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Lancaster County Animal Shelter Information

The Lancaster County Animal Shelter is a separate organization from Lancaster SPCA. This page is provided as a resource to help you find information about the county-operated shelter, including hours, location, adoptable pets, and contact details. Please use the links below to access their official website and services.

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. 

EMERGENCIES - DIAL 911

REPORTING STRAY, ABANDONED, INJURED, UNRESTRAINED, ABUSED, OR DANGEROUS ANIMALS: 

Animal Shelter Resources

Shelter Address & Contact Info

2074 Pageland Hwy., Lancaster, SC 29720

(803) 286-8103
Animal@LancasterCountySC.gov

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Shelter Hours

Monday through Friday
10 am - 4 pm

Closed 12 to 1 pm

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Directions to the Shelter

Get driving directions to the shelter.

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Animals at the Lancaster County Animal Shelter

View all available pets at the shelter.

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Dog Adoption Info & Application

View dog adoption information and application.

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Cat Adoption Info & Application

View cat adoption information and application.

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Rescue Group Info

Any rescue organization who would like to make commitment for a specific shelter animal, please complete a rescue commitment form.

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Reclaim a Lost Pet

Learn the steps to take if your pet is missing.

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Lancaster County Fee Schedule

Check out the fee schedule for the Lancaster Animal Shelter.

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Foster & Volunteer Information

Fosters and volunteers are always needed. Check here for details and applications.

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Donate to The Shelter

Financial donations to help provide medical care, medicines, supplies, and enrichment for shelter animals are always appreciated.

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Amazon Wishlist

Donations of food and supplies are always welcomed

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Shelter Merch

T-shirts, hoodies & tank tops are available to purchase

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Walk of Hope Brick Project

Honor a special person or pet with a personalized brick on the Walk of Hope.

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County Animal Ordinances

Ordinances and laws are enforced by Lancaster Cnty Animal Control which is a division of Lancaster County Sheriff's Office.

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Wildlife Concerns

Lancaster County does not handle nuisance wildlife. Check here for agencies that can help.

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Reports of Animal Cruelty

Anyone with information about any case of dog fighting or animal cruelty may submit a tip to the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office at 803-283-3388 (select Option 4) or use the link provided here.

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