Horry County Animal Care Center

02/04/2025

Show your pet some love by including them in your emergency preparedness! Do you have the items your pet needs in your emergency kit?

Taking my dog on a date night to discuss our emergency plan. He’s really into it, especially the part about the extra treats.
Flashlight? Check.
Emergency chew toys? Double check.
Now if only I could get him to stay calm during a thunderstorm...
More tips at: https://www.scemd.org/prepare/your-emergency-plan/pet-planning/

02/04/2025

FALL IN LOVE AT TAMROC KENNELS

Adoptables Clarke and Brandy want you to know that the doors are open and FEE-FREE adoptions are happening now!

You can:
-adopt cats and dogs from our shelter (1923 Industrial Park Rd., Conway, SC 29526)
-adopt cats at PetSmart (1301 Oak Forest Ln., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577)
- adopt cats and dogs TEMPORARILY from our partner location, Tamroc Kennels (201 Bush Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579)

Meet the pets and change lives!

All adoptables are up to date in their vaccines, spayed/neutered, and microchipped for safety.

02/04/2025

MULTIPLE ADOPTION LOCATIONS, ALL FEE-FREE

Due to an influx in our population, ACC pets can be adopted at multiple locations in Horry County.

Dogs can be adopted FEE-FREE at the Animal Care Center (1923 Industrial Park Rd., Conway, SC 29526) AND temporarily at our partner location, Tamroc Kennels (201 Bush Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC 29579). To adopt at Tamroc, visit during operating hours, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cats can be adopted FEE-FREE at the Animal Care Center AND PetSmart (1301 Oak Forest Ln., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577).

All ACC adoptables are up to date on vaccines, spayed/neutered, and microchipped for safety.
Please check our website (in comments below) to see which pets are at what location.

02/03/2025

The Animal Care Center is in custody of 13 animals seized in the below Horry County Police Department investigation.

The seized animals are not available for adoption, nor public view or news media access.

If you are hoping to help the ACC at this time, please consider adopting one of the current adoptables instead. Adopting, regardless of the pet, creates more room in our kennels for this necessary intake.

ARREST – ANIMAL CARE & TREATMENT CASE

One person has been arrested and 13 dogs seized in connection with an animal care and treatment case.

Michael Smalls, 44, of Conway, faces 13 counts of illegal animal care and treatment after an investigation determined that a number of animals on his property were emaciated and improperly housed. The circumstances in which the dogs were found were in direct opposition to the County ordinance 4-3 “Animal Care & Treatment.”

On Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, Horry County Police Department Environmental Services officers responded to the Juniper Bay area of unincorporated Horry County after receiving an anonymous tip from a community member. Responding officers noted multiple animal violations. Ultimately, 13 dogs were transported to the Horry County Animal Care Center for assessment, treatment, and care, where they remain at this time.

The dogs involved in this case are not currently available for adoption or rescue. (If you are hoping to help the ACC at this time, please consider adopting one of the current adoptables instead. Adopting, regardless of the pet, creates more room in our kennels for this necessary intake.)

Community members are reminded that public safety is a partnership—we count on you to see something, say something. To report suspicious activity, call Horry County 911 dispatch at 843-248-1520.

To submit a non-emergent, animal-related crime tip to the HCPD Environmental Services Division, email [email protected].

02/03/2025

FOSTER. ADOPT. CHANGE A LIFE.

Looking for a companion? Someone to walk with? Someone to sit by your feet? Someone loyal, protective, playful, and smart?

We have 77 dogs who fit that description, of different sizes, colors, markings, and breeds. Meet a pup at the ACC today. ACC adoptions are FEE-FREE.

Can’t adopt? Consider fostering. Fostering helps open space in our shelter, allowing us to help more animals in need, while the foster pet waits for their forever family.

Can’t foster? Share this post, and help us spread the word about the wonderful pets awaiting their forever homes at the Animal Care Center.

Help us change a life today! The Animal Care Center is open until 4:30 p.m. today.

02/03/2025

FOUND PETS – Feb. 3, 2025

The pets pictured here were brought to our shelter as strays by Horry County Police Department Environmental Officers. They are not up for adoption at this time.

Comments and messages to this page are not monitored 24/7 and cannot be used to identify lost animals.

If you recognize any pets pictured, call 843-915-5172 or email [email protected]. If you believe your pet is at the ACC, please include the picture of the pet and their animal ID number, as listed in the post and on our website.

Our shelter is open 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with an hour closure at 12:30 p.m.) today.

You can view more information about the found pets by clicking the link in the comments below and selecting ‘Stray Intake Pets’.

02/01/2025

WE'RE OPEN

The Animal Care Center is open TODAY, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for FEE-FREE adoptions.

Adoptable Camo hopes to see you. This 7-year-old pup is ready for his forever home.

Don't keep them waiting! All ACC adoptables are up to date on vaccines, spayed/neutered, and microchipped for safety.

01/31/2025

TNR: DONATE TO THAT AND NAME A CAT

It's simple - donate $5 to the ACC, and name a feral cat that we spay/neuter through our TNR program. We will accept donations for this program from Feb. 3-13, 2025.

TNR stands for 'Trap-Neuter-Return'. The program is aimed at caring for community cats and controlling feline population growth. 'Trap, neuter, return' is the humane practice of trapping feral cats who cannot be domesticated and brought inside as pets, spaying/neutering them, and returning them to their original location.

Donations can be made in person at the clinic desk (building 2 at 1923 Industrial Park Rd., Conway, SC 29526) or through our donation link below. Names must be appropriate.

(If you are looking for clinic services, you must schedule an appointment).

01/30/2025

'FELINE' FINE ON THURSDAY

Check out these friendly felines! There are 14 cats and kittens available for fee-free adoption through the Animal Care Center TODAY! If the cat is off-site, their location is written next to their name on our website.

Visit our big cat room, and take home a forever friend.

All available pets are up-to-date on vaccines, spayed/neutered, and microchipped for safety. The ACC (located at 1923 Industrial Park Rd., Conway, SC 29526) is open this afternoon from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

01/30/2025

NEW YEAR, NEW PET PARTNERS

Meet Chinny, our Pet of the Day.

Chinny is a 3-year-old blue and white terrier, who has been in ACC care for 338 days. She gets along with other large dogs and is not fond of smaller animals. We recommend a home with older children (if any) and lots of exercise.

With Chinny is Horry County Police Department's Lt. Crystal Buckingham, the executive director of the Animal Care Center.

Lt. Buckingham has been in law enforcement for 18 years, spending time with the training, beach patrol, street crimes, and patrol units. Since coming to the shelter, Lt. Buckingham has noticed how the ACC staff serve with a genuine purpose.

"They work really hard to come up with creative ways to meet the needs of the animals," she said.

Want to meet Chinny or any of our other adoptables? Visit the ACC (1923 Industrial Park Rd., Conway, SC 29526). We are open today, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with an hour closure at 12:30 p.m.).

01/29/2025

IS YOUR PET LOST?

If you pet is lost, got away from you, or missing, there are a few ways the ACC (and the community!) can help.

- Post a picture of your pet and where you last saw them on social media. This includes community and neighborhood groups, Nextdoor, the Ring Doorbell app, and groups like 'Lost Pets of Horry/Georgetown Countys'.

- File a lost pet report on the ACC website, by clicking 'Report a Lost Pet'. Include a photo, identifiable information about your pet, and your contact information.
- Ensure your pet's microchip is up to date! If your pet is microchipped, log onto the microchip website and ensure your contact information is correct.

- If a stray animal is picked up by Horry County Police Department Environmental Officers, we will post them to our website under ‘Stray Intake Pets’. Stray pets are held for reclamation 5 days at the Animal Care Center.
- If a pet is brought to our facility and microchipped, we will contact the owner listed on the microchip.

(Be aware of potential bad actors. If you believe you are being scammed, reach out to your local police precinct.)

01/29/2025

SPECIAL VISIT

Yesterday, we got a special visit from Benny and Jennifer, from .

They joined us to share a little bit about the Benny’s journey from the ACC to our rescue partner Diamond Dogs, to his forever home.

They also brought 217 toys and many treats to donate to the pups in our care.

Stay tuned to hear the full story!

01/28/2025

HOOF CARE

There aren't just cats and dogs in Horry County - hooved pets, like horses, mules, cattle, and pigs, also live in the area.

Proper hoof care is one way to ensure a large animal stays healthy.

When it comes to proper care, consider the genetics, development, environment, movement, and exercise of the hooved animal. Diet, injury, and your expectations of the animal are also important.

Under Horry County ordinance, owners of hooved animals must provide adequate veterinary care, including preventative teeth and hoof care, as recommended by a veterinarian and/or farrier.

01/27/2025

WINTER PHOTOSHOOT

Some of our pets posed for our cameras during the snowy weather. Check out these gorgeous shots of Bella, Merida, Barbara, and Wilder.

These four are ready for their forever homes. They are available for FEE-FREE adoption at the ACC. They are up to date on vaccines, spayed/neutered, and microchipped for safety.

Meet these four at our shelter, and let the pets warm your home today!

01/27/2025

MICROCHIP MONDAY

Microchipping is a quick and easy way to ensure your pets are identifiable and can get back to you sooner if lost.

When an animal comes to the ACC, it is scanned for a microchip. If the animal is microchipped, ACC staff will contact the owner listed on the chip.

It’s important to keep the microchip up to date, including your name, contact information, and the pet’s name. Take some time today to make sure your pet's microchip is up to date.

The best reason to have your pet microchipped is the improved chance that you will get your pet back if it is lost or stolen.

The ACC offers microchipping and QR code tags to help get pets back home. Call or visit us for more information.