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Volunteer Spotlight: Joan Race

Aug 10, 2023

Joan supports Hallie Hill in so many ways! The cats are thrilled to see her coming on a weekly basis. Her energy is limitless as she helps at events and she is never without an encouraging word and her bright smile that spreads so much cheer! She and her husband, Jack, adopted Linus, a deaf Staffie whom they have given the most wonderful home he could wish for, complete with his favorite activity, limitless golf cart rides! The Races are generous with their monetary support as well—Joan recently gave 100% of her 50/50 winnings at Putting for Paws back to the Sanctuary! We are so happy that she is part of our Hallie Hill family for all that, and much more!! Joan, we love you!

Meet our Laps for Love Swimmers

Aug 4, 2023

Head to Laps for Love to meet these amazing people who will be swimming their hearts out for the animals of Hallie Hill! Choose your swimmer and make a single or per lap donation to support their efforts and show your love and support for the over 200 animals that call Hallie Hill their temporary or permanent home. New swimmers are joining the ‘Laps for Love’ swim team every day, so be sure to check the website for the latest and support their efforts!

Laps for Love Swimmers:

Daniela Schneider

Erin Howell

Chad Singer

Chuck Shoemaker

Jake Howell

Susan Chase

Joan Race

Josh Tabor

Karen Kuhn

Lamar Smith

Caleb Jackson

Brian Laughlin

Tyler Klemmer

Logan Gilreath

Support Our Swimmers

Ralph is Famous: Rescuing Ralph

Aug 4, 2023

Rescuing Ralph is the story of a puppy mill breeder dog, named Ralph, who found a better life with his rescuer. Told from Ralph’s point of view and based loosely on his experiences, the story is educational and very moving. It is about learning to trust and the power of friendship, both human and canine.

And a bonus- sweet Ralph is available for adoption at Hallie Hill! He is 14 years old, and has really blossomed while in our care. We have found him to be cautious at first, but he warms up quickly when he finds you worthy. Ralph has come to love the other little dogs he lives with. He would do best in a quiet, adults only home. Yes, you can ‘Rescue Ralph’, or consider one of the other Hallie Hill residents waiting to find their fur-ever home!

Volunteer Spotlight: Susan Bedard

Jul 30, 2023

Susan Bedard is an amazing lady. We have too many good things to say about her! Her only fault is that she doesn’t want us to use her picture! Susan is one of those behind the scenes people who make sure the job gets done. She volunteers in the cattery making sure everything is clean and the cats are well fed and socialized. She volunteers to work the table at public events, telling everyone who will listen about the mission of Hallie Hill.

Susan is also an exceptionally talented person whose skill at baking has probably put 20 pounds on our Executive Director with all her delicious pound cakes, brownies and fudge. We are so fortunate that Susan is also a very skilled at sewing because she embroiders bags, keychains, koozies and even the many hats needed for our golf tournament!

Susan is a recurring donor of money and supplies. She also donates items to our auctions or raffles. She has adopted a dog, but also fosters senior dogs, making their last years very special. We love you Susan and can’t thank you enough for all you do for the animals of Hallie Hill!

Thank You Friends of Hallie Hill: Mount Pleasant Radio Company

Jul 19, 2023

Do you know how we communicated across the large Hallie campus before we had our radios? We used our cell phones! (And y’all know how well those work out there— not at all!)

We are so thankful to the owners of Mt. Pleasant Radio, Wray and Susanne Lemke, for the donation of our wireless radio system! They not only donated the hardware, but they continue to make sure they are in working order at all times!

These radios make a huge difference on a daily basis, giving us the ability to communicate in real-time to keep our staff, volunteers, and animals safe!

THANK YOU, Wray and Susanne! You make a difference in the lives of our deserving animals!

David Graham

Jul 12, 2023

David was born in Canada and moved to Michigan as a young boy. He was educated at Henry Ford College and became a US citizen. In Michigan he was VP of the Jaycees, President of the Big Rapids Chamber of Commerce and was a board member of the Mid-Michigan Alliance for Community Development. David then moved to South Carolina and spent over 35 years working in manufacturing industrial cutting tools for the paper, lumber, steel, and plastic industries. He retired in 2011 as an owner & President of International Knife & Saw and moved to Mt. Pleasant where he delivered Meals on Wheels, volunteered with his wife at Hallie Hill and played a lot of golf!

David and his wife, Margaret, now live in Awendaw where their nearest neighbors are deer, alligators, raccoons, eagles, fish, snakes, and egrets! He has adopted 2 beloved dogs from Hallie Hill and has rescued two beautiful cats, one who will turn 21 years old this summer! David is an animal lover and a man who believes in giving back to others.

Thank You Friends of Hallie Hill

Jun 27, 2023

Preferred Home Services donated over 1,000 pounds of dog food!! Thank you so much, Mike and Ryan, for this special fundraiser and for making this special delivery to the Sanctuary. We are so grateful for your kindness- thanks for caring about our special animals.

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We are pretty excited about a wonderful donation of a chest freezer! Now our pups can have refreshing frozen treats in our hot, South Carolina summer.

Thank you to East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies High School Program!! They collected donations of dog food, towels, treats, and so much more. We know our animals will be very happy.

Fear-Free Shelters: Taking the PET out of Petrified one shelter at a time

Jun 14, 2023

We are pleased to announce HHAS has adopted the methods and philosophies of the Fear Free Shelter Program. Michele Griffin, CPDT-KA, the HHAS Assistant Director, has not only a passion for pets but one for educating people about understanding companion animals and the best methods for working with them. Michele has led our current continuing education campaign wherein the sanctuary staff is completing a course to learn the best practices for working with animals in a way that improves their emotional experiences and reduces their fear, anxiety, and frustration. Volunteers are also welcome to complete this course to better understand some key strategies and techniques that will make a positive impact on the emotional state of the animals in our care. Every month for the next several months, we will highlight what one of our staff members found most interesting or valuable about the program.

“The thing I love most about our staff and volunteers embracing and using the Fear Free Shelter philosophy and techniques is having everyone on the same page with the way they handle and interact with our animals – care, and consistency is so important. So much research has been done in recent years, proving that, like us, dogs and cats are sentient beings with feelings and emotions. Small, easy changes in the way we do things with them makes such a huge impact on their comfort and wellbeing.” -Michele Griffin

Volunteer Spotlight: Lynn Rosato

Jun 6, 2023

This month we want to say a special “Thank You” to Lynn Rosato! Lynn has been volunteering with Hallie Hill since 2016. Many people see her onscreen highlighting our sanctuary residents and promoting our events on multiple TV networks, but many are not aware of all she does behind the scenes.

Lynn singlehandedly puts together our monthly newsletter, The Howler. She donates countless hours to make the newsletter a special compilation that highlights everything that is going on around Hallie Hill. Lynn is always involved with planning and implementation of all the fundraisers for the sanctuary. From AAA to Putting for Paws, she works tirelessly to make each event a success to benefit the animals of HH. She assists with events both in the community and onsite events such as vaccination events. Lynn always has her phone out taking great pictures to share with everyone.

On behalf of the Hallie Hill Board of Directors, I recently had the pleasure of presenting Lynn with an engraved silver tray for her years of dedicated service to the animals of the sanctuary. We are lucky to have volunteers like Lynn who make Hallie Hill the special place it is for the animals we serve! Thank you, Lynn.

–Jennifer

Frozen Summer Treats For Dogs

May 31, 2023

With the hot South Carolina temperatures that summer brings, frozen treats can be enriching and help your dog beat the heat. You can combine most dog-friendly ingredients to make your pup a cool treat.

We received a chest freezer through donations, so we will be making these frozen enrichment treats for the dogs at the sanctuary

Here’s what you need:

Space in the freezer is a must!! Make some room for your dog’s special summer treat, so you have guaranteed space to chill it.

Find a container to freeze your concoction in. It should be large enough that the contents don’t melt immediately once leaving the cool temperatures, but small enough it will fit in your freezer.

You can include your dogs favorite snacks like treats, veggies, fruit, cheese, or meat to make your frozen treat tasty. Top it with a liquid such as water, yogurt, or sugar-free fruit juice.

Here’s how to assemble:

Place some of your pup’s favorite snacks in the bottom of the container. Add your liquid of choice and freeze for 30 minutes.

You can repeat multiple times with different layers for extra flavor, or can just stick to one layer. Finally, freeze for a few hours, or until frozen solid.

Once ready, serve outside, or any place where a sticky cleanup won’t be an issue. We hope your dogs love these frozen treats, and stay cool this summer.