Coastal Pet Rescue Volunteer Handbook

About Us

Mission Statement

Coastal Pet Rescue is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of homeless, abused and neglected animals in the coastal empire Savannah and Lowcountry South Carolina areas. Our goal is to save as many pet lives as possible through rescue, by reducing pet overpopulation through spaying/neutering programs, and by providing educational opportunities to the public to become better pet guardians.

Organization Vision

Coastal Pet Rescue is recognized as a major resource for the welfare of homeless, abandoned and abused companion animals in Savannah. Our goal is to lower euthanasia rates at our county animal control by:

  1. Bringing adoptable pets into our program for medical and social rehabilitation and re-homing.
  2. Providing resources to pet owners to encourage their responsibility and commitment to their pets and prevent them from contributing to the homeless pet population (i.e. spay/neuter awareness, micro-chipping and positive pet behavior modification programs).

We want to continue to be a valuable resource to our community. We believe that one person can make the difference in the life of an animal in need, so as an organization, we have more strength to help more animals.

Leadership Team

Lisa Scarbrough, Director/Founder
Rachel Levan, Treasurer
Melissa Kendrick, Feline Adoption Cooridinator; Donor Relations Coordinator
Carolyn Jennelle, Lead Adoption Coordinator
Carly Hallman, Leadership Team At-Large Member
Emily Piette, Volunteer Coordinator
Pam King, Director, Intake and Shelter Medicine