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.
Feb 3, 2023
I was born and raised in Fort Worth Texas. I lived in Texas most of my life until moving to South Carolina three years ago. I moved here to be closer to my stepfather and mother. My stepfather Les suffered from a stroke during his third heart surgery, and his health was a concern. I helped him as much as possible when I got here by going with him to physical therapy and supporting him the best I knew how. He made great improvements and recovered well. Being close to my family is wonderful, and South Carolina quickly became home. Soon after moving here, I started working at Water’s Edge Restaurant on Shem Creek. I accepted a management position in July of 2020. When I have time, I love to go fishing, play golf, explore the wilderness, and watch movies.
Over four years ago, I decided to seek help from addiction to drugs and alcohol. God placed the right people in my life to guide me in my recovery and show me a new way to live. Part of my recovery process involves being of service. I began to look for places to volunteer and Hallie Hill was on the top of my list. The sanctuary supports a no-kill community and takes in animals that might never get adopted due to age, medical condition, or behavioral issues. Many of these animals deserve a second chance, much like the one I was given. A new life without fear of abuse or violence, surrounded by people who love and care for them.
Volunteering my time and working at the sanctuary is the brightest part of my week. Every staff member is passionate about their mission and commits themselves to helping animals every day. I have a great deal of respect for everyone who pours their heart into making sure that Hallie Hill continues to provide a quality level of care for these animals.
Jan 12, 2023
Thank you to Goose Creek Veterinary Clinic for donating your time and supplies to help us test for heartworm and administer ProHeart 12 to over 110 dogs! We appreciate you and your awesome team.
Dec 22, 2022
Michele Griffin, our Assistant Director and Adoption Coordinator, is exactly what we needed at HHAS. Anyone working with dogs would be lucky to have her on staff because this lady is truly amazing!
First, she is a CPDT-KA which means she is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed. Achieving this certification is no easy feat. It requires a minimum of 300 hours of experience in dog training and passing a rigorous national exam that demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the current scientific evidence of canine behavior, development, training, and much, much more.
Recently, Michele also became a licensed Family Paws Educator! This means she has the knowledge to share with families with dogs who are expecting a baby or who have a toddler. Michele can give them advice and real-life strategies on how to prepare families with dogs for life with a baby and how to safely navigate the changes that will occur as the baby grows to a toddler.
Hallie Hill has many special needs dogs that are at the sanctuary because their previous owner did not understand their behaviors and needs. As our adoption counselor, Michele counsels adopters prior to, during, and after each adoption to increase the rate of success for the placement of the dog. She strives to reduce stress for both the family and the dog so everyone feels good about the new family dynamics. We are fortunate and so proud to have Michele as a part of the Hallie Hill team!
Dec 1, 2022
Drumroll, please…
Lisa Dapolito – Summer Breeze Quilt
Michelle Peterson – Vintage Bouquet Quilt
Many thanks to everyone who purchased raffle tickets this year. Your donations of over $5,000 will do SO much good as we change the lives of the animals in our care. YOU ARE OUR HEROES!
A huge thank you to Donna for making these beautiful quilts.
Nov 1, 2022
Jena Jones is an animal advocate, Army Veteran, business owner, and want-to-be farmer! Jena has a longstanding history with animal service organizations. She has both volunteered and served in formal roles within 501c3s since 2007. She served as the Director of Development for a therapeutic riding facility and has been a board member of an Arizona rescue and sanctuary for over 10 years. In her time supporting these organizations, she has managed operations, led growth/fundraising efforts, and provided animal care and fostering. She is proud to say that the number of fostered friends is over 60!
Jena still spends every day actively engaged in animal care and animal welfare. It is her single greatest passion and priority. She owns a small farm caring for sanctuary animals, including horses, cows, goats, dogs, and cats. She hopes one day, she can grow up to be a full-time Farmer. Jena splits time between Columbus, NC, and Meggett, South Carolina, just around the corner from Hallie Hill.
Jena founded and serves as CEO of PGT Solutions, a healthcare-focused IT and professional services consulting firm. PGT focuses on support to Veterans and Service Members through improving healthcare and other critical support to them and their families. She first got involved with Hallie Hill when looking for an animal service organization to bring PGT employees to volunteer. Time spent volunteering resulted in a desire to help further the Hallie Hill mission and, naturally, in bringing home a new family member. Nora, the dramatically friendly Anatolian Shepherd, is a Hallie Hill alum and now spends her time exactly how she wishes: watching over her goat babies… in between naps on the couch, of course!
