Clemson Paw Partners plans to build a new veterinary care facility in Upstate South Carolina.
The Central-based nonprofit animal welfare organization unveiled the estimated $5 million project on June 1. The new clinic will be located at 1130 Greenville Highway in Central.
Margaret Thompson, founder and president of Clemson Paw Partners, said the expansion aims to give families more options for veterinary care and create access to low-cost services.
“Too many pet owners struggle to afford care or find available appointments,” Thompson said. “Our goal is to provide compassionate, affordable services while helping reduce pet overpopulation across our region.”
The new facility will provide affordable spray and neuter services, vaccinations, microchipping, heartworm testing, flea and tick prevention and feral cat management support.
Clemson Paw Partners intends to complete the project without incurring debt. The nonprofit purchased the land for the project outright. Fundraising, grants, donations and community support are planned to cover the project’s construction costs.
“This project represents an investment in the long-term health and well-being of pets throughout our community,” Thompson said. “By remaining debt-free, we can keep our focus on affordable care and reinvest resources directly into services for animals and families.”
Construction of the new facility is expected to be completed by the summer of 2027. The nonprofit organization will prioritize completing the facility’s spray and neuter clinic to operate those services during the remainder of construction.
Clemson Paw Partners was established in 2017 to serve low-income pet owners in Pickens County and its surrounding communities. The nonprofit organization opened its first low-cost clinic in Central in 2022.
For more information, visit clemsonpawpartners.org.
