Currently a shelterless humane organization, the following services are provided to Laurens County as funds and volunteers permit:
- Spay and Neuter Services in Conjunction with Animal Allies
- Vouchers for people who need this financial assistance to afford spay/neuter surgery for their pets
- Education through Animal Laws Brochures, regular brochures, guest speakers, and media promotion
- Telephone hotline for assistance, advice, and referral
- Speaking up on behalf of animals that cannot speak for themselves.
MISSION STATEMENT
Laurens County SC Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has as its mission to improve conditions for animals and to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Laurens County by assisting in pet adoption, ownership, and care.
Who We Are
Laurens County SC Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, formerly known as P.A.W.S. (People for Animal Welfare and Safety), operates from Laurens, South Carolina, and serves Laurens County as a shelterless, humane organization. Our primary functions are to promote pet owner responsibility and to treat the causes of animal suffering through population control and education.
We have found that the births of too many animals creates an oversupply of pets with not enough good homes available. By this we mean responsible owners who give their pets quality care and love. Responsible owners do not allow their pets to contribute to the horrendous overpopulation epidemic, but have their pets spayed or neutered.
We are not a traditional humane organization; indeed we are among the growing number of societies that realize that the overall reduction in the animal population will benefit the pet population in general. Therefore, the Laurens County SCHSPCA offers to the people and pets of our community the following programs and services:
- A Spay/Neuter subsidy program designed to help people pay for the cost of having their pets altered. Due to recent financial strains, this service will only be offered to those who can provide proof of limited income.
- An Adoption program where volunteers/owners foster pets and make arrangements for potential new owners to meet these adoptable pets.
- An answering service “Hot Line“ designed to aid the public in resolving their animal-related questions and problems. Volunteers answer approximately 150 calls monthly.
- An opportunity to become members of our organization and become a part of the solution through volunteer work and/or financial help.