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Puppies and dogs in Florence, South Carolina

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Florence, 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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Hank

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Darlington, SC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Dottie

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 1 mo
Darlington, SC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Stray; HW+; 3/12; 55lbs; bully mix; 5 yrs old. Arrived pregnant. Sadly, all of her pups died shortly after birth.Volunteer Update July 24: VOTED staff/volunteer FAVORITE! 💖 "I know I keep saying this about Dottie, but what a perfect girll. She is one of the sweetest and most gentle dogs I have ever met. She adopted another dog's puppies as her own and was an awesome mom to them. I have nothing but good to say about her. She is wonderful and so grateful for a bit of love! She is the BEST! Somebody has to be waiting on her! How is she not adopted yet?! She is one of my favorite dogs to take on a walk and give treats! Miss Dottie is all smiles and kisses! LOVE! Dottie has been with us since March when she arrived very pregnant. Sadly, she lost her pups, but she accepted another litter as her own and raised 5 beautiful babies. Her days of mothering are done and she is ready to be YOUR spoiled little lady. You cannot ask for a better companion than Ms. Dottie. She is around 55lbs, 5 years old and heartworm positive. Let's get her out of here, please!
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Farrah

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 5 yrs 9 mos
Darlington, SC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
August 31: Do redheads have more fun? Just ask our pretty lady Farrah! Farrah is a super fun, happy girl always on the hunt for a good time. Solid and strapping at 52lbs, she along with her best friends (1 male and 2 female dogs) were seized by the sheriff due to concerns for their overall care. Luckily for Farrah, her only health concern is testing positive for heartworms and is at a good, appropriate weight- which was not the case for all of her friends. We enjoyed Farrah's upbeat personality and her desire to catch that next slice of adventure just right around the corner! Farrah is a very sweet, snuggly, affectionate lady who is generous with her kisses, hip swivels and her playful antics. She did well in testing with other dogs, both male and female. She is confident and eager to meet other dogs and happily trots over to say "hi" with a full, wagging tail and grin on her face. Farrah keeps the good times rolling right along and would be nicely suited in a more active home where she can get out and stretch her legs. Don't forget to have a nice soft spot where she can rest her pretty head and sleek, toned body! TREATED FOR HEART WORMS.
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Liquorice

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Darlington, SC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
LIQUORICE is in a foster home and so ready for his forever family! With that adorable face and those cute ears, combined with his charming personality, you will love him. He is such a sweet, sweet treat of a dog! He always earns high marks in all the pet categories, across the board. Great with all dogs, a good choice for kids, loves his people and is a great snuggler. Mild mannered with a touch of playfulness, he never meets a stranger. He is such a cute, smaller framed fellow. With his sleek black coat, white chest blaze and athletic frame, he is just stinkin' cute folks! At 42lbs, he is a sturdy guy who loves to run and play but also settles nicely. He quickly makes friends wherever he goes and easily mixes and mingles with dogs and people alike. Kids are immediately drawn to his size and charming personality. He loves being the recipient of their many hugs and kisses. He is simply a happy, super friendly guy, a real prize pet waiting for YOU to take him home furever! He is fostered with many doggie friends, is crate trained, housebroken, walks good on leash, rides fine in the car and greets everyone nicely at adoption events. He is 3 years young, 42lbs and heartworm negative.He’s wonderful! The easiest foster dog I’ve ever had. He loves other animals so much and is sad if he ever goes outside without a friend. He needs to be in a home with other animals. He’s shy with new people but will warm up and loves being pet. He’s very good with crating and will immediately crate when he comes back inside hoping for a treat or food. He’s cat friendly. He just ignores them and will run right by them. He loves toys and will collect them in his crate for later; it’s very cute. I would have to go pull a bunch of them out to put back in the toy box just for them to do it again. (4/2/24)
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Tabor

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 7 yrs 9 mos
Darlington, SC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This beautiful, sweet, and gentle boy here is Tabor. Tabor came from a hard medical past and is now healthy and thriving as he looks forward to his future with his very own people! Tabor’s foster family has learned a lot about him and therefore have a lot to share. Tabor is such a loving boy and has so much love he wants to share with his people. We cannot put into words how special Tabor is; you’ll just have to meet him to know! Tabor’s foster family has fallen in love with him and knows tears will be shed when it’s finally Tabor’s turn to leave the shelter behind him and go home with his furever family. Tabor is about 6 years old and is the epitome of man’s best friend. He is very loyal and listens very well. He will need a home where he can be inside with his people and be let out to use the bathroom and play (he can use the doggy door). Tabor is trusted to be loose in his foster’s home and doesn’t need a kennel. He will lay down and sleep just fine with a doggie bed out in the open or even in a little nook of the house. He has been working on kennel training and does very well once he trusts his people to let him out whenever he goes in. So far, he can be in the kennel for about 4 hours while we’re running errands. If you’re in the room with him then there’s no problem since he can see you and knows he’s safe. Although he’d rather lay his head on your lap!Patience while kennel training will be required as the kennel can cause too much stress on his body which was a problem with his medical past.Tabor goes to work during the day with his foster dad and he hangs out with the other employees and other dogs. He loves jumping in the car and going to work. It means more time with his people. He will need someone who will be patient and laugh with him when they learn that he has figured out how to open doors when his family is on the other side of it. He even figured out how to open one of the baby gates when we told him he wasn’t allowed to jump over it. Technically he didn’t break the rule! He follows his people around everywhere in the house. He’s very gentle but will sometimes walk right on your feet. Tabor is exclusively eating Purina One brand dog food and he has 1.5 cups of dry food with 0.5 can of the Tender Cut wet food 2 times a day. He also loves to have a treat once every other day! (We know this diet works to keep him healthy and prevent history from repeating.) Tabor needs someone who understands his past medical history and will be attentive to ensuring it doesn’t happen again.Tabor would do best in home without cats but is GREAT with dogs and wants to meet everyone. Tabor is a wonderful dog, the best boy, and a loving companion. He deserves a wonderful home to live the rest of his best days.
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Angelica

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Darlington, SC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Who has a loving home for pup Angelica? What a beauty! She is doing well among other dogs in her foster home. She is a little shy and loves having a more confident dog to hang out with and share kisses. She loves to play with toys. She is so very sweet and she would love a forever family to settle in with.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Florence, South Carolina

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

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Florence Area Humane Society

1007 Stockade Dr., Florence, SC 29506

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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TPC of Florence,SC

Florence, SC 29505

Pet Types: dogs

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Animal Shelter of Florence County

1487 HUMANE LN, EFFINGHAM, SC 29541

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Darlington County Humane Society

1705 Adoption Way, Darlington, SC 29532

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Dillon County Animal Shelter

1020 Old Latta Hwy, Dillon, SC 29565

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PTTR RESCUE/FOSTER HOME

2979 S. HWY 41, Mullins, SC 29574

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Humane Society of Marlboro County

242 Ag Street, Bennettsville, SC 29512

Pet Types: cats, dogs, horses

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Friends of Lee County Animal Shelter

222 Airport Road, Bishopville, SC 29010

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Williamsburg County Animal Care and Control

200 County Camp Rd, Kingstree, SC 29556

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Saving Sumter's Strays

1230 Winkles Rd, Sumter, SC 29153

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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