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Dog Fighting and Rooster Fighting... It's Illegal!!

These activities are illegal


Here in Scotland County — and across the country — our Humane Society works every day to protect animals from cruelty, neglect, and abuse. Among the most heartbreaking forms of cruelty are dogfighting and rooster (cock) fighting.

These violent, illegal activities cause unthinkable suffering for animals and serious consequences for those involved.

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Helping Paws & Helping Hearts: The Power of Fundraising for Our Local Humane Society

Every dollar makes a difference — and when it comes to caring for animals in need, fundraising is one of the most powerful ways our Scotland County community can help.

 

From vet care and vaccinations to cozy blankets and bowls of food, the Humane Society depends on donations and community support to give every cat and dog the chance they deserve. Fundraising isn’t just about raising money — it’s about raising hope, one tail wag and one purr at a time.

How to Fundraise and Give Back?

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Fostering: Who, What, When, Where, Why & How...

Fostering saves lives!


Have you ever thought about fostering a dog or cat? Maybe you’ve seen a post about a furry face who just needs a temporary place to crash, or you’ve wondered what it’s like to help an animal get ready for their forever home. Fostering is one of the most rewarding ways to make a difference — and it’s something anyone in our Laurinburg and Scotland County community can do!

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The Foster Diaries: Still Saving Snoopy

Dear Diary, 

It's me again! Your fav Snoop Dawg. Charlie Brown's OG. The Snoopinator. The GOAT in dog form. You get it. 

I have some major life updates for everyone, so buckle up hehe. I GOT A NEW BED... I know, I was disappointed at first too... so, I peed on it.

Then, I kinda thought about it for a sec and was like, wait, this is super squishy, and like, soft... and I could actually fit in it. So then after my amazing foster mom, Sydney, washed it, I took a fat nap on it. And I have zero ragrets... not even one letter. 

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The Foster Diaries: Saving Snoopy

Name: Snoopy

Gender: Male

Age: ~ 4 months 

Breed: N/A, Mixed Breed

Good with other animals: Yes!

Personality: Sweet & Sleepy

My skin condition is called Demodex Mange and is super simple to treat! I am already growing my hair back!! Scroll to the bottom to learn more!!

Dear Diary,

It’s only been a couple days, and I am PUMPED to be the center of attention around here. It’s about time I got my shine on!

Sleeping in a new place is always a little scary though for someone my size, but my foster mom, Sydney, made it feel…what’s the opposite of scary? Unscary!! That’s it, unscary. It’s so fun and cozy here! I’ve been sleeping like a baby hehe.

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