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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
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
It arrived yesterday and I think she’s pleased
December 7, 2025 at 12:17 AM
It arrived yesterday and I think she’s pleased
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 😂)
For these visits I spread out blankets on the floor to let them have some room to run around and toys to play with. It’s so good for them to hear new voices and be handled by new people at such a young age!
December 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
For these visits I spread out blankets on the floor to let them have some room to run around and toys to play with. It’s so good for them to hear new voices and be handled by new people at such a young age!
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!
Tarot and Eclipse are still a bit behind with some of that, but they’ll catch up! Eclipse did love getting some snuggles. And of course the real star of the show, lil mama Salem herself, got lots of attention too.
December 4, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Tarot and Eclipse are still a bit behind with some of that, but they’ll catch up! Eclipse did love getting some snuggles. And of course the real star of the show, lil mama Salem herself, got lots of attention too.
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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Congrats to Newt, now Tessie (named after a dropkick murphys song)! She’s SO loved already and has a great plan in place with a trainer that I know and trust to help her continue to build her confidence. I miss her a lot already but I’m so happy for her to have found such an amazing family!!
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December 4, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Congrats to Newt, now Tessie (named after a dropkick murphys song)! She’s SO loved already and has a great plan in place with a trainer that I know and trust to help her continue to build her confidence. I miss her a lot already but I’m so happy for her to have found such an amazing family!!
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Everything fell so perfectly into place, like the camp carter community was working together to find this girl the perfect home.
at today’s adoption they greeted her with belly scratches, a new collar, & a cozy sweater. They also ordered a heated blanket since she’s always snuggling on mine!
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at today’s adoption they greeted her with belly scratches, a new collar, & a cozy sweater. They also ordered a heated blanket since she’s always snuggling on mine!
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December 4, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Everything fell so perfectly into place, like the camp carter community was working together to find this girl the perfect home.
at today’s adoption they greeted her with belly scratches, a new collar, & a cozy sweater. They also ordered a heated blanket since she’s always snuggling on mine!
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at today’s adoption they greeted her with belly scratches, a new collar, & a cozy sweater. They also ordered a heated blanket since she’s always snuggling on mine!
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They applied to meet her & as soon as their app went through I had a few long time followers on insta reach out to tell me that they also know them & fully vouch for how great they are.
they took these pics during their first time meeting her because they just knew she was meant to be theirs!
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they took these pics during their first time meeting her because they just knew she was meant to be theirs!
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December 4, 2025 at 3:39 AM
They applied to meet her & as soon as their app went through I had a few long time followers on insta reach out to tell me that they also know them & fully vouch for how great they are.
they took these pics during their first time meeting her because they just knew she was meant to be theirs!
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they took these pics during their first time meeting her because they just knew she was meant to be theirs!
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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 🤨”