Dear Friends of WARM,

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Waccamaw Animal Rescue Missions Founder and Executive Director, Julie Finlayson, has passed away. Her family across the country and overseas had to be contacted, which Is why we had to wait to tell the public. It is with heavy hearts that we announce Waccamaw Animal Rescue Missions Founder and Executive Director, Julie Finlayson, has passed away. Her family across the country and overseas had to be contacted, which Is why we had to wait to tell the public. 

With over 25 years of dedicated service to Horry County and beyond, we are saddened by the loss of our friend and animal activist. 

Her tireless efforts were not only for the animals she rescued, but caring for those close to her as well.

WARM will continue to run as we work through the probate process, but we still will not be taking in additional animals in case this affects the rescue. It’s the Board of Directors and volunteers desire to continue helping our community and keep rescuing animals in need, but we can’t properly do that until we have set answers on what’s going to happen with our property. Unfortunately, that may take a while as the probate process is not a quick one. So, we ask you to please bear with us and continue to support WARM (not us) as we still are a nonprofit and have 14 pigs, 5 dogs, 6 cats and 5 chickens to care for. We are actively seeking homes for everyone, so please consider adoption!  

Julie did not wish for a memorial service, so one will not be held. Instead, she requested that donations be made to WARM in her honor rather than spend money on a service and/or flowers.    

Sincerely,