Have a spare hour or two? Take a shelter dog on an adventure! Paws Around GVL was created to help alleviate the stress shelter dogs face daily, improve their overall socialization with humans and four-legged friends, and help them get one step closer to finding their forever home. Together, we can change their lives – one adventure at a time.
Changing Lives One Adventure at a Time
Anyone interested in taking a dog out for Paws Around GVL is required to make an appointment. We offer various appointment days and times, so click the link below to get started!
Appointments are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Pet pick-ups are available between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. Animals must be returned to the shelter by 4:00 pm.
*please note there is a maximum of 3 adventures available per day
After you’ve reserved your spot, it’s time to start prepping! Whether you’re planning on an all-day hike or a simple lunch outing, you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared! While we provide all of the essentials, having an extra water bowl on hand is always recommended no matter where your adventure takes you.
While you wait for your scheduled appointment, check out our list of adoptable pets! Most dogs over 4 months old are eligible to participate in Paws Around GVL. Our matchmakers will help find the best fit for wherever your adventure takes you!
Today’s the day! Give yourself enough time to prepare any necessary items for your outing and then head on over to the Adoption Center! When you get here, stop by the front desk and let them know you’re here for Paws Around GVL. Be sure to have your confirmation email on-hand!
Shower your adventure buddy with love and new experiences (and don’t forget to hit up one of our PAG Partners for some cool discounts and freebies)! No matter where you take them, they will be so appreciative of the time you’ve taken to get them out of the shelter.
The Greenville Humane Society prides itself on finding the perfect family for each and every pet that comes into our care. While it is our greatest wish that every animal would find their best match right away, the reality is that some animals spend days, weeks, and even months in the shelter. The Furever Fund was created to alleviate the costs incurred by our long-stay residents by providing essential services to prepare pets for their forever homes.
$10 – Provide a Shelter Pet with a Blanket and Toy
$25 – Provide Food and Care to a Shelter Pet for a Week
$50 – Provide a Shelter Pet with a Microchip and Core Vaccines
$100 – Provide Spay/Neuter Services for a Shelter Pet
$300 – Provide Behavior Consultation and Training to a Long-term Shelter Pet
Support their Furever. Simply select “Furever Fund” in our online donation form to designate your donation today.
Through collaboration with local businesses, we aspire to create a positive impact on shelter animals’ wellbeing by engaging them in enriching activities and promoting their presence all around Greenville. Interested in supporting shelter pets and becoming a PAG Partner? Contact us today!
Thank you for taking a shelter pet out for an adventure through Paws Around GVL! Your generous donation of time and effort helps us to save more animals and provide them with the best experience possible before heading to their furever homes!
We value your input and are always striving to improve our programs. Please complete this post-adventure feedback survey and upload any photos/videos you took during your outing! We appreciate your support!
Reserve your spot and take a shelter dog out for an adventure!
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