I wish you good luck with your rescue. My 'smile' donations go to a local no-kill shelter.
We lost our beloved yellow lab just over a month ago, and there is still a huge hole in my heart, however we have an 8 year old rescue that we picked up this weekend. Won't fill the hole, but is definitely making his way into my heart. Appears to be pure Plott Hound, but is just a sweet boy and starting to make himself at home here.