Helpful Links
A curated collection of resources we return to again and again — for pet owners, wildlife watchers, and anyone who loves animals on Hilton Head Island.
🐾 Local Rescue & Animal Care
Salty Paws of the Lowcountry — saltypawsofthelowcountry.org
Foster-based cat rescue serving HHI and Bluffton. TNR support, community food pantry, and a genuine commitment to keeping animals in their homes. Call before you surrender.
All About Cats HHI — allaboutcatshhi.org
A sanctuary committed to providing care for community cats in the Hilton Head and Lowcountry.
Hilton Head Humane Association — hhhumane.org
The island’s established shelter and adoption resource. Public listings and events available on their site.
Hilton Head Humane Clinic — hhhumane.org/snac
Low-cost spay/neuter services through SNAC in Okatie. Separate from the shelter — see our Affordable Pet Care page for details.
Beaufort County Animal Services — bcgov.net/animal-services
County-run shelter covering stray intake, lost and found, and local animal ordinances.
🦎 Wildlife & Rehabilitation
Who to call when you find injured or abandoned wildlife
Palmetto Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation — PWRR
Licensed wildlife rehabbers serving South Carolina. If you find an injured or orphaned animal, these are your first call. We sat down with rehabber Sherie Gibson to learn — read her Q&A with Critter Compass
Keeper of the Wild — keeperofthewild.org
Wild Wildlife Rescue and Sanctuary dedicated to the conservation, preservation and rehabilitation of South Carolina’s Wildlife.
Hilton Head Sea Turtle Patrol — seaturtlepatrolhhi.org
Volunteer-run nest monitoring and protection program on HHI beaches. Excellent free educational events.
Coastal Discovery Museum — coastaldiscovery.org
Nature programs, guided walks, and a genuine connection to the Lowcountry ecosystem. Great for families.
🐱 Cat Resources
Jackson Galaxy — Cat Behavior Blog — jacksongalaxy.com
Straight talk on cat behavior from someone who really knows his cats.
🔍 Lost & Found
PetFBI — petfbi.org
Free lost and found pet registry serving the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. A 501(c)(3). Cross-posts to Lost Dogs of America and Lost Cats of America. See our Lost & Found page for the full rundown on what to do if your pet goes missing.
🏕️ Pet-Friendly Outings
SniffSpot — sniffspot.com
Private, fenced yard rentals by the hour — ideal for dogs who need off-leash time without the unpredictability of a dog park. Search by location.
BringFido — Hilton Head Restaurants bringfido Hilton Head
Bluffton Restaurants bringfido Bluffton
See our own Critter Compass page featuring local restaurants that feature menus just for your pup!
📋 Printables & Quick References
Numbers every island pet owner should have — our free printable PDF
Hurricane Pet Checklist — our free printable PDF
Kitten Age Chart — a helpful guide to kitten developmental stages and how to care for them at each stage. Courtesy of Salty Paws of the Lowcountry.
Free Microchip Registry — register your pet’s chip at no cost
Affordable Pet Care & Resources — local low-cost vet care, food pantries, and more
