Pet of the Month: Ace

Fort Mill Care Center

October 17, 2012 By Christin M Leave a Comment

Since 1967, The Fort Mill Care Center has been helping Fort Mill families in need. It is only through the generous donations of food, money, and time that they are able to have such a profound impact on the community. Last year, The Fort Mill Care Center distributed 312,000 pounds of food, paid $225,000 in Utilities and Prescriptions, and provided 800 Christmas gifts for children who otherwise may have had none.

The Fort Mill Care Center is a non-profit organization completely run by volunteers. They are primarily focused on providing food, fuel, power, heat, and medicine to those who are in immediate need of assistance.

If you are looking for a way to give back to the community, the Fort Mill Care Center is sure to have an opportunity for you. Whether it be a gift of time, money, or non-perishable food items, any help would be greatly appreciated. The more people who donate, the greater impact the Care Center can have on the community. Check their website or follow them on Facebook to see which items they are running low on.

Upcoming Events

Girl Scout Food Drive on October 27. The Girl Scouts will be collecting food for the Fort Mill Care Center. No girl scout in your area? The Care Center will be open for limited hours Oct 27 for food donations.
Boy Scout Food Drive on November 10. Care center will be open from 10am-noon for food donations.
Thanksgiving Dinners to be distributed November 16th and 19th. In need of food donations for this. (Whole chickens, turkeys, small hams, corn, peas, stuffing mix, instant potatoes, rice, cranberry sauce, pie fillings, and cake mixes)
Christmas Dinners to be delivered December 19th and 21st. Same food donations needed as for Thanksgiving.

This Holiday Season, think about being a part of this wonderful organization that helps make Fort Mill such a great place to live.

Fort Mill Care Center

513 Banks St

Fort Mill, SC 29715

Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday fro 9am-noon

803-547-7620

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2012 Oktoberfest Wiener Race

September 30, 2012 By Christin M Leave a Comment

Sign ups are underway for the 2012 Wiener Race which will take place during Oktoberfest in Old Town Rock Hill October 20th. The Wiener Race begins at 6pm and the Oktoberfest activities go on until 10pm.

Cost to register is $10 per dog. Proceeds go directly to the Humane Society of York County, a no-kill animal shelter located in Fort Mill. To date this year 240 dogs and 213 cats have been adopted from the Humane Society of York County.

The race will be 50 feet long and will be enclosed, so no need to worry about run away dogs. Each dog needs someone at the start of the race and at the finish line. There will be multiple heats and the top few dogs from each heat will advance. Race is open only to dachshunds and dachshund mixes. You can register for the race online or onsite prior to the race.

Location:

140 East Main St

Rock Hill, SC

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Humane Society Charity Golf Tournament

August 8, 2012 By Christin M Leave a Comment

Get ready to tee up! It’s almost time for the Humane Society of York County’s Charity Golf Tournament. The Tournament is a four person Captain’s Choice event and it will take place September 22, 2012 at Tega Cay Golf Club.

You can register at the Humane Society of York County’s website. Cost is $70 per person, includes dinner which will take place at Casual Waters Restaurant following the golf tournament. Extra dinner tickets for non-golfers (that would be me) can be purchased for $15.

Event takes place from 12pm to 10:30 pm. Live music begins at 7pm so bring your dancing shoes to change into. There will also be a live auction.

Many volunteers are needed throughout the event. Come out and show your support for the Humane Society. They have worked tirelessly to find homes for many sweet and loving cats and dogs.

The Humane Society of York County is located at 8177 Regent Parkway and adoption hours are every day (except Monday) from 1-4pm. If you’re looking for a loving companion, drop by and take a visit.

Here is a picture of my sweet Darla adopted from the Humane Society last month.

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3rd Annual Dog Gone Good Times Festival

July 22, 2012 By Christin M 2 Comments

Dogs across Fort Mill will be congregating at Walter Elisha Park on September 29,2012 for the 3rd Annual Dog Gone Good Times Festival. This festival is the Humane Society of York County’s biggest fundraiser of the year and it will take place from 10am-2pm. The Humane Society is a no-kill animal shelter located on Regent Parkway in Fort Mill, SC. To date this year, 183 dogs from HSYC have gone to their furever homes.

The Humane Society hopes to raise $12,000 this year. Among this years activities:

Dog walk around the 0.6 mile paved walking trail at Elisha Park.

Sports Clips Tennis Ball Raffle- $5 per ticket or $20 for 5; First Place wins $500, Second Place $25o,and Third $100. A dog will fetch tennis balls to determine the winner.

DJing by Kris Stevens of 96.9 the Kat

New this year: BBQ Plates for $10. Includes BBQ, Bun, Cole Slaw, Beans, Dessert, and a drink.

Registration for the event is $25 and includes an event t-shirt.

Volunteers are needed for the event. Visit HSYC’s website for contact information and important guidelines for dogs during the Dog Gone Good Times Festival.

Walter Elisha Park is located at 345 North White St, just a short walk from Main St.

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Pet of the Month: Lucas

July 3, 2012 By Christin M Leave a Comment

Meet Lucas! He’s still a very young dog and hasn’t quite grown into his long legs yet. When taking walks during the hot summer weather, Lucas likes to take a little break every now and again and relax. That’s what he’s doing in the picture. In addition to long legs, Lucas also has oversized paws. You should see him try and scratch the back of his head with one of them.

Lucas is an easy-going and playful dog and he seems to get along well with the other dogs at the Humane Society of York County which is where he currently lives. He likes to go on walks and does really well on a leash for his young age. Whenever I take him for a walk and he sees another dog, he lays down on the ground almost like he is bowing to them or showing them respect. He really is a sweet boy and would love to have a furever home.

If you are interested in meeting Lucas, stop by The Humane Society of York County between 1pm and 4pm Tuesday-Sunday. He would love to get to know you.

Humane Society of York County

8177 Regent Parkway

If you aren’t able to adopt, but are interested in helping the Humane Society think about attending the next Volunteer Orientation on Saturday July 7. The Cat Orientation begins at 9am followed by a Dog Orientation at 10am.

And mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Dog Gone Good Time Festival which will be taking place September 29, 2012 at Elisha Park in Fort Mill. There will be a dog walk and festivities and hopefully the event will raise gobs of money for the Humane Society.

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Pet of the Month: Sandy

June 1, 2012 By Christin M Leave a Comment

Sandy is a female adult dog (terrier Mix) available for adoption at The Humane Society of York County.

She is a friendly dog who likes to go on walks and is good on a leash.

If you are interested in Sandy, you can meet her between 1-4pm every day except Monday.

The Humane Society of York County is a local no-kill Animal Shelter that finds homes for

hundreds of homeless cats and dogs.

If you’re a pet lover and want to help but don’t have room for another pet in your home, become a member

of The Humane Society’s Volunteer Program.

Cat and Dog Volunteer Orientations take place the first Saturday

of every month.

8177 Regent Parkway

Fort Mill, SC 29715

Open 1-4pm every day except Monday

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Pet of the Month: Ace

May 2, 2012 By Christin M 1 Comment

Ace is a very handsome and friendly medium-sized dog currently available for adoption at the Humane Society of York County. He was surrendered to the Humane Society by his family because they no longer had time for him and I know he would very much like to be a part of a family again. Ace is a good-natured and happy dog and he likes to take walks. If you are interested in adopting a dog, you can visit with Ace and the other adoptable dogs at The Humane Society of York County between 1-4pm Tuesday through Sunday.

Even if you are not currently looking to adopt a dog, consider being a volunteer at the Humane Society. The Humane Society relies very heavily on volunteers and you can commit as little or as much time as you desire. Dog walkers are needed daily between 8:30 and 11am. Once you have gone through Volunteer Orientation (only takes about 1 hour) you are free to drop in any time during volunteer hours, grab a leash and a dog and head out for a walk in the surrounding neighborhood. Even if you only have 20 minutes to stop in and walk one dog, it is time very well spent.

Look at the size of that tongue!