Shelter Animals Matter, Inc.

Shelter Animals Matter, Inc. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization & animal rescue saving the lives of at risk shelter animals We named this young, gentle, handsome, sweet boy Sam.

In the fall of 2016, a male black lab mix completed his 5 day stray hold at Augusta Animal Services. Our dedicated group of volunteers went to the shelter to bathe the dogs listed to process for adoption. There were many dogs to bathe that day but there was one that captured our hearts. We were excited for Sam as he was scheduled to continue his journey for the next several days through the proces

sing phase. The adoption floor is a shelter dogs destiny after surviving the euthanization list of an overcrowded shelter. In preparation for the adoption floor, he would be neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and heartworm tested. Unfortunately, Sam tested positive for heartworms and was euthanized. The cost of vetting a HW+ dog outweighs the waived adoption fee. We returned the following day and went to Sam’s kennel to give him some love and treats but he was gone. An inquiry into his whereabouts disclosed his tragic fate and a river of tears began to flow as our hearts broke for yet another lost soul. We are a tight knit group of volunteers at AAS who put a great deal of time, sweat, tears and our own money towards the animals comfort and care. Not all HW+, medical needs and at risk dogs at the shelter are euthanized. In 2016, we began pooling our money to sponsor the treatment of HW+, medical needs and at risk dogs pulled from the shelter to custodial foster or rescue. It’s important to us they get proper treatment and go on to live happy, healthy lives once adopted. We soon realized we were on a path to poverty and decided we needed another approach to continue our passion. That’s when the concept of S.A.M. was born

06/17/2026
SAM is grateful to be so blessed to have received approximately 400 lbs of dog food from Pawprints Foundation in conjunc...
06/08/2026

SAM is grateful to be so blessed to have received approximately 400 lbs of dog food from Pawprints Foundation in conjunction with
Paws in Paradise Luxury Resort & Spa

When you support them, you support us.

We said “Bye for Now” recently to Teddy Bear.His gracious foster Mom, Julie not only fostered and enriched his life but ...
06/04/2026

We said “Bye for Now” recently to Teddy Bear.

His gracious foster Mom, Julie not only fostered and enriched his life but also ubered Teddy to Lexington to catch his transport to RI.

Teddy’s already got tons of applications on him and will get adopted quickly to the right applicant.

Thank you Julie and happy tails lil man!

Did you remember your pets flea/tick/heartworm/intestinal parasite prevention?
06/01/2026

Did you remember your pets flea/tick/heartworm/intestinal parasite prevention?

Address

North Augusta, SC
29860

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 12pm - 3pm

Telephone

+18032210421

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