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Puppies and dogs in South Carolina

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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.

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Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 3 mos

Moncks Corner, SC

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

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Binky

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult

Greenwood, SC

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

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Ally

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult

Greenwood, SC

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

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Jeffrey

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos

Greenwood, SC

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

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Lady

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young

Blacksburg, SC

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

Meet Lady! Breed: german shepherd. Age: est 7 months, birthdate 1/9/26. Weight: est 40lbs currently, estimate she will be about 60lbs full grown. Training: crate & leash trained, doing well with housetraining. Good with other dogs/cats? Yes to both. She can be skittish with new dogs at first, but that doesn't last long. Good with adults/kids? Yes. She is submissive/shy, but very friendly. Personality: friendly, loyal, playful, and affectionate. She loves tennis balls and playing in water. Reason for rescue: owner release due to not being able to provide what she needs. She is scheduled to be spayed on 8/11. She is heartworm negative, microchipped, and current on vaccinations and preventatives. If interested in adding this sweet girl to your family, please message for an adoption application! Adoption fee: $250.August 3, 2026, 4:52 pm

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Charlie

Cairn Terrier

Male, 6 mos

Columbia, SC

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

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Hello, my name is Charlie and I am new to Pawmetto Lifeline. They are working on knowing more about me so please check back to see how great I am!My adoption fee includes up-to-date vaccinations, dewormer, and heartworm/flea prevention. Plus, a microchip that is already registered to you! What more could you ask for?If my bio shows “Spay/Neutered” with a checkmark, I have already been altered; if you do not see this listed, my surgery is still scheduled and a refundable spay/neuter deposit will be required, which will be returned within 24 hours after my procedure is completed.If you`d like to meet me, please fill out an application on our website, PawmettoLifeline.org.Adoptions are by appointment Tuesday through Thursday. On Fridays and Saturdays, you’re welcome to walk in anytime between 10:00am and 5:00pm. Please note that we’re closed for adoptions on Sundays and Mondays.

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Puppies and dogs in South Carolina cities

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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

Anderson County PAWS

1320 Hwy 29 South, Anderson, SC 29626

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Anderson County Humane Society

PO Box 2262, Anderson, SC 29625

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Freedom Fences

Anderson, SC 29622

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Pawsitive Impact

Anderson, SC 29621

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Pups & Persians

Anderson, SC 29621

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Fixing The Unbroken

Anderson, SC 29621

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Upstate Animal Rescue

PO BOX 195, Townville, SC 29689

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Purrs, Paws, and Claws - SC Chapter

Belton, SC 29627

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals

Rescue

For The Hounds

105 Blue Ridge Dr, Clemson, SC 29631

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Always Room For One More

Williamston, SC 29697

Pet Types: dogs

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Popular dog breeds

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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

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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.

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