Adopt

Puppies and dogs in South Carolina

Looking for a puppy or dog in South Carolina? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

A pair of dogs

Adopt a dog in South Carolina

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in South Carolina. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Clara's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Clara

Clara

Labrador Retriever/Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Aiken, SC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Clara is a 3 year old lab that has a big heart to share and gets along with dogs, cats and children. She knows all basic commands and listens very well. She is also housebroken and spayed.
We'll also keep you updated on Adonis's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Adonis

Adonis

Cane Corso/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Fort Mill, SC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Our son andopted Adonis from a shelter in December of 2024. His circumstances changed and he can’t keep him. He has been with us almost a year. He does not get along with our female so we have to keep them separated. He gets along fine with our male and another male he is around frequently. Adonis gets along with children. He is very affectionate. He loves to go on walks and doesn’t pull. He gets excited when we meet other people but settles down quickly. He hasn’t been in a cage but does fine at night without one (he is housebroken). He loves rides in the car as well.
We'll also keep you updated on Cozmo's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Cozmo

Cozmo

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
EFFINGHAM, SC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
-
Story
Meet Cozmo, a sweet and friendly companion residing at the local shelter. Cozmo is known for his mellow temperament and intelligence. He has a knack for understanding commands quickly and loves to share quiet moments with anyone willing to give him a pat. His loyalty is unmatched, making him a devoted friend to those he bonds with. Cozmo would make a wonderful addition to any home looking for a calm and loving dog to fill their days with joy and companionship.Will be available for adoption 01/08/2025!PLEASE NOTEA pre-adoption form must be completed in person at the shelter.If the animal is already spayed or neutered, they can be adopted and go home the same day. This will be clearly noted in their description.Once your pre-adoption process is complete, we will schedule a spay/neuter appointment, typically within 10 days. You will be able to bring your new pet home once the procedure has been completed.At this time, all adoption fees are being waived.If you have any questions about your application, please contact the Florence County Animal Shelter directly at 843-665-3053.
We'll also keep you updated on Yoda's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Yoda

Yoda

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Aiken, SC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter,
Story
My son Hudson was about 2months Yoda was a puppy and my mother has A poodle. They all grown up together. Yoda is really good with my son even when my son gets a little rough Yoda is patient with him. Yoda also thinks he a poodle so he does a lot of jumping. He is such a sweet calm guy, he loves to run around play and explore.
We'll also keep you updated on Ernie*'s adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Ernie*

Ernie*

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, < 1 month
Anderson, SC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
-
Story
-
We'll also keep you updated on Bert*'s adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Bert*

Bert*

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, < 1 month
Anderson, SC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
-
Story
-

Search for a puppy or dog

Use the search tool below to browse adoptable puppies and adult dogs in South Carolina.

Puppies and dogs in South Carolina cities

Shelters & rescues in South Carolina

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in South Carolina. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

Kershaw County Humane Society

128 Black River Road, Camden, SC 29020

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Save the Strays Animal Rescue

1670 Springdale Drive, Suite 11-A, PMB 143, Camden, SC 29020

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Dog4U, Inc.

P.O Box 1514, Camden, SC 29020

Pet Types: cats, dogs, horses

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Toby-Anna's Guardian Angel Rescue

Camden, SC 29020

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

with PAHAANA

247 Rush Lane, Camden, SC 29020

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Ace's Angels

1997 foxhill rd, Lugoff, SC 29078

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Greyhound Lifesavers

Columbia, SC 29229

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

The Lion and the Lamb

Columbia, SC 29016

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Sandhills Chihuahua Rescue

Columbia, SC 29223

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Arcadia Animal Rescue - Main

columbia, SC 29223

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

More an arrow icon

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

For a comprehensive list of all shelters and rescues, try our search page. We have more than 17,000 organizations in our database with furry pals waiting for a new home!

Image of dog

Looking for a specific breed?

Select from the options below to view adoptable puppies and dogs in South Carolina

Popular dog breeds

Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier