Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary Blog
Our blog is an informative and useful tool we use to share stories, events, and important details pertaining to our mission of helping find loving owners of dogs and cats in need of adoption in and around Charleston, SC. Please keep up with our story to help the mission and to keep saving animals lives.
What are the 5 freedoms and what should they mean to pet owners?
When you get a new puppy or kitten, no one tells you that your new pet has five main welfare needs that need to be met. They provide a framework for caring for dogs, cats, and other pets. Read on to find out what they are, how many pet owners know them, and why they...
Volunteer Updates
We are so excited about everything coming up at the sanctuary this year. We will expand our volunteer program by continuing to welcome new volunteers, adding new sign-up opportunities with cats and dogs as well as other opportunities such as maintenance and clerical...
Changes Coming in January
As 2023 draws to a close, we are already looking forward and planning for growth in 2024. Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary has been serving the local community for over 35 years, and our Board of Directors feels it is time to expand our programs and services so that we...
Volunteer Spotlight: Josh Taber and Donna Gamble
Josh Taber and Donna Gamble are a dynamic duo who have been volunteering regularly on Sundays to clean and improve Hallie Hill's beautiful cemetery, Angels' Crossing. It is a big job to maintain Angels' Crossing. Josh and Donna do the necessary maintenance, like...
10 Tips to Pet Proof Your Christmas Tree
With the festive holiday season here, the joy of decorating our homes for Christmas fills the air. While the twinkling lights and hanging ornaments on the Christmas tree bring warmth and cheer, it also presents a potential playground for our furry friends. As pet...
GivingTuesday: How To Help Hallie Hill On November 28
On GivingTuesday, November 28, we are accepting donations to help care for the 200-plus animals that call the sanctuary home. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement to help people and organizations transform their communities and the world. It is the beginning...
Thanksgiving Foods To Share With Your Dogs
Thanksgiving is the time to be grateful and share a meal with those you love, including your pups. We know they will be begging for some snacks as you are cooking, and a lot of people food is not good for them, so here's a list of Thanksgiving foods and ingredients...
Volunteer Spotlight: Gerard DeCocker
Gerard DeCocker is a volunteer in our ‘Barn Buddies’ program. He loves to visit with our barn dogs, especially Lolly, Edna, and Dixie. Gerry always brings a smile to our face, especially when he shows up with donuts for everyone to enjoy (except the dogs, of course!)...
Volunteer Spotlight: LouAnn Kellner
"I was born in Iowa, moved to Maryland in elementary school, and then I found the beautiful Lowcountry on a Spring Break with my family in 2006. My sister Joan, “the other cat sister” transferred to SC in 2012. So, retirement in the Charleston area in December of 2018...
2023 Quilt Raffle
"Totally Tropical"Handmade Quilt Raffle Benefitting Hallie Hill Animal SanctuarySupport Hallie Hill with a chance to win one of 2 gorgeous handmade quilts! Purchase raffle tickets for just $5 per two chances. Two raffle winners will be selected on...
Adoption Pup-Dates
Rudy (aka The Love of my life, my 92# mush)Rudy was brought to Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary with his mother and nine siblings at the ripe age of approximately 3-4 weeks old. Rudy was very shy and was always the one in the corner. I remember telling Jennifer Middleton,...
How Can You Help Hallie Hill?
How Can You Help Hallie Hill? Hallie Hill is always in need of things at the sanctuary. One of the biggest things we need ALL the time is consumables. Please view our September wish list below, as well as links to the full wishlist on Amazon and Chewy. Trash Bags...
Volunteer Spotlight: Hannah Tyre
I’m a Georgia girl from a little town called Baxley in South Georgia. I attended Georgia Southern University and earned my B.A. in Philosophy & Religious Studies. I love the beach, reading a good book, traveling, music (especially Aerosmith), and most importantly,...
Bill Walsh
Bill has a long history of service to the Lowcountry as the award-winning Chief Meteorologist at WCSC TV/ CBS and as a decorated Lt. Colonel (retired) in the USAF Reserve/ U.S Special Operations Command. Bill gives his time and energy to several community charities,...
Thank You Friends of Hallie Hill
Preferred Home Services has raised and donated to support our animals at Hallie Hill! Through their online campaign in the month of July, they were able to rally up $617.45! We are extremely excited about this donation and are very thankful for everything that...