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Monday 12pm - 5pm Tuesday 12pm - 5pm Wednesday 12pm - 5pm Thursday 12pm - 5pm Friday 12pm - 5pm Saturday 9am - 4pm

https://animalservices.columbiasc.gov/

COC Animal Services Rescue Needs, 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC (2025)

09/19/2025

🚨 Urgent❗ Pax is currently located at Columbia Animal Services in Columbia, SC. While he tends to be quite reserved and withdrawn when confined to his kennel, he truly shines once he steps outside. Pax reveals his sweet, gentle, and remarkably polite nature, showing a calm and loving demeanor that melts the hearts of everyone he meets. With a little patience and kindness, he’s sure to blossom beautifully. He is at risk of euthanasia as space allows (meaning whenever we hit capacity) due to behavior concerns and shelter capacity issues, unless a rescue steps in to pull him. 🐕
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Pax is eligible for adoption or rescue pull.
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AID: A302712 Pax
Age: 2y
S*x: UNNEUTERED male
Weight: 48lb
Heartworm status: Negative
Intake: confiscated 9/12/25, waiting for neuter surgery
Temperament Notes: Friendly with people
Dog assessment: not assessed
Medical: Fly strike to ears – under treatment
Volunteer Notes: So gentle, very cuddly
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🟡 If you are interested in adopting – come to the shelter M-F 12-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm or call 803-776-7387.
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🔵 Non-profit 501C3 rescue organizations – email [email protected]
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🟢 If you are interested in fostering for CAS, please go to the website and follow the steps to sign up: animalservices.columbiasc.gov
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🟪CAS Home to Home page: https://www.facebook.com/CASPetResourceCenter
(Where owner’s surrendering list their pets while waiting for their appointment)
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🔷We do NOT guarantee health, behavior, or temperament, nor do we have the resources for extensive testing or exams on any animals prior to rescue pulls. The only guaranteed vetting is basic vaccines, deworming, preventatives, and HW test.
🔹Dog assessments upon request to the rescue coordinator for rescues; dogs are assessed with other dogs of the same size, we generally do not know how they are with smaller dogs.
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CAS does not DNA test shelter pets and is therefore unable to determine the breed of promoted animals. We believe all dogs are individuals and their behaviors should not be predicted based on physical characteristics.
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*Fun fact! Less than 25% of a dog’s genome contributes to their physical characterizes.

09/19/2025

🚨 Urgent ❗ Enchanted is currently located at Columbia Animal Services in Columbia, SC. She appears to be blind and is exhibiting stable neurological symptoms of unknown origin. and her life could be at risk due to shelter overcrowding and medical-related concerns. She shows signs of stress while inside her kennel, but outside of the kennel, she reveals her true, loving personality. She’s just overwhelmed with the loud noises and in desperate need of a stable, supportive change in environment. She could be at risk of euthanasia as space allows (meaning whenever we hit capacity) due to behavior concerns, medical concerns, and shelter capacity issues, unless a rescue steps in to pull her.
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⭐💠Has over $400 in rescue pull sponsorships ✨
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She is available for adoption or rescue pull!
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AID: A302172 Enchanted
Age: 2y
S*x: SPAYED female
Weight: 42lb
Heartworm status: Negative
Intake: stray 8/20/25, went up for adoption 9/11/25
Temperament Notes: Friendly with people
Dog assessment: not assessed
Medical:
- Nystagmus - r/o vestibular CN VIII (neurologic sign – eyes moving rapidly back and forth)
- Avisual (blind) - afferents to the eye - retina, optic nerve CN II
- Underweight BCS 2/9
- FAS Level 3/Moderate - ears slightly back/to the side; tail down; turns head away; hesitant to interact but not completely avoiding interaction; fidgety
9/5/25 Update: Neurologically she is very stable. She gets around very well and is incredibly well-adjusted to blindness. It is difficult to assess nystagmus as she is very bouncy and active but it does appear that she continues to have a very subtle nystagmus.
- Will most likely need specialty exam to assess neurologic issue and vision
Volunteer Notes:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/166stu4Auf/
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⭐💠Has over $400 in rescue pull sponsorships ✨
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🟡 If you are interested in adopting – come to the shelter M-F 12-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm or call 803-776-7387.
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🔵 Non-profit 501C3 rescue organizations – email [email protected]
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🟢 If you are interested in fostering for CAS, please go to the website and follow the steps to sign up: animalservices.columbiasc.gov
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🟪CAS Home to Home page: https://www.facebook.com/CASPetResourceCenter
(Where owner’s surrendering list their pets while waiting for their appointment)
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🔷We do NOT guarantee health, behavior, or temperament, nor do we have the resources for extensive testing or exams on any animals prior to rescue pulls. The only guaranteed vetting is basic vaccines, deworming, preventatives, and HW test.
🔹Dog assessments upon request to the rescue coordinator for rescues; dogs are assessed with other dogs of the same size, we generally do not know how they are with smaller dogs.
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CAS does not DNA test shelter pets and is therefore unable to determine the breed of promoted animals. We believe all dogs are individuals and their behaviors should not be predicted based on physical characteristics.
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*Fun fact! Less than 25% of a dog’s genome contributes to their physical characterizes.

09/17/2025

Maxie is currently at Columbia Animal Services in Columbia, SC. She is a very sweet girl, who is a bit shy, and prefers to hide in the back of the kennel. 🐕
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Maxie is available for adoption or rescue pull!
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AID: A302529 Maxie - PUPDATE: Adopted!
Age: 3y
S*x: SPAYED female
Weight: 38lb
Heartworm status: Negative
Intake: stray 9/6/25, available for adoption 9/12/25
Temperament Notes: Friendly with people
Dog Assessment: not assessed
Finder’s Notes: (had her for about 2 wks) - "shy and timid but warms up quickly! very calm, little bit nervous at first. Very, very sweet." Energy level – low. Friendly, shy-timid, laid back, independent, anxious, loyal, protective. Personality type: wallflower and couch potato. Has been around other dogs and was cautious, and cautious of strangers. Has been exposed to 7-15+ year old children but they did not interact with the dog.
Medical Notes:
FAS Level 1/Mild - Timid, will come in from outside to visit but seems a bit stressed - she seems like she does want to interact but is a little fearful/shy
Volunteer Notes:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19yTYsgaWv/
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🟡 If you are interested in adopting – come to the shelter M-F 12-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm or call 803-776-7387.
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🔵 Non-profit 501C3 rescue organizations – email [email protected]
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🟢 If you are interested in fostering for CAS, please go to the website and follow the steps to sign up: animalservices.columbiasc.gov
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🟪CAS Home to Home page: https://www.facebook.com/CASPetResourceCenter
(Where owner’s surrendering list their pets while waiting for their appointment)
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🔷We do NOT guarantee health, behavior, or temperament, nor do we have the resources for extensive testing or exams on any animals prior to rescue pulls. The only guaranteed vetting is basic vaccines, deworming, preventatives, and HW test.
🔹Dog assessments upon request to the rescue coordinator for rescues; dogs are assessed with other dogs of the same size, we generally do not know how they are with smaller dogs.
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CAS does not DNA test shelter pets and is therefore unable to determine the breed of promoted animals. We believe all dogs are individuals and their behaviors should not be predicted based on physical characteristics.
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*Fun fact! Less than 25% of a dog’s genome contributes to their physical characterizes.

09/15/2025

♦♦URGENT!! - TIME SENSITIVE ❗❗ - The following dogs are at risk for euthanasia due to their length of stay at Columbia Animal Services in Columbia, SC! 🐕 We are only able to hold them as space allows!
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Columbia Animal Services operates as an open intake municipal facility, legally obligated to accept all animals within our jurisdiction regardless of capacity. To ensure all dogs have the best chance at finding homes, we proactively market those at risk of euthanasia due to longer stays or kennel stress. These efforts aim to maximize positive outcomes before critical space decisions or behavioral declines necessitate euthanasia.
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Commitments & pick-ups by rescues, and adoptions, are critically time sensitive! During business hours we are busy saving lives and we update this post as time allows. All of these dogs are available for adoption.
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Chop (A301707) - PUPDATE: Foster to adopt home!
Bug (A301711)
Brewster (A301771)
Augustus (A297725) - PUPDATE: Adoption Ambassador foster!
Bramble ( A301806) - PUPDATE: Foster to adopt home!
Cass (A301858)
Bella (A301886) - euthanized for behavior 9/18/25
Eggo (A301764) - PUPDATE: Foster to adopt home!
Zodiac (A301860) - PUPDATE: 3wk Camp CAS foster!
Mom (A301878)
Gaston (A301993) - PUPDATE: Adopted!
Onyx (A302021) - PUPDATE: Adoption Ambassador foster!
Edamame (A302028) - PUPDATE: 3wk Camp CAS foster!
Brutus (A302040) - PUPDATE: Foster to adopt home!
Bento (A302041) - PUPDATE: Adoption Ambassador foster!
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FAS - displaying signs of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in the kennel
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🟡 If you are interested in adopting – come to the shelter M-F 12-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm or call 803-776-7387.
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🔵 Non-profit 501C3 rescue organizations – email [email protected]
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🟢 If you are interested in fostering for CAS, please go to the website and follow the steps to sign up: animalservices.columbiasc.gov
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🟪CAS Home to Home page: https://www.facebook.com/CASPetResourceCenter
(Where owner’s surrendering list their pets while waiting for their appointment)
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🔷We do NOT guarantee health, behavior, or temperament, nor do we have the resources for extensive testing or exams on any animals prior to rescue pulls. The only guaranteed vetting is basic vaccines, deworming, preventatives, and HW test.
🔹Dog assessments upon request to the rescue coordinator for rescues; dogs are assessed with other dogs of the same size, we generally do not know how they are with smaller dogs.
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CAS does not DNA test shelter pets and is therefore unable to determine the breed of promoted animals. We believe all dogs are individuals and their behaviors should not be predicted based on physical characteristics.
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*Fun fact! Less than 25% of a dog’s genome contributes to their physical characterizes.

09/13/2025

Moo Moo is currently at Columbia Animal Services in Columbia, SC. She is a very sweet girl but is shy in her kennel, she’s just overwhelmed and needs a quiet, supportive environment.
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She is available to adopt or for 501c3 rescue pull
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AID: A302493 Moo Moo - PUPDATE: in an AA foster home!
Age: 3y
S*x: SPAYED female
Weight: 49lb
Heartworm status: Positive
Intake: stray 9/3/25, went up for adoption 9/10/25
Temperament Notes: Reserved friendly with people, shy in the kennel
Dog assessment: not assessed
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FAS - displaying signs of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in the kennel
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🟡 If you are interested in adopting – come to the shelter M-F 12-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm or call 803-776-7387.
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🔵 Non-profit 501C3 rescue organizations – email [email protected]
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🟢 If you are interested in fostering for CAS, please go to the website and follow the steps to sign up: animalservices.columbiasc.gov
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🟪CAS Home to Home page: https://www.facebook.com/CASPetResourceCenter
(Where owner’s surrendering list their pets while waiting for their appointment)
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🔷We do NOT guarantee health, behavior, or temperament, nor do we have the resources for extensive testing or exams on any animals prior to rescue pulls. The only guaranteed vetting is basic vaccines, deworming, preventatives, and HW test.
🔹Dog assessments upon request to the rescue coordinator for rescues; dogs are assessed with other dogs of the same size, we generally do not know how they are with smaller dogs.
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CAS does not DNA test shelter pets and is therefore unable to determine the breed of promoted animals. We believe all dogs are individuals and their behaviors should not be predicted based on physical characteristics.
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*Fun fact! Less than 25% of a dog’s genome contributes to their physical characterizes.

09/12/2025

Nyla is located at Columbia Animal Services in Columbia, SC. She is a sweet girl who is very much still a puppy, she was surrendered for nipping at the owners child. We do not have the resources to continue to properly care for her and are seeking a MEDICAL PULL for her, see below for more details. Due to medical concerns, and shelter overcrowding, she is now at risk of euthanasia by 5PM on Monday, 9/15/2025, unless a rescue(s) is able to step in and save her.
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Due to her medical needs, she is not currently available for adoption. We deeply appreciate the compassion and interest many have shown in giving her a loving home. However, as a municipal agency, we are unable to adopt out animals with significant medical conditions. She may instead be transferred to a certified 501(c)(3) rescue organization equipped with the expertise and resources to support her recovery and help her find the right long-term placement.
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AID: A302322 Nyla - euthanized for medical 9/16/25
Age: 1y
S*x: UNSPAYED female
Weight: 33lb
Heartworm status: Negative
Intake: owner surrender 8/27/25
Temperament Notes: Very friendly with people
Dog assessment: not assessed
Staff Notes:
Medical:
Right rear chronic decreased usage, decreased muscle mass
- Radiographs taken at vet clinic - Right hip has complete fracture of the femoral neck; femoral head is in the acetabulum
- Recommendation: FHO surgery
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FAS - displaying signs of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in the kennel
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🟡 If you are interested in adopting – come to the shelter M-F 12-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm or call 803-776-7387.
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🔵 Non-profit 501C3 rescue organizations – email [email protected]
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🟢 If you are interested in fostering for CAS, please go to the website and follow the steps to sign up: animalservices.columbiasc.gov
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🟪CAS Home to Home page: https://www.facebook.com/CASPetResourceCenter
(Where owner’s surrendering list their pets while waiting for their appointment)
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🔷We do NOT guarantee health, behavior, or temperament, nor do we have the resources for extensive testing or exams on any animals prior to rescue pulls. The only guaranteed vetting is basic vaccines, deworming, preventatives, and HW test.
🔹Dog assessments upon request to the rescue coordinator for rescues; dogs are assessed with other dogs of the same size, we generally do not know how they are with smaller dogs.
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CAS does not DNA test shelter pets and is therefore unable to determine the breed of promoted animals. We believe all dogs are individuals and their behaviors should not be predicted based on physical characteristics.
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*Fun fact! Less than 25% of a dog’s genome contributes to their physical characterizes.

09/12/2025

**UPDATE: Condition has improved and now is available for adoption in addition to rescue pull!**

Dot is located at Columbia Animal Services in Columbia, SC. She is a sweet puppy who was brought in with an injury of unknown trauma by an Animal Services Officer. We do not have the resources to continue to properly care for her and are seeking an IMMEDIATE MEDICAL PULL for her, see below for more details
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Due to her medical needs, she is not currently available for adoption. We deeply appreciate the compassion and interest many have shown in giving her a loving home. However, as a municipal agency, we are unable to adopt out animals with significant medical conditions. She may instead be transferred to a certified 501(c)(3) rescue organization equipped with the expertise and resources to support her recovery and help her find the right long-term placement.
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AID: A302674 Dot
Age: 5m
S*x: SPAYED female
Weight: 19lb
Heartworm status: Negative
Intake: stray 9/11/25, on stray hold until 9/16/25
Temperament Notes: Very friendly with people
Dog assessment: not assessed
Medical:
Traumatic sharp force injury to the neck/throat - ventrum extending to the left with 75% sternocleidomastoid muscle torn, as though she was impaled by something – surgically repaired
- Regenerative normocytic hypochromic bornerline anemia r/o secondary to blood loss, fleas, intestinal parasites, other..
- Leukocytosis with neutrophilia, monocytosis, eosinophilia - inflammation, parasites, other
- She needs follow up care with a vet and time to heal - Keep area bandaged not only to help with swelling and possible drainage but to restrict the movement of the neck to allow the muscle to heal.
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FAS - displaying signs of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in the kennel
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🟡 If you are interested in adopting – come to the shelter M-F 12-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm or call 803-776-7387.
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🔵 Non-profit 501C3 rescue organizations – email [email protected]
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🟢 If you are interested in fostering for CAS, please go to the website and follow the steps to sign up: animalservices.columbiasc.gov
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🟪CAS Home to Home page: hCAS Pet Resource Center
(Where owner’s surrendering list their pets while waiting for their appointment)
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🔷We do NOT guarantee health, behavior, or temperament, nor do we have the resources for extensive testing or exams on any animals prior to rescue pulls. The only guaranteed vetting is basic vaccines, deworming, preventatives, and HW test.
🔹Dog assessments upon request to the rescue coordinator for rescues; dogs are assessed with other dogs of the same size, we generally do not know how they are with smaller dogs.
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CAS does not DNA test shelter pets and is therefore unable to determine the breed of promoted animals. We believe all dogs are individuals and their behaviors should not be predicted based on physical characteristics.
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*Fun fact! Less than 25% of a dog’s genome contributes to their physical characterizes.

09/11/2025

Urgent - Peapod is currently at Columbia Animal Services in Columbia, SC. She is a very sweet girl but is shy in her kennel, she’s just overwhelmed and needs a quiet, supportive environment. She is at risk of euthanasia as space allows (meaning whenever we hit capacity, she’s at immediate risk) due to behavior concerns, and shelter capacity issues, unless a rescue steps in to pull her.
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Peapod is available for adoption or rescue
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AID: A302496 Peapod - euthanized for behavior 9/11/25 - today was very aggressive and tried biting staff
Age: 7y
S*x: UNSPAYED female
Weight: 35lb
Heartworm status: Positive
Intake: stray 9/4/25, waiting for spay surgery
Temperament Notes: Reserved friendly with people, shy in the kennel - today was very aggressive and tried biting staff
Dog assessment: not assessed
Medical Notes:
FAS Level 2/Moderate - Ears slightly back/to the side; tail down; turns head away; slow/hesitant to settle; seeking some attention.
Volunteer Notes:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19zisZWzK1/
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FAS - displaying signs of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in the kennel
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🟡 If you are interested in adopting – come to the shelter M-F 12-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm or call 803-776-7387.
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🔵 Non-profit 501C3 rescue organizations – email [email protected]
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🟢 If you are interested in fostering for CAS, please go to the website and follow the steps to sign up: animalservices.columbiasc.gov
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🟪CAS Home to Home page: https://www.facebook.com/CASPetResourceCenter
(Where owner’s surrendering list their pets while waiting for their appointment)
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🔷We do NOT guarantee health, behavior, or temperament, nor do we have the resources for extensive testing or exams on any animals prior to rescue pulls. The only guaranteed vetting is basic vaccines, deworming, preventatives, and HW test.
🔹Dog assessments upon request to the rescue coordinator for rescues; dogs are assessed with other dogs of the same size, we generally do not know how they are with smaller dogs.
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CAS does not DNA test shelter pets and is therefore unable to determine the breed of promoted animals. We believe all dogs are individuals and their behaviors should not be predicted based on physical characteristics.
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*Fun fact! Less than 25% of a dog’s genome contributes to their physical characterizes.

09/09/2025

***See new post***

♦♦URGENT!! - TIME SENSITIVE IMMEDIATELY ❗❗ - The following dogs are at risk for euthanasia due to space IMMEDIATELY at Columbia Animal Services in Columbia, SC! 🐕
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Columbia Animal Services operates as an open intake municipal facility, legally obligated to accept all animals within our jurisdiction regardless of capacity. To ensure all dogs have the best chance at finding homes, we proactively market those at risk of euthanasia due to longer stays or kennel stress. These efforts aim to maximize positive outcomes before critical space decisions or behavioral declines necessitate euthanasia.
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Commitments & pick-ups by rescues, and adoptions, are critically time sensitive! During business hours we are busy saving lives and we update this post as time allows. All of these dogs are available for adoption.
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A299998 Wren - PUPDATE: Adopted!
A301630 Brett - PUPDATE: Adopted!
A301711 Bug
A301771 Brewster
A297725 Augustus
A301806 Bramble
A301854 Elvis - PUPDATE: Foster to Adopt home!
A301858 Cass
A301885 Hutch - PUPDATE: Foster to Adopt home!
A301886 Bella
A301467 Jag - PUPDATE: Adopted!
A301899 Donte
A301937 Scooby - PUPDATE: Adopted!
A301938 Shaggy - PUPDATE: Foster to Adopt home!
A301972 Piggy - PUPDATE: Foster to Adopt home!

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FAS - displaying signs of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in the kennel
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🟡 If you are interested in adopting – come to the shelter M-F 12-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm or call 803-776-7387.
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🔵 Non-profit 501C3 rescue organizations – email [email protected]
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🟢 If you are interested in fostering for CAS, please go to the website and follow the steps to sign up: animalservices.columbiasc.gov
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🟪CAS Home to Home page: https://www.facebook.com/CASPetResourceCenter
(Where owner’s surrendering list their pets while waiting for their appointment)
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🔷We do NOT guarantee health, behavior, or temperament, nor do we have the resources for extensive testing or exams on any animals prior to rescue pulls. The only guaranteed vetting is basic vaccines, deworming, preventatives, and HW test.
🔹Dog assessments upon request to the rescue coordinator for rescues; dogs are assessed with other dogs of the same size, we generally do not know how they are with smaller dogs.
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CAS does not DNA test shelter pets and is therefore unable to determine the breed of promoted animals. We believe all dogs are individuals and their behaviors should not be predicted based on physical characteristics.
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*Fun fact! Less than 25% of a dog’s genome contributes to their physical characterizes.

09/08/2025

Brutus & Bento are currently at Columbia Animal Services in Columbia, SC. These two lovable goofballs are full of sweetness and charm - just big, friendly puppies at heart.
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AID: A302040 Brutus - PUPDATE: Foster to adopt home!
AID: A302041 Bento (Purple leash - details on photos)
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FAS - displaying signs of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in the kennel
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🟡 If you are interested in adopting – come to the shelter M-F 12-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm or call 803-776-7387.
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🔵 Non-profit 501C3 rescue organizations – email [email protected]
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🟢 If you are interested in fostering for CAS, please go to the website and follow the steps to sign up: animalservices.columbiasc.gov
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🟪CAS Home to Home page: https://www.facebook.com/CASPetResourceCenter
(Where owner’s surrendering list their pets while waiting for their appointment)
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🔷We do NOT guarantee health, behavior, or temperament, nor do we have the resources for extensive testing or exams on any animals prior to rescue pulls. The only guaranteed vetting is basic vaccines, deworming, preventatives, and HW test.
🔹Dog assessments upon request to the rescue coordinator for rescues; dogs are assessed with other dogs of the same size, we generally do not know how they are with smaller dogs.
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CAS does not DNA test shelter pets and is therefore unable to determine the breed of promoted animals. We believe all dogs are individuals and their behaviors should not be predicted based on physical characteristics.
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*Fun fact! Less than 25% of a dog’s genome contributes to their physical characterizes.

09/08/2025

Ziti is located at Columbia Animal Services in Columbia, SC. We do not have the resources to continue to properly care for her and are seeking a MEDICAL PULL for her, see below for more details.
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Ziti is now available for adoption or 501c3 rescue pull
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AID: A302445 Ziti
Age: 5y
S*x: SPAYED female
Weight: 45lb
Heartworm status: Positive
Intake: stray 9/2/25, on stray hold until 9/7/225
Temperament Notes: Friendly with people
Dog assessment: not assessed
Medical:
9/4/25: Initial diagnostics elude to a condition where the inflammatory cell, an eosinophil, is part of the problem – on treatment medications
- R/O eosinophilic furunculosis, (sterile vs infective), other - deep chronic skin infection. Concern over long-term management in shelter environment
- R/O underlying eosinophilic complex disorder vs fungal, allergic skin disease (FAD, cutaneous adverse food reactions, atoptic dermatitis), pythiosis
- Needs in depth exam and biopsy for further diagnostics and monitoring over time to see how she responds to treatment
9/8/25: Dramatic improvement in condition - feet are no longer erythematous and swollen. No longer seeing discharge. Oozing lesion on back now is flat and dry and healing – meds seem to be working
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FAS - displaying signs of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in the kennel
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🟡 If you are interested in adopting – come to the shelter M-F 12-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm or call 803-776-7387.
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🔵 Non-profit 501C3 rescue organizations – email [email protected]
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🟢 If you are interested in fostering for CAS, please go to the website and follow the steps to sign up: animalservices.columbiasc.gov
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🟪CAS Home to Home page: https://www.facebook.com/CASPetResourceCenter
(Where owner’s surrendering list their pets while waiting for their appointment)
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🔷We do NOT guarantee health, behavior, or temperament, nor do we have the resources for extensive testing or exams on any animals prior to rescue pulls. The only guaranteed vetting is basic vaccines, deworming, preventatives, and HW test.
🔹Dog assessments upon request to the rescue coordinator for rescues; dogs are assessed with other dogs of the same size, we generally do not know how they are with smaller dogs.
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CAS does not DNA test shelter pets and is therefore unable to determine the breed of promoted animals. We believe all dogs are individuals and their behaviors should not be predicted based on physical characteristics.
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*Fun fact! Less than 25% of a dog’s genome contributes to their physical characterizes.

09/03/2025

***See new post***

♦♦URGENT!! - TIME SENSITIVE IMMEDIATELY ❗❗ - The following dogs are at risk for euthanasia due to space IMMEDIATELY at Columbia Animal Services in Columbia, SC! 🐕
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Columbia Animal Services operates as an open intake municipal facility, legally obligated to accept all animals within our jurisdiction regardless of capacity. To ensure all dogs have the best chance at finding homes, we proactively market those at risk of euthanasia due to longer stays or kennel stress. These efforts aim to maximize positive outcomes before critical space decisions or behavioral declines necessitate euthanasia.
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Commitments & pick-ups by rescues, and adoptions, are critically time sensitive! During business hours we are busy saving lives and we update this post as time allows. All of these dogs are available for adoption.
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A301630 Brett
A301682 Poppy - PUPDATE: Adoption Ambassador foster home!
A290255 Morgan - PUPDATE: 3-4 wk Camp CAS Foster home!
A301711 Bug
A301723 Oz - PUPDATE: Adoption Ambassador foster home!
A301724 Nicki - PUPDATE: Foster to Adopt home!
A301747 Toaster - PUPDATE: 3-4 wk Camp CAS Foster home!
A301240 Esme - PUPDATE: Adopted!
A301753 Berry - PUPDATE: Foster to Adopt home!
A301763 Bentley - PUPDATE: Adoption Ambassador foster home!
A301764 Eggo - PUPDATE: Foster to Adopt home!
A301771 Brewster
A301775 Dune - PUPDATE: Adopted!
A300100 Big Foot - PUPDATE: 3-4 wk Camp CAS Foster home!
A301786 Monica - PUPDATE: 3-4 wk Camp CAS Foster home!
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FAS - displaying signs of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in the kennel
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🟡 If you are interested in adopting – come to the shelter M-F 12-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm or call 803-776-7387.
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🔵 Non-profit 501C3 rescue organizations – email [email protected]
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🟢 If you are interested in fostering for CAS, please go to the website and follow the steps to sign up: animalservices.columbiasc.gov
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🟪CAS Home to Home page: https://www.facebook.com/CASPetResourceCenter
(Where owner’s surrendering list their pets while waiting for their appointment)
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🔷We do NOT guarantee health, behavior, or temperament, nor do we have the resources for extensive testing or exams on any animals prior to rescue pulls. The only guaranteed vetting is basic vaccines, deworming, preventatives, and HW test.
🔹Dog assessments upon request to the rescue coordinator for rescues; dogs are assessed with other dogs of the same size, we generally do not know how they are with smaller dogs.
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CAS does not DNA test shelter pets and is therefore unable to determine the breed of promoted animals. We believe all dogs are individuals and their behaviors should not be predicted based on physical characteristics.
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*Fun fact! Less than 25% of a dog’s genome contributes to their physical characterizes.

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