Mauldin Police Team Up with Local Partners for 4th Annual ‘Lend-A-Paw’ Pet Supply Drive

Community members across the Golden Strip are being invited to “lend a paw” this November as the Mauldin Police Department Community Outreach Team gears up to pack a patrol cruiser with essential food and supplies for shelter animals across Greenville County.

The 4th Annual Lend-A-Paw for Dogs in Need drive culminates in a main event on Saturday, November 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Hollywood Feed, located at 2200 Woodruff Road (Suite 500). All donations gathered through the campaign benefit Greenville County Animal Care to help feed, comfort, and care for local shelter pets.

Main Event Highlights

Attendees visiting Hollywood Feed during Saturday’s gathering can take advantage of a full lineup of family-friendly activities, pet wellness services, and adoption showcases:

• Meet & Greets: Community members can meet Mauldin PD’s beloved therapy dog, K9 Margo, alongside local representatives from State Farm.

• On-Site Pet Health Services: A mobile vaccine clinic will be hosted on-site by Wade Hampton Veterinary Clinic & Pet Care Mobile. Additionally, Jasper’s Legacy Dog Rescue will provide free pet microchipping.

• Adoptions & Local Pet Partners: Families looking to add a furry companion can connect with Lucky Pup Rescue to meet adoptable pets, as well as visit with local pet care professionals from Scruffy to Fluffy Pet Spa.

Priority Donation Items

While officers will be actively working to fill the patrol cruiser to the roof with dry dog food, organizers are also collecting a variety of critical supplies for shelter dogs and cats:

• Dry dog food and dry cat food

• Canned pâté-style dog and cat food

• Kitty litter

• Fleece blankets and clean towels

• Large KONG-style durable chew toys

Early Drop-Off Locations (Nov. 2 – Nov. 13)

For residents unable to attend Saturday’s event or wishing to give early, donation bins wrapped in commemorative pet paper are stationed throughout Mauldin through Friday, November 13:

• Mauldin City Hall (5 E. Butler Rd.)

• Mauldin Cultural Center (101 E. Butler Rd.)

• Mauldin Sports Center (10 City Center Dr.)

• Mauldin Senior Center (203 Corn Rd.)

• Mauldin Fire Department Headquarters (11 W. Butler Rd.)

• Cristina Ortiz – State Farm Insurance Agency

Whether dropping off a bag of kibble during routine errands or coming out to visit K9 Margo on Saturday, local organizers encourage everyone across the community to help make a tangible difference for homeless animals throughout the Upstate.