August 

South Carolina Animal Shelters & Animal Control Agencies 

Border States:  Georgia   /   North Carolina 

This is a directory of South Carolina pet shelters, animal rescues and more.  Below select the first letter of the city closest to you for an animal shelter, sanctuary or animal control agency.  Also, don't forget to view our animal rescue page if you are looking for a certain type of animal from the many wonderful animal rescues we have listed.  

Are you looking for a companion for your pet? or how about a companion, gift or present for yourself?  Visit your local animal shelter or rescue today!  There are many animals looking for and needing a loving home today.  In many shelters across the country over 75% of the animals are euthanized because there are not enough homes for them. 

Please research the breed before you buy or adopt, you'll be glad you did!  All domestic birds, cats, dogs, ferrets, horses, rabbits and more have a story to tell. Please give them the time that they deserve. They didn't ask to be left behind.  They are looking for that forever loving  home.   Help the pet overpopulation, animal shelters and rescuers by spaying/neutering your pets!!  

Each day 10,000 humans are born in the U.S. - and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all the animals.  Each year, in this country alone, millions of healthy, adoptable cats and dogs are killed because there are not enough homes for them all. An estimated 15 million dogs and cats must be killed each year in this country because no one wants them. They are abandoned, abused, neglected, and unknown by many people.  Many people don't realize they can find a good pet at their local shelter or animal rescue.  

These animals have originally come from a variety of sources such as (but not limited to): puppy (pet) mills, pet stores, backyard breeders and people who no longer have time for them or didn't realize what all was involved in taking care of that kind of pet.  You will find puppies, kittens, adult cats, trained dogs, small animals, big animals, birds and more.  They are available for adoption at your local shelter or animal rescue group, right now!  In many cases there is absolutely nothing wrong with these animals.  The previous owners just could not keep them for whatever reasons.  Many people don't understand that having a pet is a life commitment for the life of that animal.  Some people can no longer keep their pets, due to life changing issues in their own lives.  Help save a life and adopt a pet today.  Many animals don't have much time.  Visit your local animal shelter or rescue today!  

Some of you are probably saying that the animal shelters/rescues are too strict about adopting their pets.  These organizations CARE about their animals and want to make sure that all animals are going to a good forever home!  There are reasons why they have rules and restrictions.  They are not in it for the money.  They are in it for the animals and future parents(owner's) best interest.  

Unfortunately there are way too many pets that we cannot help or save, but you can help by adopting, donating, volunteering and spaying/neutering your pets!  A shelter's dream is to stop euthanizing a healthy animal because he/she did not find a forever home.  Help your local shelter reach that dream. 

This is a directory of Animal Shelters and Animal Control Agencies throughout South Carolina.  The listings are in alphabetical order by City or County.   If you can not find the Shelter or Animal Control agency, try looking under Animal Rescues.  If you still can not find what you are looking for, please suggest the shelter or animal control agency to us.  

Please note that not all of the US organizations or individuals are registered 501(3)(c) nonprofits. If they claim 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(3) pending & it's important to you or you have doubts about the organization, you can check on their status using Guide Star or IRS Non-Profit Search.  

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URGENT NOTICES:

Urgent notices are notices that these animals do not have much time and will be euthanized if not adopted soon.  Please help make more room in the shelter by adopting a loving pet today!  This is only a small listing of animals needing help now, please contact your local shelter on how you can help.  Not all shelters list their pets as URGENT!  Also, help the pet overpopulation by spaying/neutering your pets so that their offspring don't end up getting abused, neglected or on Death Row.   

Chesterfield, SC  Paws and Claws Humane Society - is a completely volunteer organization.  This county shelter is a HIGH KILL SHELTER due to the shear amount of animals that come to this facility.  
Address:  PO Box 386, 467 Goodale Rd./Edwards Rd, Chesterfield, SC 29709   Phone: 843-623-3585  

Manning, SC  The Lacy Jane Foundation - is being forced to shutdown due to financial constraints.  URGENT need of finding homes for these guys and gals.  Call us at 803-473-4481

Moncks Corner, SC   Doc Williams SPCA - Over 10,000 animals in Berkeley County alone are put to sleep because of the animal population.  The Doc Williams SPCA will assist anyone who is low income that wants to have their animals spayed/neutered.  Donations needed!!  
Address:  502 Cypress Garden Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461   Phone: 843-761-0683  

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Aiken, SC  Aiken SPCA - We need Volunteers & Foster Parents! Foster homes provide temporary care for kittens or puppies that are not old enough for adoption. As well, adult dogs or cats are sometimes placed in foster care to recover from an illness or to overcome shyness.  View some of our animals up for adoption HERE
401 Wire Rd, Aiken SC 29801   Phone: 803-648-6863  

Anderson, SC  Anderson County Animal Shelter -  615 Highway 28 Bypass, Anderson, SC 29624   Phone: 864-260-4151  

Anderson, SC  Anderson County Humane Society -  PO Box 2262, Anderson, SC 29622   Phone: 864-225-9855 

Anderson, SC  Pups, Persians And Pits -   Anderson, SC 29621

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Beaufort, SC  Beaufort County Animal Shelter & Control -   Please help! The shelter could use your donations of old blankets, towels, washcloths, etc.!  View some of our animals up for adoption HERE
Address:  PO Box 1228, Hwy 21 (Past the Marine Corps Air Station), Beaufort SC 29901-1228    Phone: 843-846-3904 

Bamberg, SC  Mary Ann Morris Animal Society Inc - Donations and Volunteers are always needed!!  
Address:  254 Slow Pitch Road, PO Box 1511, Bamberg SC 29003   Phone: 803-245-7387  

Barnwell, SC  Barnwell County Animal Shelter -  55 Diamond Rd, Barnwell, SC 29812   Phone: 803-259-1656  

Bennettsville, SC  Bennettsville Animal Shelter - 110 Huckabee Street, Bennettsville, SC 29512   Phone: (843) 479-7550

Bishopville, SC  Lee County Animal Shelter -  1787 Bethune Highway, Bishopville, SC 29010   Phone: 803-428-2077

Burton, SC  Beaufort Humane Association - We are always in need of Foster Care Providers. Please open your heart & your home to the many loving animals in need of foster care prior to being placed for adoption.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
PO Box 4326, Burton SC 29903   Phone: 843-522-4499  

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Camden SC  Walter Crowe Animal Shelter - is a not for profit animal shelter that services all of Kershaw County.  
Address: 460 Fair Street, Camden SC 29020   Phone: (803)425-6016  

Charleston, SC  John Ancrum SPCA - 3861 Leeds Avenue Charleston SC 29405   Phone: 843-747-4849  

Charleston, SC  Pet Helpers, Inc - We are a non profit animal shelter.  We are located at 1430 Folly Road on James Island.
Address:  1430 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412   Phone: 843.795.1110

Charleston, SC  Pet Helpers - We are a non profit animal shelter in Charleston, SC dedicated to ending the killing of stray and unwanted cats and dogs by promoting affordable spay/neuter programs and providing a safe, loving environment for homeless pets until they are adopted.  View some of our animals up for adoption HERE.  
Address:  1430 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412  Phone: 843-795-1110  

Charleston, SC  Best Friends Adoption Center - 704 Orleans Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: 843-766-7387 

Charleston, SC  Charleston Animal Society - John Ancrum SPCA - View some of our animals up for adoption HERE.   Donations and Volunteers needed!!  
Address:  3861 Leeds Ave, Charleston, SC 29405   Phone: 843-747-4849  
Address:  535 Longpoint Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464   Phone: 843-971-7757  

Chester, SC  Chester County Animal Control Shelter - Please visit our shelter today if you are looking for a pet - we have quite a selection of lovely animals. Our space is limited and we can't keep them long.  View some of our animals up for adoption HERE. 
Address:  2714 Dawson Drive, Chester, SC 29706   Phone: 803-385-6341

Chester, SC  Clover's Way - is a no-kill shelter, dedicated to placing quality pets with permanent loving homes.  
Address:  111 Pinckney St, Chester, SC 29706   Phone: 803-581-5586  

Chesterfield, SC  Paws and Claws Humane Society - is a completely volunteer organization.  This county shelter is a HIGH KILL SHELTER due to the shear amount of animals that come to this facility.  
Address:  PO Box 386, 467 Goodale Rd./Edwards Rd, Chesterfield, SC 29709   Phone: 843-623-3585  

Clinton, SC  Clinton Animal Hospital - has taken on the task of trying to place animals from our local pound. Our goals are to prevent the destroying of as many adoptable animals as possible and to ensure that they are placed in good quality "forever homes".  
Address:  404 Willard Rd, Clinton, SC 29325   Phone: 864-833-2487

Columbia, SC  South Carolina Humane Society SPCA -  121 Humane Lane, Columbia SC 29209   Phone: (803) 783-1267  

Columbia, SC  City of Columbia Animal Shelter - 
127 Humane Lane (off Shop Road), Columbia, SC 29209   Phone: 803-776-7387  

Columbia, SC  Columbia Animal Shelter - 127 Humane Ln, Columbia, SC  

Conway, SC  Horry County Humane Society -  View some of our animals up for adoption HERE.    
Address: 2101 Industrial Park Rd, Conway, SC 29526   Phone: 843- 915-5172  

Conway, SC  Waccamaw Animal Rescue -  A No Kill Refuge 
Address:  PO Box 1764, Conway, SC 29528   Phone: 843-347-6583

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Darlington, SC   Darlington County Animal Shelter - Animal Control Boulevard, Darlington, SC 29532   Phone: (843) 398-4402  

Darlington, SC   Darlington County Humane Society - We serve the Darlington County area by taking in unwanted or homeless cats and dogs, and helping families find the perfect pet.  View some of our animals up for adoption HERE.  
Address:  1740 Animal Control Lane, Darlington, SC 29532   Phone: 843-398-4402  

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Effingham, SC  Florence County Animal Control - State Road 34, Friendfield Road, PO Box 177, Effingham, SC 29541   Phone (843) 665-3053

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Florence, SC  Florence Area Humane Society - We have another website HERE.  View some of our animals up for adoption HERE
Address:  1007 Stockade Drive, Florence SC 29503   Phone: 843-669-2921  

Florence, SC  Home Away from Home Rescue - is a 501(c)3 non-profit rescue kennel for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens.  We rescue animals from Florence County, Darlington County, Dillon County, Marion County and rescue from kill shelters.  Donations needed!!  
Address:  2405 Lakeview Drive, Florence, SC 29505   Phone: 843-665-1615 

Folly Beach, SC  Folly Beach Animal Control - View some of our animals up for adoption HERE.  
Address:  21 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439   Phone: 843-588-2433   

Fort Mill, SC  Humane Society of York County - A No Kill Shelter for Animals in York County SC.  View some of our animals up for adoption HERE  
Address:  2036 Carolina Place, Fort Mill SC 29708  Phone: 803-802-0902  

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Gaffney, SC  Cherokee County Animal Shelter - 300 Yale St, Gaffney, SC 29340   Phone: 864-487-8529  

Gaffney, SC  Humane Society of Cherokee County - we are also Cherokee Rescue Animal Shelter.  View some of the animals we have up for adoption HERE.  
Address:  300 Yale Street, Gaffney, SC   Phone: 864-487-4769   or  864-487-4757

Georgetown, SC  St Francis Humane Society - View our other website here.  View some of the animals we have up for adoption HERE.  
Address:  125 Ridge Rd, Georgetown, SC 29440-2935    Phone: 843-546-0780   

Goose Creek, SC  Berkeley County PAWS - Volunteers & Foster Parents needed!  There is no public shelter to visit. Instead, our companion animals are lovingly cared for in one of our approved foster homes where they can more readily adjust to a family/home environment. To see an animal you are interested in, contact the foster home to make an appointment.  
Address:  PO Box 903, Charleston Tri-County Area, Goose Creek, SC 29445   Phone: 843-207-PAWS

Greenville, SC  Greenville Humane Society - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  328 Furman Hall Road, Greenville, SC 29609   Phone: 864-242-3626 

Greenville, SC  Pet Tender Angels - Please call to make appointment to come see our dogs up for adoption.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  
Address:  PO Box 6691, Greenville, SC 29606   Phone: 864-787-2498

Greenwood, SC  Humane Society of Greenwood - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  1616 Highway 72/221 East, Greenwood, SC 29649   Phone: 864-942-8558  

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Hartsville, SC  Darlington Humane Society - PO Box 1655, Hartsville SC 29551

Hilton Head Island, SC  Hilton Head Humane Society - We are a "no-kill" animal shelter.  View some of the animals we have up for adoption HERE.  
Address:  10 Humane Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926  Phone: 843-681-8686

Hopkins, SC  Animal Protection League of South Carolina - We provide a safe haven for the community’s abused and abandoned dogs and cats and place them in permanent loving homes.
Address:  6080 Old Leesburg Road, Hopkins, SC 29061   Phone: 803-783-2119

Huger, SC  Feline Refuge - is a non-profit, 501c non-caged shelter for both feral and tame cats of all ages. We currently house over 120 cats in 8 established communities.  Volunteers and Donations Needed!!  
Address:  1812 United Dr, Huger SC 29450  Phone: 1-888-849-2260 or 1-843-336-4790

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Kingstree, SC  Williamsburg Animal Shelter - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  205 N Brooks St, Kingstree, SC 29556   Phone:  843-355-9312

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Lancaster, SC  Lancaster County Animal Shelter - 
118 Kennel Lane, PO Box 1809, Lancaster, SC 29721   Phone: 803-286-8103

Laurens, SC  SC Humane Society SPCA - South Carolina Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - is a shelterless, humane organization located in Laurens, South Carolina, and serving Laurens County.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 964, Laurens, SC 29360   Phone: 864-984-6484   

Liberty, SC  Foothills Animal Shelter/Pickens County Humane Society - 500 Five Forks Road, Liberty, SC 29658   Phone: 864-843-9693  

Longs, SC  Kare Team Sanctuary - is a non-profit animal rescue committed to the care and humane treatment of homeless and abandoned domestic dogs and cats.  Donations needed!!  

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Mauldin, SC   Hugs for Hounds - is an organization devoted to sheltering, caring for and rehoming unwanted and homeless Dogs and Puppies.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  209 East Butler Rd, Mauldin, SC 29662   Phone: 864-297-7179  

McCormick, SC   Humane Society of McCormick County, Inc - is a private, non-profit, no-kill organization.  
Address: PO Box 900, McCormick, SC 29835   Phone: 864-443-3379  

Moncks Corner, SC   Doc Williams SPCA - Over 10,000 animals in Berkeley County alone are put to sleep because of the animal population.  The Doc Williams SPCA will assist anyone who is low income that wants to have their animals spayed/neutered.  Donations needed!!  
Address:  502 Cypress Garden Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461   Phone: 843-761-0683

Mt. Pleasant, SC  Charleston Animal Society - John Ancrum SPCA -  View some of our animals up for adoption HERE.   Donations and Volunteers needed!!  
Address:  535 Longpoint Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464   Phone: 843-971-7757
Address:  3861 Leeds Ave, Charleston, SC 29405   Phone: 843-747-4849  

Mullins, SC Marion County Animal Shelter - 
Address: 123 Dog and Cat Ct, Mullins, SC 29574   Phone: 843-423-8370  

Myrtle Beach, SC Grand Strand Humane Society - Help us in our endeavor to reduce the number of homeless and abandoned animals......please spay and neuter your pets.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  3241 Mr. Joe White Ave, Myrtle Beach, SC  29577   Phone: (843) 448-9151  

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Newberry, SC   Newberry County Animal Care and Control - Donations needed!!
Address:  11494 SC Hwy 34, Newberry, SC 29108   Phone: 803-321-2185  

North Myrtle Beach, SC   The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach Inc - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 3369, 409 Bay St, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582   Phone: 843-249-4948

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Orangeburg, SC  Orangeburg Animal Shelter - 225 Ruf Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118   Phone: (803) 534-0045   

Orangeburg, SC  Orangeburg County Animal Control Shelter - There is no guarantee as to the disposition of any animal that is brought in or the length of time an animal is kept.  Meaning if you bring in your animal that day he/she could be euthanized that day.  

Orangeburg, SC  Maude Schiffley Chapter of SPCA - We are a non-profit (c)3 organization.  
Address:  225 Ruf Road, PO Box 1584, Orangeburg, SC 29116 Phone: 803-536-3918 

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Seneca, SC  Seneca Animal Hospital - we try to help abandoned, stray, and homeless animals. Since we are a small facility, our space is limited to the number of homeless animals we can keep, and therefore do not take in animals on a regular basis.  We have pets for adoption  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  
Address: 835 W.N. 1st St, Seneca, SC 29691   

Seneca, SC  Animal Rescue Fund of South Carolina - We are a no-kill, non-profit rescue shelter.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  10445 Clemson Blvd, Seneca, SC 29678   Phone: 864-882-4488  

Simpsonville, SC  Holly Tree Animal Hospital - is a full-service health care facility.  We have pets for adoption
Address:  1332 South Hwy 14, Simpsonville, SC 29681   Phone: 864-288-898   

Simpsonville, SC  Concerned Citizens for Animals -  is a non-profit, 501c(3) animal shelter/rescue group dedicated to promoting animal welfare and eliminating pet overpopulation in Upstate South Carolina.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 1332, Fork Shoals Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681   Phone: 864-243-4222  

Spartanburg, SC  Animal Allies - Non-profit organization, animal control. Spartanburg SC, humane society, spay, neuter. Offer low-cost surgery for low-income client. Volunteer, vets, public education, alternate to euthanasia.  Address:  P.O. Box 4788, Spartanburg SC 29305-4788  

Spartanburg, SC  Spartanburg Humane Society - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  150 Dexter Road, Spartanburg, SC  29303   Phone:  864-583-4805   

Summerville, SC  Francis R Willis SPCA - In Dorchester County  Specializing in finding dogs and cats good homes.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  136 Four Paws Lane, Summerville SC 29483   Phone: 843-871-3820  

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Union, SC  Union County Animal Control -  The facility is located at the County Detention Center on the Jonesville Highway where animals are available for adoption.  
Address:  1657 Jonesville Highway, Union, SC 29379   Phone: 864-429-2808

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Walterboro, SC  Colleton County Animal Care Control -  33 Poor Farm Rd, Walterboro, SC 29488   Phone: 843-893-2651  

West Columbia, SC  Pets Inc -  Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  300 Orchard Dr, West Columbia, SC  29170    Phone: 803-407-1152

West Union, SC  Oconee County Humane Society -  View some of our animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 966, West Union, SC 29696   

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York, SC  York County Animal Control - 
Address:  260 Public Works Road, York, SC 29745   Phone: 803-628-3190  

York, SC  York County Animal Shelter -  The York County Animal Shelter could use your help in volunteering.  The shelter is located off Hwy 5 on Justice Blvd.  
Address:  1765 York Hwy, York SC 29745   Phone: (803) 628-3190  

York, SC  Richardson Rescue & Adooption -  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  
Address:  1968 Garvin Rd, York, South Carolina 29745-6506   Phone: 803-684-6865

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