
🩷 N E W T 🩷
This special girl could not believe it was really her time for a second chance. I’ll share more info about her new family and how this perfect fit came about later but I wanted to confirm that Newt has left the building 🩷
the babies are about ready to graduate from the baby box, but for now they get some play time outside it a few times a day to experience a different location, different textures, new toys, and give Salem some more room to move around with them.
December 3, 2025 at 3:04 AM
the babies are about ready to graduate from the baby box, but for now they get some play time outside it a few times a day to experience a different location, different textures, new toys, and give Salem some more room to move around with them.
since just yesterday I can tell a change in their activity levels and mobility! They’re all a bit delayed for their age, which is normal for small breed puppies, except for Nyx (the black and white pup). Today everyone is a lot more responsive and engaged! The waggy tails are just killing me 🥹
December 3, 2025 at 2:59 AM
since just yesterday I can tell a change in their activity levels and mobility! They’re all a bit delayed for their age, which is normal for small breed puppies, except for Nyx (the black and white pup). Today everyone is a lot more responsive and engaged! The waggy tails are just killing me 🥹
newt’s thinkin, “I’m not allowed to bring my sticks inside but this is allowed? okay 🤨”
December 2, 2025 at 9:32 PM
newt’s thinkin, “I’m not allowed to bring my sticks inside but this is allowed? okay 🤨”
I can’t get enough of this girl. Nyx is naturally social, confident, and capable! Even at just 4 weeks old these traits are clear as day. That tail wagging will never get old 🥹🥹
December 2, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I can’t get enough of this girl. Nyx is naturally social, confident, and capable! Even at just 4 weeks old these traits are clear as day. That tail wagging will never get old 🥹🥹
a range of emotions in the baby box today
- social butterfly Nyx, and Hex trying to fight her
- Tarot and Eclipse pouting in the corner
- social butterfly Nyx, and Hex trying to fight her
- Tarot and Eclipse pouting in the corner
December 2, 2025 at 12:30 AM
a range of emotions in the baby box today
- social butterfly Nyx, and Hex trying to fight her
- Tarot and Eclipse pouting in the corner
- social butterfly Nyx, and Hex trying to fight her
- Tarot and Eclipse pouting in the corner
full lap, full heart. The coziest vibe going into the end of 2025.
December 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
full lap, full heart. The coziest vibe going into the end of 2025.