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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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P.O. Box 210668
Columbia, SC 29221
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Adoptable pets at Animal Rescue Carolina, Inc (ARC)

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Elmer

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Columbia, SC
Special Needs
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Bronwen

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Columbia, SC
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Landon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Columbia, SC
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Loretta

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Columbia, SC
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Natalie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Columbia, SC
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Ellaree

Calico

Female, Adult
Columbia, SC

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.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Rescue Carolina, Inc (ARC)

Maude Schiffley Chapter of S.P.C.A.

225 Ruf Road,
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Noble Shepherd Rescue

PO Box 742,
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Sandhills Chihuahua Rescue

Columbia, SC 29223

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Safari

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Camden, SC
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Garrett

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Senior
West Columbia, SC
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Woodrow

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Senior
West Columbia, SC
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Lady

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 8 mos
Hopkins, SC
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Richard

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Columbia, SC
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Bo Bo

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Adult
Lexington, SC

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