Chester, SC Animal Shelters

3 Shelters

    e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

    Chester County Animal Care and Enforcement
    2714 Dawson Dr.
    Chester, SC 29706

    Located in Chester County

    (803) 385-6341
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    Chester County Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    2714 Dawson Drive
    Chester, SC 29706

    Located in Chester County

    803-385-6341
    Details
    Red Bug Rescue
    Rescue Organization

    Chester, SC 29706
    (803) 899-2775
    Details
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    Animal Shelters in Chester, SC

    Chester has three listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, in Chester County. The mix is fairly even between rescue organizations and animal shelters. McConnells and Carlisle, both within about 14 miles, have listings of their own. It is a short list, but every animal on it is waiting for the same thing.

    Chester has three listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first.

    A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

    The Chester listings all fall in Chester County, which is worth knowing if you are checking whether a shelter takes animals from your area.

    If nothing here suits, McConnells, Carlisle and Rock Hill all have listings within about 19 miles. Each one links through from the sidebar.

    Every listing here carries a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.
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      e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

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