Join the pack

There's a way for everyone to help

Give your time, open your home, or chip in. Let's find the right fit for you.

A dog and cat together

Adopt

Give a pet a forever home

Every adoption opens space for another animal in need — and there's no better reward than the cuddles that come home with you.

Adopt a pet →

A cat being cared for

Donate

Fuel the lifesaving

We're a community-powered nonprofit. Your gift buys food, medicine, warm beds, and second chances.

Make a donation →

A volunteer hugging a dog

Volunteer

Give the gift of time

Walk dogs, care for our cats, or find a role for younger volunteers. Pick a role, we'll handle the training.

Dog Walker

2-hr shifts · weekends · training provided.

Kitty Care Taker

Cuddle, brush & socialize our cats · training provided.

Kid Activities (under 16 years old)

Supervised, hands-on fun for our youngest volunteers.

Start your application →Have questions first? Contact us

Foster

Open your home for a little while

No experience needed — we provide the training and all the supplies. Fostering saves lives and is the best kind of temporary.

Become a foster →

Volunteer at Spartanburg Humane Society

There's a place for everyone who wants to help. When you volunteer at Spartanburg Humane Society, you join the team that walks dogs, socializes cats, greets adopters, supports events, and gives our animals the daily love that helps them thrive while they wait for homes.

You don't need special experience — just a caring heart and a little time. Volunteers of all ages and abilities keep our shelter running, and every shift makes a real difference for the pets and families of Spartanburg County. Groups, students, and businesses are welcome too.

Not sure where to start? You can foster a pet, make a gift, or attend one of our events. To see how animal welfare organizations power their missions with volunteers, visit the Humane Society of the United States. Ready to begin? Volunteer at Spartanburg Humane Society and help save lives close to home.