Bigbee Humane Society

01/06/2026

Thanks so much to everyone who participated!! Even bigger thanks to Fleming Photography for always blocking off a day for us! ❤️

12/29/2025

I recently had a surrender appointment with two kind women. The emotional, caring conversation for the animal was rare. As they left, one said something harmless.

“We’ve got to go to our real jobs, but we wish we could just play with puppies as you do.”

They didn’t mean any harm. Not even a little.
But that sentence has sat heavily on my chest

Because animal shelter work is one of the most misunderstood jobs there is.

Yes, we love animals. And people use that against us, abuse it.
Yes, we absolutely treasure the moments when we get to cuddle a puppy or watch kittens romping around. And being happy.

But that is the tiniest sliver of what we do.

What people don’t see are the hours spent making impossible decisions. The intake rooms were filled with heartbreak. Having to vaccinate and administer dewormer preventatives as soon as they arrive. They see animals that come in neglected, injured, shut down, or broken. The conversations where we absorb someone else’s grief, guilt, anger, or desperation all at once. And are meant to fix it all right THEN.

They don’t see staff constantly cleaning kennels, advocating for animals that don’t have voices. Fighting burnout while still showing up with compassion. Being screamed at, thanked sometimes, ignored, blamed, looked down on, and relied on all in the same day.

Shelter staff don’t “just play with puppies.”
We carry the weight of lives every single day.

And we do it because we believe animals matter.

Because even on the hardest days, saving one life or giving one animal a chance makes it worth it.

So the next time you think of shelter work, know this.
Behind every wagging tail is a team holding up an entire world you rarely get to see. All while facing personal battles every single day.
They may be heroes. But they are humans.

By: Kershaw County Humane Society

12/27/2025

12/26/2025

We are ending the year with a family of dumped dogs. 💔🐾
They were found on a rural country road, mom and babies covered in fleas and ticks. Mom has significant hair loss from the flea infestation, while the babies are a bit healthier.

Being from the country, we felt it only fitting they receive country names. Meet momma Dolly! Her two solid black boys are Cash and Merle, and her one little girl is EmmyLou. 🤍

Dolly is about 2 years old, weighs around 50 lbs, and is heartworm negative. The puppies are approximately 10 weeks old.

We never dreamed we would be ending 2025 with yet another year and still no plans for a county shelter. This has become increasingly disheartening. Our county animals deserve far more help than we can provide alone.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Marshmallow & all of his shelter friends!!

12/22/2025

For those wanting puppies or kittens, please remember they are a lifetime commitment, not a holiday gift.
Every year, we see an influx of surrender requests just months after Christmas.

If you’re considering bringing a pet into your home, make sure you’re ready for the responsibility, time, and love they deserve, for their entire life. 🐾

12/22/2025

Mrs Paula Parr you are our winner!!
We’ll deliver to you tomorrow! 🩷🩷
Thanks so much to everyone who donated. We raised enough to spay 2 dogs!