[ ABOUT US ]
WHO WE ARE
Speak for Animals is an innovative 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of companion animals in Upstate South Carolina since 2003.
We accomplish our mission through:
Low-Cost Spay and Neuter programs
Partnerships with dedicated veterinarians
Community Outreach, Advocacy, and Education
Planning and Collaborating with animal welfare organizations
Aid with veterinary care through our Pickle Fund
Advocating a compassionate lifestyle
We offer programs for animals who are the most vulnerable: pit bulls and pit mixes, friendly and feral cats and animals belonging to people with financial and other barriers.
OUR BEGINNING
Speak for Animals began in 2003 by a small group of people in Greenville, SC who all shared the same passion - to provide a voice for animals. Advocating for compassionate and responsible care and saving lives through low-cost spay/neuter became the core focus and mission of the organization. We began designing low and no-cost spay/neuter programs to directly address specific vulnerable animals causing pet overpopulation problems (pit bulls, feral cats, etc.). We identified a critical need in low-income communities – a lack of transportation and financial resources. We began our Spay-Mania outreach program to meet people where they live and compassionately offer our services. Over the years, our mission has evolved to also include expanding our outreach areas, humane education, and offering veterinary care for animals “in a pickle” through our Pickle Fund.
ANGEL AWARD
Speak for Animals was awarded the South Carolina Secretary of State Angel Award, for exceptional charitable giving.
In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce 420,000 kittens.
This stray mom and kittens are safe and off the streets. The great news is that they will not be adding more litters in the future! Thank you to everyone who donates to Speak for Animals. If you would like to donate to offset the cost of surgeries for more mothers and kittens like these, please click the donate button below.
Partnering Saves Lives
I wanted to reach out and thank you on behalf of GHS for helping out the community with your organization and collaborating with Stand Up For Pits. We appreciate your hard work and passion to help animals. With your help, we are not only providing more affordable care for owners and their pets but also creating a better life as well. Our clients appreciate having the resource to get their pet fixed and vaccinated at an even lower cost with the help of the vouchers you provide. Please extend a thank you on our behalf to Stand Up For Pits, without them, many people who didn’t have the funds to get their dog spay/neuter are now able to have their furry friend fixed. It has been a great week and we look forward to more opportunities with SFA and SUFP!
Andrea Mendez
Greenville Humane Society
Meet Our Team
Susan Bufano
President
Lindsey Deon
Vice President
Kelly Byard
Spay/Neuter and Financial Coordinator
John Riley
Secretary
Sara Sponseller, CPA
Treasurer
Dr. Diane Balding
Dr. Joy Culbertson
“If everyone took personal responsibility for their animal, we wouldn’t have a lot of the animal problems that we do. I’m a big spay-and-neuter supporter. Don’t have babies if you’re not going to take care of those babies. We just need to take care of the ones we have. Take responsibility and breathe kindness.”
— Betty White