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Dorchester PAWS

Animal shelter in Summerville, SC
Contact —
Email adopt@dorchesterpaws.org
Phone (843) 871-3820
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Address
136 Four Paws Lane
Summerville, SC 29484
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136 Four Paws Lane

Summerville, SC 29484

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Dorchester PAWS

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Wes

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
Summerville, SC
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Bessie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs
Summerville, SC
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Silvano

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 mo
Summerville, SC
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Tutu

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
Summerville, SC
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Tuco

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 mo
Summerville, SC
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Tina

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
Summerville, SC
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Shelter FAQs

Dorchester County of South Carolina which includes Ridgeville, Harleyville, Dorchester, St. George, Grover, Summerville, Oakbrook, Knightsville and Givhans for owner surrender and stray animals. We adopt to any county or town.

Additional adoption info

Kittens (<6 months): $100
Adult Cats: $50
Senior Cats, FLV, FIV+: $25

Puppies (<6 months): $300
Dogs (6 months - 6 years): $100
Senior Dogs (6+ years): $50

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Cricket

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 11 yrs 4 mos
Hollywood, SC, SC
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Puppy 3

Spaniel (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 1 mo
North Charleston, SC
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82870A Judith

Shih Tzu

Female, 8 yrs
North Charleston, SC
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83187a Chance

Husky

Male, 9 yrs
North Charleston, SC
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Peter Pan

American Pit Bull Terrier/English Mastiff

Male, Senior
Charleston, SC
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Walker

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 10 mos
Hollywood, SC, SC

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