The Humane Society of York County is featuring two adoptable animals this week, a young cat named Kallima and a dog named Ryker, both waiting at the shelter in Fort Mill for permanent homes.
Kallima, estimated to be just over 1 year old, is the shelter’s cat of the week. Staff describe her as loving, playful and talkative, with distinctive markings and coloring. She came to the Humane Society as an owner surrender and has already settled into the shelter’s Cat Lounge, a shared space where she lives comfortably alongside other cats. Staff said her smooth transition into the group setting reflects an easygoing temperament. She is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and tested.
Ryker, the dog of the week, is estimated to be just over 3 years old and arrived at the shelter as a stray. Staff estimate his weight at 35 to 40 pounds and describe him as a compact, medium build dog, believed to be a mixed breed with possible Terrier or Bulldog characteristics. According to the shelter, Ryker enjoys walks, playtime and snuggling, and he responds well to attention. He is neutered, vaccinated, tested and microchipped.
Both animals are available to meet at the shelter, and staff encourage interested residents to call for an appointment or stop in during operating hours.
Summer safety reminders
With warm weather continuing across York County, the Humane Society is urging pet owners to take precautions during the heat. The shelter recommends providing a constant supply of fresh water and a shaded place for animals to cool off, and it cautions owners never to leave pets in a parked vehicle, even briefly, because interior temperatures can rise to dangerous levels within minutes.
The shelter also advises walking dogs early in the morning or later in the evening and checking pavement temperature before heading out. If the surface is too hot for the back of a hand, it is too hot for a dog’s paws, and owners should stick to grassy areas instead. The Humane Society added that residents who are able may leave a bowl of fresh water outside for neighborhood strays and local wildlife.
The organization also reminded residents that fireworks continue through the summer season and can distress animals. The shelter suggests keeping pets indoors with a television or music playing to help mask the noise.
How to help
The Humane Society of York County relies on community support through volunteering, fostering, donations and shopping at its PAWSibilities Thrift Shop and Boutique, where proceeds benefit the rescue. The organization also maintains an eBay page and accepts financial contributions and donated items through its website.
So far in 2026, the shelter reports placing 93 dogs and 281 cats, for a total of 374 animals adopted into permanent homes.
The Humane Society of York County is located at 8177 Regent Parkway, Fort Mill. To make an appointment or learn more about the adoption process, call 803.802.0902 or visit humanesocietyofyorkcounty.org.
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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.
