RAVE Rural Animal Volunteer Effort
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About RAVE Rural Animal Volunteer Effort
Our Mission
RAVE, which stands for Rural Animal Volunteer Effort, provides crucial care and support for the feral cat colonies and stray dogs in rural South Carolina by offering Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services, food, shelter, and medical attention to improve their quality of life.
RAVE takes on dogs that others view as 'unadoptable' or 'not desirable'. Most intakes being hounds, pitbull mixes, black dogs, seniors, medical cases or ferals. As a result, the adoption rate for RAVE is lower compared to other rescues in the area. These dogs tend to stay with RAVE for a minimum of 6 months to 1 year. In some cases, dogs have been with the rescue even longer.
RAVE not only focuses on providing care and support for dogs but also extends its helping hand to orphaned kittens, equines, and even ducks in need. The organization's commitment towards animal welfare is truly commendable as they strive to make a difference in the lives of all animals that come their way.
Bringing hope and healing to animals in need, this organization serves Orangeburg, Calhoun, Sumter, Berkeley, Dorchester, and nearby counties in South Carolina with vital resources such as low cost microchipping and a pet food pantry, elevating the welfare of animal kind.
Our History
RAVE Rural Animal Volunteer Effort was founded in 2020 by a passionate animal lover who wanted to make a positive impact in her community. Since its inception, RAVE has rescued, rehabilitated, and found forever homes for countless animals in need. Wilma, the founders beloved redbone coonhound that tragically passed away from cancer, serves as the inspiration behind our logo and mission.
Our Team
Please note that RAVE is a one-woman show. The use of 'we', 'our', and 'us' refers to the dogs and me, as I am the director, rescue crew, adoptions coordinator, transporter, kennel technician, dog walker, medical assistant, daily caregiver, and everything in between. While I joke about being Superwoman, my abilities are purely human.
Applications can take as long as 7 days to process on occasion. To ensure efficient use of resources, please refrain from submitting an application unless you have given it thorough consideration and concluded that this adoption aligns with your goals at present as a whole family.
I appreciate your patience when waiting for my response to your email, as it may take a couple of days. Unscheduled phone calls can be difficult due to my packed schedule. If you would like to arrange a meeting, almost any day of the week is feasible after noon, which allows me to focus on my morning routines. However, please provide at least 48 hours' notice so that we can plan ahead and make sure our meeting runs smoothly amidst my tight schedules.
Photos, Images & Videos
Every single photo of an animals on our website is an animal that is or has been in our care. They are not stock photos or some other photos we found on the internet. Please respect that and do not take them for personal/business use without explicit written permission from the .
Contact Us
Contact Us
Your new best friend might just be waiting!
If you are inquiring about adopting or meeting a specific dog, please submit a adoption application that can be found on the ADOPT page. We need a completed and approved application before any meet and greets can be scheduled.
RAVE Rural Animal Volunteer Effort
Holly Hill, South Carolina, United States
General Inquiries: Rave.HollyHill@gmail.com Adoption Information: RaveRescue.Adoptions@gmail.com Emergency or Urgent Requests: Requests.RaveRescue@gmail.com cc in RaveRescue.SC@gmail.com if possible to help ensure a timely response.
RAVE Rural Animal Volunteer Effort
Holly Hill, South Carolina
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