The Mary Ann Morris Animal Society, Inc. (MAMAS) is an organization dedicated to procuring the humane treatment of animals in our rural area. Only one of the five towns within our county has an animal control officer. We are not able to pick up animals; those who find strays must bring them to us.

Bamberg County Council supplies some of our funding, but we are dependant upon donations from members, volunteers and benefactors to provide the service we do for the community and to provide care for the large number of dogs we receive or are able to accept.

News & Events

We can't wait for Spring?   Join MAMAS  for our Spring Fundraiser... "Bark in The Ballpark" on April 25th, 2009 from 11am to 4pm. Events include live music by "Duke of Elvis",  obedience, agility, & retriever demos... and our very own Dog Show!!   Dog show categories include – Biggest, Smallest, Most Talented, Longest ears and others. We will also be hosting a Microchip Clinic, Raffle Drawing for Weekend at Beech Mountain, NC, Fun & Games, Food, Drinks and Concessions Available! Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children under 12, & kids under 5 are free.  All dogs on leashes welcomed! For more information click here or call MAMAS at 803-245-7387 Puppy Bowl Did any of you see Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl V on February 1st? If so, you may have seen one of the pups we adopted out back in the fall. Her name is Indigo and she is now a star!!! However, she did get called for a foul...I think it was for intentional grounding or something like that. She is a gorgeous little Weim mix pup and we knew she was bound for greatness when we first saw her! Puppy Bowl V Starting Line-up: Player #13 --Indigo So, now we have a dog who's been in Puppy Bowl, another who is the youngest to ever be picked for the Canine Companion Program at Cornell University, another who has gotten his Canine Good Citizen Award, a dog who has become a therapy dog at a nursing center...all from this little animal shelter in Bamberg, SC.....THANK YOU ALL!!!

Wanted: Volunteers We are desperate for volunteers. Becoming a volunteer can be a very rewarding experience and again, directly affects the amount of dollars attributed to maintaining the shelter. Volunteer opportunities include...   Dog Walker - Volunteers should be confident, physically capable of handling any size animal. Bubbles & Brushes - Washing our furry friends is always a treat. They love to be brushed too! Brushes and shampoo is provided by the shelter. Transportation - Assist with Transportation of animals to the veterinarian or pickup donated supplies. (Must have valid SC Driver’s License) Welcome Wagon - Greet potential adopters, answer telephone, call adopters to follow up on their experience with their new pet, etc. Special Events - Assist with special events and festivals to promote adoptions at various county locations. Photographer - Take photos/glamour shots of animals for PetFinder.com. Bring a friend to help hold our furry friends! Kennel Care - Help us make MAMAS a comfortable stop on the way to a loving furever home. Feed & water our animals, clean kennels, wash blankets & bedding, clean kitty litter boxes, etc. We also need organizers to form and lead committees for fund raising, education, off-site adoptions, rescue transport, and spearhead projects in these areas.  If you're interested in volunteering, please contact MAMAS at 803-245-7387, email us at mamasshelter@aol.com OR visit the shelter during our regular hours.

ADOPTIONS

Adopting a friend MAMAS pets are given parvo-distemper vaccine, a rabies vaccine and de-worming medicine prior to adoption. All dogs also receive a bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine upon arrival to the shelter. As of January 2003, the MAMAS the adoption policy also requires that animals must be spayed or neutered before they leave the shelter. Local veterinarians will perform this surgery on shelter puppies when the animal is at least two months old. MAMAS will allow animals to leave the shelter intact, provided the new owner is agrees to have the animal spayed/neutered after leaving the shelter. These owners are required to leave a $200 deposit, which is refunded when documentation is provided to MAMAS that the surgery has been performed. Dogs and cats over the age of six months MUST be altered within one month of their adoption. Puppies & kittens under the age of 6 months must have the procedure performed within 2 months of their adoption. If the surgery is done by one of our vets, the cost is covered in the adoption fee. We will also be happy to make an appointment, but post-adoption transportation to/ from the vet is the responsibility of the new owner.  Unfortunately, we can not cover the cost of the surgery or change our adoption fees if an owner chooses to have the pet's surgery performed at his/her own vet

Adoption fees The adoption fee for adult dogs/cats is $50.00 for Bamberg County residents and $65.00 for non-residents. The adoption fee for puppies & kittens is $65.00 for Bamberg County residents and $80.00 for non-residents. This amount barely covers the fee for sterilizing, so we are always grateful for additional donations to cover the parvo-distemper shots, rabies shots, and worming medicine we have given your new pet. Adoption application Please click here to download our Adoption Application. Available pets Please click here to view our available pets.

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DONATIONS

Like most animal shelters & humane societies, MAMAS relies heavily on donations. These donations directly determines how many animals we can afford to take. MAMAS would like to give every homeless dog and cat a chance to find his or her loving home but we are unable to do so without funding to provide adequate care for the residents while they are with us.

Sponsorships are now available If you see a pup or kitty that you would like to help, please email us at mamasshelter@aol.com to find out more! Every little bit helps with these guys! Please open your heart and pocketbook to assist in their finding their furever homes.  Sponsor a DOG for 1 month - $20.00 Sponsor a DOG for 1 year - $240.00 Sponsor a CAT for 1 month - $20.00 Sponsor a CAT for 1 year - $240.00 Donate Funds For... ... One Month's Heartworm Prevention -- $36.00 ... One Month's Flea/Tick Prevention - $35.00 ... a Grooming - $15.00 ... a Health Check-up/Exam - $25.00 ... a Spay or Neuter - $75.00 ... an ER Visit - $85.00  ... a Dental Visit - $70.00 ... Heartworm Treatment (dog 0-40lbs) - $300 ... Heartworm Treatment (dog +40lbs) - $400 ... ??? Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated.   Thank you.

Donate needed items Donations can be brought or mailed to the shelter at the address above. MAMAS is currently in need of:  • Cash donations • Bleach • Laundry and dish detergent • heat lamps • dog collars • leashes • shampoos • ADVANTIX, VECTRA or FRONTLINE - all sizes • Capstar for puppies and dogs • dog crates • crate pads • postage stamps • office supplies.

Kuranda Dog Beds
We wish we had patented Kuranda Dog Beds because they are durable, chew proof, and easy to clean. Kuranda's Donate-A-Bed program allows MAMAS supporters can send sturdy Kuranda dog beds and cozy fleece pads directly to the animals at our shelter. 

If you would like to donate a bed to us, please click here.