Freedom Fences is a volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Upstate South Carolina, working to save dogs and cats from neglect, abandonment, and euthanasia. Since 2010, we've focused on reducing the number of pets euthanized in Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties through hands-on rescue, community outreach, and lifesaving transport.
We started by helping outdoor dog -- especially those chained with little shelter or space -- by offering free kennels, improving living conditions, and advocating for better animal welfare laws. In 2014, we opened The Wag Shack, a small, no-kill shelter for dogs in urgent need. We ensure every dog receives vet care, spay/neuter surgery, and love -- then find them forever homes locally or through trusted out-of-state rescue partners.
In 2016, we expanded our mission to include cat rescue. Today, we care for 25–30 adoptable cats in two cage-free facilities: The Catty Shack and Meow Manor. All cats are fully vetted, spayed/neutered, and ready for loving homes. When local adoptions aren’t possible due to overpopulation, we transport cats to rescue partners up north -- at no cost -- so they can find the families they deserve.
We may be a small team, but we believe every life matters. One adoption at a time, we're making a difference.
