Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary Blog
Our blog is an informative and useful tool we use to share stories, events, and important details pertaining to our mission of helping find loving owners of dogs and cats in need of adoption in and around Charleston, SC. Please keep up with our story to help the mission and to keep saving animals lives.
Volunteer Spotlight: Gwen D’Orazio
A Cattery Companion with a Heart for CatsSuppose you’ve ever wandered into the Hallie Hill cattery on a quiet afternoon and spotted someone eating her lunch and giving head rubs to some affectionate felines. In that case, chances are you’ve met Gwen D’Orazio. A...
Clear the Shelters: August 1- 31, 2025
This year, NBCUniversal Local is teaming up with hundreds of shelters across the country, including Hallie Hill, to host the Clear the Shelters campaign. Since 2015, this nationwide pet adoption campaign has given more than one million pets their forever homes....
Hallie Hill and PetSinc offer an Affordable Mobile Vet Clinic on Thursday, August 14
Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary and PETSinc have partnered to help the community receive affordable veterinary care for their pets. This low-cost mobile veterinary clinic allows community members to bring in their pets for vaccines, spay and neuter, and other wellness...
Volunteer Spotlight: Mia Balman
Introducing Mia Balman, one of our newest volunteers at the sanctuary. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Mia moved to Charleston in 2015 to attend the College of Charleston and quickly fell in love with the Lowcountry and its community of needy animals. Mia is no...
Meet July’s Adorable Adoptables at Hallie Hill
Looking to add a little extra love to your life this summer? Meet Hallie Hill’s July’s Adorable Adoptables. Each furry friend is ready to find their forever home, which could be with you. Take a peek at this month’s featured pets below, and if one (or more) steals...
Dog Safety Education Classes for Kids
The Charleston Exchange Club has granted Hallie Hill funds for a new indoor classroom for dog safety education classes for kids. These classes will be geared to students aged 5-12 and focus on proper and safe dog interactions. We have conducted similar workshops in...
Laps for Love is Back on August 2nd
Join us for our annual swim fundraiser, Laps for Love, to support the animals of Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary! This fundraiser allows us to provide the animals in our care with everything they could need during their stay with us, whether short or long. The money...
Hallie Hill and PETSinc offer an Affordable Mobile Vet Clinic on Thursday, July 17
Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary and PETSinc have partnered to help the community receive affordable veterinary care for their pets. This low-cost mobile veterinary clinic allows community members to bring in their pets for vaccines, spay and neuter, and other wellness...
June’s Adorable Adoptables
Looking for a new best friend who’s cute, cuddly and maybe a little goofy? You’ve come to the right place! Our shelter is bursting with paws, purrs, and wagging tails, all belonging to animals ready to steal your heart. We’re excited to introduce some amazing animals...
PETSinc Affordable Mobile Veterinary Unit
This month, we are holding our monthly Mobile Veterinary Unit with PETSInc on Thursday, June 19! The mobile vet unit will offer various services for dogs and cats ranging from $15-$40, such as vaccines, heartworm tests and rabies shots, plus additional services such...
Tips to Give Your Cat a Happy Start in their New Home
Congratulations on getting a new furry friend! Bringing a cat into your home is an exciting and rewarding experience. Whether you’re a first-time cat owner or just adding another member to your feline family, there are a few key things to keep in mind to ensure that...
Support Hallie Hill at Our Annual Putting for Paws Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Get ready to tee off for a great cause! The Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary is hosting its annual Putting 4 Paws golf tournament fundraiser on Monday, June 9, at The Links at Stono Ferry. This annual event helps us support the 200+ animals in care at Halllie Hill and is...
PETSinc Mobile at Hallie Hill
On April 10th, Hallie Hill hosted its second monthly surgery and clinic, partnering again with PETSinc to provide low-cost veterinary services. In April, there were 25 surgeries for spay and neuter and 23 well checks. Hallie Hill Executive Director Jennifer Middleton...
May’s Adorable Adoptables
Looking to add a furry friend to your family? From playful pups to sweet, cuddly cats, there’s a perfect match for every pet lover! We’re excited to introduce some of this month’s amazing adoptable animals, who are waiting for a chance to start a new chapter. Take a...
Volunteer Corner – Meet Julie White
If you’ve spent any time at Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Julie White — and if you haven’t, you’ve surely seen the positive impact she leaves on the animals and humans lucky enough to know her. Julie has been a dedicated Hallie...