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.

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.

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!

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.

I went into the shelter looking at kitties all excited and happy with my friend and her boyfriend…read more we asked to see a couple of cats and i would ask questions like is this cat friendly with animals? or does she like to be held? answered short and not brief. i fell in love with this cat named oreo so sweet i had to walk up to the front lady with short hair and a mask on talking to me with attitude. im a 19 year old trying to get a cat and she starts talking about paperwork and talking to me like i couldn't pay or do right. like yall this place is a 0/5 do not give these people your service because they do not know how to do their job.

I saw a puppy on line and called them on Friday ...the stray was on a 5 day holding per law they…read moresaid to call back on Monday...MY husband and I were the first in line on Monday ready to meet the baby...They said the dog has already been spoken for...I said you told me it was going to be 5 days...per law...the boy up front asked who I talked with...I didn't get her name ....I did voice my opinion about how disappointed we were to hear this...It's a shame there are rules for some but not all...Spartanburg Humane Society..you definitely need to do better than this....I'm sad to say this is the last time I will ever visit again......

We've got two pups from Richardson over the past eights years and they have been phenomenal. True…read more"Ma and Pa" business and they are sweet as honey. I always see a lot of volunteers working to keep the rescue in good shape and clean. Finding our dogs was like finding family and their process is very good. It's a bit of a drive if you are coming from Charlotte, but it's worth it. These people care so much for these animals and we could see it the whole time we were there.

The best rescue ever!!!! We got 2 dogs from them and I wouldn't want to get a dog from anywhere…read moreelse. Please adopt or donate, they need all the help they can get right now.

, They did a very thorough job with checking applicants. We…read morehave adopted from them before and been pleased with our dog.

Even though we had some initial problems with the beautiful dog we adopted, the rescue was quick to…read morecome get her to make certain she was properly cared for. I regret saying anything negative about this organization. They take care of dogs who have been surrendered or abandoned. Continue the great work!!

Hello. My name is Jeff. I'm from Massachusetts. I recently seen one of your ( Take a dog out for a…read moreday ) ! I wouldn't mind doing that. Her name was Mama Moo. A black and white fur baby. This little girl, touched my heart. Well behaved and friendly. And a tail wagger. I thought after seeing this video, If I had my own property, I would of made an appointment; at your location, for a possible meet and greet. And if we became instant friends, then I would take her home to her forever home. With the ( Adoption paperwork ), of course. Hoping Mama Moo finds a forever home, soon. Each and everyone of you, at the Adoption Center; are a Blessing to each fur baby that you all have within you facility. God bless everyone of you...

Foster program/Healing Place for puppies does not take into consideration the commitment that…read moreserious, loving, caring foster parents sign up for. Their lack of communication within their own operations is HORRIBLE and there is NO communication with the fostering parent prior to picking up if there are any changes.

YES. We scheduled the private tour and it was so fun! We met the animals and were able to give…read moresnacks and love. It's an amazing mission and we're in awe of their work! Playground review: it's a super nice space and is designed for ages 2-12. There's a ton of different equipment for all abilities. However frustrating when older/larger kids are wreaking havoc and abusing the equipment while moms are talking with their backs turned away from the playground. Don't be those moms.

Excellent animal rescue center and educational activities! Fabulous staff and friendly service for…read morekids. My child enjoyed every opportunity to meet animals in a relaxed and educational environment. They have a wonderful playground outside and is free. The animal tour is $10 / adult and $3 for kids. Worth every penny, my kid had never enjoyed animals until this trip. The outdoor animals are in excellent comfort and clean areas. We fed goats and pigs. Then we went inside and saw Guinea pigs, rabbits, and a lizard! Phenomenal educational opportunity!! You do need a reservation for the animal tours and they have summer camp so call Ahead to make sure it's available. Parking is in the lot.

Got my aussiedoodle pup here. He has brought me so much joy! I'm super grateful!…read more The service, communication and process was excellent and seem-less. Thank you!!!

I purchased a GoldenDoodle from Crockett last year. She was born on February 28, 2025, and she has…read morebeen a constant disappointment from the first day she arrived. She was sick when she got here -- vomiting and diarrhea, sometimes with blood in her stool. We took her to our vet, only to find that she had an intestinal parasite. Total cost to cure: over $500. She has also been a constant behavioral problem -- destroying furniture. Worst of all, she is afraid of almost everything -- from the first day she arrived. The Crockett trainer said she was shy -- hardly. It's as if she were traumatized as a very young puppy. She is the product of a Lancaster, PA puppy mill. The Crockett people should be driven out of business. We spent thousands of dollars for a dog that is a constant problem.

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.

I called 2 surrender a kitten. The VM greeting is all you get. "We're too busy saving lives to come…read moreto the phone" I went in person. Got turned around "the appt setting staff is not here today" You'll have to come back or email us. I emailed multiple times. They never responded. Went back today, lady was about to give me the same script "email us" then I told her of all my previous attempts. Then she said "We're at capacity & can't take anymore. We have no more room. I cannot give you a surrender appointment today. OTW home I saw a man on the side of the road selling bicycles. I stopped & talked to him. He has grandchildren & 2 more cats at home. He accepted the kitten. It was a blessing from God. The kitten got a new daddy & a good home.