When I purchased you with your sibling a few years ago, I had all good intentions on being a good turtle mommy. You and your brother (or was it sister?) were adorable with your green and yellow markings and wee little shy faces.

The Darlington County Humane Society shelter, (843) 398-4402, is located off Highway 151, ½ mile west of Darlington Raceway. Turn beside the water tower. Shelter hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The shelter is closed Wednesday and Sunday.

The Second Chance K9 Rescue and the Carolina Kitties Rescue will join forces Saturday for a pet adoption from noon to 4 p.m. at Ashley Furniture/Hobby Lobby in Florence.

Darlington County Humane Society and Petfinder.com are celebrating November as Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month. 

Hi! My name is Clarissa, and I’m a smart, sweet and playful gal. I’m excellent with other cats and a delight to be around.

The Darlington County Humane Society showed off some recent improvements at the animal shelter Thursday with an open house at the facility. Among the improvements is a new adoption courtyard that will allow prospective pet owners and pets the opportunity to get to know each other before an adoption.

Wiggles is a fun little teen who is super with other cats and friendly. She lost her tail due to an injury but has sprung back and is as active as ever! Please stop by the Darlington County Humane Society shelter to visit with Wiggles and all of her friends.

The month of October is Adopt a Shelter Dog month. Darlington County Humane Society staff encourages everyone to visit their local animal shelter to adopt a homeless pet. There are so many wonderful animals eagerly awaiting your arrival. Please make your way to your local animal shelter and meet the dog of your dreams!

The Second Chance K9 Rescue and the Carolina Kitties Rescue will join forces Saturday for a pet adoption from noon to 4 p.m. at Tractor Supply on South Irby Street in Florence.

Bi-Lo presents the Darlington County Humane Society will a donation of $1,500 for the Booster Plus Program at the Good Living Market on Oct. 3. One cat was also adopted at the event.

Darlington County Humane Society Pet of the Week

The Second Chance K9 Rescue and the Carolina Kitties Rescue will join forces Saturday for a pet adoption from noon until 4 p.m. at Pet Lovers Warehouse at 931 S. Irby St., Florence.

“Hi everyone! We are so excited you are reading about us. We are the soon to be famous Spanky-Sparky brother duo who bring joy and delight to all who meet us. We might be a tad shy when you first meet us, but we quickly warm up and welcome you into our inner circle. Being young and without consistent supervision and guidance, we could benefit from a basic manners course but are smart as a whip so we would catch on right away. Come by and see for yourself why volunteers showered us with gifts of new bandanas to make us look super special for our photo session!”

Thanks to the Doggie-Palooza pet adoption event held at the Grand Strand Humane Society, close to 60 cats and dogs have new homes.

The Second Chance K9 Rescue of the Pee Dee will hold a pet adoption from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Books-A-Million in Florence. A variety of dogs and puppies will be available.