Shelter and Adoption Center Closing Early Wednesday, 2/6
We will be closing at 4:00p on Wednesday, February 6.
Adopt The Love Of Your Life My Furry Valentine 2013
Come find out the meaning of unconditional love just in time for Valentine’s Day by adopting a new furry friend from Greenwood County Animal Shelter’s Adoption Center.
Between February 1 and February 15, dog adoption fees will be discounted to $75. Adult cat fees will remain at $15 and kittens at $50.
Volunteer Orientation February 2!
Would you like to volunteer at the Animal Shelter? Come to the February 2, 2013, Volunteer Orientation at the Greenwood County Animal Shelter located at 235 Wilbanks Circle in Greenwood behind the Civic Center. There are many ways you can help us and the animals. Download the volunteer application and bring with you Saturday.
Adoptable Dogs At PetSmart Saturday, February 2!
The Humane Society of Greenwood will be at Petsmart in Greenwood, SC from 10a to 2p with adoptable dogs from the Greenwood County Animal Shelter. Magic (pictured), Picket, Dempsey, and Pinky will be on hand. Available cats are always at the store for you to visit. We’ll look forward to seeing you there!
Pets of the Week – January 28, 2013 (Flip Flop)
Typical for a Chocolate Lab (mix), Flip Flop is very social and especially loves the company of children. She’s a young dog, around one to two-years-old, and her youthful energy abounds. Flip Flop is also very well-mannered and walks well on a leash. (Leash walking is GREAT exercise and activity for her.) She is currently at Camp Chinquapin for Critters in Greenwood,
Pets of the Week – January 21, 2013 (Blaze and Zero)
Forget the “working dog” tradition his ancestors are known for, Siberian Husky and Terrier mix “Blaze” is way committed to play — the 4-year-old frisky, romping, prancing, dance around you kind. But call his name and he’ll abandon his game of fetch in an instant, give you a happy kiss and gracefully lie at your feet,
Our American Dog Hero (Excerpted from an HSOG November 2008 Newsletter)
The American Pit Bull Terrier was the most popular family dog during the first part of the 20th century. Petey of the Little Rascals was a Pit Bull. Helen Keller owned a Pit Bull. These dogs were once America’s icon dogs. Read much more by clicking here to read an article from one of our past newsletters (opens in new window).
Petsmart Adoption Event, January 19th 2013
The Humane Society of Greenwood will be at Petsmart in Greenwood from 10a to 2p with adoptable dogs from the Greenwood County Animal Shelter. Marion (January’s Employee Pick), Dempsey (pictured), Cammie, and Bonanza will be on hand. Available cats are always at the store for you to visit. We’ll see you there!
About Trap-Neuter Release
We are beginning an educating process for the community about TNR (Trap-Neuter-Release). The only real solution to reduce the number of feral cats, and reduce the euthanasia of feral cats in local shelters, is to reduce their reproduction through trap, neuter, and release efforts. The information on this poster is for you and for you to share with others.
Pets of the Week – January 14, 2013 (Autumn and Marion)
She’s a cat for all seasons — at least those in which a constant friend with an abundant, instant purr is welcome, one whose bounty is her full devotion to you. Pretty Autumn was turned in by her owner, an airy-soft, intelligent and warmly social 3 year old with a personality more colorful than her name;