South Carolina Animal Shelters

237 Shelters

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    P.O. Box 563
    North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597

    Located in Horry County

    843-249-5262
    Details
    New Beginnings Shepherd Rescue
    Rescue Organization

    Holly Hill, SC 29059
    Details
    Newberry County Animal Care and Control
    11494 Sc Hwy 34
    Newberry, SC 29108

    Located in Newberry County

    803-321-2185
    Details
    Noahs Ark Animal Sanctuary & People Against Cruelty
    805 3Rd Avenue
    Ridgeland, SC 29936

    Located in Jasper County

    843-726-7997
    Details
    Noble Ones Bully Breed
    Ladson
    Ladson, SC 29456-0000

    Located in Charleston County

    843-771-3997
    Details
    Noble Ones Bully Breed Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    131 Surlington Drive
    Ladson, SC 29456-0000

    Located in Charleston County

    843-771-3997
    Details
    Noble Shepherd Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    PO Box 742
    Columbia, SC 29202
    Details
    Oconee County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    321 Camp Road
    Walhalla, SC 29691

    Located in Oconee County

    864-638-8798
    Details
    Oconee County Humane Society, Inc.
    Humane Society
    1925 Sandifer Blvd.
    Seneca, SC 29678
    (864) 882-4719
    Details
    Orangeburg County Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    P.O. Box 1000
    Orangeburg, SC 29116

    Located in Orangeburg County

    803-534-0045
    Details
    OREBA RESCUE NETWORK GROUP
    Rescue Organization
    Po Box 1086
    Moncks Corner, SC 29461

    Located in Berkeley County

    Details
    Our Lady of Mercy's Catnip Cottage
    105 Coney Court
    Summerville, SC 29483

    Located in Berkeley County

    843-729-3967
    Details

    Animal Shelters in South Carolina

    South Carolina has 237 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 39 counties. The mix is fairly even between rescue organizations and animal shelters. Charleston has more than any other South Carolina city, followed by Lexington and Columbia. There is no shortage of choice in South Carolina — old dogs, shy cats, and a fair few who will pick you first.

    South Carolina has 237 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.

    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.

    Charleston has more than anywhere else in South Carolina, followed by Lexington, Columbia and Greenville. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.

    Lexington, Charleston and Horry counties have the most, though listings reach 39 of South Carolina's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.

    Most listings here carry 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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