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

11/25/2025

♦♦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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A302756 Periwinkle
A291886 Rufus
A303180 Sabrina - Pupdate: Adopted!
A303225 Freddy
A303339 Autumn - Pupdate: Adopted!
A303366 Snickers
A303366 Stormy
A302592 Tank
A302591 Duch
A303429 Dusty
A303432 Milo
A303399 Willow - Pupdate: Foster to adopt!
A303446 Lexi
A303465 Walnut
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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.

11/25/2025

*UPDATE* - We have secured TEMPORARY foster for these two beautiful Shepherds to buy them more time but are STILL IN NEED OF RESCUE COMMITMENT!! If you can help, please reach out to us as soon as possible at [email protected] or (803) 376-3723

🚨 URGENT — Bonded Senior Shepherds Lennox & Maddox Face a 5:00 PM Euthanasia Deadline TOMORROW 11/26 🚨

We are in desperate need of rescue placement for Lennox (A303825) and Maddox (A303826), a bonded pair of senior shepherds who must be rescue pulled by 5:00 PM TOMORROW (Wednesday 11/26) to avoid euthanasia.

These boys were brought in as strays, and they are struggling badly in the shelter environment. They are very sweet with people, but dog selective, and the only dog they reliably get along with is each other. When separated for a moment to get photos, Lennox scaled a fence just to get back to Maddox — they truly rely on each other for comfort and stability.

Despite their size, both walk on leash better than expected and willingly return to their kennel. They are not aggressive toward people — they are simply overwhelmed, anxious, and shutting down. They need an experienced rescue or foster familiar with shepherd behavior, anxiety, and structure.

We know a bonded senior pair is a big ask, but they have a real chance with the right placement. Please share widely — we are truly running out of time.

🐾 Maddox (A303826) - Black GSD/Malinois mix

Age: 6 years
S*x: Neutered male
Weight: 70 lbs
HW Status: Positive

Behavior notes:
Maddox showed some reactivity toward unfamiliar dogs during his assessment but remained very responsive to handler corrections. He appears to be dog selective, but he does well with Lennox, who he came in with. With people, Maddox is engaged, attentive, and eager to follow direction. He takes treats gently and tries to interact appropriately.

🐾 Lennox (A303825) - Brown GSD mix

Age: 6 years
S*x: Neutered male
Weight: 72 lbs
HW Status: Positive

Behavior notes:
Lennox is extremely anxious in the shelter and struggles to settle. During dog introductions he displayed stress behaviors and discomfort, even with a muzzle, so we ended the assessment for his well-being. He knows “sit,” takes treats softly, and shows clear signs of wanting reassurance — but he is shutting down here and desperately needs a quiet decompression space.

🚨 If you can help, please reach out to us as soon as possible at [email protected] or (803) 376-3723🚨

11/21/2025

UPDATE: These 5 sweet kitties have just received rescue pull commitment and are being moved to safety today!

🚨 !!URGENT!! Ringworm Positive Kittens Facing 5pm Deadline Today @ Columbia Animal Services (SC)🚨

We truly wish this wasn’t another emergency, but we are begging for help to save five tiny kittens surrendered to us this morning. Because we do not have proper quarantine space to safely house contagious cases, management has issued a 5:00 pm euthanasia deadline today unless a rescue partner can step in.

These babies were brought in by an owner who simply couldn’t afford their vet care. All five have tested positive for ringworm, which is a treatable fungal condition requiring isolation and basic medication. They are also fighting upper respiratory symptoms, yet remain sweet, gentle, eating well, and showing every bit of the resilience we see in young kittens. With rescue intervention, they absolutely have every chance to recover and thrive.

Ringworm litters take effort, but they are some of the most rewarding saves. If any rescue has room for the full litter — or even part of it — it will truly mean the difference between life and death today.

These five little ones are depending on us to find their lifeline before the deadline. If you can help, please reach out to us as soon as possible! 📩 [email protected] 📞 (803) 376-3723

11/21/2025

UPDATE: Frank has received a rescue pull commitment from Danny & Ron's Rescue (Rembert, SC) and has been marked safe!!

🚨!!URGENT!! 5:00pm Euthanasia Deadline for hit-by-car pup 'Frank'🚨

Good morning Rescue Partners,

Meet Frank (A304082) a ten month old, nineteen pound pup who came in to our shelter as a terrified, injured stray. Today, we are fighting for his life.

Frank has a complete fracture in his left front leg (radius & ulna), confirmed on radiographs. He will need surgical repair, splinting, and several weeks of healing. He is stable and on pain management, but this level of care is beyond what our shelter can provide. Without a rescue commitment, he will not make it past 5:00 pm today.

Despite everything he has endured, Frank has shown incredible heart. He arrived shut down and scared, but this morning he crawled into our laps, leaned in for comfort, and allowed full handling. He just wants to be held. He wants to trust. He is truly a gentle, loving pup underneath the fear and injury.

Frank wants to live. He just needs someone who can give him the medical care he deserves.

If you can save Frank, please reach out to us as soon as possible at 📩[email protected] or 📞(803) 376-3723

11/18/2025

♦♦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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A301753 Berry - Fostered-to-Adopt! 11/24
A302465 Orchard - Adoption Ambassador 11/20
A302756 Periwinkle
A291886 Rufus
A303101 Tootsie - Adopted! 11/19
A303131 Succotash - Rescue Pulled! 11/21
A303174 Spider - Euthanized due to space 11/20
A303208 Flint - Adopted! 11/19
A303180 Sabrina
A303225 Freddy
A303307 Diesel - Euthanized due to space 11/20
A303334 Lilly - Euthanized due to space 11/20
A303342 Merlin - Euthanized due to space 11/20
A303339 Autumn
A303366 Snickers
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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.

11/18/2025

*UPDATE* - Sweet lil Hope received a rescue pull & is safe!!

🚨!!URGENT!! 5:00pm Euthanasia Deadline for Parvo Pup 'Hope'🚨

Good afternoon rescue partners,

I am reaching out with an urgent plea on behalf of Hope (A304108), a young female puppy who was brought into Columbia Animal Services today and desperately needs a second chance. Hope initially tested positive for Parvo, but a repeat test came back negative, leaving us in an uncertain middle ground. While the first result may have been a false positive, our shelter is not equipped to safely isolate or manage a potential Parvo case, and management has set a strict euthanasia deadline of 5:00 PM today, November 18.

This sweet girl is eating, drinking, and showing every sign of wanting to fight for her life. She is gentle, affectionate, and tries her best to be brave, but she is clearly scared and confused sitting alone in isolation with no family or comfort.

Hope deserves more than a questionable test determining her fate. She deserves a chance at real care, real safety, and a real future. If any rescue can step in for her today, even on short notice, we will help facilitate pickup immediately. Please consider opening your doors to this puppy – her life truly depends on it.

I am standing by for any questions and can provide more information right away. Thank you, as always, for the miracles you make possible.

If you can help, please reach out to us as soon as possible at [email protected] or (803) 376-3723

11/13/2025

UPDATE: Adopter Found! Chip will be leaving the shelter Friday.

🚨Rescue Help Needed for Malinois -Chip- Recovering from Leg Amputation @ Columbia Animal Services (SC)🚨

Dear Rescue Partners,

We’re reaching out on behalf of Chip, a young Belgian Malinois who needs immediate rescue placement following a recent rear leg amputation. Chip came to Columbia Animal Services as an injured stray with a severely fractured hind leg. Despite multiple attempts to locate or assist his former owner, he was ultimately surrendered to the shelter when the cost of surgery became too great for them to manage.

Chip’s leg was amputated after a complex fracture that could not be repaired. The procedure went smoothly and he is recovering well, eating soft food, and adapting quickly to life on three legs. He is bright, alert, and house-trained, walking outside with assistance and showing every sign of resilience and spirit.

Chip is also heartworm positive, meaning he will need ongoing veterinary treatment once placed. His pain is well controlled and his surgical site is healing as expected. Our team has managed his initial recovery, but he would thrive best in a quieter environment where he can continue to rest and receive follow-up care.

Chip is a friendly, gentle boy who has shown nothing but patience and sweetness through every step of his medical journey. We are urgently seeking a 501(c)(3) rescue partner able to provide the next stage of his recovery.

If you can help, please reach out to us as soon as possible at [email protected] or (803) 376-3723

11/11/2025

♦♦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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A302445 Ziti - Adoption Ambassador 11/14
A302465 Orchard
A302756 Periwinkle
A302829 Garfield - Fostered to Adopt 11/15
A291886 Rufus
A303101 Tootsie
A303131 Succotash
A303163 Patrick - Euthanized 11/13
A303174 Spider
A303208 Flint
A303180 Sabrina
A303225 Freddy
A303207 Mischief - Euthanized 11/14
A303306 Jack - Adoption Ambassador 11/12
A303320 Brenda - Adoption Ambassador 11/11
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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.
-
🔵 Non-profit 501C3 rescue organizations – email [email protected]
-
🟢 If you are interested in fostering for CAS, please go to the website and follow the steps to sign up: animalservices.columbiasc.gov
-
🟪CAS Home to Home page: https://www.facebook.com/CASPetResourceCenter
(Where owner’s surrendering list their pets while waiting for their appointment)
-
🔷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.
-
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.

11/06/2025

*UPDATE* - Copper has been Rescued!

🐾Copper is located at Columbia Animal Services in Columbia, SC. We do not have the resources to continue to properly care for him and are seeking a MEDICAL PULL for him, see below for more details🐾
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AID: Copper A303701
Age: 8m
S*x: UNNEUTERED male
Weight: 25lb
Heartworm status: Negative
Intake: stray 10/28/25, available to pull
Temperament Notes: Very friendly with people
Dog assessment: not assessed
Volunteer Notes: Copper loves toys, is treat motivated, knows sit and greets every new friend with full body wiggle
Medical:
Right rear leg - limping
He has an avulsion of a piece of bone at the front tip of the tibia, and a fracture along the growth place with minimal displacement.
Per specialty vet, the injuries should heal on their own with no ill effects down the road. Two weeks STRICT cage rest, recheck x-rays in two weeks.
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Pelvic Limb Radiographs:
-Proximal displacement of the right tibial tuberosity with irregular bony margins along the associated body of the tibia. Small fragment of bone noted distal to the displaced portion of the tibia.
-Suspect fracture involving the proximal right tibial physis with proximal and mild caudal displacement of the proximal portion of the tibia (above the physis)
-Mild soft tissue swelling in the right stifle joint
-No other fractures or evidence of luxation noted. Pelvis, both coxofemoral joints and left stifle joint appear normal. Growth plates are still open at these sites.
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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
-
🟪CAS Home to Home page: https://www.facebook.com/CASPetResourceCenter
(Where owner’s surrendering list their pets while waiting for their appointment)
-
🔷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.
-
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.
-
*Fun fact! Less than 25% of a dog’s genome contributes to their physical characterizes.

11/03/2025

♦♦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.
-
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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A301568 Chloe - Adopted! 11/4
A302445 Ziti
A302465 Orchard
A289726 Ella - Fostered-to-adopt 11/4
A302594 Mabeline - Adopted! 11/8
A302756 Periwinkle
A302829 Garfield
A290069 Lizzy - Adoption Ambassador 11/8
A302923 Maple - Adopted! 11/7
A303023 Jackie - Rescue Pulled 11/6
A291886 Rufus
A303067 Tostada - Adopted! 11/7
A303101 Tootsie
A303075 Carrie - Rescue Pulled 11/10
A303130 Maximus - Rescue Pulled 11/6
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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.
-
🔵 Non-profit 501C3 rescue organizations – email [email protected]
-
🟢 If you are interested in fostering for CAS, please go to the website and follow the steps to sign up: animalservices.columbiasc.gov
-
🟪CAS Home to Home page: https://www.facebook.com/CASPetResourceCenter
(Where owner’s surrendering list their pets while waiting for their appointment)
-
🔷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.
-
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.
-
*Fun fact! Less than 25% of a dog’s genome contributes to their physical characterizes.

10/28/2025

♦♦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!
-
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.
-
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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A301568 Chloe
A301568 Eggo - Adopted! 10/30
A302358 Churro - Adoption Ambassador 10/29
A302465 Orchard
A302546 Capone - Adoption Ambassador 10/30
A289726 Ella
A302594 Mabeline
A302756 Periwinkle
A302757 Kira - Adopted! 11/1
A302829 Garfield
A302845 Ivy - Adoption Ambassador 10/29
A302902 Homer - Adopted! 10/31
A302684 Salem - Adoption Ambassador 10/28
A290069 Lizzy
A302923 Maple
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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.
-
🔵 Non-profit 501C3 rescue organizations – email [email protected]
-
🟢 If you are interested in fostering for CAS, please go to the website and follow the steps to sign up: animalservices.columbiasc.gov
-
🟪CAS Home to Home page: https://www.facebook.com/CASPetResourceCenter
(Where owner’s surrendering list their pets while waiting for their appointment)
-
🔷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.
-
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.

10/24/2025

🚨 Rescue Plea: Injured 4-Month-Old Kitten “Brie” Needs a Place to Heal 🐾

We’re urgently seeking rescue placement for Brie, a 4-month-old kitten who came to us after suffering pelvic fractures—likely from an animal attack. 💔 She has swelling over her right hip and isn’t yet using her right hind leg, but she’s eating well and showing her sweet, gentle personality despite everything she’s been through.

Her injuries are expected to heal with 6–8 weeks of strict rest. Her potty habits should be monitored to ensure swelling isn’t affecting her ability to go normally.

Because she’ll need a calm environment and careful recovery, we’re looking for a rescue or foster experienced with medical recovery cases. Brie is a resilient little fighter who just needs a chance to rest, heal, and be loved. ❤️

📩 If you can help, please contact us ASAP at [email protected]
or (803) 376-3723.

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