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Animal Rescue Carolina, Inc (ARC)

Animal rescue in Columbia, SC

Animal Rescue Carolina (ARC) is a no-kill,501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is four-fold: 1) to promote spay-neuter, 2) to restore stray animals to good medical health, before adopting them into permanent, loving homes, 3) to encourage Trap, Neuter, and Return(TNR) and, 4) to educate pet owners about their responsibilities as guardians for their companion animals.

We are a completely foster-based rescue group. If you would like to make a donation, please click on the Paypal button. All donations are tax deductable and go directly to care of the animals.

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Email animalrescuecarolina@yahoo.com
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P.O. Box 210668
Columbia, SC 29221
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Adoptable pets at Animal Rescue Carolina, Inc (ARC)

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Sunkist

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Columbia, SC
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Johan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Columbia, SC
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Princess Peach

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Columbia, SC
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T-Bone

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Columbia, SC
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Alvin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Columbia, SC
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Deirdre

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Columbia, SC
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Rescue FAQs

We serve primarily the Midlands of South Carolina.

Additional adoption info

Those interested in adopting are requested to fill out an adoption application. After the application is reviewed and approved, the adopter is required to sign an adoption contract.

Go to http://arc.rescuegroups.org/info/file?file=14074.doc to get an electronic version of our cat application. Find our dog application at http://arc.rescuegroups.org/info/file?file=14075.doc.

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Pepsi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Lexington, SC
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Emery

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Hopkins, SC
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Howie

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Columbia, SC
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Snickers

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 13 yrs 11 mos
Irmo, SC
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Raven (available for pre-adoption)

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Camden, SC
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Woody

Husky/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, Adult
Newberry, SC

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