Pets & Wildlife Groups

Greenville Humane Society
(864) 242-3626 Located at 328 Furman Hall Road, Greenville. Full service shelter and clinic where no animal is turned away.
greenvillehumane.com

City of Greenville Animal Control Learn more about the animal control unit at the City Police Department webpage. Ordinances, frequently sked questions, links. Non-emergency contact 271-5333.

Greenville COUNTY Animal Information is posted on the County's website.
Animal Control information is listed near the top (click here).

Concerned Citizens for Animals (864) 243-4222 Non-profit animal welfare group with pets for adoption, feral cat program, low-cost spay/neuter certificates and no-kill shelter. ccaweb.org

Speak for Animals
(864) 421-0022 A charitable group for animal welfare focusing on a low-cost spay/neuter, chained dog campaign, and the Meals on Wheels pet food program. speakforanimals.com

Foothills Animal Rescue Wildlife Rescue Unit
(864)282-1917 An all volunteer organization dedicated to the treatment of injured and orphaned wildlife with the intent of release back into the wild. Holding Federal permits, USDA licensing, SC State permits and NC Permits to handle all wildlife.
Calls are accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. foothillsrescue.com
CONTACT: Tresa Adams (864)282-1917 Tresa@foothillsrescue.com

Birds of Prey
For injured birds of prey (hawks, owls, etc.) contact Mr. Bob McGinn, at (864) 419-0586. McGinn is federally authorized to assist and rehabilitate birds of prey. Remember it is a federal crime to keep these birds.

Wildlife Rehab of Greenville
(864) 233-0339 Instructs callers on what to do when an injured or orphaned animal is found and which Greenville area volunteer to call. wildlife-rehab.com

SC Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR). Statewide Nuisance Wild Animal Control Referral List: In South Carolina, control of nuisance wildlife and animal damage is the responsibility of the individual property owner. A list of individuals and businesses that provide assistance with wildlife control. Wildlife Control Operators (WCO's) are listed by county. Note that like most businesses, they do charge a fee for their services. The list of Wildlife Control Operators is FREE and available in Adobe Acrobat PDF download on the SC Department of Natural Resources website.

Greenville County Bird Club Bird / nature walks and other birding events. gcbirdclub.org

Foothills Felines Nonprofit Cat Fanciers' Association member club. foothillsfelines.com

Foothills Golden Retriever Rescue (864) 234-9739 fhgrr.com

Carolina Basset Hound Rescue (864) 766-8838 cbhr.com

Dead Animal Removal / CITY of Greenville
(864)467-4345 Call the Solid Waste Division, which monitors, supervises and collects residential garbage and trash. Other services include dead animal removal.

Greenville COUNTY Government Animal Information is posted on the County's website.
Animal Control information is listed near the top (click here).

Greenville ZOO
(864) 467-4300 150 Cleveland Park Drive (take Laurens Road to East Washington Street). Admission:
$5 adults,
$2.50 ages 3-15
Free for kids age 2 and under. greenvillezoo.com

SCSARDA Rescue Dog organization website informs about how search and rescue dogs work and offers community education demonstrations for schools, scout troops, and other groups. Also, there's a list of items needed and instructions for donations. Give them a visit, they're based in Spartanburg, SC. www.scsarda.org

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Copyright 2007. All rights reserved.

Posted Oct. 30, 2007: This page is still being developed and there's a lot more to come. If you have animal related info that should be posted here, let me know by email (no photos, please).

The Canine Corner at Cleveland Park

The dog park is located across from the Cleveland Park Animal Hospital and horse stables on Woodland Way. In the photo above, that's wood chip mulch, not dirt. The dog park has been open for several months in Cleveland Park. I've noticed large dogs and small dogs running freely with one another, so please keep watch on your small dogs. More details and photos to follow (4/2/07).

Dog Park Rules as Posted at Gate

1. Aggressive dogs are not welcome. Dogs displaying any aggressive behavior are to be removed immediately.

2. Dogs in heat and puppies under four months of age are prohibited.

3. Never leave any dog unattended. Your dog must be under strict voice control.

4. Handlers shall immediately clean up any waste left by their dog(s). Plastic bags/mitts and receptacles are provided. Please urge others to do the same.

5. All dogs shall display current vaccination tags.

6. Dogs with communicable diseases including internal or external parasites (fleas, ticks, worms) are not permitted in the park.

7. Maximum of three dogs per handler.

8. Fill any holes your dog digs.

9. No animals other than dogs are allowed in the park.

10. Dogs shall be on a leash when outside the park.

11. Professional dog trainers are not permitted to use the park to conduct business.

12. No food for humans or dogs, including treats, allowed inside the park.

13. Small children are not allowed in the park. A running child can trigger a dog's natural instinct to chase. It is strongly recommended that children under 12 are not permitted in the park unless CLOSELY supervised by an adult.

14. Park users and dog owners assume all risks of using the park.

15. Hours: Sunrise to sunset.

Entering and exiting the park

1. Before you open the outer gate, be sure the inner gate is closed.

2. Open the outer gate and enter the transition area with your dog(s).

3. Close the outer gate behind you.

4. Remove your dog's leash.

5. As you open the inner gate, be careful to not allow other dogs to enter the transition area.

6. Enter the park with your dog and close the inner gate behind you and move your dog away from the entrance.

To exit the park follow the procedure for entry in reverse order.

1. IT'S STILL COLD OUT THERE!

2. Shelter, water & food! An outdoor dog's life can be tough in winter, make them a warm place to rest out of the wind and wet weather. Feed them before bedtime, their bodies make better heat with food in their stomach.

3. Watch for animals being neglected and see if you can help somehow. Greenville Humane Society (864) 242-3626.

NOVEMBER EVENT to WATCH FOR

PARTY for the ANIMALS usually rolls around in November. Last year's was held at The Handlebar in Greenville, to benefit the Speak For Animals Spay/Neuter Program. Learn more at speakforanimals.com and handlebar-online.com and stay tuned for the next event.

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