Birthday Parties

Hey there, animal lover!

Are you ready to pawty like an animal? Celebrate your child’s birthday in a pawsome way by hosting their party at Darlington County Humane Society! This is the purr-fect way to have a tail-waggin’ good time, all while supporting animals in need.

APPLICATION

What’s Included

Here’s what you’ll get with our birthday parties:

  • Supervised interaction with shelter dogs

  • One hands-on activity (bandana decorating, cat toy making, or “Adopt Me” signs)

  • A birthday certificate showing how they helped shelter animals

  • Group photo time with a shelter “party pet”

  • Tables, chairs, and cleanup provided

Woof — that’s a lot of fun!

Families are welcome to bring cake, snacks, drinks, and decorations.

Party Details

WHERE:
Darlington County Humane Society

WHO:
Kids celebrating ages 7–12

  • Ages 6 and under or 13 and over please contact the shelter before booking

WHEN:

  • Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Sundays: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Parties must be booked in advance and are offered on a limited basis.

LENGTH:
Approximately 2 hours (includes setup and cleanup time)

SUPERVISION:
One adult chaperone is required for every five children.

COST:
Total cost is $100. A $50 deposit is required to reserve your date, the remaining $50 is due 3 days before your event.

Waivers & Safety

  • A signed parent/guardian waiver is required for every child

  • Photo release forms are required

  • Please disclose any allergies (including peanut butter)

All animal interactions are fully supervised. Animals are selected based on temperament, age, and comfort level.

View Waiver Here