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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.

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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.
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Freya

Akita/Rottweiler

Female, Adult
Summerville, SC
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter,
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This is Freya she is a 7 1/2 year old dog. She’s medium sized and she is super sweet, she’s doesn’t know how to socialize with dogs or cats really but she loves people that she meets. She’s a very good girl, she is afraid of thunder and fireworks and also have pretty bad separation anxiety. She would do better with a home that has lots of patience to teach her how to be social and not be afraid of new places. She’s never really left the yard except for the vet and occasional park trip. She’s not aggressive at all she does need a minute to get used to new people and she makes an “aroo” sound when she meets people which makes them nervous but she’s just being sweet. She would need time to adjust because she’s never been without our other dog Loki before. Unfortunately we have discovered allergies and I want them to find a living home where they can get attention and live happily.
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Loki

Dachshund/Coonhound (Unknown Type)

Male, Senior
Summerville, SC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
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Loki is turning 11 in October, unfortunately we have allergies and cannot keep him. He takes a bit to warm up but he’s a good boy once you feed him. He does well with other dogs once he is used to them, he is territorial over a yard but loves to be outside with you and hangout. We do have two small children who he has never bitten, he does get nervous around small children but does ok he’s never lunged or raised a lip. He’s a cuddle bug and wants to lay on the couch next to you. He doesn’t walk great he does get nervous on the leash. No food aggression though and is very food motivated he could probably learn to be better on leash if trained. He’s stuck outside because of the allergies so we would like to find him a loving home to live out the rest of his life.
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Max

Akita

Male, Young
Conway, SC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Cyrus

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Conway, SC
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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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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.

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Rescue Tails

Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Leash On Life Dog Rescue

Daufuskie Island, SC 29915

Pet Types: dogs

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Hilton Head Humane Association

10 Humane Way, Hilton Head, SC 29926

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Beaufort County Animal Shelter and Control

10 Pritcher Point Rd, Okatie, SC 29909

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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MAGNET TO STRAYS RESCUE

48 PARROT CREEK DRIVE, BLUFFTON, SC 29909

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Bluffton Community Cat Rescue

Bluffton, SC 29910

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Tender Hearts Animal Relief Society (THARS)

12 Mulrain Way, Bluffton, SC 29910

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Brooke's Haven Animal Rescue

25 Buck Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910

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

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Miracle Animal Rescue

PO Box 1700, Bluffton, SC 29910

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Beaufort Humane Association

PO Box 4326, Beaufort, SC 29903

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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