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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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Razy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
Summerville, SC
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Bluey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
Summerville, SC
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Cherry

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
Summerville, SC
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Kiwi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 mo
Summerville, SC
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Charles

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Summerville, SC
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Clairo @ Foster

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
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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Brooks

Coonhound/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 7 yrs
Walterboro, SC
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Pigeon

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
North Charleston, SC
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Scarlett

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Ladson, SC
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Katie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Ladson, SC
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82683a Bunsen

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
North Charleston, SC
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Beatrix

American Staffordshire Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs
Walterboro, SC

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