HoofandPaw SC

07/26/2025

🩶Sami🩶

This summer has been one horrific case after another in SC. Sami’s story is no exception.

She was found in Sumter County under a van parked at a daycare. No collar. No chip. Barely breathing. White gums. Whimpering.

Sumter City PD reached out for help and Forgotten, Now Family Rescue stepped up without hesitation. The Sumter PD officer that found her rushed her to CVETS where she remains getting critical care. She is far from out of the woods, but she’s made great strides thanks to the amazing care at CVETS and support from her rescue and donors. She needs a leg amputation when she gets stronger, which will removed her severely damaged hind leg. We have contributed to her mounting medical expenses and we will continue to follow her journey to a happy, healthy life.

We are so very thankful for the Sumter City PD officer who found her and for Forgotten, Now Family Rescue for sparing no expense in making sure Sami has a chance at the good life!

07/24/2025

🎊🎉 Happy Birthday 🎉🎊

We want to wish our fearless leader, Kathy Faulk, a very happy birthday!!! We are so thankful for her leadership and commitment to our mission to help animals in need in SC!

🎉✨Happy Birthday, Kathy✨🎉

07/20/2025

✨Thank You✨

CappyToes Paw-Crafted Goods has been one of the biggest supporters of our mission. We are incredibly thankful for all they have done for us and animals in need in our communities. They have raised money for us through the sales of their Hoof and Paw logo soaps, adorable animal related custom soaps, wax melts, and amazing custom baskets they have donated to our auctions.

CappyToes will be taking a break for a bit to attend to some family matters, but they will be back around the holidays with a, um, sweet surprise! We are looking forward to their return, and wish them and their family well during this break.

07/12/2025

Our President, Kathy Faulk, recently submitted an editorial in The Voice of Blythewood & Fairfield County responding to a resident advocating for euthanasia as a solution to the overcrowding issues in the animal shelter. In the piece, Mr. Harkins demeans the progress made by “animal rights activists” in securing a more humane outcome for animals and would like to take Fairfield County back 20 years to the days of mass euthanasia.

Kathy submitted a well informed, fact based response to Mr. Harkins’ original editorial. In her response, Kathy stated, “Euthanasia as population control is an outdated practice that ignores modern public health, community safety, and animal welfare science. Fairfield County deserves ordinances that prioritize prevention over perpetual killing, accountability over blame, and community programs that address root causes. That is the real solution.”
[full editorial linked below]

We hope Fairfield County Council continues to push forward to make Fairfield a more humane county for animals. Greenville, Lexington, Spartanburg, and other counties are passing sweeping changes in their ordinances to protect animals - it’s time Fairfield did the same.

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
- Mahatma Gandhi

Kathy Faulk | Opinion

07/10/2025

❤️‍🩹Asher❤️‍🩹

He splooted!!! This boy continues to heal and thrive in his foster home…I mean he feels good enough to give a perfect sploot and we could not be more thrilled to see it. It is amazing he survived and we are so thankful to allllll the helpers who have given him the opportunity to heal and live the good life.

07/06/2025

❤️‍🩹Asher❤️‍🩹

✨It’s happening✨ Asher is cuddled on a couch, snuggling a toy, and giving us that survivor smile! Would it be too much to ask for a livestream of this boy’s life? Probably. So, we will just look at these photos alllll day!

When the world seems so cruel and unfair, remember there are helpers. Helpers who took a pup from the brink of death and gave him a chance to live the good life. Helpers who donated to his medical expenses to make his recovery possible. Helpers who have given him a comfy place to stay while he continues to heal. Look for the helpers….be a helper!

07/04/2025

🇺🇸Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." — Elmer Davis

Please remember to keep your pets safe tonight as our nation celebrates. Here are some reminders and tips:

💥use a frozen Kong filled with peanut butter, pet safe fruit, and yogurt to keep your pet happy and distracted during fireworks.

💥 create a safe space inside your home for your pet to seek comfort during fireworks.

💥make sure pets have collars with updated contact information.

💥make sure pet microchips have updated contact information.

💥do not take anxious pets outside for potty breaks during fireworks, even if they are on a leash.

💥use thundershirts and/or white noise machines to help pets cope with fireworks.

💥have a super active day today to make anxious pets extra tired tonight.

We wish you all a safe and happy holiday weekend!

07/03/2025

This is HORRIFIC.

What is even worse is that this man has been convicted of this before and was sentenced to prison and probation in 2015. The recidivism rate on animal cruelty is undeniable as is the link between animal crimes and human crimes.

We are so thankful to Berkeley County Sheriff's Office and their cruelty investigator, Inv. DiFalco, for policing such a large and complex case and charging the subject appropriately for his horrific actions.

This is one of a handful of large scale cases our state has seen in just the last week. If you SEE something, SAY something!

For Immediate Release
July 3, 2025

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘁𝘆, 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟯𝟬 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - (Thursday, July 3, 2025) Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced the arrest of a man who is facing 74 animal cruelty related charges after more than 30 dogs were seized from his property. Loney Leroy Garrett, 77, of Garretts Court, was arrested on Wednesday. Garrett is being charged with 35 counts of Ill Treatment of Animals, 35 counts of No Rabies Inoculations and four counts of Improper Burial.

On June 22, deputies responded to a residence on Garretts Court following an investigation into multiple violations involving the care and treatment of animals. Deputies discovered 35 dogs being kept in deplorable and unsanitary conditions. The animals were found confined in feces-filled crates with urine-soaked wooden boards. The Berkeley County Animal Cruelty Investigator noted that the dogs had no access to clean drinking water or adequate food. The dogs’ water buckets were filled with dirty, feces-contaminated liquid.

A search warrant was executed on the property that led to the discovery of the bones and skulls of four deceased animals, including two skulls buried just below the surface.

Further investigation revealed that Garrett transported dogs from Tennessee into South Carolina without the required health certificates or proof of rabies vaccinations. None of the 35 dogs in his possession were found to be properly inoculated for rabies, as mandated by state law.

“These were not just violations of the law, these were acts of cruelty and neglect that put both animals and our community at risk,” Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis stated. Duane Lewis. “Our Animal Cruelty Investigator, along with Berkeley County Animal Control and the Charleston Animal Society spent hours at the property to rescue the dogs that were in poor living conditions.”

The dogs were removed from the property and are receiving veterinary care and evaluation.

Garrett’s son, Loney Garrett Jr., is being charged with one count of Ill Treatment of Animals.

The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate.

07/03/2025

❤️‍🩹Asher❤️‍🩹

Amazing update on Asher! He is getting stronger by the day and - if all goes well - he will be discharged on ✨Friday✨!!!

Incredible recovery for this pup who was found clinging to life just 2 weeks ago. He will leave that hospital with a one way ticket to the good life! We cannot wait to see him snuggled up on a couch with a forever family.

Asher Update: Two Weeks in the Hospital

Today marks two full weeks since Asher was hospitalized. Two weeks of surgeries, bandage changes, and a level of strength that’s hard to describe unless you’ve met this boy. 💪❤️

This afternoon, Asher underwent another significant surgery. The plan was to do a skin flap over his facial wounds—but once the surgeons got started, they realized that just wasn’t possible. The good news is they were still able to close the wounds on his face. He has two large leg wounds that will be managed with continued bandage changes.

Asher did need another blood transfusion today, as his body is still playing catch-up when it comes to producing enough red blood cells on its own. The vets reassured us that this was expected, and overall, they’re really pleased with how everything went today. 🙌

And now for the best part: barring any surprises, Asher is scheduled to be discharged on Friday. He’ll still need to return to the hospital every few days for wound care, but we’re confident he won’t mind—because an absolutely amazing foster home is waiting to welcome him with open arms.

Asher is also currently living his best life in the hospital thanks to one of his biggest fans who sent him a brand new plush bed. He loves it. He deserves it. Thank you!

We truly can’t thank you enough for all the love, prayers, shares, and donations that got him this far. We never expected the cost of his care to grow this high—but the damage done to his body was worse than any of us could have anticipated. We still owe a significant amount on his hospital bills, and any additional help would mean the world.

If you’d like to contribute:
📞 Call CVETS directly at 803-995-8913 and ask to donate to Asher’s account
💻 Or donate to any of our active fundraisers

Asher has fought so hard to survive. Now we just need to make sure we can cover the cost of giving him the care he needs to heal.

Thank you all. You’ve given this sweet boy a second chance at life. 💕

06/28/2025

🍁Maple🍁

This sweet momma is Maple. She was found as a stray with her adorable puppies scrounging for food with a gunshot wound to her back leg. Luckily for Maple, Pawsitively Orangeburg took her in and got her the medical attention she needed. She has had surgery and is recovering. Her puppies have made it to rescue already, so a very happy outcome for this little family.

We have contributed to Maple’s medical expenses and hope to see her living the good life in her forever home soon!

06/25/2025

❤️‍🩹Asher ❤️‍🩹

Where do we begin…unless you’ve taken a break from social media, we are pretty confident you’ve seen the video of the poor pup crumpled in the back of a pick up truck in Calhoun County. This poor dog was so close to death, it is truly miraculous that he is still alive and on the mend - although not out of the woods. The image of this dog has infuriated the community (and pretty much every animal lover on the internet) and grabbed the attention of a PA based rescue, Helping Hearts & Healing Tails Animal Rescue. Luckily for Asher, they’ve stepped up in a big way for this boy and we are contributing to his medical expenses.

On a positive note, Calhoun County Sheriff's Office has charged a subject in connection with this case. We are so thankful law enforcement investigated this incident and pursued charges for someone they believe is accountable for this horrific crime.

Asher is one very lucky, strong boy who we are hoping to see thrive in a loving home living the life he deserves. He has a long road ahead, but he has captured the hearts of people near and far and we are all pulling for him to have a speedy and full recovery.

06/19/2025

✨Animal Loving Business✨

We are so thankful for the generous support of Indigo Design Build of Columbia. This business and their founders have been a constant support to our mission and we could not be more appreciative of their generosity.

Indigo Design Build is a Columbia, South Carolina owned Commercial Design/Build company that is focused on developing relationships with property and business owners that range from developers to new small business entrepreneurs. If you need this kind of service and want to support an animal loving company, give them a call at (803) 403-1199. You can visit their website to learn more about them and see their amazing work at: https://indigodesignbuild.com

✨Thank you Indigo Design Build for your support!✨