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.
The Cat Corner: Excitement Builds for the New Cattery at Hallie Hill
If you’ve been following Hallie Hill’s updates, you’ve probably been wondering the same thing we have: when will the new Cattery open? Well, the answer is… soon! The finishing touches are coming together, and everyone at the Sanctuary is buzzing with excitement to...
Meet October’s Adorable Adoptables at Hallie Hill
Fall has arrived, and so have a few new furry faces ready to steal your heart! This month’s Adorable Adoptables are full of personality, love, and a longing for forever homes. Each one has its own story to tell, and all of them are waiting patiently for that special...
Hallie Hill and PETSinc Offer an Affordable Mobile Vet Clinic on Thursday, October 16
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, spaying and neutering, other wellness...
Volunteer Spotlight: Doug McPherson
Hallie Hill is lucky to have so many wonderful volunteers, and this month we are delighted to introduce you to Doug McPherson! Doug was born in Oil City, Pennsylvania, but life on the move came early — his father was a career Air Force pilot, so the family lived in...
Meet September’s Adorable Adoptables at Hallie Hill
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...
Hallie Hill’s September Celebration is Going on Now through the End of September
September is a special month at Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary. It’s a time to reflect on the animals who have touched our lives, honor the ones with us today, and ensure that future animals in need will always have a safe place to call home. This year, we’re inviting...
Meet August’s Adorable Adoptables at Hallie Hill
Looking to add a little more love (and fur) to your life? Our shelter is home to incredible animals ready to find their forever families. Whether you're searching for a playful pup, a snuggly senior, or a curious cat, this month's adoptables are full of...
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...