Animal Shelters

Animal Shelters Near You — Give a Pet a Second Chance

Every year, millions of dogs, cats, and other animals end up in shelters across the United States — many of them healthy, loving, and eager for a forever home. Petzooie makes it easy to connect with local animal shelters so you can explore adoptable pets, volunteer your time, or donate to support the animals in your community.

Why Adopt from a Shelter?

Adopting from a shelter is one of the most rewarding decisions a person can make. You are not just gaining a companion — you are directly saving a life and making room for another animal in need. Shelter pets come in all sizes, breeds, ages, and personalities. Many are already house-trained, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, which can significantly reduce your initial costs.

What to Expect When Visiting a Shelter

  • An intake process where you complete an adoption application
  • Meet-and-greet sessions with animals to find the right personality match
  • Transparent health history and behavioral assessments for each animal
  • Adoption fees that typically cover spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchip
  • Post-adoption support from shelter staff

Types of Animal Shelters

Municipal (Government-Run) Shelters

These are operated by local governments and often accept all animals regardless of space. They are open-admission facilities and typically serve the widest geographic area.

Private Nonprofit Shelters

These organizations raise their own funding and often have more resources for animal enrichment, behavioral rehabilitation, and long-term care. Some are no-kill facilities.

Rescue Organizations

Rescues are typically foster-based and specialize in specific breeds or species. They operate without a physical shelter, placing animals in temporary homes until adoption.

Beyond Adoption: How You Can Help

  • Fostering — temporarily house animals while they await adoption
  • Volunteering — walk dogs, socialize cats, assist with events
  • Donating — food, blankets, toys, and financial contributions are always needed
  • Spreading the word — sharing adoptable animals on social media saves lives

Find Shelters on Petzooie

Browse local shelters and rescues using the search tool above. Filter by location, type of animals available, and services offered. Whether you are ready to adopt, want to volunteer, or simply want to know what is available in your area, Petzooie connects you to the resources you need.

1391. Cats of Myrtle Beach

A non-profit organization in South Carolina called Cats of Myrtle Beach is devoted to the assistance and care of feral, stray, and abandoned cats. This includes TNR, medical care as necessary, & daily feedings of the small colonies we can currently handle. The effort is enormous, and the majority of the resources are paid for by the individual caretakers. You cannot stop once you begin. That's why we made the decision to establish a group that also helps the people who look after the cats.

1392. Animal Guardians of South Carolina

South Carolina's Animal Guardians, Inc. is an all-volunteer non-profit organization whose goal is to help unwanted, neglected, and homeless animals. We are committed to supporting those who are unable to advocate for themselves.

1393. Sav-R-Cats International, Inc.

The non-profit organization Sav-R-Cats International, Inc. was established in 2002 with the primary objective of ensuring the safety, protection, and humane treatment of cats. We fully rely on the generosity of cat lovers and compassionate individuals and groups to achieve that aim, and we invite you to join us in doing so. With as little as a $25 tax-free donation, you can join Sav-R-Cats International.

1394. Humane Society Animal Shelter

Time:
  • Monday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Tuesday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Saturday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Sunday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM

The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach's goal is to place abandoned and neglected animals in devoted, long-term homes.

1395. Libby and Mace's Place Animal Rescue

Our aim is to place abandoned animals with loving, permanent homes. That begins with finding our rescued animals secure and loving foster homes.

1396. Angels Gateway Animal Rescue

Our mission is to keep more in and put shelters out of business. + Rescue & Animal Food Bank for Struggling Pet Parents in Union County NC.

1397. South Charlotte Dog Rescue

Time:
  • Monday08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Tuesday08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Saturday08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Sunday08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

A non-profit, no-kill, foster-only dog rescue group, South Charlotte Dog Rescue (SCDR) serves the South Charlotte, North Carolina, region. The SCDR has noted a critical need in our neighborhood to help, rescue, foster, and offer medical attention and affection to the unwanted, homeless, mistreated, and abusive animals we frequently witness.

1398. Palmetto Kennels

Time:
  • Monday09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed
  • ThursdayClosed
  • FridayClosed
  • Saturday08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • SundayClosed

Our goal is obvious. to save adoptable animals from high-kill shelters that are about to be put to death. They may have been dumped off by the side of a cold, dark road, lost, or picked up by shelter staff for a variety of reasons, including abuse, homelessness, or abandonment.

1399. Oconee County Animal Control

Time:
  • Monday10:00 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM - 04:30 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

The Oconee Animal Shelter serves as the headquarters for both the Oconee County Sheriff's Department Animal Control Unit and the Oconee Humane Society. Animal Control is in charge of managing all aspects of the shelter's operations, including the vaccination and care of the animals. They respond to community concerns and animal-related issues. The adoption and spay/neuter programs are handled by the Oconee Humane Society.

1400. Bishopville Animal Shelter