FORT MILL, SC — The Humane Society of York County is highlighting two adoptable animals this week, a cat named Juju and a dog named Celeste, as part of its ongoing effort to find permanent homes for pets in its care.
Both animals are available for adoption at the shelter, located at 8177 Regent Parkway in Fort Mill. The organization operates as an independent nonprofit and receives no funding from any other humane society or government municipality, relying instead on donations, volunteers and adoptions to support its mission.
Juju, a white coated male cat, arrived at the shelter as a stray. According to the shelter, he was severely matted when he came in, which had left him in pain, but he began feeling better once he was clipped and given time to recover. He is estimated to be just under a year and a half old and has been at the shelter for more than four months.
Shelter staff describe Juju as an independent cat with a clear sense of his own preferences. He enjoys company but is not fond of being picked up, and the shelter recommends giving him time to settle in and build confidence with a new owner. He is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and tested, and the shelter notes he needs an indoor only home with regular grooming due to his longer coat.
Celeste, an estimated six month old terrier mix expected to grow to around 45 pounds, also came to the shelter as a stray found along the roadside. Her brindle coat and energetic personality have made her a favorite among staff, though the shelter says she is still building confidence around other dogs and would benefit from an adopter willing to work with her on training.
The shelter says Celeste loves walks and yard play and needs regular exercise to work off her puppy energy. She is spayed, vaccinated, tested and microchipped.
Anyone interested in meeting Juju or Celeste can visit the shelter during business hours or call 803.802.0902 to schedule an appointment. Adoption requirements and the full process are listed on the shelter’s website.
The Humane Society of York County also continues to seek volunteers, foster families and donations to support its operations, including its PAWSibilities Thrift Shop and Boutique, where proceeds go directly toward the organization’s mission. Shelter officials are also urging pet owners to take precautions during the current stretch of extreme heat and humidity, recommending that animals be kept indoors, given ample fresh water and spared from strenuous exercise during peak heat hours.
So far in 2026, the shelter reports it has placed 92 dogs and 269 cats, a total of 361 animals, into permanent homes.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
