Got my furbaby Bear here!!! The pets are so well taken care of and loved... I don't know how she…read moredoes it sometimes! There will be more furbabies in my future and I wouldn't go anywhere else. Xoxo

We contacted Chance Fur Life looking for a dog a few weeks ago. Jillian and Chad were unbelievably…read morehelpful in helping us find the perfect fit for our family. They were able to give us many options from a local kill shelter (without us feeling pressured- really!) and then followed through with all the information we could ask for about the dogs we were interested in. Jillian was constantly available and willing to work with us when it came to transportation for our new pup. We received constant updates with pictures from both Jillian and Chad, which made us feel included through the entire adoption process; from them pulling him out from the kill shelter and then rehabilitating him until we were able to adopt. We got constant training updates so we felt ready and prepared for him when we brought him home. He is already settling in nicely, alive and happy! Thank you so much!!

From the owner: By Appointment Only !!…read more Chance Fur Life Animal Rescue is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization. We pull animals from kill shelters in their last hour to place them with a foster hoping to find them their forever home. We are advocates in our community and 100% volunteer run. Your donations help us to save their lives. NOTE: We are not an animal shelter. We are a rescue center. We do not have a commercial facility. But we do provide pet services to the public through the communication of our website and community involvement.

PAWS does what they can with the resources that they have. Overall, I really do like them. They…read morehave TONS of dogs. I don't remember the exact number but I think they have 3 or 4 "pods" or rooms of dogs. It's massive how many dogs they deal with. To my understanding, Anderson county has an animal control that isn't open to the public but you can call them if you come across an animal for them to pickup. A lot of those animals wind up at PAWS because they are connected (I think paws is animal care and the counterpart to the animal control?). It's a little confusing/ not fully transparent how that works... I've gone to volunteer there before and they are really welcoming to people who want to help. Lots of dogs that need walking! And the volunteer trainer is really nice and open to new ideas. He's the one who came up with dog play groups. There's always tons of things that need to get done that volunteers can help with such as: - walking dogs (they have tons of pent up excitement and walking them helps them be more adoptable) - washing floors and kennels (it stinks sometimes in the shelter and that obviously deters adopters on stinky days) - helping with dog play groups - doing laundry (so much towels and blankets) - going through newspapers/ setting that up - filling Kong balls with peanut butter (this is like the highlight of the doggies' day) - grooming/ bathing animals if you have that experience (some stink) - fostering an animal - donating $ or supplies They also do what they can for enrichment of the dogs like peanut butter filled Kong balls and play groups under supervision. As for the cat program, it's minimal. They have one designated room for the cats and it's usually half full. They have a harder time getting their cats adopted out and so they have priced the adoption fee of cats at $0. Not a huge fan of that. I wish they had a cat room for the cats to stretch their legs. Like dogs, cats also get antsy from being pent up in a cage. My other impression is when I walk into the lobby, it's a little overwhelming with the front desk being packed with 3-5 staff members and some members of the public there. It's just kind of crowded. Most of the time, no one answers the phone despite having so many people there at the front desk. What surprises me is that there are sometimes 3-5 staff members standing at the front desk with nothing to do and they're just chit chatting. I don't think that many people are necessary unless it's a busy moment. Really, there are tons of things those staff could be doing and that many people standing there/ talking amongst themselves is just kind of unwelcoming for visitors. Also, the staff have no way of knowing why people are there; sometimes to volunteer/ help out, and sometimes to potentially adopt or need some sort of help. I really think volunteers should be wearing a colored lanyard or a volunteer apron or tee so staff know who the volunteers are and who are potential adopts. Also, the shelter does not have small animals. It's cats and dogs only. If cats and dogs are in need, I'm sure there are small animals within the community that could use their help too. I guess they can't do it all but I'd love to see them do intake for small animals as well. I've also come across homeless cats and so I know finding a shelter or rescue to take in a cat in Anderson is not easy. PAWS will not accept a cat from the public unless it's 2 months old exactly. Very strange. The cat situation in Anderson is unfortunate. Paws does have a TNR program though. If you have outdoor, neighborhood cats, you can trap them and bring to paws to get the cat fixed and ear tipped for free. This is really an important part of the organization because fixing animals does reduce the number of animals that wind up at shelter. TNR has been shown to reduce euthanasia rates at shelters so fixing saves lives! Also, if you have a pet that needs to be fixed, you can call Anderson Humane. Maybe one day, Anderson PAWS will do this themselves as well. I'd like to see some vaccine and microchip clinics at PAWS too. Overall, the facility is very nice and management is very forward-thinking. They are animal lovers and have even been in the news for training shelters throughout the south so other shelters can better take care of their animals. They are also in the process of building a massive dog park for the public and their shelter dogs. They're growing and improving everyday. There's room for improvement but as is they're a good program and very needed.

They NEVER answer their phone. I have my deceased mother's dog which we are allergic to, and want…read moreto give up for adoption. So, I go in person. Only to be told I have to email them. But.. I'm right here!! I took the trouble to drive there, and was basically patted on the head and told to go home! And the attitude! Yikes, I hope these people (3 standing around the counter, talking) are volunteers, cuz they sure shouldn't get paid. Oh, and I was told they are not accepting any animals anyway. So, why should I email? Will they contact me later when they have an opening? I don't know because they didn't say, and couldn't get me outta there fast enough. But I guess this is a typical government institution...poor service and bad attitude.

We just got our new kitty from here a couple of days ago. And we are so happy with him! The staff…read morewere amazing and very helpful! Very kind animal loving people work here! If you are looking for a new kitty they have a lot of sweet cats who need homes.

My husband and I visited the shelter yesterday. We were pleasantly surprised. After reading the…read morecurrent posted review, we didn't know what to expect. We found the shelter to be very clean for the animals. The cats were in nice big cages with hammocks for them and they were well fed and watered and there was no smell from the cats as their cages were very clean. The dog kennels were also very clean and so were the animals. We both felt that the reception area could be kept neater, but we found the small staff there very friendly and helpful. I would not hesitate adopting from or relocating to this shelter.

This post is for the volunteers, employees and those considering fostering/adopting…read more.. Our girl Hattie has brought so much healing, joy, and peace to my family. She calms my son on the spectrum and sleeps with him at night. She has awakened the empath in me and increased my drive/motivation. She helps me get out of bed, enjoy sunshine, and has brought so much love and laughter! And here I thought I was going to give to her/rescue her... What an absolute blessing! Thank you Foothills Humane Society for everything you do!

Back on Dec. 23, 2025. I made a Donation of 50.00 (Receipt # ON002081) in memory of a friend's…read morepet. I asked that notice be sent to my friends. That never happened. I ended up telling my friend about it, he called Foothills to check on it, spoke with someone who was suppose to call him back, that never happened either. Since this time, I had made 2 different donations to Spartanburg Animal Shelter,(in memory of.....) and those people received notice within a week. In future I will be making contributions to Spartanburg, not Tryon.

Most caring people, we have adopted several dogs over the years, free neuter and spay for pets of…read moreGreenville County seniors' pets. I pay back with blankets and towels several times a year Please consider adopting from here and getting the love of your life

Someone dumped a cat and two kittens on our land. I took them there and have never had anyone be so…read morerude to me. The lady said that cats are supposed to live outside. One of the kittens is around 4 to 6 weeks old. She said put them outside anywhere in the woods . She had no sympathy whatsoever. If you need help with cats that were dumped on your property, don't go here!!!!

This facility is highly recommended for everyone to find a new friend that could possibly lead to a…read moregreat relationship with your family. They are a no-kill shelter. There is a selection of dog's and cats that have been trying to find new homes. I am thankful that they spend quality time with each of the animals and they also work on training and social skills with other animals in the hopes that they will have a better chance of being adopted. Please don't hesitate to visit and see if they have your forever friends and give them a chance for more than a life in a shelter. They do offer you a chance to talk, walk and socialize with the animals before you leave.