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Monday 10:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 10:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 10:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 10:30am - 5:30pm Friday 10:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 10:30am - 5pm Sunday 10:30am - 5pm

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The Greenville Humane Society is one of the largest no-kill shelters in the southeast.

The Greenville Humane Society is one of the largest no-kill shelters in the southeast, just behind Atlanta. Since we changed locations in 2011, we have placed over 48,000 animals in their forever homes. Beyond adoptions, we also have one of the largest public low cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinics in South Carolina. If you’d like to learn more about the Greenville Humane Society and the services we offer, visit our website at www.greenvillehumane.com.

10/29/2026

We’re in our RED era… and we’re never getting back together with boring Friday nights. ❤️‍🔥

Get ready to sing, scream, and relive all your favorite Taylor eras at Love Story: An Unofficial Taylor Tribute Concert! ❤️🎤

Join us Friday, November 13, for an unforgettable night with Elizabeth as Taylor and a live band, all while supporting Greenville Humane Society and the pets who need us most. 🐾

👉 Grab your tickets: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenville/LoveStory

Loving him was RED… loving animals is forever. ❤️🐶

10/29/2026

PUPDATE: Thumbelina has been adopted!

Meet THUMBELINA! 💚

Honestly, we're gonna try to keep this post as short as this little girl's legs. So... approximately two inches worth of screen space.

When Thumbelina first arrived at GHS, we had to do a bit of a double-take. The length of a weenie-dog, the face of a bully, and the build of a whole baked potato.

We know pocket bulldogs are ALL the rage right now, and honestly? We get it. Who DOESN'T want a tiny, snorting little companion with the most squishable face and the most precious little lopsided ears? 😭

We have a feeling Thumbelina is going to be in HIGH demand (because, just LOOK at her), so come meet Thumbelina today!

👉 Learn more about Thumbelina and our other adoptable pets at www.greenvillehumane.com/adoptable-pets!

👉 Not able to adopt right now but want to help our homeless pets? 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. Make a gift to The Furever Fund and provide essential care to our long-stay residents in preparation for their furever homes. Support The Furever Fund today at www.greenvillehumane.com/donate.

10/29/2026

Everyone falls in love with the puppies. But who’s looking out for mama? Meet Cersei. 🥺💚

This sweet girl has done one of the hardest jobs there is: bringing seven little lives into the world, raising them, and loving them until they were ready to find their own way. Her puppies have had their moment in the spotlight, but now that they’ve been weaned, it’s mama’s turn to be someone’s baby. And yet, she’s still waiting for someone to notice her. People see the puppies and forget that there’s a whole dog behind them, one who deserves to be spoiled, snuggled, and loved just as much as any baby she’s ever cared for. 😭

Cersei has SO much love left to give. She adores other dogs, and when we say she’s clingy, we mean certified Velcro dog. This droopy-faced sweetheart would be in HEAVEN as someone’s adorable little shadow, following her favorite person from room to room and soaking up every bit of affection she can get.

Unfortunately, Cersei has come down with a puppy cold, so she can’t currently cuddle up with her usual canine companions. For a girl who loves her friends so much, being kept apart from them is no fun at all. Right now, she needs a foster home to help her through the sniffles, give her a cozy place to rest, and remind her what it feels like to be cared for.

And after that? We hope someone will fall head over heels for her and give her the forever home she deserves. She’s spent so much of her life being somebody’s mama. Now, we want her to know what it feels like to be somebody’s baby.

Can you help Cersei get her happily ever after? Whether you can foster her through her cold or adopt her for good, this sweet mama is ready for her turn. 💚

👉 Email [email protected] to learn about fostering, and to meet Cersei!

10/28/2026

🎃 Meet Folly, our little pumpkin with a BIG personality! 💚

At just 3 months old, this sweet girl has already overcome so much. Folly has some mild neurological differences that make her a little wobbly on her feet. When she was younger, she’d sometimes trip over herself, but LOOK AT HER NOW! 🥹 She’s come such a long way from the wobbly little runt she once was, growing into a spunky, impossibly sweet puppy who’s ready to take on the world (one slightly wobbly step at a time).

Folly recently spent some time in a foster home with one of our staff members, where she discovered one of her greatest passions: OLDER DOGS. She absolutely adored her senior foster sister, a gorgeous brindle lady with a powder-sugar face who was kind enough to share the spotlight for these adorable matching pumpkin photos. (Sorry, folks, big sis isn't available for adoption!)

But baby Folly? SHE'S AVAILABLE!

This little girl has so much love to give, and we'd love to see her find a family who will celebrate her progress, embrace her quirks, and cheer her on through every milestone. A friendly older dog to show her the ropes would be a wonderful bonus!

Think this little pumpkin belongs in your patch? Come meet Folly at GHS! 💚🐾

👉 Learn more about Folly and our other adoptable pets at www.greenvillehumane.com/adoptable-pets!

👉 Not able to adopt right now but want to help our homeless pets? 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. Make a gift to The Furever Fund and provide essential care to our long-stay residents in preparation for their furever homes. Support The Furever Fund today at www.greenvillehumane.com/donate.

10/28/2026

Please welcome Fatboy Cinder. Yes, that's his actual name. No, we have absolutely no idea how he got it. We have bigger questions. 🐱

At just a year and a half old, Fatboy Cinder is already a seasoned professional in the orange cat arts. He's got a funky wide face, approximately 1 million thoughts (all happening at once, none of them productive), and a raspy little meow that sounds like he's been smoking two packs a day since 1987.

But don't let his gravelly voice fool you. This man is CLINGY. When Fatboy wants snuggles, the entire zip code WILL know about it. He has demands, he has opinions, and he is NOT afraid to get you a noise complaint when you aren't giving him the loving he deserves.

Come meet this raspy-voiced, snuggle-demanding legend at GHS! Just be prepared to hear ALL about it if you don't pet him fast enough. 💚

👉 Learn more about Fatboy Cinder and our other adoptable pets at www.greenvillehumane.com/adoptable-pets!

👉 Not able to adopt right now but want to help our homeless pets? 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. Make a gift to The Furever Fund and provide essential care to our long-stay residents in preparation for their furever homes. Support The Furever Fund today at www.greenvillehumane.com/donate.

10/27/2026

Forever loved, never forgotten. 🕯️🐾

Our ofrenda honors the beloved animals who have left paw prints on our hearts. Though they may be gone, their love lives on in every memory.

Our ofrenda will be open all week for visitors to leave a photo of a cherished pet in their memory. Because every life deserves to be remembered. 🧡🐾

10/27/2026

On Día de los Mu***os, we make space for the souls we love to find their way back to us. At GHS, that includes the countless animals who have touched our lives, left paw prints on our hearts, and departed before we were ready to say goodbye. 💚

As a proud no-kill shelter, we believe every life is worth fighting for. And fight we do. Thanks to our community’s support, our incredible medical and behavior teams can provide extraordinary care, from complex medical treatments to compassionate behavioral support. But even with every resource, every expert, and every ounce of love, we cannot save them all.

Terminal illnesses, medical complications, and, in rare cases, severe behavioral decline can bring us to the most heartbreaking part of our work: recognizing when an animal’s suffering cannot be relieved, and when the kindest thing we can offer is peace.

We make the difficult decisions to let them rest because we believe they deserve dignity, comfort, and freedom from the suffering they are experiencing, and we carry their stories with us as we continue our work of preserving the lives and enhancing the well-being of animals.

So, how do we honor the animals we cannot bring home with us?

We write them letters. When an animal passes, our staff can leave personal notes to accompany them on their final journey. We hold puppy playgroups, share photographs, preserve tiny nose prints, and tell their stories long after their kennels are empty. We remember their silly quirks, their favorite people, their victories, and the moments that made them, them.

And through a special program, we even give their ashes a new purpose: helping rebuild coral reefs. Their journey becomes part of something living, returning to nature and helping our oceans thrive. A beautiful way for a life that touched us to continue touching the world.

These are the parts of shelter work you may not always see. Behind every animal we save is a team that loves them. And behind every goodbye is a team that remembers them.

This Día de los Mu***os, we remember Ada, Paradise, Harvey, and every animal who found safety, comfort, and love with us, even if only for a little while. They were never just shelter animals. They were somebody’s favorite, somebody’s reason to smile, somebody worth fighting for.

And they always will be. 💚

10/26/2026

TOMORROW: Día de los Mu***os 💚🕯️

Tomorrow, we come together to honor the beloved pets who may be gone from our sight but will never be gone from our hearts. 🐾

Join us for our Día de los Mu***os celebration at the Greenville Humane Society Adoption Center from 10:30 AM–5 PM! Enjoy traditional snacks, fun activities for kids, and our public ofrenda, where everyone is invited to bring a photo of a beloved pet to honor their memory.

Whether you're remembering a pet who crossed the rainbow bridge or simply want to celebrate the love we share with animals, there's a place for you here. 💚

We hope to see you tomorrow as we celebrate the lives, love, and pawprints that stay with us forever.

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MAÑANA: Día de los Mu***os 💚🕯️

Mañana nos reuniremos para honrar a las mascotas que ya no están físicamente con nosotros, pero que vivirán por siempre en nuestros corazones. 🐾

¡Acompáñanos en nuestra celebración del Día de los Mu***os en el Centro de Adopciones de Greenville Humane Society, de 10:30 a. m. a 5 p. m.! Tendremos bocadillos tradicionales, actividades divertidas para niños y una ofrenda comunitaria donde todos están invitados a traer una foto de una mascota querida para honrar su memoria.

Ya sea que quieras recordar a una mascota que cruzó el arcoíris o celebrar el amor que compartimos con los animales, ¡hay un lugar para ti! 💚

Esperamos verte mañana para celebrar las vidas, el amor y las huellitas que permanecen para siempre en nuestros corazones.

10/26/2026

Meet Teak! This 3 month old brindle beauty has the smoochable snoot, the sweetest little face, and the proudest tiny stance you ever did see. 🥹💚

She may be small, but Teak is already standing like she pays the bills around here. Those little legs? That precious face? That nose just BEGGING for a smooch? OBSESSED!

Teak is at the perfect age to grow, learn, explore, and become your very best friend. All she needs is someone to bring out that adorable little personality and remind her every day how loved she is!

Come meet Teak and prepare to fall head over heels. Fair warning: once you see that face in person, your heart may no longer belong to you. 💚🐾

👉 Learn more about Teak and our other adoptable pets at www.greenvillehumane.com/adoptable-pets!

👉 Not able to adopt right now but want to help our homeless pets? 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. Make a gift to The Furever Fund and provide essential care to our long-stay residents in preparation for their furever homes. Support The Furever Fund today at www.greenvillehumane.com/donate.

10/23/2026

🚨 LAST CALL, CAT PEOPLE! 🚨

The clock is TICKING, the kitties are WAITING, and our $50 OFF ALL CATS adoption sale ends at the end of the day Sunday! 🐱

We have cats of all ages, colors, personalities, and levels of willingness to knock your stuff off the counter.

And THIS is your sign to spend the weekend finding your new best friend! No more scrolling through cat videos when you could have a REAL-LIFE furry roommate purring on your couch. No more sleeping alone when a tiny creature could be using your entire pillow. No more boring weekends when you could be getting judged by a cat in the comfort of your own home. 💚

But don't wait! The $50 discount disappears Sunday at EOD, and these sweet faces are ready to find their forever homes!

Your future cat is calling, you should probably answer. 🐾

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Greenville, SC

Opening Hours

Monday	10:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	10:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	10:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	10:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	10:30am - 5pm
Sunday	10:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+18642423626

Website

http://www.greenvillehumane.com/

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