fosters and volunteers

VOLUNTEERING AT PAWMETTO LIFELINE

Gratitude doesn’t feel like a strong enough word to describe the way we feel about our volunteers. Volunteers are the backbone of Pawmetto Lifeline and are vital in the operation of our organization. We rely so heavily on our dedicated army of volunteers to achieve our goal of a no-kill Midlands. Volunteers over 16-years of age can sign up to help in many different areas, including: • Canine & Feline Care • Medical Transport • Special Events Pawmetto Lifeline also offers group volunteering. This can be a great opportunity for teams to help make our building shine with tasks like van washing, building detailing and storage organization. Pawmetto Lifeline is also a great place to fulfill Community Service hours for a club, group or class. Becoming a volunteer is very simple! You can visit our website www.pawmettolifeline.org to enroll in an upcoming volunteer orientation. After this one-hour session, you can sign up online in the area of your interest and start volunteering right away! Volunteer opportunities are available on-site 7-days per week, as well as special events off-site, such as our Pet Soup Food Bank every month on the first Friday. While 2021 has not been without its challenges, we are so thankful for the dedicated volunteers who come in every day to help in so many different aspects of our organization. In 2021, volunteers have donated more than 1,500 hours in many areas including canine & feline care, special events, neonatal nursery, and more! We are proud to announce our 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Dorothy Creighton and Unsung Hero: Pam Walker, and are immensely grateful for their dedication and commitment to the mission of Pawmetto Lifeline. Again, we want to say thank you to all of our current volunteers for their dedication and unwavering commitment to the homeless pets of the Midlands.

• Administration • Neonatal Nursery • Spay/Neuter Clinic • Adoptions • Care-a-Van Data Entry • and More!

Pamela Walker 2020 Unsung Hero of the Year Dorothy Creighton 2020 Volunteer of the Year

daycare and boarding Daycare and Boarding

Daycare and Boarding at Pawmetto Lifeline allows dogs adopted from us and private clients to stay and play! Rest assured that your pet is having fun with fur-friends and receiving lots of cuddles at one of the most affordable daycare/boarding facilities in the Midlands! Plus all proceeds are used for the care of our homeless shelter pets.

Reservations are required. Contact us today!

Phone: (803) 465-9178 Email: daycareboarding@pawmettolifeline.org

DOG-FRIENDLY TRIPS IN COLUMBIA, SC

Columbia has many dog friendly places to visit with your dog that are fun for both human and dog alike!

Source: Facebook - Saluda Shoals Park Source: Facebook - Mast General Store

Saluda Shoals

Saluda Shoals is located at 5605 Bush River Road in Columbia, SC. The park is a goto location for dogs and their owners. Featuring several trails along the Saluda River, a splash pad for the summer, and a fenced, off-leash run and play area known as the Barking Lot, Saluda Shoals is the place to be for you and your furry friend! For more info, visit icrc.net/parks

Mast General Store

Mast General Store, located at 1601 Main Street in Columbia, SC, is a dog-friendly store in Columbia, SC. The store is open to all dogs. The staff loves to give treats and there are usually water bowls around the store. For more info, visit mastgeneralstore.com.

Photo by Traveling Newlyweds Source: bringfido.com

Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park

Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park, located at 312 Laurel Street in Columbia, SC, features a pet-friendly, paved walking trail along the Columbia Canal as it meets the Broad River. The walking trail is 2.5 miles long and ends at the dam. For more info, visit sctrails.net

Soda City Market

Soda City Market, located at 1300-1600 Main Street in Columbia, SC, is Columbia’s weekly Main Street event inspired by traditional European street markets. In partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union, they’re open every Saturday morning 9 AM –1 PM, yearround, rain or shine. All dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. For more info, visit sodacitysc.com

EMPLOYMENT

Maybe you have always had the aspiration to work with animals, but life had other plans—or maybe you’re just now discovering your true passion is animals. Pawmetto Lifeline offers both hands-on and behind-the-scenes opportunities throughout our shelter in many of our departments.

Our Animal Care team is the perfect department to start your career. Tasks involve the sanitization of kennels, feeding and administering medication, along with exercise of our animals. You must be comfortable with all breeds of cats and dogs, able to control large dogs on a leash, handle cats without fear, lift 50lbs, follow policies and protocols, and be available on weekends and holidays. You might be suited to being a Shelter Veterinarian, spaying and neutering community pets at a low cost or assisting our veterinarians as a Veterinary Technician. Our Spay and Neuter Clinic would be the perfect career for you. Our high-quality, high-volume Spay/Neuter clinic has the capability of altering thousands of pets every year and holds the key to achieving a no-kill community.

Pawmetto Lifeline’s Wellness Clinic offers a wide range of affordable, high-quality veterinary services. Pet owners can schedule appointments for wellness exams, vaccinations, bloodwork, heartworm treatments, dentals, and more with a SC licensed veterinarian at Pawmetto Lifeline. We are in the need of veterinary technicians for our high-volume Wellness Clinic. Our Care-A-Van mobile vaccine team helps pets that may be living in poverty with little access to pet care services. We have Care-A-Van coordinators, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians on each of our four Care-A-Vans. Other departments include Adoptions, Foster, Administration, Community Cat Program, Intake and many more. View available opportunities and apply online

at bit.ly/WorkAtPL.

“COMING SOON TO A FOREVER HOME NEAR YOU!” Staff had fun dressing up our adoptable cats that free-roam our administrative offices for an officethemed photoshoot! The idea was based on the hit TV show The Office. The pictures were a huge hit on social media and resulted in some great adoptions!