Pickens County has no dedicated animal shelter — meaning countless pets and stray animals go without care, food, or safe homes. I’m Kari Rodgers, and I’ve started Pickens Paws and Purrs, a volunteer-driven community project to change that.

In less than 48 hours of sharing the idea, our community has shown overwhelming support — volunteers, fosters, and even local businesses offering services and discounts have stepped forward! The excitement is real, but we need a small boost to make this official.

We’re raising funds to:

File nonprofit paperwork to make Pickens Paws and Purrs an official 501(c)(3) organization

Open a dedicated bank account for transparency in donations

Begin planning basic operations for rescues, including veterinary care, supplies, and eventual shelter space

Even a small donation will help us cross the first hurdle and move from vision to reality. Every dollar goes directly to creating a safe haven for animals in Pickens County.

Why this matters:

Stray and abandoned animals often have no safe place to go.

Local families looking to adopt face limited options.

Your support now helps us start small and grow into a fully operational community rescue that saves lives every day.

We are a community in action — and every gift, big or small, puts us closer to a future where no animal in Pickens County is left behind.

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make this dream a reality.