May 24, 2023
After devoting 37 years, Frank Farfone, retired as VP of International Affairs from the Washington DC office of the Dow Chemical Company. He was very active in the international business community, serving as Chairman of the Advisory Committee to the Organization of Economic Development in Paris. He also was a board member for the Business Government Relations Council, a leadership group that represents corporate America to the public policy process in DC.
Upon moving to Seabrook Island, he became active in the community as President of The Exchange Club, board member of the Property Owner’s Association, The Seabrook Island Club, The World Affairs Council of Charleston, and now, Hallie HIll Animal Sanctuary.
May 15, 2023
Cats are cute but they are also stealthy predators, born to hunt and kill. Food Puzzles (a.k.a. foraging toys) offer many benefits and are the closest thing to hunting we can offer our house cats. Here’s how to start foraging and bring out your little predator’s instincts:
The first toy should be easy! The goal is simply for them to learn the game and get rewarded for their behavior.
Start with clear objects so they can see, smell, and hear the kibble rattling around inside. Round toys that roll easily are less frustrating.
While they are learning, toys should have multiple holes for kibble to dispense. Three holes are great for all beginners.
When you first place the toys, sprinkle kibble around them so your cats approach and hopefully start to push the toy for more.
Sprinkle kibble in some favorite napping or perch areas for them to discover during the day or leave rolling toys open until your cat gets the hang of them.
If you have multiple cats, offer puzzles throughout your home. Cats hunt and eat alone, so feeding them in close proximity can create stressful competition that can result in aggression.
If your cat has mastered the basics, its time to increase the challenge. Decrease the number of openings. Offer objects that don’t roll predictably. Use larger objects with more weight, and combine with smaller toys they have mastered.
May 15, 2023
Thanks to a generous donation to the Sanctuary, we can offer this beautiful Corvette for sale with 100% of the proceeds to benefit Hallie Hill!
The car is a 1968 Corvette Convertible, 350ci, with a 4 speed transmission. You can purchase it now for $45,000 dollars.
See it at our next ‘Putting for Paws’ event on June 26, and bring your check book!! What better reason to buy a new car than to help animals? You know you want to do both!
May 5, 2023
Hallie Hill is so excited to announce the success of our two most recent fundraisers!! In total we have raised over $34,000 dollars.
Bridge the Gap raised over $18,000 for the animals thanks to the 6 dedicated runners. Special shoutout to Daniela Schneider, Shawn Griffin, Michelle Fifield, Bill Ward, John Byrnes, and Henry and Mary Ogden.
Animals, Art, & Automobiles raised over $16,000 for the sanctuary. We wanted to thank our wonderful sponsors, vendors, car show participants, donors, and our amazing volunteers.
Mar 23, 2023
Catniss and Smokey were honored guests of Lindsay Segal and Tommy Hornsby at their wedding reception! Thank you to the newlyweds for being very special supporters of Hallie Hill!
Mar 17, 2023
Michele Griffin is the Assistant Director and Adoptions Coordinator at Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed, as well as a licensed Family Paws Educator. In her spare time, she volunteers for two dog rescue organizations, Basenji Rescue and Transport (BRAT) and Husky Education and Rescue Team (HEART).
Michele’s professional background includes various positions in dog daycare, veterinary assistant, volunteer management, and dog behavior in open-intake animal shelters locally and in New York, as well as a US Air Force veteran.
Originally from upstate New York, Michele currently resides in Summerville with her husband, Shawn, two young adult children, and three American Pit Bull Terriers; Lydia, George, and Arlo. Michele is passionate about keeping dogs in their forever homes by helping others understand why dogs do what they do and how they communicate through their body language. Her favorite part of her job at Hallie Hill is counseling potential adopters. She helps them decide what pet would be the best choice for their lifestyle and she supports adopters at any time with challenges they may be having with their pet by using compassionate, humane, methods of training. Michele is a wonderful addition to our Hallie Hill team and we are so happy to have her!
Mar 16, 2023
Thank you to Christ our King Stella Maris National Beta Club for their donation of $1,100 raised through a bake sale!! That’s LOTS of yummy stuff! The animals of Hallie Hill are so appreciative!
Pictured: Jennifer Middleton and Gianna Tringali
Many thanks to the Knot Burger Pub (and their patrons) for their generous donations to Hallie Hill! It helps so much to keep our valued residents happy and healthy!
Mar 10, 2023
Madison Frazier was born and raised in Asheville, NC but spent time visiting Charleston each summer as a child. She attended Brevard College for a Business & Organizational Leadership degree and currently works full time with an ad agency. Madison enjoys hiking, camping and being outdoors, but also enjoys reading, baking sweets, painting, and dancing to 60’s and 70’s rock and roll! We are fortunate to have Madison volunteer her time feeding, and playing with the cats at the sanctuary and working hard to keep their enclosure clean and cozy. Madison says her dream is to one day work with conservation and wildlife to make a bigger difference for our world. She already makes a tremendous difference in the lives of the approximately 50 domestic cats residing at Hallie Hill. We are so lucky to have her!
Mar 6, 2023
We know how stressful it can be when your pet becomes ill or suffers an injury. It helps to have a knowledgeable veterinarian you trust with their care. Preventive care is also important, so we urge people not to wait until your pet is sick to find a good veterinarian. We are lucky to have so many wonderful veterinarians in Charleston and surrounding areas. We are often asked who we use to provide care for the animals residing at the sanctuary. The answer is many different vets! Hallie Hill has always used West Ashley Veterinary Clinic for routine care like exams, bloodwork, and other diagnostics. They have a team of knowledgeable doctors and staff that use fear free techniques to make the visits less stressful for our animals. For low-cost spay/neuter, Dr. Lucy Fuller and her team at the Charleston Animal Society are top-rated. When any of our cats and dogs have problems with their eyes, we take them to Animal Eye Care of the Lowcountry and they are amazing! When our animals need to be treated for heartworm disease, we use the awesome Dr. Kelli Klein at Olde Towne Veterinary Clinic in downtown Charleston. We have even had several animals who needed to see a cardiologist and were fortunate to be treated by Dr. Jake Jacobson at Charleston Veterinary Cardiology. Blue Pearl and Charleston Veterinary Referral Center also have amazing emergency care doctors, internal medicine specialists, and surgeons. There are just too many to list! Thank goodness we have so many skilled and experienced veterinarians here in the lowcountry to help us keep our animals healthy and happy!
Feb 15, 2023
We know how much a pet can change your life. From their happy dance at the door when you come home to cuddles on the couch, they have shown you a love that will last a lifetime. Thank you so much to everyone who braved the rain to join us on Saturday, February 11th at 6:30pm and gathered at our Angel’s Crossing memorial site to pay tribute to those animals you carry in your heart every day. It was a beautiful ceremony full of heartwarming stories and the memorial ribbons look perfect on our symbolic rainbow bridge.
