Dorchester County 4-H Teen Council Service Project 2026
About this Event
Join the 2026 Dorchester County 4-H Teen Council’s Supply Drive for Dorchester County PAWS! On Saturday, August 8 from 3-6p, our Teen Council and other Dorchester County 4-H youth, volunteers, and families will be at Katie’s Krops flagship garden at 505 Gahagan Rd, Summerville BEHIND Crossroads Community Church to make treats and toys for the cats and dogs at the Dorchester PAWS shelter in Summerville.
Dorchester PAWS is a local 501(c)(3)and community animal shelter that takes in all lost, abandoned, and abused animals, providing them with food, shelter, medical care, and ultimately, a chance for a loving forever home. They have been in operation is 1972 and are the only known open-admission shelter in the county.
This event is open to all ages. We will be sitting under tents with fans to beat the heat, and there will be hydration stations to keep everyone cool! There will be music and refreshments available as well!
Can't come out on August 8 anytime from 3-6p? That's OK! You can STILL REGISTER today and support virtually by making a purchase at the Dorchester PAWs Amazon wishlist or by grabbing supplies and dropping them off at the shelter in Summerville or the Dorchester County Clemson Extension office in St. George!
- Register here, so we know you're with us! Visit the Dorchester PAWS Amazon wishlist and make a purchase to go straight to the shelter. Choose “send as gift” & include Dorchester 4-H in your gift message, so they know who sent the gift!
- OR Register here today and drop your gift off at 201 Johnston St., St. George, SC 29477 or 136 4 Paws Ln, Summerville, SC 29483 with a note that mentions 'Dorchester 4-H.'
Acceptable items for donation:
- Dog & Cat Food & Treats (wet, dry, canned, etc.)
- Cleaning supplies (trash bags, laundry detergent, sprays, bottles, etc.)
- Clean litter boxes and travel pet carriers
- Hard dog toys
- Any cat toys
- Paper products (toilet paper, paper plates, etc.)
- NEW pet medical supplies (oral syringes, nursing bottles, etc.)
Items that can NOT be accepted for donation:
- Rawhide Treats
- Newspaper
- Bedding with zippers
- Couch cushions/pillows
- Fitted sheets
- Ceramic pet dishes
- Automatic litter boxes
- Human clothes
Email [email protected] if you have additional questions or concerns!
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Refund statement: This is a free community service opportunity.
Membership requirement: Current 4-H membership in is not required (just encouraged) for participation in this event, but you MUST preregister.
Custodial Care: Please note that this event and its coordinators do not assume custodial care of youth in attendance. Adults (parents, guardians, volunteers, coaches, or chaperones) must be present for the supervision of youth participants.
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