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Donations are welcome in many forms--cash, check, credit card, In-Kind items or volunteer hours. Help the unwanted animals of Dorchester County today with your donation!
CLICK HERE to make a FINANCIAL DONATION.
CLICK HERE to donate items from the WISH LIST.
CLICK HERE to donate your time as a VOLUNTEER.

February 4, 2012

12th Annual Downs Byrd Memorial

Oyster Roast/Silent Auction

Miler Country Club of Summerville

400 Country Club Blvd.

6-10 pm

Tickets - $25 in advance;

$30 at the door

Single select oysters, pizza, music by DJ Wendell Nolan, desserts provided by the Junior Service League of Summerville, Silent Auction with wonderful items.

CLICK HERE to learn more.

Help the SPCA win the Shelter Challenge on the Animal Rescue Site. You can only vote once each day.

VOTE TODAY!

http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces?siteId=3&adId=82792&placementId=219018

MARMADUKE

Marmaduke is looking for a loving and forever home.

Stop by the SPCA Today and Adopt Marmaduke.

CLICK HERE to see other SPCA Featured Pets.

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To read The Paw and Claw newsletter or Annual Report of the SPCA, CLICK HERE!

CLICK HERE to read the Privacy Policy of the Society of Prevention for Cruelty to Animals-Dorchester d/b/a Frances R. Willis SPCA.

COOPER

CLICK HERE to read about what our alumni are doing at their loving and forever homes. Cooper enjoyed an exciting holiday with the Hart family.

NEWS ALERT:

Celia Fund

donations needed

Celia came to the SPCA as a stray, brought in by Animal Control. The SPCA staff and local veterinarians realized she needed some medical treatments. During the course of those treatments, through x-rays, it was discovered she needs an operation. This will repair damage to her femur and replace her hip. This operation will alleviate the pain and discomfort Ceila now feels. She has a sweet personality, is young, and a golden lab. Sangaree Animal Hospital has given the SPCA a discount on the cost of the surgery. However, the cost remains at $975 to cover the surgery and the x-rays. Your donations could help Celia run and play again. CLICK HERE to learn how to make a donation to Celia's Fund.

FOSTER HOMES NEEDED

For the first time since we started the program (more than five years ago) the foster home program associated with the Frances R. Willis Shelter is unable to take new dogs from the shelter into our homes. We do not even have enough foster homes to provide for the dogs already in the foster program. Our foster homes are all full. We have to turn our backs on heartworm positive dogs that need a home while going through treatment. We have to look away from the dogs that are deteorating at the shelter. Foster moms and dads open their hears to a homeless dog until that dog is adopted. We make a promise to these dogs that they will take of them until they find permanent homes. We need people willing to make that longterm commitment. Taking one dog out of the shelter into a home is not going to change the world, but it is going to change the world for that one dog.

If you want to become a Foster Home today, please contact Kathy Eckels at 695-1272 or kateckels@aol.com

HELP PLEASE

WE ARE IN DIRE NEED OF

FOSTER HOMES!!!!!!!!

The SPCA is a small facility with a limited number of kennels for all of our animals. We need animals lovers who are willing to open their hearts and their homes to dogs, cats, puppies and kittens in need. There are different ways that you can foster: Foster a litter of pups or kittens for several weeks until they are ready to be put on the adoption floor. Open your heart to a sick animal who needs to recover in a healthy setting for a week or several days. Sadly, many of the dogs coming into our shelter are heartworm positive and need a quiet home to rest while undergoing heartworm treatment. You are literally saving a life when you foster- otherwise there are those who may perish. Our mission is to rehabilitate as many animals as possible so that they can be adopted. Make a difference and call or email us today. For more details, click here to go to our Foster Page.

Who knows...you may discover your new Best Friend!

Low-Cost Public Spay Neuter Program has started in Dorchester County!
HumaneNet has provided the Frances R. Willis SPCA with grant funding to spay/neuter pets in Dorchester County. If you would like to make an appointment for your pet to receive spay/neuter surgery at a low-cost or for free, call 843-300-2710. There are a limited number of free surgeries available. When you make the call, ask about microchip, vaccination, and rabies shot services. There are a limited number of free surgeries, so call TODAY! Click here for more information.

Please Spay and Neuter your Animals
This time of year we literally see hundreds of pregnant female cats and dogs, puppies who are being surrendered - ALL thru no fault of their own. Shelters and rescues are packed and unfortunately tough decisions have to be made when we are full. There are several low cost Spay Neuter Clinics in the Charleston area. You will save animal's lives and have a healthier pet by doing the right thing.

Here are a few Low Cost Clinics in the Charleston Area

DORCHESTER COUNTY SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM
843-300-2710
CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY
843-556-7729

DOC WILLIAMS SPCA SPAY NEUTER CLINIC
843-572-2144

PET HELPERS        843-302-0556

Volunteers needed
For details on our Volunteer program and our next orientation, please see details on our "Volunteer" page on this website.

Heartworms and injuries...too many!!

The Frances Willis wants to give those a chance who have injuries or diseases which wouldnt' affect their quality of life. But we need you and your help

When the community gives to the Foster Medical Fund, one hundred percent (100% ) of the money goes towards the treatment of the animals. We could not continue this program without the generosity of the animal lovers in the community. To make a donation to the Foster Medical Fund, mail your contribution to:

FRWSPCA

Foster Medical Fund

C/O Mr Mark Eckels

PO Box 714, Summerville SC 29484

Alleviate the financial stress associated with your pet’s unexpected medical expenses and generate funds for our shelter at the same time!

Simply apply for a ShelterCare Pet Insurance Program by using the ShelterCare banner-link above.

Here’s how it works: ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs cover you when your pet needs essential veterinary care from an illness or injury.

Also, every time a completed application for a ShelterCare program is generated through our shelter’s website, we automatically receive a

$25 donation to help cover common needs like blankets, litter and food. This donation is of no cost to you and provides us with essential funds.

Make the right move and enroll today!

Have a suggestion or problem with our site, please email webmaster: webmaster@summervillespca.com

We are located at: 136 Four Paws Lane Summerville SC 29483 Hours of Operation Mon, Tues, Thurs 12-5 p.m. Fri, Sat, Sun 10-5 p.m. Closed on Wednesdays. Mailing address: PO Box 1116, Summerville, SC 29484

CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY

843-556-7729