Who We Are

The Mary Ann Morris Animal Society, Inc. (MAMAS) is an organization dedicated to procuring the humane treatment of animals in our rural area. Only one of the five towns within our county has an animal control officer. We are not able to pick up animals; those who find strays must bring them to us.

Bamberg County Council supplies some of our funding, but we are dependant upon donations from members, volunteers and benefactors to provide the service we do for the community and to provide care for the large number of dogs we receive or are able to accept.

News & Events

Happy news for HW positive dogs at MAMAS Being HW positive is a difficult situation for a shelter dog, both because of the medical issues & the high cost of treating a heartworm positive animal. Many times this means a dog never makes it out of a shelter simply because the funds to cover treatment simply cannot be found. :o( However, the volunteers at MAMAS are delighted to announce some happy news for the heartworm positive dogs at our shelter.  Nicole with The Heartworm Project in West Columbia, SC is sending MAMAS enough of the Immiticide treatment drug to treat dogs weighing up to a collective total of 110 lbs!  The Heartworm Project is a volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that provides medical care for shelter animals in need. Founded in 2004, the original purpose was to treat heartworm positive dogs at local shelters who were scheduled to be euthanized because of their illness. Since inception, they have expanded to include dogs and cats of all ages who need medical intervention that shelters are not capable of providing. For more info, please visit their website @ www.heartwormproject.org Our second happy (but bittersweet) announcement is the formation of Betty's Fund, a special project within MAMAS dedicated to helping fund treatment for dogs at MAMAS who test HW positive...  including "Hamlet", "Kelsey", & "Blossom"  pictured below  and  "Honey" photographed above. Betty's Fund is named after Betty Jean Schnurr, mother to MAMAS's rescue coordinator Jean Schnurr. Until her recent, sudden passing Betty shared her daughter's deep love for animals... especially those with special medical needs. Together with the Schnurr family, MAMAS is asking those with an equally generous heart & love of animals to please make a contribution to Betty's Fund, so that even our HW positive dogs can get the medial treatment they so desperately need to find safe rescues & loving  furever homes. THANK YOU!!!   Or you can mail your donations to...    MAMAS    PO Box 1151    Bamberg, SC 29003

Jake & Scarlet say THANK YOU!!!  Jake & Scarlet would like to say a big WOOF, WOOF   (translation: thank you)  to Jennifer with Noah's Ark in Okatie, SC.  Jennifer donated $500 to help Jake & Scarlet get their legs amputated. MAMAS simply did not have the funds to cover the surgery(s) because of all the recent medical expenses & basic vet care costs  incurred for other shelter pups. Noah's Ark generously stepped in to help Jake & Scarlet get the care they so badly needed Scarlet is still looking for her forever home (or rescue).    Jake is now in a foster-to- adopt home in SC where he will be treated for HW.  About Noah's Ark...

Wanted: Volunteers We are desperate for volunteers. Becoming a volunteer can be a very rewarding experience and again, directly affects the amount of dollars attributed to maintaining the shelter. Volunteer opportunities include...   Dog Walker - Volunteers should be confident, physically capable of handling any size animal. Bubbles & Brushes - Washing our furry friends is always a treat. They love to be brushed too! Brushes and shampoo is provided by the shelter. Transportation - Assist with Transportation of animals to the veterinarian or pickup donated supplies. (Must have valid SC Driver’s License) Welcome Wagon - Greet potential adopters, answer telephone, call adopters to follow up on their experience with their new pet, etc. Special Events - Assist with special events and festivals to promote adoptions at various county locations. Photographer - Take photos/glamour shots of animals for PetFinder.com. Bring a friend to help hold our furry friends! Kennel Care - Help us make MAMAS a comfortable stop on the way to a loving furever home. Feed & water our animals, clean kennels, wash blankets & bedding, clean kitty litter boxes, etc. We are also seeking creative and motivated people to join our board and develop and oversee committees responsible for off site adoption, education, fund raising, special events, grant application, publicity. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact MAMAS at 803-245-7387, email us at contact@mamasanimalshelter.com OR visit the shelter during our regular hours.