Press Release
Unleash the Love! Get ready for the most thrilling, tail-wagging event of the year as Pick Me! SC returns to a shelter or Petco near you from July 14th to 23rd. Brace yourself for an extraordinary lifesaving extravaganza, as more than 45 shelters, rescue organizations, and Petco Pet Care Centers across the state unite for this monumental adoption affair – the largest of its kind in the entire country.
Powering this sensational 10-day event is none other than Petco Love, teaming up with BOBS from Skechers
. Pick Me! SC is led by No Kill South Carolina 2024, a lifesaving initiative of Charleston Animal Society.. Pick Me! SC is led by No Kill South Carolina 2024, a lifesaving initiative of Charleston Animal Society.
“This year's goal is to save 2,000 animals,” said Chief Project Officer of No Kill South Carolina 2024, Abigail Appleton, PMP, CAWA. “During summer, animal shelters and rescue organizations face their greatest challenges, and our mission is clear: to find as many dogs and cats safe, loving homes as possible.”
SOCIAL MEDIA SENSATIONS STEP IN TO HELP
The Honorary Co-Chairs of Pick Me! SC are the dynamic social media duo @aguyandagolden, Johnathan Lower and his Golden Retriever Teddy. “We are so excited to be a part of this year's adoption event,” said Lower. “If we can inspire just one family to go to their hometown shelter and adopt – it will make everything worth it.”
Teddy has more than 1 million followers on social media and videos showing him in his custom-built doghouse with a TV and couch have amassed more than 1 billion views! Johnathan and his team were recently featured in People Magazine after they launched “Shelter Dog Saturdays” to spotlight dogs less fortunate than Teddy and help them find homes.
PETCO PET CARE CENTERS ARE TAKING PART
Most shelters are offering free or “low-fee” adoptions throughout the 10-day adoption extravaganza. Petco Pet Care Centers are throwing open their doors to welcome shelters and rescue organizations, creating an unrivaled opportunity to connect with potential adopters. Nearly every Petco across South Carolina is joining the cause. For a complete listing of participating shelters and Petco Pet Care Centers, go to PickMeSC.org.
GETTING ANIMALS READY WITH SPAY-NEUTER
Pick Me! SC is also offering lifesaving spay-neuter surgeries to 250 animals across the state, ensuring their readiness for adoption. “With the veterinarian shortage across our state and country, many shelters are not able to keep up with spay-neuter surgeries, but Petco Love and BOBS from Skechers have generously provided a lifesaving investment, enabling our team to travel across the state and host these surgery events for shelter pets,” shared Appleton.
Countless individuals who participated in previous Pick Me! SC events have confessed that they had never set foot in their local shelter until they took part in this campaign.
So, mark your calendars, gather your family, and brace yourselves for an awe-inspiring experience as Pick Me! SC takes center stage through July 23rd. Teddy hopes you'll head out to your shelter and give a dog or cat the second chance they deserve at a happy life.
“Pick Me! SC is special because it is a South Carolina event driven by South Carolina shelters and rescues working together to save lives. This adoption event is homegrown,” Appleton said.
If you are adopting, please remember to bring a leash for dogs or a carrier for cats. Some of the locations may have these items for sale but be sure to check in advance.
For more information, visit PickMeSC.org
