Soraya McKay | Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary

Behind the Scenes at LowCountry Live

Jul 31, 2024

On the second Wednesday of each month, Hallie Hill is privileged to be featured as the ‘Furry Friend of the Day’ on Low Country Live! Everyone at the station (WCIV/4) is always so welcoming and Erin Kienzle (Host), Tom Crawford (Host), Mario Rivera (Director) and Sandra Ecklund (Producer) do a fantastic job making our animals look their very best! We are so appreciative of the opportunity to highlight our adoptable animals, and to invite the people of Charleston to support Hallie Hill’s mission of rewriting their futures!

Mischief sniffing out our set!

Erin Kienzle and Mischief.

Here are the cameras and teleprompters.

This is a big, shiny room! At one end is the GMC set, the other, LCL!

The weather green screen.

New at the Sanctuary- Dog Daycations!

Jul 22, 2024

We’re excited to introduce our new “Dog Daycations” program, where our shelter dogs and volunteers get to enjoy a fun-filled day together. Volunteers can take a shelter dog out for an adventure, whether it’s a stroll in the park, a refreshing swim, or other enjoyable activities. This initiative not only gives our dogs a delightful break from the shelter environment but also offers volunteers a rewarding experience of companionship and joy.

Enrichment is a wonderful thing for a shelter animal and having the opportunity to participate in new experiences and explore the world is the most valuable kind of enrichment (unless it’s getting their very own home!) The dogs learn A LOT and we learn A LOT about the dogs! It’s a WIN-WIN. Become a Tier 3 Volunteer and go on a Dog Daycation! You’ll be glad you did!

Check out what our volunteers have to say about their experiences with our “Dog Daycations” program and get to know some of our wonderful dogs! Read their heartwarming stories and see how these special outings have created unforgettable moments and strengthened the bond between our shelter dogs and their human companions.

Jennifer Middleton, CAWA

Jul 19, 2024

Jennifer Middleton is a certified animal welfare administrator and serves as the Executive Director. Her passion for Hallie Hill’s mission explains her abundance of enthusiasm and a “no quitting” attitude. Jennifer grew up in the Hollywood area and found herself rescuing animals of all kinds throughout her childhood and into adulthood. Whether it be orphaned opossums or dogs from the roadside- she could not turn away from an animal in distress.

Graduating from College of Charleston, she enjoyed a successful career as a science and math teacher in Charleston County public schools for 17 years. During her time in the classroom, she achieved National Board certification in early adolescent science and was awarded Teacher of the Year for Charleston County in 2006/2007. Her passion for learning, teaching, and caring for others has never waned.

Jennifer lives in Meggett happily married to Benji. They have two sons: Ben and Josh. They also have two silly dogs named Buck and Zoey.

Meet Kelly Ackerman & Clayton

Jul 15, 2024

Clayton arrived at Hallie Hill from an overcrowded local shelter where he had been adopted and returned for being an adept ‘escape artist’. At Hallie Hill, Clayton has been exemplary, but he has recently begun to suffer from storm anxiety. This condition is worrying during the sudden thunderstorms common here in the summer. We administer medications and shelter him in the barn, yet our greatest wish is to find him a loving home where he can find solace in a closet or under a bed during storms.

Kellie Ackerman, a Lowcountry native, adores spending time with her 2.5 dogs – she counts her mother’s rescue Pit Bull as half hers!

She enjoys time with family and friends. Kellie can often be found on the water, fishing or boating, and she has a passion for travel. Kellie holds a special affection for all the animals at Hallie Hill, particularly Clayton, who captures her heart by reminding her of Poncho, her own youngest dog who also has a wild spirit. Volunteers such as Kellie are instrumental in providing the necessary enrichment for dogs like Clayton who live at the sanctuary while they wait for adoption.

Mark Your Calendars: Laps For Love

Jul 13, 2024

We’re getting ‘Soggy for the Doggies’ on August 17th with Laps of Love!

Join Jennifer and Lynn on our Facebook page (Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary) for Facebook Live broadcasts from the event, all morning long! Meet our valued swimmers and sponsors, special dogs and cats, track lap totals, and see how close we come each hour to our fundraising goal!

Help us help our deserving animals and go to halliehill.com to pledge your support for the swimmer(s) of your choice!