Volunteer Orientation, April 5, 10a

Volunteer help is vital for helping save animals’ lives. Volunteers are needed to perform a variety of services, including kennel enrichment, socialization and dog walking, assist at community adoption events, fund raising, administrative tasks, helping with animal transport, bathing and grooming, providing basic training to dogs, general or spot cleaning kennels or sharing other skills.

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

April is “Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month.” The ASPCA, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, began this important month for animals eight years ago and it is now a nationwide celebration of the human-animal bond and of victories on behalf of animals.

The Humane Society of Greenwood wants all to realize that animal abuse and neglect occurs in their own community.

Pets of the Week – March 31, 2014

Betty

Good manners make great fun, and our year-and-a-half-young Boxer mix Betty is here to politely prove it. Throw her beloved tennis ball and LOL when she races back with it — she’ll sit (quivering with anticipation) until you throw again, and again, and again. Betty’s a gentle, exuberant athlete who knows how to give soft kisses and how NOT to mess in her pen,

Camp Good Dog For Kids 2014!

Register your child now for Camp Good Dog for Kids. Camp dates are June 9 -20 with graduation June 21. Age range is 8 to 14 years, camp sessions are 8:30a to 11:30a. Registration for the two week camp is $200.

Camp Good Dog for Kids is a fun and exciting learning experience for kids who love animals and want to make a positive difference in a shelter dog’s life!

Pets of the Week – March 24, 2014

Venus

She’s named for the Roman goddess of love and beauty, but big-kitten Venus is too busy playing, purring and snuggling to notice such fancy things; at 6 months young she’s the perfect age for your kids, full of mischief and merriment but not too fragile or boisterous for them to handle. Venus was found stray with her sister,

Microchip Clinic, March 29, 10a to 1p

The Humane Society of Greenwood is offering a microchip clinic on Saturday, March 29, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Cost is $15, includes registration with 24PetWatch.

No appointments are needed. Bring your pet – cats in carriers and dogs on leashes — to the HSOG Spay/Neuter and Administrative offices located at 241 Wilbanks Circle in Greenwood (behind the Greenwood County Animal Shelter).

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