Pets of the Week October 10, 2011


Rex, a compact Retriever mix, is a low-maintenance gem of a friend, with a healthy heart as vast and accommodating as a wraparound porch, who just happens to have a reduced adoption fee of $50 because he’s 8 years old. Rex is calm, quiet and housebroken, has a low-maintenance coat, gets along fine with other pets, and enjoys being inside or out; a great match for a busy working family with kids, or a loving stay-at-home single.


Gaby’s a pristine silver tiger beauty with riveting green eyes the color of a Luna moth; hold her close and you’ll see they’re rimmed perfectly in both black and white eyeliner, unless you’re too distracted by her musical purr to pay attention. Her soft, girlish hum starts immediately, an instant compliment that says she’s as fascinated with you as you are with her. Gaby was found “stray” in 96, but she’s too lovely to wander; she belongs in your heart and your home.

The Greenwood Humane Society is a not-for-profit organization committed to the compassionate care and protection of animals.

Their purpose is to give sanctuary to abandoned, abused, and neglected animals, provide education to the public on responsible and humane pet ownership, encourage the public to spay and neuter their pets by providing low cost surgery, and encourage adoptions of those animals placed in their care.

Email: humane@gwdhumanesociety.org
864-942-8558 (Shelter)
864-223-2498 (Spay/Neuter Clinic)

Pets of the Week October 3, 2011


He’s as gloriously good looking a Border Collie as you’ll find. At 5 years old, Alamo’s full of health and vitality, and displays all the loyalty and intelligence his breed is known for — without the hyperactivity. Alamo is house-trained, easy-going and affectionate with kids, and cats are fine too, but he needs to be your “only dog.” Keenly responsive and eager to please, he’ll run to your side when you call him, and he’s great on a leash as well.


Her personality is as animated as her coat is quiet; she’ll roll on her back so you can rub her stomach without further ado, even if there’s been no ado at all. At one-year-young Tatum’s a full-grown little cat girl, happy to spend time with her roommate and keep the tidy cage they’re known for. But her true fascination is with YOU, in fact she’s so excited to “friend you” she wears herself out; purr-blasting and rubbing away, with a witty meow sound thrown in at intervals to let you know she’s listening.

The Greenwood Humane Society is a not-for-profit organization committed to the compassionate care and protection of animals.

Their purpose is to give sanctuary to abandoned, abused, and neglected animals, provide education to the public on responsible and humane pet ownership, encourage the public to spay and neuter their pets by providing low cost surgery, and encourage adoptions of those animals placed in their care.

Email: humane@gwdhumanesociety.org
864-942-8558 (Shelter)
864-223-2498 (Spay/Neuter Clinic)

Pet of the Week September 26, 2011


They say love is a two-way street, but this congenial collie/shepherd mix Kaylee thinks the fun part is giving; bliss is being by your side or at your feet. Kaylee’s owners moved away and she’s eager to show you how delightfully low-maintenance a great family dog can be. Gentle Kaylee loves to play in the yard, and has a special place in her heart for kids. (Another dog friend is terrific too — and cats are just fine.) She’s already housetrained, and her loyalty shines when she leash-walks.


It took a three-story ladder to get gorgeous calico Putty Tat down from a tree, but she was worth every step. You won’t find a more intelligent, polite or attentive two-year-old, or one more willing to give you a fair meow-comment on any question you put to her. Putty Tat’s as universally affectionate as she is colorful, too — she’ll quickly rub her orange, black and white softness all over you just to say hello, and she treats her cat friends with the same kindness.

The Greenwood Humane Society is a not-for-profit organization committed to the compassionate care and protection of animals.

Their purpose is to give sanctuary to abandoned, abused, and neglected animals, provide education to the public on responsible and humane pet ownership, encourage the public to spay and neuter their pets by providing low cost surgery, and encourage adoptions of those animals placed in their care.

Email: humane@gwdhumanesociety.org
864-942-8558 (Shelter)
864-223-2498 (Spay/Neuter Clinic)

Pet of the Week – September 19, 2011


Her mood is like her right ear — always up, and her smile is always on, too. That’s because winsome young American Staffordshire/Box mix Jada loves life and everyone in it — you, other dogs, and kids of all sizes, too. Jada’s owners moved and couldn’t take her; now some other fortunate family will bask in her affectionate energy and laugh at her nonstop antics. Jada thinks fun time and petting time are all the time; she’s a gentle playmate who’ll always stop to kiss you, then she’ll kiss her dog friends, too!


The morning sunshine comes in cat form apparently, because the Adoption Center has it in Cage 1 — not the hot afternoon sun that beats down and bakes you, the rosy-orange gentle sun that makes the day so pleasant to start. This morning sun is named Sierra, and she warms everyone around her with her sweetness; her purr will start the moment you pet her, that’s another way she’ll comfort you — one of many.

The Greenwood Humane Society is a not-for-profit organization committed to the compassionate care and protection of animals.

Their purpose is to give sanctuary to abandoned, abused, and neglected animals, provide education to the public on responsible and humane pet ownership, encourage the public to spay and neuter their pets by providing low cost surgery, and encourage adoptions of those animals placed in their care.

Email: humane@gwdhumanesociety.org
864-942-8558 (Shelter)
864-223-2498 (Spay/Neuter Clinic)

Pet of the Week – September 12, 2011


He cocks his head carefully when you talk to him, his impressive satellite ears transmitting every syllable to his tiny golden heart. El Dorado only weighs 10 lbs, but he lives up to his big name with a ton of pure friendship — he’s the perfect Chihuahua/mix sidekick, and he’ll run to your arms and give you kisses to prove it. He loves to be held and he’ll relax calmly in your lap at home, or walk proudly by your side on a leash.


His name is Leonardo and he’s already mastered the fine art of making friends, a big achievement for a decidedly small but full-grown two-year-old. But when your heart’s as big as your body, it’s easily to be massively popular. Leonardo was found at an apartment complex, living alone; now he has friends everywhere; his cheerful charisma surrounds him like his stripes, and you’ll long to surround him, too

The Greenwood Humane Society is a not-for-profit organization committed to the compassionate care and protection of animals.

Their purpose is to give sanctuary to abandoned, abused, and neglected animals, provide education to the public on responsible and humane pet ownership, encourage the public to spay and neuter their pets by providing low cost surgery, and encourage adoptions of those animals placed in their care.

Email: humane@gwdhumanesociety.org
864-942-8558 (Shelter)
864-223-2498 (Spay/Neuter Clinic)