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Municipal animal shelter for the City of Columbia and Richland County. 🐾 The only guaranteed vetting is basic vaccines, deworming, preventatives, and HW test.

ABOUT US

Columbia Animal Services is an open-intake municipal shelter servicing the City of Columbia and Richland County, South Carolina. For general inquiries, please contact the shelter directly at (803)-776-7387 and use menu option 1, or email [email protected]. For City of Columbia animal control officer assistance, please call (803)-776-7387 and use menu option 2. For more information please visit our website at: https://animalservices.columbiasc.gov/

Foster questions: [email protected]
Volunteer inquiries: [email protected]
Rescue Requests: [email protected]
Rehoming Resources: [email protected]
Marketing Inquiries: [email protected]

Location: 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC 29209

Hours:
Mondays - Fridays: 12 PM to 5 PM
Saturdays: 9 AM to 4 PM
Sundays: Closed

ADOPTION

Adoption fee: $35
All animals at risk of euthanasia have adoption fee of $0
All animals come spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on basic vaccinations. To see all animals at risk of euthanasia due to shelter length of stay, please go to our FB page: COC Animal Services Rescue Needs

All animals available for adoption can be viewed here: https://24petconnect.com/ColumbiaAdoptablePets

Important: We do NOT guarantee health, behavior, or temperament, nor do we have the resources for extensive testing or exams on any animals prior to rescue pulls. CAS does not DNA test shelter pets and is therefore unable to determine the breed of promoted animals. We believe all dogs are individuals and their behaviors should not be predicted based on physical characteristics. LOST A PET? All stray/lost pet intake can be viewed here: https://24petconnect.com/ColumbiaStrayPets

To reclaim a lost pet, please come into the shelter during business hours and provide a valid form of ID. Please note, all animals will be spayed/neutered upon their retrieval unless a note from a veterinarian is provided.

11/12/2026

Meet this weekend's No Fleas Market vendor lineup! ⬇️

11/11/2026

UPDATE 11/11/2026: Adoption pending! ✨
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Meet ABC Columbia's Pet of the Week, our very own, Agatha! 💙

Agatha has a whole lot of love to give and plenty of friends to prove it!

This brindle beauty is a playgroup rockstar and one of our trusted helper greeter dogs, helping us introduce new residents to other dogs and assess canine compatibility. She LOVES making friends and is respectful, playful, and happy to get along with just about everyone, canine and human!

Agatha is a great medium size with a fun mix of playful energy and a laid-back side. She's also a total sweetheart who loves kisses, cuddles, and being close to her people.

Agatha comes when called, knows how to sit, and walks pretty well on leash (with a little pulling when she's excited!). Speaking of excited, she may let out a few happy barks and whines when she's eager to say hello.

Agatha is easy to love and her future family is going to be so lucky to have her. She is currently at the shelter awaiting her happy ending. Please pay her a visit and show her some love… and maybe even take her home!

Thank you to ABC Columbia as always for having us! 😊

🎥 Watch her segment here! https://www.abccolumbia.com/2026/11/10/pet-of-the-week-meet-agatha/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_post-type=Linkpost&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawVhwPNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWJyaWQRMVl4RDdaVEtkSXNtUDBFVGtzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEfwgnTCs1dfrFVUfVkRluB3RF2APVV9-fCgGLLzhwcnTAaxQnh8HAgnVDSl38_aem_Odcv-NMVPA963xEjkTKGGA =1794300494

ℹ️ Basic info about Agatha: ⬇️

🪪 Shelter ID: A310377
🕰️ Age: 3 years old
🩷 S*x: Female
⚖️ Weight: 44 lbs
❤️‍🩹 Medical: Spayed, microchipped, up to date on basic vaccines and preventatives, HW-
🗓️ With CAS since: October 7, 2026

11/10/2026

🆘 Columbia, WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🚨 Our shelter is full and lives are at risk. 💔 You can help us save lives by opening your home to a foster dog or making the decision to adopt. ❤️‍🩹

We’re working hard to place and create space for all of our animals in need, but today, we’re asking for our community’s support. 🙏 We’ve faced exceptionally high intake over the past several days.

‼️ If you’re able to help, please visit us in person ASAP, as time is of the essence. Our staff is currently overwhelmed, therefore visiting the shelter in person will result in the fastest outcome. During times of crisis, our phone call volume becomes too high to manage in a timely manner.

🐾 Our standard adoption fee is $35. Adoption fees are currently waived for all pets age five and older, and all dogs on our Length of Stay list.

🌟 All pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped and up to date on basic vaccines and preventatives at the time of adoption.

🏡 Interested in fostering? Fostering saves lives! Please submit your application via the following link. You can come to the shelter as soon as tomorrow to pick up an emergency foster. APPLY HERE! ➡️ https://forms.columbiasc.gov/232624008451953

🛟 For 501c3 rescue pull, please email ➡️ [email protected]

📧 For general inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

📍 Location:
Columbia Animal Services
127 Humane Lane
Columbia, SC 29209

⏰ Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: noon-5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

11/08/2026

Join us for our Pups & Pints Adoption Event and Donation Drive: Fall Edition! 🍂 Sunday, November 15th from 1-4p.m at Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse. 🍻

Come enjoy local brews and bites, meet adoptable dogs from our shelter, chat with volunteers, foster parents and staff about how to get involved, drop off your donations, or just come by and show our pups some love.

If you’re planning to adopt, please come prepared with a leash and collar. The adoption fee for all of our event dogs is WAIVED! ✨ All dogs in attendance are spayed and neutered, microchipped, on preventatives, and up to date on basic vaccines.

ℹ️ Event Details: ⬇️

🗓️ Sunday, November 15th, 2026
🕓 1-4 p.m.
📍 Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse| 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd., Columbia, SC 29205
🐾 Adoption fees waived!
🎁 Donated goods accepted!

💰 All monetary donations at Pups & Pints events benefit Animal Mission’s Darla Fund, their emergency medical fund for special needs cases at our shelter. ❤️‍🩹 Learn more about the Darla fund or donate online at 🔗 animalmission.org/darla-fund/. Animal Mission is our official partner and fundraising organization.

💙 Sponsored by Animal Mission, Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse & The Pampered Pup Bakery

11/08/2026

Our systems are up and running and it’s back to business as usual! 🙌

Now that we’re able to run our payment systems again, it’s time to reinstate our adoption fees. Our standard adoption fee for all pets is typically $35, but during the month of November, we’re also waving the adoption fees for all pets 5 years and older for our “Oldies but Goodies” adoption promo! 👵💙👴

November is National Senior Pet Month, and we’re shining a light on our older residents who sometimes get overlooked due to their age. There’s something especially heartbreaking about a senior pet in an animal shelter.

Older pets have so much love to give- they’re wiser and typically easier and more laid-back than puppies, who require lots of training (and a little extra patience 😂). If you’re looking to add a four-legged friend to your life, please consider a “senior” pet!

🌟 All pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up to date on basic vaccines and preventatives at the time of adoption. As always, adoption fees are also waived for dogs who are on our LOS (Length of Stay) list (our longest-term residents).

📍 Location:
Columbia Animal Services
127 Humane Lane
Columbia, SC 29209

⏰ Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: noon-5 P.M.
Saturday: 9 A.M.-4 P.M.
Sunday: CLOSED

11/07/2026

There are still a few hours left in Foster Friday and we have someone we’d like for you to meet… Driftie! ✨

This handsome brindle boy has the cutest ears, a big personality, and plenty of love to give. He’s playful, affectionate, and always up for a good time, whether that means exploring the great outdoors, playing fetch, or snuggling on the couch with his people. We’re shocked he hasn’t been adopted yet- he’s been waiting a long time. 😢

He’s a smart boy who knows sit, down, shake, stay, and come! He’s also house trained, loves car rides, and gets along well with other dogs. He’d likely love a playful canine companion. Here’s what his foster family had to say about him:

“He is very playful and needs a hard chew or outlet. He is a little mouthy but not in an aggressive way, in a puppy-like way. He’s very good with strangers and other dogs. Does not seem to have interest in all the squirrels outside in the yard. When on the couch or bed he needs to be touching someone for security. He loves chew toys, including shoes so be sure to keep those safe! He is a very good dog. He would do well with having another playful dog around to keep him occupied and focused!”

Driftie has been good with children when meeting them and has lived successfully with cats in a previous foster home. Given his young age, size, energy level, and puppy-like play style, older children would be the best fit. He’ll benefit from continued training, plenty of exercise, and appropriate outlets for his energy.

Currently in a foster home, Driftie is still waiting for his forever family or rescue placement. If you’re looking for an affectionate, fun-loving sidekick who loves adventures just as much as snuggles, Driftie might be your guy!

➡️ Submit a Meet and Greet Inquiry here! 🔗 https://forms.columbiasc.gov/250657481340860

ℹ️ Basic info about Driftie: ⬇️

🪪 Shelter ID: A306923
🕰️ Age: 2 years old
💙 S*x: Male
⚖️ Weight: 47 lbs
❤️‍🩹 Medical: Neutered, microchipped, UTD on basic vaccines and preventatives, HW-
🗓️ With CAS since: May 1, 2026

11/06/2026

We will be closed to the public tomorrow, Saturday November 7th!

The good news? Our systems are back up and running! 🎉 We’ll be using the day to catch up on data entry and work through everything that’s piled up during our recent network outage.

Thanks for your patience as we get everything back on track. We look forward to seeing you either today or Monday during normal business hours!

11/05/2026

Each week, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and his team help us showcase one of our adoptable pups. 🐶 This week's Dog of the Week is the one, the only, Prince! 👑

At approximately 7 years old, this mellow, easygoing senior gentleman is happy to go with the flow, gets along with everyone he meets, and loves to soak up all the cuddles he can get.

Prince is dog, cat, kid, and livestock friendly, friendly with strangers, house-trained, and a good leash walker. He’s a big boy, so if you’re a big dog lover, he just might be the guy for you! He’s also very well behaved in public, winning everyone over at our recent adoption event.

Prince first found his family through CAS back in 2020 as a younger pup, but through no fault of his own, he came back to us in mid-July and is looking for a new place to call home. This sweet senior deserves a soft landing and a family who will cherish him for the wonderful boy he is.

His foster family can’t say enough good things about him, and we’re hoping his next move is into a forever home where he can enjoy his golden years surrounded by love.

Ready to welcome Prince into your kingdom? 🏰 Submit a Meet and Greet Inquiry here! https://forms.columbiasc.gov/250657481340860

ℹ️ Basic info about Prince: ⬇️

🪪 Shelter ID: A263378
🕰️ Age: 7 years
💙 S*x: Male
⚖️ Weight: 80 lbs
❤️‍🩹 Medical: Neutered, microchipped, UTD on basic vaccines and preventatives, HW-
With CAS since: July 14, 2026

11/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the shelter and added a little something to our pets’ trick-or-treat buckets during our Halloween donation drive! 🎃🍭

We took the buckets down and sorted your donations on Monday, and it was so nice to see every single one filled to the brim. 🥰 We really appreciate everyone who took the time to participate and help make this tradition a success. It’s something we look forward to each year, and we’re glad so many of you do, too! Your donations will be shared between our residents and will help make their stay with us a little more enjoyable.

🌟 If you missed the Halloween donation drive, there’s still a chance to help make the holidays a little brighter for our shelter pets. For just $5, you can sponsor a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal! 🍽️

🦃 Click here to sponsor a Thanksgiving meal for a shelter pet at CAS! 🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/feed-a-shelter-pet-this-thanksgiving-2

Thank you for continuing to think of our animals and finding ways to make their days a little more special, especially this time of year. 🐾💙

Address

127 Humane Lane
Columbia, SC
29209

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 5pm
Tuesday	12pm - 5pm
Wednesday	12pm - 5pm
Thursday	12pm - 5pm
Friday	12pm - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

(803) 776-7387

Website

https://animalservices.columbiasc.gov/, https://linktr.ee/columbiaanimalservices

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