pets

Pet Supermarket wants to honor teachers using pets in class through their Teacher Appreciation Contest

Leading up to Teacher Appreciation Week starting May 3, Pet Supermarket is having a contest to recognize educators making a difference in their classrooms with the assistance from animals of all sizes. Pet Supermarket wants you to nominate your favorite teachers that have incorporated pets into their lesson plans for their Teacher Appreciation Contest.

Christmas Party for Pets: Columbia Animal Services collecting donations

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Animal Services is hosting a Christmas donation party and they’re inviting you to take part by bringing donations. The Donation party is Saturday, December 15th from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at 127 Humane Lane. The Columbia Animal Shelter says it will be collecting items from a wish-list, while serving hot chocolate and refreshments, and…

Donate Pet Supplies and ‘Fill the Red Truck’

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to help some local furry friends.  The City of Columbia Animal Services Department is hosting a Fill the Red Truck event.  They’re asking for folks to help fill up their red truck with supplies for the shelter.  City officials say animal lovers are encouraged to drop off pet supplies at the corner of Heyward and Holly Street from 9…

Pet Adoption- Cinco De Meow Special in City of Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready for Cinco De Mayo. The Columbia Animal Services is hosting its annual Cinco De Meow pet adoption special. Officials say all dogs and cats will be $5, in celebration of Cinco De Mayo. All adoptions will include spay/neuter, micro-chip, feline leukemia/heartworm test, initial vaccines and deworming. When: The Cinco De Meow Pet Special will be held May…

Meet Toad: The City’s Pet of the Week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Here is a friend Columbia Animal Services are hoping you’ll hop at the chance to bring home. Meet Toad, this 11 month old Pit Bull Mix is the shelter’s pet of the week. The folks at the shelter say toad is full of life and loves other dogs and children. If you would like to give ‘Toad’…