About FYCAS

About FYCAS

Our Story

Friends of the York County Animal Shelter (FYCAS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the lifesaving work of the York County Animal Shelter in York, South Carolina. Through fundraising, community partnerships, and volunteer engagement, FYCAS helps provide medical care, enrichment, rescue support, and adoption resources for homeless pets in our community. Our mission is to enhance the well-being of shelter animals, promote responsible pet ownership, and work toward a future where every adoptable animal finds a loving home. Together with compassionate supporters, we’re making a lasting difference — one life at a time.

Why volunteer?

An Experience that makes a Difference

There is nothing quite like watching a frightened animal learn to trust again or seeing a rescued pet go home with a forever family. Volunteering in animal rescue is hands-on, meaningful work that changes lives, theirs and yours. If you are looking to become a FYCAS volunteer, fill out the following application and a shelter worker will reach out to you with more information.

More from FYCAS in 2026...

  • Saturday, March 21, 11 am-3 pm, Tega Cay Lions Club Adopt-A-Pup Pageant at Grace Presbyterian Church, Fort Mil

  • Saturday, April 11, 1-4 pm, Bass Pro Shops, Fort Mill

  • Saturday, April 18, 10 am-1 pm, Recycle & Rescue, Indian Land

  • Saturday, April 25, 11 am-3 pm, Dog House at Harley Davidson, Rock Hill

  • Saturday, May 2, 1-3 pm, Illumination Wines, Fort Mill

  • Saturday, May 16, 11 am-2 pm, Paws in the Park at Allison Creek Park, York

  • Saturday, May 23, 1-4 pm, Bass Pro Shops, Fort Mill

  • Saturday, June 13, 12-3 pm, Yorkville Marketplace & The Mercantile, York

  • Saturday, July 11, 12-3 pm, Black's Peaches, York

  • Saturday, September 12, 1-4 pm, Bass Pro Shops, Fort Mill

  • Saturday, September 19, Time TBD, Replay Brewing, Fort Mill

  • Saturday, October 24, 11am-4 pm, 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament at Papa Doc's, Lake Wylie (Rain Date 11/7)

  • Saturday, November 14, Time TBD, Dog House Harley-Davidson, Rock Hill

  • Saturday, December 12, 10:30 am-1 pm, Christmas at the Shelter

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