Grand Strand Humane Society
Welcome to the official Grand Strand Humane Society Facebook page!
Grand Strand Humane Society located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina was chartered in 1972. Our goals are to seek responsible owners for unwanted and abandoned animals; to investigate and attempt to prevent or stop the horrible cruelty practiced against, not only dogs and cats, but against all animals; to feed, provide medical care and well-being to the animals placed in our shelter; and to educate the public about the responsibility of pet ownership, not only as it applies to their pets, but to the community as a whole. Our Claire Chapin Cook Veterinary Hospital & Walk-In Clinic offers preventative care at affordable fees in hopes all animals receive medical care and remain with their family. This care includes vaccines, spay & neuter surgeries, teeth cleaning, heartworm testing and treatment, aids and leukemia testing for cats and other medical services at discounted prices.
The ultimate goal of the Grand Strand Humane Society is to achieve a 100% adoption rate with every adoptable animal we care for being placed in a permanent loving home. We will continue to work hard and strive for this goal because we believe every animal deserves a chance at a long and fulfilling life with a loving family. We also plan to further our spay/neutering education program within the community. It is our belief that the more we can educate residents about proper spay/neutering procedures, the better we will be able to control the animal population, thereby resulting in a decrease in homeless and abandoned animals.
Please visit our shelter and adopt a new family member and please share information on our hospital and clinic with your friends and family.
We are committed to the care and humane treatment of all homeless and abandoned animals. We are further committed to providing excellent guest service to those people visiting our facilities in the hope that all our animals can find caring and loving homes. We are also committed to educating our community about responsible pet ownership and finally, to investigate and attempt to prevent cruelty to all animals.
Leo is a little over 8 years old as of April 2024. If you are interested in adopting or meeting...
Read MoreSasha is about 1 year old as of April 2024. If you are interested in adopting or meeting any of...
Read MoreJune is about 19 months old as of April 2024. If you are interested in adopting or meeting any of...
Read MoreBert is about 10 years old as of April 2024. He is FIV+. If you are interested in adopting or...
Read MoreKing Richard is blind and is about 1 year old as of April 2024. He was an owner surrender. If...
Read MoreNorman is about 9 years old as of April 2024. If you are interested in adopting or meeting any of...
Read MorePopcorn is about 2 years old as of April 2024. If you are interested in adopting or meeting any of...
Read MoreJuno is about 6 months old as of April 2024. If you are interested in adopting or meeting any of...
Read MoreMeet Adele! This sweet senior baby is in need of her forever home. She would do best as the only...
Read MoreMeet Husk! This handsome boy is ready to find his forever home. Husk is approximately 2-3 years old as of...
Read MoreMeet Bubby! This stunning sweet boy is ready to find his forever home. He’s approximately 3 years old as of...
Read MoreMeet Maya! This 1 year old beautiful girl is ready to find her forever home. Maya is super playful and...
Read MoreMatcha is about 3 years old as of Feb. 2024 and has been with us since August 2022. If you...
Read MoreIlaria is about 3 years old as of August 2024 and has been with us since August 2022. If you...
Read MoreCamila is about 3 years old as of April 2024 and has been with us since April 2023. If you...
Read MoreChloe is about 1 year old as of April 2024 and has been with us since June 2023. If you...
Read MoreThis is Faith. She’s about a year old. She’s playful, rides good in the car and walks pretty good on...
Read MoreMeet Honey! She is approximately 5 months old and sweet as can be! Honey is affectionate, smart, and loves to...
Read MoreHi I’m King! I’m approximately 3 years old and I’m looking for my forever home. My ideal home would be...
Read MoreMeet Tennessee! This big boy is a bundle of love and he is ready to find someone to share his...
Read MoreHi I’m Ridge! I’m approximately 2 years old as of April 2024 and I’m looking for my forever home. I’m...
Read MoreMeet Ruff! This handsome boy is ready for love! Ruff is crate trained and super smart. He responds to basic...
Read MoreMeet Coco! This sweet boy is approximately 3 years old as of April 2024 and he’s ready to find his...
Read MoreHi, I’m Yam! My shelter friends describe me as loving, kind, and super goofy boy! I love to play with...
Read MoreMeet Athena! This sweet girl is approximately 1 year old as of April 2024 and looking for love. Athena can...
Read MoreHi I’m Franklin! I’m 7 months old as of April 2024 and still a pup but I’ve had a rough...
Read MoreMoose is around 4 years old as of March 2024 and has been with us since January. He had to...
Read MoreThis is Lochlan. He is about 2 years old as of March 2024. He came to us as a stray....
Read MoreThis is Murray. He is about 6 months old as of March 2024 and came to us as a stray....
Read MoreMeet Larry. This sweet boy wandered into the woods near a staff member's home a few months ago and has...
Read MoreYogi is a 3 year old big boy! He is approximately 70ish pounds. Yogi is very very strong and will...
Read MoreThis is Rachael. Rachael! was found in an abandoned trailer. This sweet girl is about 1 year old as of...
Read MoreDaisy is approximately 2 years old as of March 2024 and weighs around 30/35 pounds. She is so sweet, house...
Read MoreZair is approximately 8-10 years old as of March 2024. He's a sweet senior that qualifies for our senior to...
Read MoreHi I’m Shelby! I am approximately 5 years old as of March 2024 and I have been through a lot...
Read MoreMeet Bella! She is approximately 2-3 years old asof March 2024 and ready for her forever home! Bella walks nicely...
Read MoreWillow is about 2 years old and weighs about 70 pounds. She walks great on a leash and is learning...
Read MoreThis is Chowder. She is about 3 years old as of June 2024. Chowder is still shy but sweet. She...
Read MoreThis is Starr. This sweet girl is around 3 years old as of March 2024 and weighs approximately 30/35 pounds....
Read MoreLeta is a beautiful,sweet, loving girl who has had such a tough life before coming to us. Despite being mistreated...
Read MoreNavi is approximately 2 years old as of Feb 2024 and weighs around 35/40 pounds. Navi is so sweet! She...
Read MoreHissie is 15 years old as of Jan. 2024. She was brought to us as a stray. Because of her...
Read MoreThis is Big Brown Bear! He is around 2 years old as of Feb. 2024 and weighs about 55/60 pounds....
Read MoreLouie is about 10 months old. He’s a super handsome boy! He was born feral and came into his foster...
Read MoreMeet King. King has been with us a long time, and we just don't understand why! He’s so smart, loves...
Read MoreJunior is about 2 years old and is a lot smaller than he looks in photos. He is about 30...
Read MoreXolani is a sweet girl that is about 4 years old. She’s was with us for awhile and was adopted...
Read MoreTinsley is a sweet girl that’s probably about 3-4 years old. She has found a special place in our staff’s...
Read MoreSheeba is a sweet girl who was surrendered to us and is taking it pretty hard. She is scared and...
Read MoreBeautiful Sweet Sammy girl (aka Samara) is about 5 years old (as of Feb. 2024) and weighs about 50 pounds....
Read MorePatches is about 1 yr old as of Jan. 2024. She is a very friendly girl who loves ear scratches....
Read MoreJoey is about 5 yrs old as of Jan. 2024 and has been at the shelter since Jan 2023. This...
Read MoreNew Balance is about 3 yrs old as of Jan. 2024 and has been with us since May 2022. She...
Read MoreBertha is nearly is 4 years old as of 1/15/24. She came to us as a stray in OCT. 2022....
Read MoreLora is 5 years old as of 1/5/24. She came to us as a stray. If you are interested in...
Read MoreMiss Meg is about 2 1/2 years old as of 1/8/24 and weighs around 35 pounds. She walks like a...
Read MoreCinder is about 4 months old as of 1/6/24 and weighs around 16 pounds. She will probably grow to be...
Read MoreElla is about 4 months old as of 1/6/24 and weighs around 16 pounds. She is the sister of Cinder....
Read MoreMarshall is about 5 years old as of 1/6/25 and weighs around 55 pounds. He is super laid back and...
Read MoreThis is Martin. This sweet boy is about 5/6 years old as of 1/5/25 and weighs around 50/55 pounds. Martin...
Read MoreMarty is approximately 3 years old as of Oct. 2023 and is the perfect medium sized, mixed breed weighing around...
Read MoreNoah is 8 months old as of 1/4/25 and weighs about 30/35 pounds. We don’t foresee him growing much bigger....
Read MoreScarlett is the most beautiful girl!! She’s about 2 years old and weighs about 40 pounds. She is so sweet,...
Read MoreCyrus is about 1.5 years old and weighs around 55/60 pounds. Cyrus isn’t really interested in toys but he likes...
Read MoreJuliet is about 2/3 years old as of Dec. 2023 and weighs around 50 pounds. She is so sweet and...
Read MoreAniela is 1 year old as of Dec. 2023 and weighs around 40 pounds. She loves to go for long...
Read MoreZadkiel is 1 year old as of Dec. 2023 and weighs around 35/40 pounds. He loves to run around and...
Read MoreHi I’m Nelson! I’m approximately 5 years old and a little guy weighing in at about 20 lbs. I was...
Read MoreIf this isn't the best picture of a dog that loves his toys we don't know what is. While the...
Read MoreCannella is around 1 or 2 years old as of Nov. 2023 and weighs around 40/45 pounds. She loves people,...
Read MorePixie is about 2 years old as of Nov. 2024 and weighs about 40 pounds. She absolutely adores everyone she...
Read MoreSP is approximately 3 years old as of Nov. 2023 and weighs around 40/45 pounds. He loves all people and...
Read MoreThor is around 2/3 years old as of Nov. 2023 and weighs approximately 50 pounds. He has the biggest head...
Read MoreHi my name is Ember, and I’m the prettiest girl ever according to my foster parents. My nose is half...
Read MoreHi my name is Smoke. I’m shy but I warm up quickly! I have the softest silkiest fur and am...
Read MoreHi my name is Marshmallow. I’m the alpha of my litter. I’m a confident, friendly, brave boy, and I like...
Read MoreHi my name is S’mores, and I recently gave birth to an adorable litter of four kittens (Marshmallow, Smoke, Ember,...
Read MoreHi I’m Hank! I’m approximately 4 months old as of Oct. 2023 and I’m looking for my forever home! I...
Read MoreTurner and Gibbs are still looking for their forever home. Turner was blind for the first part of his life...
Read MoreDomino is about 1 year old as of Oct. 2023 and weighs about 40 pounds. He loves to run and...
Read MoreGinger is about 4 years old as of Oct. 2024 and weighs about 40 pounds. She is so sweet and...
Read MoreMeet Duchess. She’s Two or three years old., walks great on a leash and loves squeaky toys. She seems to...
Read MoreFrankie is about 16 weeks old as of Oct. 2023 and is absolutely adorable. If you are interested in adopting...
Read MoreWhere are all of our lab lovers?!! Owen is about 4 years old, loves the water and is a ball...
Read MoreKiki is 5 years, 4 months old as of Sept. 2023. She was an owner surrender. If you are interested...
Read MoreCosmo is almost 1 year old as of Sept. 2023. Cosmo is a handsome , guy that is still a...
Read MoreChai is 1 year old as of Sept. 2023. She enjoys the company of her cage mate, Cosmo. Chai is...
Read MoreBaby Girl is about 6 years old as of Sept 2023 and weighs about 35 pounds. She is as sweet...
Read MoreHermione is a beautiful, very sweet and loving coonhound that has been with us way too long. She is fun...
Read MoreLimbo is about 2 years old as of Sept. 2023 and weighs about 40 pounds. He is super playful and...
Read MoreQueen is about 2 years old as of Sept. 2023 and weighs approx 40 pounds. She loves all people and...
Read MoreThis is Pumpkin. Pumpkin is super sweet and very loving. He is very mild mannered, loves to lay in your...
Read MoreJackson is 4/5 years old and weighs about 45 pounds. He is so easy going, playful and sweet! He walks...
Read MoreRiley has been in a foster home and this is what his foster mom has to say about him. “...
Read MoreWaffles is approximately 9 months old and is absolutely hilarious. She is a daredevil with tons of energy, sass and...
Read MoreMoonchild & Puma - These two nuggets are approximately 11 months old. They were bottle fed and are SO SO...
Read MoreBuddha is approximately 3 years old and is a miracle kitty. He was found abandoned in front of the shelter,...
Read MoreMarsh is about 1 year old and weighs about 50 pounds. She has the most beautiful coat of fur! Marsh...
Read MoreHudson is the sweetest, happiest, friendliest boy!!! He’s about 2 years old as of August 2023 and weighs about 40...
Read MoreMissy is around 10 years old as of July 2023 and is as sweet as can be. She rides great...
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11/30/2021
EXCITING UPDATE!!
Soloman has a very urgent GivingTuesday update!!
A very generous donor saw that we were only a little more than 1/3 of the way to our goal and they've offered to match all donations made between now and midnight tomorrow, up to $10,000!!
If you've been considering a gift, now is the time to do make that donation. ❤
Donations can be easily made through the fundraiser pinned to the top of our Facebook page or by visiting our website, https://www.grandstrandhumanesociety.com/how-you-can-help/giving-tuesday-nov-30-2021/
Donations of $75 or more will get you a super cool GivingTuesday tshirt!! More info in the fundraiser or on our website!!
11/30/2021
Paul was brought in late one night by Myrtle Beach police officers and we all immediately fell head over heels for this hunky guy. He is as sweet as they come. His tail is constantly wagging, he smiles from ear to ear and gives the bestest kisses around.
A couple of days after Paul came in, we noticed that his belly looked a bit swollen and so we brought him to the vet for an exam. The look on her face said it all. We rushed him to the ER for further testing. After xrays, bloodwork and ultrasounds we received the news none of us wanted to hear - Paul has a hemangiosarcoma - a large mass on his spleen. Our options were a painful and complicated splenectomy which would give him possibly 4 to 10 weeks, or a fospice home with medication where he could have the best days of his life. We chose the latter.
We all expected Paul to have just a few nights in a loving home before we had to make the impossible decision to help him cross the rainbow bridge. As a Hail Mary, we ordered supplements shown to help prolong the life of dogs with hemangiosarcomas. These supplements are expensive but 100% worth it if they gave Paul even just a few more days of the good life.
Well.... Paul has been living his very best life in an amazing fospice home for more than 2 months. Each day with him is a gift and he brings so much joy to everyone he meets. We are all so happy when Paul comes to visit us!! This boy leaves a smile on every face and a feeling of hope and love in every heart.
His life was saved because of donations made by awesome people like you! Please, consider a donation today through our fundraiser pinned to the top of our Facebook page or by visiting our website https://www.grandstrandhumanesociety.com/how-you-can-help/giving-tuesday-nov-30-2021/
Donations of $75 or more will get you a special edition GivingTuesday tshirt!! See the website for more information. ❤
11/30/2021
Orchid was rushed into our clinic just last week with a leg that was shattered and completely exposed down to the bones. It appeared that she had sustained these wounds at least a couple of days prior based on the degradation of the skin and tissue.
She was rushed immediately to the ER where it was determined that her leg needed to be amputated within hours or she would need to be euthanized. We of course gave approval to amputate right away.
Today, Orchid is still sporting her cone of shame, but she is otherwise a happy and healthy tripawd!! She is learning how to walk on three legs and has even started trying to jump up on things again!!
We were able to make that split second decision to save Orchid's life because we know that when push comes to shove, we can rely on our community to support these emergency medical costs. We are relying on you all today to help us pay off more than $17,000 in outstanding veterinary bills and replenish our Critical Care Fund so that we can continue to help angels like Orchid.
Please, consider a donation via the fundraiser pinned to the top of our Facebook page or by visiting our website -
https://www.grandstrandhumanesociety.com/how-you-can-help/giving-tuesday-nov-30-2021/
Remember that with any donation of $75 or more you will receive a special edition GivingTuesday tshirt (you can see a picture on our website or in the FB fundraiser!). Your shirt can be picked up at our Tanger location after Dec 15th or delivered right to your door!!
11/30/2021
This is Rogue snuggled in tight on his sofa in his forever home where he is spoiled rotten and doted on constantly by his new mom and dad. Rogue's happily ever after almost wasn't possible.
Rogue was rushed through the doors by a family visiting Myrtle Beach who had just witnessed him being hit by a car on Hwy 17. The car sped away and this family rushed to Rogue's aid. They googled animal shelters in the area and brought him straight to us. We knew time was of the essence and we immediately rushed Rogue to the ER where he received full body xrays, IV fluids, steroids and was under the close observation of fabulous doctors until he was stabilized.
When he came back to GSHS from the ER, he was terrified and his in the back of his cage. Our staff showed this sweet boy so much love and attention that it wasn't long before he was romping through the park playing with toys and volunteers!! When a sweet young couple came to adopt an active, affectionate large pup we knew just who to show them...and it was love at first sight!!
This was all possible because of our Critical Care Fund. Your support today will allow us to continue saving lives like Rogue's!! Please consider a donation through the fundraiser pinned to the top of our Facebook page or by visiting our website https://www.grandstrandhumanesociety.com/how-you-can-help/giving-tuesday-nov-30-2021/
Remember, with any donation of $75 or more, you will receive a special edition GivingTuesday tshirt!! There is a picture of the shirt on our website and in the fundraiser link. You can your shirt delivered or it can be picked up after Dec 15th at our Tanger location.
Thank you as always for your love and support!! ❤
11/27/2021
Have you already started your holiday shopping but hate wrapping gifts?? GSHS can help!! 🎁🎄🎀
Every Saturday and Sunday from now until Christmas, our amazing staff and volunteers will wrap your presents for just a $10 donation!! Visit us at Suite N210 in Tanger Outlets on Hwy 501 (we are in the back of the outlets across from Carolina Pottery) every Saturday and Sunday from 12 until 6 to take advantage of our gift wrapping skills and help support our lifesaving mission all at the same time!!
**Bonus - you can snuggle super cute kittens while you wait for your presents to be wrapped!!** 🐈❤
11/26/2021
Cha Cha and Rooney spent almost 2 years in the shelter before landing themselves in an amazing foster home. Both of these girls are very shy and scared of new people and places but they have truly blossomed in a home environment. 🏡
Their foster parents can no longer keep them and we are looking for a forever home for them ASAP!! If you would consider fostering instead of adopting, we are open to that also! Whatever keeps them out of the shelter!! 🐈🐾🐈
They are due to return on Sunday so if you would like more information, don't delay!! Textb? 8609443940 for more information now!! 💗
#shelterpetscuddlebetter #adoptionsaveslives #fosteringsaveslives
11/24/2021
URGENT FOSTER REQUEST!!
Twinkie and Little Debbie are two senior gals that desperately need out of the shelter!! They love each other very much but are in separate kennels because we don't have a safe way to house them together. These beautiful girls are used to life in a home and have become very depressed in recent days.
We can't think of anything that would make us more thankful than someone scooping these two angels up! We are open to anyone interested in foster, foster to adopt or adoption!! Please text 860-944-3940 for more information!!
❤🐾🐾❤
11/17/2021
It's Wishlist Wednesday and our pups are running low on food!! 😳 Any donations of canned or dry Pedigree dog food are greatly appreciated!! 💗
11/16/2021
Bugaboo came to GSHS as a stray a couple of months ago. We believe she had been hit by a car based on the way she was walking and some superficial scratches that she had. 💔🚙💔
Over the last several weeks, this sweet girl has come out of her she'll and blossomed into a playful and loving kitten that is ready for a forever home!! She does still walk a bit funny (xrays have shown there are no breaks or fractures.. this is just a residual neuro condition from her trauma) but we constantly reassure her that it's ok! It only makes her that much more adorable!!
Bugaboo is in an amazing foster home but the family is going out of town for Thanksgiving and the last thing any of us want is for this princess to land herself back in a cage. Can you help her find a home before the holiday??!! 💗🐕🏡🦃
11/15/2021
Have a happy life sweet Bean!!
This little nugget was pulled out of a car engine by one of our staff members a couple of weeks ago and has now landed himself a wonderful forever home!! We love seeing our shelter babes living their best lives in their new homes!!
#adoptdontshop #shelterpetscuddlebetter #adoptionsaveslives #savethemall #babybean
11/14/2021
Riley ruled the roost in the office area of our Joe White Ave shelter. When we had to relocate, he went home with one of our staff members because there was just no way King Riley would tolerate a cage. 👑
Now that we've broke the news to Riley that he won't be able to return to his office, he is ready to interview candidates for his forever home!! 🏡
He is approximately 8 years old, declawed, a bit sassy and a lot loving. Riley has a huge purrsonality and whoever gets to share their life with him will never be bored!!
Apply to adopt this awesome guy at www.grandstrandhumanesociety.com!! 💗🐾💗
11/14/2021
GSHS dogs are out here in the community just saving lives!!
Ava fka Sunny was adopted by an amazing woman named Shannon who just happens to be one of the awesome veterinary technicians at @riveroaksah . A couple of weeks ago, a puppy was rushed into the hospital in critical condition and the team at River Oaks knew they had to act fast.
Shannon lives only a couple of minutes away from the hospital so she jumped in her car and raced home to get Ava who could donate the blood needed to save the pups life. Ava was the bestest donor and was very happy with her payment of a delicious ice cream cone on the ride home!!
The puppy survived and is thriving now thanks to our beautiful Ava and the unbelievable team at River Oaks Animal Hospital!! This story warmed our hearts this morning and we hope it does the same for all of you!! 💗❤💗