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Hallie Hill Volunteer Spotlight

Nov 24, 2025

Dedicated Volunteering Enhanced Sanctuary Work Through Completing Dog Behavior Course

In July, ten HHAS volunteers and staff members enrolled in the Family Dog Mediation L.E.G.S. course. The L.E.G.S. course is a professional training program developed by Kim Broghey, which utilizes the L.E.G.S. model to understand dog behavior by examining a dog’s Learning, Environment, Genetics, and Self. The goal of the course is to teach a holistic, dog-centric approach to dog behavior and elefare that goes beyond traditional training methods by focusing on the root causes of a dog’s behavior.

Ann Ferrel has completed this challenging course and is using her new skills to help dog, Dillon, acclimate to many new settings (to him) and people in the community! We extend our heartfelt thanks to Ann for her dedication to the animals at Hallie Hill!

Hallie Hill welcomes many volunteers, providing animals with the opportunity to meet new people. This is a perfect time of year to start volunteering at Hallie Hill! For more information about volunteering opportunities, click here. www.halliehill.com.

November’s Adorable Adoptables

Nov 17, 2025

Meet our November Adorable Adoptables

Looking to add a little love and a lot of personality to your life? Meet some of the amazing animals waiting for their forever homes at Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary!

Brady is a handsome, affectionate pup who resembles a chocolate lab. He’s currently mastering crate training and loves making new dog friends. With his sweet personality, he’s sure to steal your heart in no time.

Clayton is a big, goofy guy who doesn’t realize how large he is! Once he burns off some energy, he’s happy to relax and enjoy the view. He’s always ready for an adventure, so he’ll need a secure fence—or a fun-loving owner to explore the world with.

Homer is a lovable 10-year-old hound who’s young at heart and fueled by treats. He’s great with both people and dogs, proving that age is just a number when it comes to playtime.

Mystique, a 2.5-month-old calico kitten, truly lives up to her magical name. She has cerebellar hypoplasia (CH), which makes her a little wobbly, but it doesn’t slow her down one bit. She’s full of love, charm, and kitten mischief!

Ready to meet your new best friend? Click here to learn more and apply today.

Meet September’s Adorable Adoptables at Hallie Hill

Sep 14, 2025

Looking to add a little more love (and fur) to your life this September? Our sanctuary is home to incredible animals waiting to fall into the arms of their forever families. From playful pups to snuggly seniors and curious cats, each adoptable is brimming with personality and ready to meet you. Click here to fill out an application and make this the month you welcome home your new best friend!

MAX

Max is a super-friendly shepherd mix who just tested negative for heart worms! Max was found as a stray in Colleton County last September, and treating heartworms can be a long journey. This is a huge victory for him. Max is as sweet as they come. He loves golf cart rides, greeting friends, and has even made a few TV appearances representing Hallie Hill.

MONET

Meet Monet, a beautiful calico cat who’s been patiently waiting for her forever home. Monet is a bit shy at first, but once she gets comfortable, she’s a gentle and calm companion who enjoys the company of other cats in her enclosure. She’s not demanding and is perfectly content to observe the world around her, offering quiet companionship and love when she’s ready.

KIMCHI

Kimchi is a lovable pup under a year old. She is getting very good at her “sit” and “down” and absolutely charmed the news crew on her debut appearance on Channel 2. She is smart and adorable and loves her squeaky toy. Kimchi is a medium sized mixed breed terrier, and will make a perfect addition to the right forever home.

ZIGGIE

Ziggie didn’t just arrive at the sanctuary-he rolled in, tipping the scales at a whopping 20 pounds of pure feline presence. Since then, he’s slimmed down a bit, but let’s be real-he’s still a big boy with an even bigger personality. This all-black cat has a strong opinion on two things: mealtime (it should always be happening) and personal space (his, not yours). He’s been known to get a little feisty if you dare try to move him from a spot he has claimed as his throne, but hey, who can blame him? Despite his occasional sass, Ziggie is also a sweet and affectionate guy who enjoys attention-on his terms, of course.

You’re Just What an Underdog is Waiting for

Oct 22, 2024

This October, Subaru’s Make a Dog’s Day is turning the spotlight on senior underdogs, those older shelter dogs who are far too often overlooked due to their age. In its fifth annual event, Subaru and our retail partners are encouraging families to consider adopting a senior dog, who may be a tad bit slower but is filled with love, loyalty, and plenty of wisdom.

Senior dogs make lovely companions. More often than not, they are calm, house-trained, and quick to settle into their new forever homes. It also helps that Subaru is helping to cover adoption costs for these older pups, making it even easier to give them a second chance at happiness. Since 2008, Subaru and our retailers have donated over $52 million to national and local organizations and impacted the lives of over 480,000 animals.

Even if you cannot adopt at this time, you can help spread the love by volunteering, donating, or getting the word out by using the hashtag #MakeADogsDay. Let’s get out there and show these sweet seniors that it is never too late for a fresh start in life.

Are you ready to make a senior dog’s day?

Animals Benefited By Your Laps For Love Donation

Aug 17, 2023

With our Laps For Love fundraiser just a few days away, we wanted to share our special animals that your donation benefits.

Lolly is a chubby little beagle mix who, through no fault of her own, was surrendered to a local county animal shelter. The shelter was so overcrowded that Lolly was being held in a crate until a spot opened up for her. She was likely a candidate for euthanasia, being a senior with skin rashes and a neurological issue that gave her an unsteady gait. When a shelter worker contacted Hallie Hill asking if we would accept Lolly into our program, we could save her life because of your support. Lolly waddles daily around the sanctuary and really enjoys sniffing in the open fields. She hopes to one day catch a squirrel, but the squirrels don’t look worried by her latest attempts. Someone may adopt Lolly despite her age and unsteady gait, but if not, she is promised a home here at Hallie Hill for as long as she needs it.

Dolly was found as a stray by a family who brought her to us for care as they already had a few dogs. Dolly was very feeble to be only about 2 years old because she had painful, swollen joints on all four legs. She also had an abscessed tooth. Dr Badger at West Ashley Veterinary clinic did an amazing job diagnosing and treating her immune-associated arthritis. After proper medication, her joint swelling was down and she was a happy comfortable girl. Dolly’s infected tooth was removed and the wound on her cheek was repaired. She now is quite the character with a beautiful voice and is safe at the sanctuary awaiting someone to choose her to take home.

Leigh, a long-time volunteer at the sanctuary, spotted a small grey tabby kitten on the edge of a rural road. She was surprised when he did not run away as she bicycled past him. She stopped her bike and spoke softly to him. That was all the encouragement the little guy needed to start dragging himself as fast as he could toward her as if his life depended on him getting to her before she left! Leigh brought him to the sanctuary because he could not stand and seemed to have no use of his hind legs, which were atrophied from lack of use. We named him Max- since he put forth “max”imum effort to survive and be rescued. Max was cleaned up, given plenty of food and water, and examined by our vet, who x-rayed him to determine his little spine was badly broken. Max later visited a neurologist who gave us a good prognosis: Max could possibly walk again once his spinal injury had time to heal. A strict regimen of crate rest was prescribed. Max has been adopted by his foster care-givers.

Alfredo is about a 10-year-old yellow tabby cat that came to us as a found stray. He was thin and seemed to be hungry all the time. After only a day with us, we knew he would have some medical issues, and he was quickly diagnosed as a diabetic. Alfredo receives an insulin injection every 12 hours and is gaining weight nicely. Alfredo has a winning personality and is the most adorable little guy! We hope an adopter will consider him even though he requires extra care.

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!