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.
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 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 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!
