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Adoptable pets in the Lowcountry

November 5, 2020 • 
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Table of Contents
Dogs + Cats
šŸ¶ Dingo | Mix | Nine years old
šŸ± Binky | Barn cat | Two years old
šŸ¶ Gracie | German Shepherd/mix | Six years old
šŸ¶ Sage | Shepherd/mix | Two years old
šŸ± Mr. Gray | Domestic shorthair | 10 weeks old
šŸ¶ Goku | Terrier/American Staffordshire mix | Eight years old
šŸ± Roomba | N/A | Seven months old
šŸ± Pocahontas | Tortoiseshell | Young
šŸ¶ Daisy | Terrier mix | 18 weeks old
šŸ¶ Rusty | Mix | Young
Dog-breed Specific
šŸ¶ Roofus | Basset hound | 13 years old
šŸ¶ Stella | Border collie | Six months old

Thereā€™s no friend like a furry friend. šŸ¶

For those in need of a new four-legged companion, weā€™ve compiled a list of animal adoption centers + rescues around the Charleston area that have plenty of dogs and cats in need of forever homes. However, we know that caring for a pet is a big time commitment. Luckily, there are several ways to support these local shelters besides simply adopting ā€“ check out the links to their websites + social media platforms to learn more about each center and find out how you can help today. šŸ±

Dogs + Cats

šŸ¶ Dingo | Mix | Nine years old

Dingo Pet Helpers

Dingo | Image via Pet Helpers Adoption Center

Pet Helpers Adoption Center | 1447 Folly Rd. | Facebook + Instagram
Upcoming Events: Fifty Shades of Fur, Sat., Nov. 7 | PetSmart Adoption Event, Sat., Nov. 21
Donate here

šŸ± Binky | Barn cat | Two years old

Binky Charleston Animal Society

Binky | Image via Charleston Animal Society

Charleston Animal Society | 2455 Remount Rd., North Charleston | Facebook + Instagram
Upcoming Events: Paws on the Patio, Thurs., Nov. 12 | Chili Cook-Off, Sat., Nov. 21
Donate here

šŸ¶ Gracie | German Shepherd/mix | Six years old

Gracie Dorchester Paws

Gracie | Image via Dorchester Paws

Dorchester Paws | 136 4 Paws Ln., Summerville | Facebook + Instagram
Upcoming Events: Virtual Auction, Sun., Nov. 1-Sun., Nov. 8 | Blood Drive, Sat., Nov. 7 | Kendra Scott Fundraiser, Sun., Nov. 15 | Huffinā€™ for the Stuffinā€™, Thurs., Nov. 26
Donate here

šŸ¶ Sage | Shepherd/mix | Two years old

Sage Valiant Animal Rescue

Sage | Image via Valiant Animal Rescue & Relief

Valiant: Animal Rescue & Relief | Charleston | Facebook + Instagram
Upcoming Events: 8th Annual Rockabillaque, Sat., Nov. 14
Donate here

šŸ± Mr. Gray | Domestic shorthair | 10 weeks old

Mr. Gray Libby + Mace's Place

Mr. Gray | Image via Libby & Maceā€™s Place

Libby & Maceā€™s Place | Mt. Pleasant | Facebook
Upcoming Events: Big Dogs Rock, Sat., Dec. 19
Donate here

šŸ¶ Goku | Terrier/American Staffordshire mix | Eight years old

Goku Hallie Hill

Goku | Image via Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary

Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary | 5604 New Rd., Hollywood | Facebook + Instagram
Donate here

šŸ± Roomba | N/A | Seven months old

Roomba Eunoia Rescue

Roomba | Image via Eunoia Rescue

Eunoia Rescue | Charleston | Facebook + Instagram
Donate here

šŸ± Pocahontas | Tortoiseshell | Young

Pocahontas Happy's Porch

Pocahontas | Image via Happyā€™s Porch

Happyā€™s Porch | Charleston | Facebook + Instagram
Donate here

šŸ¶ Daisy | Terrier mix | 18 weeks old

Daisy Palmetto Paws

Daisy | Image via Palmetto Paws Animal Rescue

Palmetto Paws Animal Rescue | 1351 Roddington St. | Facebook + Instagram
Donate here

šŸ¶ Rusty | Mix | Young

Rusty Southern Tails

Rusty | Image via Southern Tails for Precious Paws

Southern Tails for Precious Paws | Charleston | Facebook + Instagram
Donate here

Dog-breed Specific

šŸ¶ Roofus | Basset hound | 13 years old

Roofus CBHR

Roofus | Image via Carolina Basset Hound Rescue

Carolina Basset Hound Rescue | Charleston | Facebook + Instagram
Donate here

šŸ¶ Stella | Border collie | Six months old

Stella PRBCR

Stella | Image via Phoenix Rising Border Collie Rescue

Phoenix Rising Border Collie Rescue | Wadmalaw Island | Facebook + Instagram
Donate here

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