Southwest Durham Family Medicine, PLLC

07/13/2025

So beautiful.

07/13/2025

Can you see what’s wrong?

07/09/2025

We have been sponsoring and caring for this beautiful boy whom we pulled from imminent death row. Meet Petey!

Petey is the quintessential old-fashioned dog 🙂. We have been fostering Petey for about seven months. He is 2-3 years old and about 75lb.

Petey is good natured, obedient trustworthy, affectionate and loyal. Though it doesn’t seem likely these days, I can imagine him traipsing through the neighborhood with a pack of pr***en kids exploring all there is to discover. He loves to be active and also enjoys quiet time with close cuddling. He is good with other friendly dogs. He is E collar trained and will also go in a crate. Ideally, he likes to have ready access to the outdoors.

His enthusiasm can be quite exuberant which improves dramatically if he has enough attention. As he is close
to 80 pounds, it may be better for him to be in a family with elementary school age children. But I do feel he is safe around anyone. Currently, he sleeps on a couch or in a crate or in your bed or just about anywhere. He is not destructive. His preference is to sleep in bed with his people, of course.
Petey is playful and trainable. He doesn’t bark much and when he does, it’s kind of a quiet bark really.

I can’t speak enough of Petey and how adaptable he has been. The first year of his life was neglect outside in rural North Carolina, as is the story of so many dogs. Despite this, his good nature has persevered.

As with all dogs, this boy deserves the best in life and would do well in a home with adults and/or children and/or another dog who is non-reactive. He’s not tested around cats. I do suspect, given his obedience that he would be easily trained not to bother a cat. I suspect he is border collie and hound and …

My foster dogs are on a foster to adopt basis so that all parties know that it’s a good fit. If it is not a fit immediately or at any time in the future, the dog must be returned to me. I also do in-home support and transition and longer term also, if needed. The introduction process is based on familiarity with the dog and the people and increasing time together. Petey is very adaptable so I imagine this would not be much of an issue.

More photos in comments.

06/06/2025

Scientists believe dogs may be evolving in real time, as their behavior and intelligence adapt more deeply to human life.

Research shows many dogs now recognize human emotions, follow social cues, and even outperform primates in certain communicative tasks. In cities, stray dogs have been seen using crosswalks and riding public transport, suggesting rapid cognitive shifts. These changes, along with genetic differences from wolves, point to a new chapter in canine evolution, one driven largely by their unique bond with humans.

02/15/2025

Having a pet improves your lifestyle and physical, mental and emotional health. Fostering is free. Have the joy and benefits of pet companionship without the financial burden and the comfort of helping innocents betrayed by humans. Ask about our precious last ditch dogs who were saved at the last minute!!!’

12/29/2024

This is Bartok. He was rescued the day he was supposed to be killed. He is about 50lb and comes back as lab, shepherd, hound, terrier mix. He is a happy boy who is looking for LOVE! He likes to chase a ball. Working on leash walking.
He would do well in a home with another dog who is nonreactive.

12/29/2024

This is Petey. I picked him up the day he was supposed to be killed. What a loss that would’ve been because he is perfect .

He is a one year-old terrier pointer mix. He is about 60 pounds. He is a confident dog and extremely loving. He needs attention and love. He would do well in a home with a calm, non-reactive dog.

He has a rescue sponsoring him. He is available for fostering, foster to adopt, adoption. So you can spend some time with him and decide if he is a good fit.

10/05/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/JXSNYPctWYJdU7yH/?mibextid=WC7FNe

How it feels to be safe and warm after being evacuated to safety from the storm damage. ❤️‍🩹

Milton is one of a dozen pets who were flown out of Asheville this week. He is not a lost pet — he is ready to be adopted and start fresh with nothing but blue skies and sunshine ahead ☀️

We urgently need 50 adoptions by the end of this weekend in order to continue our efforts taking in evacuated pets from storm-damaged areas. For more information about Milton and our other adoptable pets and evacuees, visit our website at spcawake.org 🐾

08/29/2024

It’s official– we’ve moved!

We are thrilled to welcome you to our ALL NEW custom-designed location, perfect to support your health and wellness needs.

Visit us at our new location: 245 NC-54 Ste 205, Durham, NC 27713.

Email us at info@swdfm.com, or call us to schedule an appointment: (919) 419-0242

We can’t wait to see you!