Wise said the facility suffered significant damage during the storm. The rescue ranch lost nine kennels and doghouses; nine were destroyed, and the rest were broken or flooded. Additionally, shade tarps were damaged, and the facility is currently without power.
Showcasing their commitment to assisting shelters in need, Anderson County PAWS took in some of these animals, alleviating the burden on Fur Baby Ranch Rescue and allowing them to focus on recovery efforts.
Fur-baby Ranch and Rescue in Union is raising money for repairs and lost supplies. The ranch is also accepting donations that will be credited to Furbaby Ranch's store account. Donations can also be given by heading over to their GoFundMe page. The Fur Baby Ranch and Rescue has set a goal to raise $22,000 through its GoFundMe campaign to aid in rebuilding and recovery efforts. So far, the shelter has only raised $240, highlighting the urgent need for more community support.
The shelter will use these funds to purchase animal feed, straw, and other supplies to aid in animal clean-up and care.
“Over the years, we have saved thousands of unwanted animals, provided care, and helped our community with programs dedicated to assisting the good folks of our community in keeping their pets in their homes and not on the streets,” Wise said.
“We can house up to 50 fur babies at any given time,” he said. “With the rebuilding of the new building, we will be able to provide better and safer housing for the unwanted animals in our community, along with the many other rescue partners that depend on us and help us along the way in finding homes for all the unwanted animals that seem to grow daily.”
Donations and volunteers needed at Upstate animal shelters
With increasing animals arriving daily, Upstate shelters struggle to keep up with the growing demand for food, medical care, and shelter space. This influx of animals places a burden on already limited resources.
Community members can support these shelters through donations and volunteer efforts.
If you want to volunteer with Anderson County PAWS, please fill out the Volunteer Application and email it to Volunteer Coordinator atanmoser@andersoncountysc.org.
“Monetary donations are also accepted for the Anderson County PAW's Shelter. These donations help supply essential items such as food, toys, and animal bedding. You can also donate via PayPal or mail to support the shelter's needs.
Every contribution, no matter the size, helps provide necessities such as cat and dog food , toys, and cleaning supplies, ensuring the comfort and well-being of the animals.
Click here to purchase an item from Anderson County PAWs shelter Amazon wish list.
Greenville Humane Society
Residents can donate to the Greenville Humane Society by visiting their website and choosing emergency relief funds as the donation type. They can also donate through Venmo to @greenvillehumanesociety or mail it to 305 Airport Road, Greenville, SC 29607.
At the Greenville Humane Society, residents can volunteer as general volunteers to help wash dishes and toys, ensure that laundry is clean and folded, prepare newspapers to line kennels, and keep the facility healthy and clean.
Volunteer dog walkers help by taking adult dogs on walks at the Greenville Humane Society. This provides exercise and adds enjoyment to their time there. They also work on teaching the dogs simple commands and leash walking skills, as well as socializing them with humans and other animals.
A Special Event Volunteer assists Greenville Humane Society staff members in public settings, including events and other meetings. This role represents the Greenville Humane Society at on- and off-site events and establishes goodwill in the community.
Click here to fill out the form to volunteer at the Greenville Humane Society. All volunteers must fill out an application and be 18 or older. Volunteers are accepted on a case-by-case basis and must go through an orientation session before beginning their volunteer services.
Spartanburg Humane Society
On Thursday, the Spartanburg Human Society wrote on their social media sites that they were back open.
They are open regular hours, noon -6pm.
“We have full power, full staff but still incredibly limited and much slower internet and printer access. We also still do not have phone service, so if interested in one of our animals for adoption please contact us through Facebook messenger or send an email to adoption@spartanburghumane.org.
“Like many in our community we have had to get creative with our internet due to an outage, and we appreciate your understanding and patience as we try to open fully.”
The shelter asks that if you are coming in to adopt, browse their website first and have a list of animals you might be interested in will speed the process along. https://spartanburghumane.org/adopt/
They are still beyond capacity in terms of space, have no available kennels, and are currently operating on a waitlist for animal intake.
To donate to the Spartanburg Humane Society, click here to complete a form.
Travis Rose covers Anderson County for the Independent Mail. Reach him via email at trose@gannett.com .
