VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK:
Rose

We value every volunteer that gives their time to the animals and the facility! We want you to be recognized!!
You are important and what you do matters!

Thank you from all the staff, the community, & most importantly, the animals 

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT! Meet Sarah McDonald…

Sarah began her journey with Foothills a year ago this month. During this past year, we have had the pleasure of getting to know Sarah and her two daughters as they have become a big part of the Foothills family. Each of the girls have added so much to the well-being of the animals, under the tutelage and inspiration of their incredible mother…and what an inspiration she is! Sarah has given countless hours to enhance the lives of all our shelter animals, in a myriad of ways. In the process, she has left an indelible mark and gained tremendous respect from everyone she encounters.

Sarah is one of those amazing people, who represents the ability to never give up. She is full of energy and imagination and never hesitates to go that extra mile to help the animals with greatest needs. Although ALL animals’ lives matter to Sarah, she concentrates on giving the hard-luck dogs, who have endured past hardships, the extra attention and time they deserve. She brings to Foothills her years of experience, her countless skills, and a humongous heart as she and her girls take on their new ‘challenge pup’.

Sarah and her girls have so many adventures with their ‘challenge pup’. They go on frequent hikes, car rides, sleepovers, Starbucks (puppuccino is a must), park visits, long walks, adoption events, and swims. They focus on the dog’s social skills, motivations, and improving connections with children, adults, and other animals. In Sarah’s world, every moment is a training moment, with the purpose of instilling expectations and routine. She is driven by her immense love of animals and sharing that passion with her daughters.

Sarah also captures special pup moments with photographs. She knows a picture is worth a thousand words, when telling an animal’s story. She has an incredible eye for detail and documents those special times with her daughters; be it on hikes, at home, at the shelter, adoption events and of course in the car. She gives the community and beyond, the opportunity to SEE how special all animals are and documents their personalities to a tee, which in turn, ups their adoptability.

Sarah is one of those rare individuals who rarely says no to anything when it comes to volunteering at Foothills. ☺️ She is aware that the shelter needs extend far beyond dog-walking and kitten-socializing, and never hesitates to jump right in. We are blessed and grateful to have Sarah McDonald and her compassionate daughters on our team of ‘amazing volunteers’! Cheers and a huge shout-out for your continued commitment to the ‘paw-fect animals’

Pet Spay/Neuter Voucher Program

Foothills Humane Society has a limited number of low-cost spay/neuter vouchers to assist pet owners in Polk County, Landrum, and Campobello. Although proof of financial assistance is not required to purchase these vouchers, they are only intended for those in need of financial assistance to get their pets spayed or neutered. Our resources are limited. Vouchers will be available until funding runs out.

• LOW COST spay/neuter for Polk County, Landrum, and Campobello residents
  • Dog spay: $85
  • Dog neuter: $70
  • Cat spay: $65
  • Cat neuter: $45
• FREE* spay/neuter for qualifying Polk County residents only
• FREE rabies vaccine & microchip included with each spay or neuter

*Recipients of certain government assistance programs or residents with limited income residing in Polk County may be eligible for FREE Pet Fix Program vouchers. Demonstrate eligibility by presenting a copy of one of the following:

• Medicaid card
• EBT (Food Stamp card)
• WIC Paperwork
• Tax return (front page only)
• Recent W2
• Paycheck Stub
• Unemployment Paperwork

Stray Cat Assistance Program  –   Our Stray Cat Assistance Program is offered to caretakers of unowned cats in Polk County, Landrum, and Campobello. The following are included with the spay/neuter voucher:

• FREE Spay/Neuter
• FREE 1 year rabies vaccine included with each spay or neuter
• FREE microchip included with each spay or neuter
• **PLEASE NOTE:  Each community cat will receive an ear tip which will signify that the cat has been altered and avoid retrapping

Foothills Humane Society and/or Polk County Animal Control can provide humane traps to help catch the unowned cat(s) upon request. For residents spaying/neutering stray cats in Spartanburg County, we recommend contacting Cat Trap Depot at  https://cattrapdepot.org/

.For more information call Foothills Humane Society at 828 – 863-4444