Horry County Animal Care Center

11/16/2024

DONATION DISTRIBUTION UPDATE

There will no food and supplies distribution today, Nov. 16, 2024, due to inventory. We will announce on this page when the next distribution will occur, and what items will be included.

Our shelter is open today for fee-free adoptions from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You can also adopt fee-free at PetSmart (1301 Oak Forest Ln., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577) from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

11/15/2024

FOSTER FRIDAY

There are 83 pets available for fostering at the ACC. Why foster a pet from the ACC?

Fostering a pet allows you to help an animal in need by providing a comfortable and less noisy atmosphere for them to wait for their forever families. It also allows you to test out what it's like to have the pet in your home.

Fostering also helps the shelter! It helps us learn more about the pet. Pets act differently in a home environment- where they may be more comfortable to be themselves. Often in a shelter environment, we don't know how a pet handles loud noises (like cars), or the full extent of their training.

Can you open your heart and home to an animal in need?

Any pet available for adoption can be fostered through the ACC. All ACC pets are up to date on vaccines, spayed/neutered, and microchipped for safety.

11/15/2024

CAT FOOD AVAILABLE

We primarily have wet & dry cat food, and a limited amount of wet dog food and treats available.

A limited amount of cat litter is also available.

We will continue to distribute the available food when we reopen at 1:30 p.m. Stay tuned to this page for updates about our food distribution.

11/15/2024

UPDATE, 11/15/24, 12:39 p.m.:

We primarily have wet and dry cat food left available today. There is a limited supply of wet dog food, dog treats and cat litter also available. Our food distribution will continue at 1:30 p.m. Stay tuned to this page for updates about our food distribution.

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FOOD DISTRIBUTION CONTINUES

Our food distribution continues this morning at our shelter (located at 1923 Industrial Park Rd., Conway, SC 29526).

We’re giving out pet food to the community, thanks to a big donation from our friends at Chewy. Most of the food available is dog food, though we have limited amounts of cat food available.

Swing by during our shelter's open hours and pick up food for your pet from the trailer in front of our building. Food is available until the trailer is empty. The trailer will be out every morning until the entire donation is gone. There is a limit of two items per person.

We are asking pet owners to sign in, as we work to identify which areas of the County have the greatest need.

Our shelter is open 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with an hour closure at 12:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday, and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

11/14/2024

FOOD DISTRIBUTION UPDATE

Due to the weather, our staff has not rolled the trailer back out for this afternoon’s distribution. However, anyone who wants to pick up food can still do so.

Visit our front desk at building A (the building to the left of our parking lot) to request food. Limits are still in place.

11/14/2024

ADOPT A SENIOR PET

"Mowgli here, just saying Hello! I'm a 7-year-old Labrador Retriever. I came to the ACC with a friend who has been adopted. The humans tell me I've been here a long time. I'd like to sit in your lap and cuddle for a while. Won't you come visit me?"

Mowgli has spent 201 days in ACC care. This calm pup is laidback and likes treats. He likes to sit with his humans (preferably in your lap) and get pets. He can be picky about other dogs (prefers others to be calm and submissive) and does not like cats. He enjoys fetch and spending afternoons taking naps.

Adopting a senior pet offers some benefits. Often, senior pets require less training. Senior pets are lower energy and have less exercise needs. Remember, age can be a state of mind.

All ACC pets are up to date on vaccines, spayed/neutered, and microchipped for safety. All adoptions through the ACC are fee-free.

11/13/2024

PETSMART ADOPTIONS

The Horry County Animal Care Center will hold a FEE-FREE adoption event this Saturday!

Join us at PetSmart (1301 Oak Forest Ln., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577) on Nov. 16, 2024 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and meet a new best friend!

Can't make it to the beach? Our shelter is open from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday as well.

11/13/2024

UPDATE, 11/14/24 1:37 p.m.: Due to weather, our trailer will not roll out this afternoon for food distribution. However, anyone looking to pick up food can do so. Please visit our front desk to request the food.

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RING THAT DINNER BELL

Our friends at Chewy sent us a big food donation!

To give thanks this season, we are giving the food to you- our community.

Swing by during our shelter's open hours and pick up food for your pet from the trailer in front of our building. Food is available until the trailer is empty. The trailer will be rChewy out every morning until the entire donation is gone.

There is a limit of two items per person. Our shelter is open 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with an hour closure at 12:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday, and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Thank you Chewy for supporting the HCACC in our mission to help pets in Horry County.

(Note: This post has been updated to reflect accurate quantity limits.)

11/12/2024

THE SOFTEST DOG YOU’LL EVER MEET

Meet Mr. Softee, who is the softest dog you'll ever meet. That's according to Kennel Attendant Sam, who has been fostering Mr. Softee.

Mr. Softee is a 3-year-old brown Boxer mix. Sam has learned a lot about Mr. Softee.

"He is very sweet, but really comes out of his shell with another dog. He loves my son and has really taken to my wife, Keri." Sam said. "He can be standoffish around women in the beginning. Mr. Softee has attended car shows and done great meeting a lot of people."

We also know that Mr. Softee is:

-Crate-trained and prefers blankets
- Loves snuggling in bed and on the couch
- Gets along with cats, dogs, and children ages 10 & 13
- Doesn't like loud noises, but improving
- Rides great in the car

Make plans to meet Mr. Softee at our shelter. You can schedule an appointment to meet him at 843-915-5172 (or call ahead to see if he’s here!).

11/11/2024

Reminder-- the Horry County Animal Care Center is closed today in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
We will reopen tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE- Nov. 11, 2024

The ACC is closed Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 for Veterans Day.

We will reopen Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.

11/08/2024

HOLIDAY CLOSURE- Nov. 11, 2024

The ACC is closed Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 for Veterans Day.

We will reopen Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.

11/07/2024

MAKING 'PAWLIDAY' PLANS?

The ACC's 'Home for the Pawlidays' Foster Program is back! We are looking for community members to foster shelter pets throughout the holiday season.

There are two chances to participate: first, over the November Thanksgiving holiday and then the December Christmas holiday.

Foster pick-up and return dates are set around the county government's observance of the winter holidays.

For the first round, fosters can pick up pets Nov. 26 – 27, 2024, leading up to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Fosters will be able to return the pet on Dec. 2-3, 2024.

For the second round, fosters can pick up pets Dec. 19-21, 2024. Fosters will be able to return the pet Dec. 27-30, 2024.

We hope you'll join us in making the 'pawlidays' special for the ACC shelter pets. Stay tuned to this page for more information about these special foster events.

11/06/2024

FOSTER. ADOPT. HELP SAVE A LIFE

As of this posting, The ACC has more than 90 pets available for adoption. The pets shown here are just a few of the pets available today.

You can help the ACC by adopting FEE-FREE! Can't commit to forever yet? Ask about temporarily fostering a pet to give them a break from the shelter (and testing out what it's like to have the pet in your home).

When you adopt a pet from the ACC, you open space in our shelter for another animal in need in the community. Our shelter is open today from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with an hour closure at 12:30 p.m.).

(Note: the ACC is at-capacity. We are unable to accept owner-surrenders or strays from the public until more of our pets find homes or rescue.)

11/05/2024

MEET GHOULIE

November is 'Adopt A Senior Pet' Month.

Ghoulie is a sweet and calm 10-year-old Lab mix. This lovely girl is crate-trained and house-trained and loves attention. Often, she wants you to talk to her while she sits at your feet. Her tail thumps and adoring eyes warm our hearts. Can they warm yours?

Ghoulie is heartworm-positive but doesn't let that get her down. Neither should you. Treatment is common and available. The ACC clinic offers treatment at cost ($500) post-adoption.

Senior pets are great! Why should you adopt one? They are settled in their personalities, and often already have some training. Typically, they don't need as much exercise, have lower energy levels, and are already socialized with human family members.

When you adopt from the ACC, you're helping save a life by opening a spot in our shelter for another pet in need. All ACC adoptions are fee-free.

(Note: The ACC is at capacity. We are unable to accept owner-surrenders or strays from the public until more of our pets have found homes or rescue.)

11/04/2024

It’s National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week!

This week recognizes the efforts of animal shelters and their staffs who work hard to help thousands of animals in their communities each year.

From adoptions to helping pets through our clinic and partnership with Horry County Police Department, the ACC is proud to work with the Horry County community every day.

11/02/2024

You can adopt a furry friend FEE-FREE at ‘Swampfest’!

Our adoptables Maximus, Wh**ey, Pretty Girl and Bowen are waiting for you at Playcard Environmental Educational Center (10729 Hwy. 19 W., Loris, SC 29569). We will be out until 3 p.m.

Can’t make it to the event? The ACC shelter is open until 12:30 p.m.

All ACC adoptables are up to date on age-appropriate vaccines, spayed/neutered, and microchipped for safety.

11/01/2024

THANK YOU FOR DONATING

Queenie was able to attend the Heritage Cares Classic at Grande Dunes Members Club this week.
The generous donors raised $6,000 for the pets of the Animal Care Center.
Thank you so much for donating!

11/01/2024

ADOPTION EVENT TOMORROW

You have a unique chance to adopt from the ACC tomorrow, Nov. 2, 2024.

The ACC will be holding adoptions at ‘Swampfest’ at Playcard Environmental Educational Center (10729 Hwy. 19 W., Loris, SC 29569) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Can’t make it to the event? The ACC is open on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

All ACC adoptables are up to date on age-appropriate vaccines, spayed/neutered, and microchipped for safety.