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This is Bruno. Bruno was surrendered for adoption because his old family had a baby and he was not adjusting. It was told he did not like the loud noise of the baby crying. We have found at the shelter that he is quite sensitive to loud noises. He becomes fearful of this. Being at the shelter has made him very stressed and you can see that walking through to look at him, but outside of the kennel he is a different dog full of life and excitement. We have found that he is crate trained and very treat motivated. He has not been dog friendly with dogs we have tested him with, but that can always change with time and training.
Bruno just sent him to a Board and Train with a shelter training partner of ours. This is what she had to say about Bruno. "Bruno was a perfect gentleman with me. Not one growl or bark even with people he didn't know approaching his kennel. He is completely crate trained and he knows sit and shake with both paws. He walks well on leash. His issues at the shelter are completely environmental. He had no issues at all with me. He was one of the best behaved dogs I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He does jump with sudden noises to pairing noises with high value foods will help him build a positive association."
Long walks or fenced in back yard is always the best environment for dogs, but exercise is the main goal. We can test our dogs with other dogs at the shelter, but not every dog may get along with your dog this is why if you do have a pet at home we strongly suggest meet and greets before adopting. When adopting an animal at the shelter please know the responsibility of an animal. Most of the animals at the shelter have come in as a stray which mean they may not know how to sit or stay. They also might not have manners such as not to jump. Adopting takes patience. Please research the dog breed you are interested in and remember it takes time. Refer to the sheltering 3/3/3 rule of adopting for help.
This is Bruno. Bruno was surrendered for adoption because his old family had a baby and he was not adjusting. It was told he did not like the loud noise of the baby crying. We have found at the shelter that he is quite sensitive to loud noises. He becomes fearful of this. Being at the shelter has made him very stressed and you can see that walking through to look at him, but outside of the kennel he is a different dog full of life and excitement. We have found that he is crate trained and very treat motivated. He has not been dog friendly with dogs we have tested him with, but that can always change with time and training.
Bruno just sent him to a Board and Train with a shelter training partner of ours. This is what she had to say about Bruno. "Bruno was a perfect gentleman with me. Not one growl or bark even with people he didn't know approaching his kennel. He is completely crate trained and he knows sit and shake with both paws. He walks well on leash. His issues at the shelter are completely environmental. He had no issues at all with me. He was one of the best behaved dogs I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He does jump with sudden noises to pairing noises with high value foods will help him build a positive association."
Long walks or fenced in back yard is always the best environment for dogs, but exercise is the main goal. We can test our dogs with other dogs at the shelter, but not every dog may get along with your dog this is why if you do have a pet at home we strongly suggest meet and greets before adopting. When adopting an animal at the shelter please know the responsibility of an animal. Most of the animals at the shelter have come in as a stray which mean they may not know how to sit or stay. They also might not have manners such as not to jump. Adopting takes patience. Please research the dog breed you are interested in and remember it takes time. Refer to the sheltering 3/3/3 rule of adopting for help.
Call and schedule an appointment for viewing. We have a first come, first served policy.
2.
Meet the Pet
You can interact with as many pets as needed to find the right fit for your lifestyle. There's a play area out front for meet and greets.
3.
Submit Application
application can be submitted electronically or printed offline and brought into the facility. Information is entered into the system.
4.
Sign Adoption Contract
application is created and adopter will sign the contract.
5.
Pay Fee
Puppies/Kittens/Small Dogs $100
Adult Canines $40 Adult Felines $25
We runs specials during the year for reduced or fee-waived adoptions.
6.
Take the Pet Home
You take the pet home the same day! So you can begin your new lives together.
Additional adoption info
We offer fostering for those who need a little more time to see if the pet is a right fit for their home.
All animals are medically evaluated by our on staff vet and shelter technicians.
Felines receive a FVRCP, rabies (if old enough), Feline Leukemia, Aids and Heartworm test, monthly flea preventative during their stay at the shelter and are spayed/neutered prior to adoption.
Canines receive a bordetella, parvo/distemper vaccine, rabies (if old enough), heartworm test if they are over 6 months, monthly heartworm/flea preventative during their stay at the facility and are spayed/neutered prior to adoption.
We do adopt out HEARTWORM POSITIVE canines. If the canine is heartworm positive, you will see a (HW+) beside his/her name. Occasionally, we have very generous donors who will sponsor a heartworm treatment for those animals and then you will see (HW+ On Treatment) to indicate this animal is currently on treatment. These pets will still be available for adoption. We also offer the treatment for our adopted animals at a low cost of $500. We feel that having heartworms should not be a barrier to a pet finding a forever home.
We offer fostering for those who need a little more time to see if the pet is a right fit for their home.
All animals are medically evaluated by our on staff vet and shelter technicians.
Felines receive a FVRCP, rabies (if old enough), Feline Leukemia, Aids and Heartworm test, monthly flea preventative during their stay at the shelter and are spayed/neutered prior to adoption.
Canines receive a bordetella, parvo/distemper vaccine, rabies (if old enough), heartworm test if they are over 6 months, monthly heartworm/flea preventative during their stay at the facility and are spayed/neutered prior to adoption.
We do adopt out HEARTWORM POSITIVE canines. If the canine is heartworm positive, you will see a (HW+) beside his/her name. Occasionally, we have very generous donors who will sponsor a heartworm treatment for those animals and then you will see (HW+ On Treatment) to indicate this animal is currently on treatment. These pets will still be available for adoption. We also offer the treatment for our adopted animals at a low cost of $500. We feel that having heartworms should not be a barrier to a pet finding a forever home.
MTWHF: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm; closed daily from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm for lunch
Saturday: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Viewing is by appointment only to ensure that each potential adopter has time to view our adoptable animals and to get one-on-one attention.
MTWHF: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm; closed daily from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm for lunch
Saturday: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Viewing is by appointment only to ensure that each potential adopter has time to view our adoptable animals and to get one-on-one attention.
More about this shelter
The Animal Care Center provides excellent care and humane treatment for all animals while maintaining a clean and healthy environment for both animals and people. Its main goals are to promote and provide healthy adoptions and work with animal control to better serve Horry County.
We believe animals change lives. As a result, the HCACC is working toward “no-kill” shelter status. In 2021, we took in 3,051 pets. Of those, 2,550 were saved, which represents a nearly 84% save rate.
Each day, we strive to create opportunities for each animal to find the right home for them. Still, we recognize that the health and safety of a given animal, as well as our community, must be taken into consideration, and euthanasia may be the only available option for certain injured, ill, or otherwise unwell animals.
Adoptions occur on a "first-come, f irst-served" basis. We cannot hold an animal. If an animal is listed as adoptable on the County website, the animal remains available.
If you are interested in becoming an HCACC foster, please call 843-915-5172 or email us at
When payment is required for clinic services, the Horry County Animal Care Center accepts cash, Visa, and Mastercard as acceptable forms of payment. We do not accept checks, except for donations. Full payment is due at the time services are rendered.
The Animal Care Center provides excellent care and humane treatment for all animals while maintaining a clean and healthy environment for both animals and people. Its main goals are to promote and provide healthy adoptions and work with animal control to better serve Horry County.
We believe animals change lives. As a result, the HCACC is working toward “no-kill” shelter status. In 2021, we took in 3,051 pets. Of those, 2,550 were saved, which represents a nearly 84% save rate.
Each day, we strive to create opportunities for each animal to find the right home for them. Still, we recognize that the health and safety of a given animal, as well as our community, must be taken into consideration, and euthanasia may be the only available option for certain injured, ill, or otherwise unwell animals.
Adoptions occur on a "first-come, f irst-served" basis. We cannot hold an animal. If an animal is listed as adoptable on the County website, the animal remains available.
If you are interested in becoming an HCACC foster, please call 843-915-5172 or email us at
When payment is required for clinic services, the Horry County Animal Care Center accepts cash, Visa, and Mastercard as acceptable forms of payment. We do not accept checks, except for donations. Full payment is due at the time services are rendered.
