By Brian Clark | October 17, 2013 | Awareness, Calendar, Events, Uncategorized | Like | Leave a comment |
We will be at Petco in Greenwood, SC on Saturday, October 19, from 12a to 4p with adoptable dogs! Come out and visit with us — you may just meet your new best friend! For more information, either visit Petco this Saturday or contact our Adoption Center at (864) 942-8775 or adoption@gwdhumanesociety.org.
By Brian Clark | October 14, 2013 | Awareness, Donating, Events, Fundraiser, Uncategorized | Like | Leave a comment |
The new 2014 HOPE calendars are available now at the local retailer stores listed below. Talented local photographer jon holloway again took all of the photographs of the featured dogs and cats from the Greenwood County Animal Shelter and SPF Palatability sponsored the project.
By Brian Clark | October 14, 2013 | Pets of The Week, Uncategorized | Like | Leave a comment |
He’s a gentleman’s gentleman of a black Lab/mix, 2 years old and Cabela’s catalogue-handsome — so cooperative he’ll kennel himself, and so mannerly his webbed feet will never touch your chest. Jack Diddly was found stray; he’s warm, well-socialized, calmer than most Labs — and quieter, too. Turn him out in the yard and watch him gracefully cover ground,
By Brian Clark | October 11, 2013 | Awareness, Notices, Uncategorized | Like | Leave a comment |
Our Autumn newsletter was mailed out last week. If you’re not on our mailing list, please click here to read and learn about HSOG’s work to save pets’ lives at the Greenwood County Animal Shelter.
By Brian Clark | October 10, 2013 | Calendar, Community, Events, Uncategorized | Like | Leave a comment |
Join us at Petsmart in Greenwood on Saturday,10/12, from 12p to 4p to meet and adopt (!) available dogs and cats from the Greenwood County Animal Shelter. Adoption fees are reduced to $65 because it’s Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month! Adult cat adoption fees are $15 and kittens 1-year-old and younger are $50. See you there!
By Brian Clark | October 8, 2013 | Pets of The Week, Uncategorized | Like | Leave a comment |
Mikey is more of an experience than a cat to write about. The dribble of black down his nose and mouth resemble a Rorshach inkblot test which tells you how mesmerizing this 6-month old lank of playful energy is. He exudes a confidence that asserts, “You’ll love me. Everyone does.” Mikey’s full of flirtatious affection,
By Brian Clark | October 1, 2013 | Calendar, Notices, Uncategorized | Like | Leave a comment |
By Brian Clark | October 1, 2013 | Awareness, Calendar, Events, Uncategorized | Like | Leave a comment |
The Humane Society of Greenwood and Greenwood County Animal Shelter are celebrating National Adopt-A-Dog Month this October. They are asking prospective pet owners the question: What can an adopted dog bring to your life?
“There are as many responses to that question as there are dogs in this world,” said Karen Pettay,
By Brian Clark | September 30, 2013 | Pets of The Week, Uncategorized | Like | Leave a comment |
This one’s the “It Girl” — our darling year-and-a-half year old English Bulldog/mix “Jazzy” is wild and always wildly popular; at Petsmart’s recent adoption event she was thronged by kids, grownups and other dogs, and formed graceful friendships all around. At 34 lbs. Jazzy’s a perfectly huggable medium size, she’s intelligent, loyal,
By Brian Clark | September 30, 2013 | Jobs, Notices, Uncategorized, Volunteering | Like | Leave a comment |
October’s Volunteer Orientation will be on Saturday, October 12, from 9:00a to 9:50a, with a “Dog Walking 101” class following from 10a to 11a for those who want to work specifically with dogs. The classes will take place at the Greenwood Animal Shelter Adoption Center located at 235 Wilbanks Circle. To speed up the process,
