Pet of the Month: Olive

This is Olive. She is a 3 1/2 year old terrier mix and she currently resides at The Humane Society of York County. Yes, she’s a pit bull and I know that scares a lot of people. But spend some time with Olive and you will immediately see that she has a good heart. She’s sweet, affectionate, well-behaved, and smart. I could go on and on about her because I absolutely adore her. If my husband would let me have another dog, I would adopt her in a second.

Olive walks really well on a leash and she’d probably be a good jogging buddy. I took Olive with me to the Dog Gone Good Times Festival and she did very well riding in the car. She was very friendly with all of the dogs and people who came up to greet her and she will sit for treats. Her favorite thing to do is roll in the grass.

Olive with my dog Darla

Olive gets lonely at the shelter and she needs to put on some weight. She is more than ready and willing to be a loving companion and she is sure to bring much joy to the life of whoever adopts her.

Oh, and there’s one more thing about Olive. She has crazy ears. One goes up and the other goes down. So cute!                                         

If you’d like to meet Olive, you can visit her at The Humane Society of York County between the hours of 1 and 4 pm every day of the week except Monday. I really hope she finds a home soon. Or I may have to sneak her into my house.

2012 Oktoberfest Wiener Race

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

Summerfest / Fort Mill BBQ Saturday Night Special

Head over to Stockbridge Commons on July 14 for an evening of family fun.  Event is scheduled to take place from 5-8pm, with a rain date of July 21. There will be music, food, kids activities, classic cars, and an opportunity to meet some wonderful dogs from The Humane Society of York County.

 

 

  • Live DJ
  • Classic Cars
  • Free Inflatable Obstacle Course and Waterslide
  • Free Hot Dog and Cookie for all kids 10 and under
  • Buy a meal from Fort Mill BBQ and get a second meal at half price.
  • Portion of proceeds benefit Humane Society of York County
  • Adoptable dogs from the Humane Society will be present

Stockbridge Commons is located at the corner of Gold Hill Rd and Highway 160.

Pet of the Month: Lucas

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.

Pet of the Month: Sandy

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

Pet of The Month:Snoopy

Yesterday my husband, son, and I had the pleasure of walking Snoopy a resident of the Humane Society of York County. Snoopy is a young male dog, not quite one who has a very agreeable personality and gorgeous markings on his fur. We took him for a long walk and I think we wore each other out! Snoopy is a very alert dog, interested in what is going on around him and would very much like to have a forever home. Halfway through our walk we saw a gorgeous swan which let us get within a few feet of it.

We also got to spend some time with Pug, an older male dog who is friendly, agreeable, and quite the acrobat.

The Humane Society of York County is a local, nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter located on Regent Parkway just across from the old PTL property. Volunteering as a dog walker is something I did fairly regularly last summer  and is something I’ve been meaning to add back into my weekly schedule. My son had expressed an interest in volunteering at the HSYC  so together we attended the April volunteer orientation.

The HSYC offers a volunteer orientation the first Saturday of every month and attendance at the orientation is required before you can volunteer. They welcome kids volunteering, but they are limited in their volunteer duties. Children under 16 cannot hold the leash on dog walks, but they encourage children coming with their parents to volunteer. It is so important for the shelter animals to be comfortable being around children since it is very likely they will eventually be adopted by a family with kids.

Volunteer hours for dog walking are 7 days a week from 8:30 to about 11:30am. This is a wonderful way to volunteer and get your exercise at the same time. Training for a running race? There are a number of dogs at the Humane Society that can help you out. Leash one of them up and take them out for a run. They WILL make you run faster and farther than you thought you were capable. Trust me.

Check the Humane Society of York County website for volunteer information, adoptable pets, plus upcoming fundraising events. Saturday April 28 there will be a fundraiser at the Pineville Ice House. From 10-2 you will be able to meet pets from the Humane Society and public ice-skating will take place from 1:15 to 4pm. For every $10 ticket purchased, the Pineville Ice House will donate $3.50 to HSYC.

The Pineville Ice House is located at 400 Towne Centre Blvd in Pineville, NC.

Bark in the Ballpark

Get ready for some fun with your four-legged friends as the Charlotte Knights take on The Gwinett Braves on April 22,2012 at Knights Stadium in Fort Mill, SC. Bark in the Park is an annual event that helps raise money for The Humane Society of York County, a local no-kill animal shelter. The event will take place from 1:15-4:30 pm, with first pitch being thrown at 2:15.

Bark in the Park will get started with a pet-themed giveaway at the front gates. Dog-themed vendors will be set up along the concourse during the game and dogs can participate in a pre-game parade and costume contest. No extra charge for dog admission, but dogs must remain on leash at all times. Special seating in LLR or grass berm for dogs and owners.

Buy tickets at www.charlotteknights.com or 704-357-8071

Knights Stadium

2280 Deerfield Dr, Fort Mill SC

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