DORCHESTER PAWS

Dorchester Paws is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Summerville, South Carolina. The organization has 12 employees and generates over $10,000 in annual revenue. Dorchester Paws, formerly known as Frances R. Willis SPCA, is the only open-admission private shelter in Dorchester County, dedicated to improving the lives of animals in the area. Dorchester Paws provides food, shelter, and medical attention to lost, abandoned, and abused animals until they are placed in forever homes. In 2021, the organization cared for 3,841 cats and dogs, performing 3,100 spay and neuter surgeries on-site with their part-time veterinarian. The organization prides itself on being a part of the No Kill Community, refusing to euthanize animals for space, time, or financial reasons. In 2021, Dorchester Paws achieved a live release rate of 93%. For more information about Dorchester Paws or to support their mission, please visit their website at dorchesterpaws.org.