Last month I launched my first annual Christmas in July fundraiser for Greenville Humane Society. You can read all about it here. As the end of the fundraiser approaches—I'm collecting donations of supplies through July 22—it seemed like the perfect time to talk about what I learned about Greenville Humane Society in the time we've been working with them to find homes in Greenville, SC, for pets.
Greenville Humane Society Relies On Donations
Greenville Humane Society is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit that does not receive funding from local, state, or federal governments or national animal welfare groups. That means they rely entirely on donations to fulfill their mission to preserve the lives and enhance the well-being of animals. After learning so much about Greenville Humane Society, I feel confident supporting them through participation in the annual Mutt Strut (Thank you Taco Trotters!), the Christmas in July campaign, and by making a personal donation for every transaction I close. With a four-star rating on Charity Navigator and an enormous impact on our local community, Greenville Humane Society is worthy of the support it receives. Help them find homes in Greenville for homeless animals!
Greenville Humane Society Provides Stellar Care for Its Shelter Animals
Last year Greenville Humane Society helped find homes in Greenville for almost 4,000 animals that were either rescued within the community or surrendered by pet owners who could no longer care for them. Whether they need something as simple as flea treatment and grooming or require more advanced care such as a specialized diet or medical intervention, Greenville Humane Society ensures that each of its animals is healthy enough to go to its new furrever home. With a specialized Healing Place designed specifically for this purpose, Greenville Humane Society is providing care few other shelters can offer. And once pets are healthy, staff work with them on socialization and behavior to help prepare them for integrating into a new household. I continue to be impressed by the extent of the care Greenville Humane Society gives to its shelter pets. You can go visit the Adoption Center any time to meet your next new friend!
Greenville Humane Society Is More Than a Shelter
Greenville Humane Society is more than just a place to find your next pet. The Medical Center provides low-cost vaccinations, spay/neuter services, prescriptions, testing, and more. Even if you did not adopt from Greenville Humane Society, you can bring your pets to Greenville Humane Society for routine care at a much lower cost than a trip to the vet. Last year, Greenville Humane Society performed more than 16,000 spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinated more than 83,000 animals. While their prices may be low, their medical staff is top-notch. The vets who work with Greenville Humane Society are extremely good at what they do, and the staff are incredibly compassionate individuals who love animals and love what they do. You can see more about their vaccine clinic here. They were so kind to give me an insider view of all they offer!
Greenville Humane Society Serves the Community
By saving feral and stray animals, accepting owner-surrender animals, offering spay/neuter and vaccine services, and working with other local animal welfare groups to find homes in Greenville, SC, for thousands of pets, Greenville Humane Society serves the entire community. Smaller groups bring their animals to Greenville Humane Society for medical care and trap/neuter/release. Pet owners who struggle with the financial aspects of caring for their animals can get assistance. Animals that might be euthanized at another shelter find hope at Greenville Humane Society. The impact of Greenville Humane Society on our local community goes far beyond the animals it helps.
Greenville Humane Society Saves More Than "Mutts"
You might be surprised by the number of pedigreed animals that find their way to Greenville Humane Society. Owners sometimes surrender purebred animals because they cannot care for them properly, so it's not unusual to find Doodle breeds, Australian Shepherds, Siamese and Himalayan cats, and other exotic or rare breeds. If you want a pet to love and are looking for the characteristics of a specific breed, don't assume you can't find it at Greenville Humane Society. Every week they get new animals, and the most "desirable" pets are rarely put on the website because they will easily find homes. You can "adopt, not shop" even if you want a specific type of pet!
