I help out a few days a week at Pets Inc, I LOVE IT!! The reward I get helping these poor animals is priceless. These animals need love so bad and a good home. So many people forget about the older ... more
PETS Inc., The Carolinas Humane Society
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I am so thankful for Pets Inc, everytime I have a question, or need help of any kind they are always there. They have the biggest hearts of any of the other pet places I have delt with. If I ever had to give up one of my pets this would be the only place I would feel they would be loved and well taken care of. Thank you Pets Inc Columbia SC
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
I help out a few days a week at Pets Inc, I LOVE IT!! The reward I get helping these poor animals is priceless. These animals need love so bad and a good home. So many people forget about the older ones. If you could just see the love in there eyes your heart would drop. Please when your are thinking about a pet take the time and see the older dogs and cats I promise you cant leave without one. Thank you Pets Inc, for all you do where would these poor animals be without you.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I got a older dog from Pets
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Help raise funds
When our cat brought a 6 month old kitten to our house one day, we didn't know what to do. They seemed to be great friends...until the kitten entered our home and our cat started defending his territory. We got the kitten on Pets Inc's long waiting list but were lucky enough o find him a good home a couple of days later. Still, Pets Inc was nice enough to help the new family out with shots and getting him neutered. That's when I realized that this wonderful no-kill animal shelter was in need of help and I have been volunteering ever since. I'm more of a cat person, so I go and spend time with the cats and help keep them and their room clean. I also do the most rewarding volunteer experience - I foster kittens! I fostered 3 litters last year and I smile every time I think about them and the fact that they are now each in a loving permanent home.
I encourage everyone to support Pets Inc in anyway they can - donate, volunteer, be a foster parent, purchase pet supplies form their store and go shopping at their Thrift store. This is a wonderful charity who makes a difference in our community!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
helping pet owners get affordable vaccines and spay/neuter services, place tens of thousands of stray animals into permanent loving homes
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
not change a thing
My first experience with PETS Inc. was 7 years ago when my mom and I adopted a sweet little girl named Charm. She was 6 when we adopted her and she'd not had an easy life. But Charm was such a sweet girl and was there for our family whenever we needed to smile. Sadly, she passed away in November, 2010. When my husband and I were ready to bring another four legged child into our family, we both immediately thought of PETS, Inc. We entered and were given a sponsored adoption of our newest baby, Badger. Technically, Badger's not a baby as he's 14 years old but he's precious and I treasure his presence in our family. PETS Inc. is an amazing place and provides a much needed 2nd (or 3rd or 4th) chance for pets who haven't found their forever homes yet. They provide such a wonderful and caring environment to rehabilitate dogs and cats if needed. They have a fantastic fostering system. They're just an all around amazing place. The main thing they're lacking is money. They're a non-profit organization that depends on donations and, unfortunately with the economy, PETS Inc. has taken more of a hit and they're ability to help pets that have been thrown out or abandoned has decreased. We, as a society and Columbia as a city, need MORE places like PETS Inc. Until we get more, though, PETS Inc. is a beacon of hope for so many souls, not just animals but people, like my family, who wouldn't be complete without them.
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PETS Inc. has helped my husband & I complete our family not once but twice. I've been to PETS Inc on several occasions, to shop in addition to adoption trips. I've seen the happy faces of families who've adopted a new pet. I've seen animals who've been taken in by PETS Inc who would've otherwise been taken to the animal shelter.
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The main thing they're lacking is money. They're a non-profit organization that depends on donations and, unfortunately with the economy, PETS Inc. has taken more of a hit and they're ability to help pets that have been thrown out or abandoned has decreased. We, as a society and Columbia as a city, need MORE places like PETS Inc. Until we get more, though, PETS Inc. is a beacon of hope for so many souls, not just animals but people, like my family, who wouldn't be complete without them.
I have participated in fostering homeless dogs for Pets, Inc for almost one year and have made modest contributions to the organization in that time. After losing my best four-legged canine friend Coby to an age related illness in April 2010, I vowed to try to improve the lives of "man's best friend" in honor of his memory.
The volunteers, staff and management of Pet's Inc. represent the finest examples of the compassion and love that animal lover's feel for these creatures that contribute so much to the quality of our lives.
Everyone at Pet's Inc. that I have had the pleasure to interact with has shown professionalism, courtesy, great energy and a tremendous desire to achieve success in the goal of finding forever homes for dogs and cats. Surely these folks have earned their place in Heaven and the Midlands of SC is a far better place for prospective pet owners and our deserving canine and feline friends thanks to everyone affiliated with Pet's Inc.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
dog and cat welfare efforts
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
No changes
My husband and I have volunteered for Pets, Inc. by walking the dogs for exercise. The passion the employees and other volunteers have for the animals is contagious. They are constantly finding unique and innovative ways to provide for these animals in need.
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We adopted a dog that we walked volunteering. We were able to experience the entire adoption process and see how caring and detailed the staff is during the process. At all times the best interst of the animal is kept in mind.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Any changes that I would make would only be those that anyone would make, like extra washers and dryers, if there were available funds.
I have been volunteering at PETS, Inc. for about three months. The caretakers are really kind and caring to all the animals. The conditions are wonderful and clean for the animals in their care. Part of my job when I volunteer is to walk the puppies and help socialize them for adoption. They are all sweethearts and I love being there and supporting the staff and the animals. This is a very special place. The staff works really hard to make sure all animals are safe and healthy. I am nine years old and I volunteer with my Dad.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
helping take care of the animals while they are at the shelter and socializing them for their permanent homes.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
give them more money to help more animals! It's perfect, but they need more money.
3 of my four cats were adopted from Pets Inc. I was so impressed at how clean the facility is. The cats and kittens all seemed to be healthy and as happy as a shelter cat can be. We adopted 2 kittens and one cat. They had no problem adjusting to each other or to the 11 year-old Cocker Spaniel. I liked how the volunteers and workers form a bond with all the animals--they know names. Even months after adopting, when I'd return to buy food and toys, the staff knew my babies by name and asked how they were doing. It's hard to visit and not bring home more babies! I've dropped by and just asked to walk a dog--the staff is very welcoming and happy to let us help out, even if we have just a short time.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
having well-adjusted, happy cats join my family
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I provide more staff--they seem overwhelmed at times. Too many visitors and too few staff members.
I had my first experience with Pets Inc 11 years ago when my husband and I went down to find a kitten for our daughter. We found a room with quite a few cats ready for adoption. They had many cat-friendly features in their room, including places where they could curl up or sit and look out a window. Having only seen old horrid pet shelters before, I was really impressed with the effort to make the cats feel secure and happy.
While we were looking around a grown cat picked my husband as his special person. We left that day with two cats--one for our daughter and one for Keith! These special friends of ours have been part of our lives for all these years and we love and are loved by them dearly.
Since the day we found Cougar and Misty there, Pets Inc has greatly imiproved their facilities. I remain impressed with the dedicaation of their workers and volunteers to the welfare of the animals and am a quiet but very strong supporter of their work. Having ourselves provided a home for many abandoned and abused dogs and cats over the years, I have seen the worst. Pets Inc is a wonderful place for animals to find themselves and a wonderful place for you to find a lifelong friend.
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I have experienced adopting animals from Pets Inc and I have participated in a fund raiser with them, seeing the many volunteers and friends of animals working there.
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If I could change anything about Pets Inc it would be to see more organization and to get more community support for thier work.
I've worked with Pets, Inc. for over a decade, fostering dogs who needed temporary homes, or extra care, while waiting for the perfect loving person or family to adopt them. This organization is serious about protecting the animals. I've watched them work on a shoe-string budget to take in, house, feed, and nurse dogs and cats that others threw out, abused, kicked to the curb, or simply gave up with love because of change of circumstances. I've watched them take in animals tied to their gate posts overnight, brought to them from trash cans (I've fostered these), left at the front door with tears in anguish for having to give up their pets because of an abusive spouse (I've fostered these). They utilize volunteers, request supplies from their supporters, educate the public on the dangers of chemical-laden foods and toys, expand their services and facilities in spite of short funds, with the help of donations, sweat-equity, and, always, plenty of love. I've seen other animal organizations adopt a few pets retrieved from the local animal shetlers and spend most of their time raising funds for promises that haven't materialized in the 15 years that I've observed them, but Pets, Inc. has grown, expanded, worked hard and saved and adopted thousands of precious animals. My hat is off to them. We should all be so passionate about life. I thank them for my two dogs, the dogs of several of my clients who have since adopted from them, and the many I have had the priviledge to know and foster. Every one was loving, kind, and worth saving. I fully support Pets, Inc. and all animal organizations that follow their work ethic.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization by fostering wonderful dogs given up by tearful owners who loved their dogs but had abusive husbands. The dogs were given up for protection. At Pets, Inc. they are protected, not put down. These animals all went to new and loving homes.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Find a way to provide more funding so that they can hire great, steady, knowledgeble help, and expand their facilities even further.
I adopted my Sadie girl from Pets Inc. back in 1996. I heard about them from a friend and liked that they are a no kill shelter. I have watched them grow over the years due to the dedication and compassion of their volunteers. My husband and I donate to their thrift shop which benefits the animals. we buy our pet food there and love that they feed the animals such a healthy diet. we attend their fundraisers which are fun and creative. As has been said, these animals are known by name and every effort is made to love these animals, walk them, give them atttention, and if necessary rehibiliatate them for a home. Now I see where they are going to bring in volunteers to help train the dogs and the volunteers will be learning skills as well. they are always coming up with creative and innovative ways to help their precious animals.
they require a deposit to ensure the animlas are spayed or neutered so we don't end up with more animals that need homes. we already have such a need in our community for homes. they educate the adopting families and screen them well so the animal is getting a good home.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
adopting animal, buying their pet food, attending fundraisers, donating to the thrift shop, taking supplies when they advertised they were needed, donating money to special cases that needed medical attention.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Just increase the size of volunteers so more animals can be helped.
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