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York County Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in York, SC

We are the only open-admission shelter in our community and have an annual intake of about 5500 dogs, cats, livestock, and wildlife.

Contact —
Email animal.control@yorkcountygov.com
Phone (803) 628-3190
Website
Address
713 Justice Boulevard
PO Box 120
York, SC 29745
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Meet their adoptable pets

713 Justice Boulevard

PO Box 120

York, SC 29745

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at York County Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on GRETA's adoption status with email updates.
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GRETA

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
York, SC
We'll also keep you updated on EINSTEIN's adoption status with email updates.
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EINSTEIN

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
York, SC
We'll also keep you updated on JEREMY's adoption status with email updates.
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JEREMY

Labrador Retriever

Male, 7 yrs 4 mos
York, SC
We'll also keep you updated on TINKERBELL's adoption status with email updates.
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TINKERBELL

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
York, SC
We'll also keep you updated on TOAD's adoption status with email updates.
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TOAD

Carolina Dog

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
York, SC
We'll also keep you updated on SPARKLEWORKS's adoption status with email updates.
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SPARKLEWORKS

American Staffordshire Terrier/Boxer

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
York, SC
We'll also keep you updated on JESTER's adoption status with email updates.
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JESTER

Labrador Retriever/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
York, SC
We'll also keep you updated on THUNDER FLAP's adoption status with email updates.
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THUNDER FLAP

American Staffordshire Terrier/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
York, SC
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Shelter FAQs

York County, South Carolina, including these cities: City of Rock Hill, City of York, Town of Clover, Town of Fort Mill

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

If the animal has not yet been spayed/neutered, the adopter can come back the next day to pick the animal up. Veterans receive one free adoption each year with proof of military enlistment.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near York County Animal Shelter

Schnauzer Love Rescue - NC

Charlotte, NC 28277

Ruffed Up Rescue

1600 English Knoll Drive,
Matthews, NC 28105

Licking for a Good Home Dog Rescue

PO BOX 4693,
Spartanburg, SC 29305

We'll also keep you updated on Joanie's adoption status with email updates.
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Joanie

Miniature Poodle

Female, 2 mos
Mooresville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Cheeta's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheeta

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Mooresvillle, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Mocha's adoption status with email updates.
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Mocha

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Rutherfordton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on MORPHEUS's adoption status with email updates.
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MORPHEUS

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Simon's adoption status with email updates.
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Simon

Siamese

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Mooresvillle, NC
We'll also keep you updated on MITCH's adoption status with email updates.
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MITCH

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Lincolnton, NC

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