Welcome to Lancaster County, SC
Animal Shelter
LANCASTER COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER is a separate department from ANIMAL CONTROL. If you have information concerning strays, unrestrained or dangerous animals, please contact Animal Control at the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department at 803-283-3388, (Option 4).
The primary function of the Lancaster County Animal Shelter is to house and care for stray and surrendered animals. If stray pets are not claimed after a 5-day stray hold, the animal becomes the property of Lancaster County and are offered to animal rescues and to the public for adoption. There is a reclaim fee if your animal is brought to the shelter. You DO NOT need to be a Lancaster County Resident in order to adopt from the shelter.
Before animals leave the shelter for adoption, they are spayed or neutered (NO EXCEPTIONS), given booster shots, a rabies shot, de-wormed and micro-chipped. Adoption fees cover the costs of these services. Our goal here at the shelter is to help the over-population on cats and dogs by spaying and neutering all of our animals before they leave our facility.
ADOPT A PET
Every pet that is adopted from the shelter opens a space for another pet to have a safe place for another day.
RECLAIM YOUR LOST PET
When Spot or Mr. Whiskers goes missing, here's what you'll need to know...
Volunteers are always needed to help out with the animals at the shelter. Any time you can give will be appreciated by us and our furry residents.
FOSTER OR VOLUNTEER
FACILITY LOCATION & HOURS
Address:
2074 Pageland Highway
Lancaster, SC 29720
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 10AM - 4PM
Closed from 12PM - 1PM
We are teaming up with Lancaster County Stormwater Management, Lancaster County Parks and Recreation, and Lancaster SPCA for a great family event on National Trails Day - June 3rd from 10am - 1pm - at Walnut Creek Park. Our Tails & Trails event will include guided hikes along the trails (a part of the Carolina Thread Trail), family fun and games, and we are bringing shelter dogs that would love to go for a walk with you and your family. The dogs appreciate the opportunity to get out of the shelter for some fresh air, sunshine, extra love & attention, and exposure to potential adopters! Registration for the event is not required, but if you'd like to volunteer to walk a shelter dog, we ask that you sign up in advance at the link below so we can schedule accordingly We sure hope to see you there for a great day of outdoor fun for the entire family!
Lancaster SPCA
Faulkner Animal Hospital
Our Preferred Veterinarian
