Dogs Available

The Greenwood County Animal Shelter is the perfect place to find dogs of every type, size, age and personality — all waiting for a loving home. Or, if you prefer a particular breed that isn’t currently available at a shelter, go online to find a breed-specific rescue group in need of adopters like you.

Where Are They?

Visit this link to find the Shelter Locations!

What Can an Adopted Dog Bring to Your Life?

There are as many responses to that question as there are dogs in this world! That’s why we encouraging people to adopt a shelter dog and experience the joy of finding their own answers.

Are you looking for:

• An exercise buddy?
• A best friend and confidant for your child?
• A dog you can train with to learn animal-assisted therapy?
• A partner in agility competitions?
• A constant companion for your favorite senior citizen?
• A fuzzy face to greet you after a hard day at work?

An adopted dog can be all these things — and so much more!

* One or more of our available dogs may be positive for heartworm disease. They are considered “special needs” dogs as they need to avoid high activity. Additional tests can be done by your veterinarian to try to determine how extensive the infestation is. Radiographs can reveal inflammation and damage to the arteries and the heart, and blood tests will show whether the liver and kidneys have been affected. Currently these dogs are receiving Tri-Heart (ivermectin) to prevent the reproduction of new worms. Click here to read about the disease and treatment options.

Above are photos of some of the dogs and puppies available for adoption. Please visit the Greenwood County Animal Shelter and see all the wonderful dogs waiting for homes! (There is the possibility that a pictured dog may be unavailable.) For additional information please call our Adoption Center at (864) 942-8775 or email. We look forward to hearing from you!

How to Begin the Process of Adopting a Dog

1. Complete a Dog Adoption Questionnaire. The information helps both you and us make sure that you adopt the pet that will be the best fit for your life. Completed questionnaires can be emailed to adoption@gwdhumanesociety.org, faxed to (864) 942-8680, or brought by the adoption office located at 235 Wilbanks Circle, Greenwood, SC. Our Adoption Center is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00am to 5:00pm and closed Sundays.
2. Verify that all current pets are up to date on vaccinations. Rabies verification is required at time of adoption.
3. If applicable, check with your landlord to ensure you are able to have pets on the property. All pet deposits must be paid previous to the adoption.

More About Dog Ownership

Learn more about dog ownership on the pet care page for dogs.

 

The Humane Society of Greenwood is a not-for-profit organization committed to the compassionate care and protection of animals. Our purpose is to give sanctuary to abandoned, abused, and neglected animals, provide education to the public on responsible and humane pet ownership, encourage the public to spay and neuter their pets by providing low cost surgery, and encourage adoptions of those animals placed in our care. We serve the citizens of Greenwood County by upholding the law as it relates to the protection of its people and animals. We are a fully tax exempt 501(c)3 charitable organization chartered by the IRS. Our Federal Tax Identification Number is: E57-0384155.

Humane Society of Greenwood. P.O. Box 49776. Greenwood, SC 29649. (864) 942-8558 (Shelter) or (864) 223-2498 (Spay/Neuter Clinic) or (864) 942-8775 (Adoption Center).

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