Columbus County Sheriff’s Animal Protective Services

Columbus County Sheriff’s Animal Protective Services Our goals are to promote spay/neutering to decrease overpopulation of through education and spay-neu

Please call 911 to report animal related issues dog bites, animal cruelty, aggressive animals. Please call Animal Protective Services Center for all other animal related issues. If your animal is missing, please contact the animal shelter to file a report at 910-641-3945. Animal Viewing Hours:
Monday through Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am- 2:00 pm

Animal Adoption Fees:

Dogs
OWNER RE

CLAIM:
1st redemption by owner $50.00 + Boarding Fee + Civil Penalty

2nd redemption by owner $75.00 + Boarding Fee + Civil Penalty

3rd redemption by owner $100.00 + Boarding Fee + Civil Penalty

4th and subsequent redemption $150.00 + Boarding Fee + Civil Penalty


ADOPTION:
- After 5 day hold is complete
- $135.00 (spay/neuter voucher included if not already spayed/neutered)
501c3 RESCUES:
-$45.00 Spayed/Neutered
- $25.00 Intact

Cats
- Adoptable cats
- $25.00 Spayed/Neutered
- $75.00 Intact Females (spay/neuter voucher included)
- $55.00 Intact Males (spay/neuter voucher included)
- 501c3 RESCUES
- $10.00 each


If you would like to make a donation to Animal Protective Services you may hand-deliver or mail your donation to Columbus County Animal Shelter at 288 legion Drive Whiteville, NC 28472.

💜ADOPTED💜🚨 WANTED: Tiny Toast Goblin 🚨We don’t know their name. We don’t know their motives. But this tiny floof has bee...
06/30/2025

💜ADOPTED💜

🚨 WANTED: Tiny Toast Goblin 🚨

We don’t know their name. We don’t know their motives. But this tiny floof has been spotted sneaking around corners with the energy of a mischievous roommate who drinks your last juice box and blames the dog.

They’re about the size of a croissant, but with 1000% more sass. Their stare says “I have seen the void... and it blinked first.”

Are you brave enough to adopt this mystery muffin? Can you handle the cuteness AND the chaos? Because once this little puffball picks YOU—there’s no going back.

Come meet your future tiny overlord at Columbus County Animal Services.

🧡 No name. No nonsense. Just vibes.
📍 288 Legion Drive, Whiteville, NC
📞 910-641-3945
📅 Open Monday–Friday (or until this kitten takes over)

🎶🌙 FRIENDLY REMINDER! 🐾✨Our favorite summer night is almost here — Paws, Music & Moonlight is happening July 19th starti...
06/30/2025

🎶🌙 FRIENDLY REMINDER! 🐾✨

Our favorite summer night is almost here — Paws, Music & Moonlight is happening July 19th starting at 7 PM until the moon says goodnight! 🌝

Join us at 288 Legion Drive, Whiteville, NC for an evening full of music, glowing lights, fun family games, and most importantly... ADOPTABLE PETS looking for their forever homes! 🐶🐱💕

Whether you're coming to dance, snack, or just cuddle some furry friends — there’s something magical for everyone. You might even meet your new best friend. 💫

So mark those calendars, invite your crew, and let’s make it a night to remember!
🦴🎨🎸🐕🌭🎈🫶

🚨 WANTED: One spicy Cheeto impersonator 🧡This fiery puff of orange chaos is looking for a forever home where dramatic st...
06/30/2025

🚨 WANTED: One spicy Cheeto impersonator 🧡

This fiery puff of orange chaos is looking for a forever home where dramatic stares, zoomies at 3 a.m., and award-winning loaf formation are properly appreciated.

🧀 Currently going by “HEY GET DOWN FROM THERE,” this pint-sized tabby is part explorer, part purr machine, and 100% ready to conquer your countertops and your heart.

We’re unsure if this tiny tiger is a boy or a girl, but what we do know is they’ve got main character energy and enough cattitude to rule an entire castle (or at least your living room).

Adopt today and receive a complimentary box of invisible bugs for endless entertainment.

📍 Come meet your orange overlord at Columbus Animal Services – and maybe bring snacks.

🚨 ATTENTION, HUMANS! 🚨This is not a drill. We have officially found the spiciest, sassiest, and most expressive kitten o...
06/30/2025

🚨 ATTENTION, HUMANS! 🚨

This is not a drill. We have officially found the spiciest, sassiest, and most expressive kitten on the planet. This tiny tabby has entered the chat—tongue out and judgment ready.

Don’t let the small size fool you. This kitten has:
🐾 More attitude than a reality TV reunion
🐾 Eyebrows that speak louder than words
🐾 A tongue that says, “I saw your search history and I’m disappointed”
🐾 The energy of three cups of coffee and a bad idea

Gender? Unknown.
Personality? Uncontainable.
Adoptability? 💯.

Looking for a furry roommate who’s part drama queen, part cuddlebug, part accidental Zoom star? This little legend is your match.

🏠 Available NOW for adoption. Bring snacks, respect, and an emotional support blanket—you’re gonna need it.

😼👀 UH… EXCUSE ME, SIR??? 👀😼We’re gonna be honest with y’all…We’re not entirely convinced this is a kitten.We think someo...
06/30/2025

😼👀 UH… EXCUSE ME, SIR??? 👀😼

We’re gonna be honest with y’all…
We’re not entirely convinced this is a kitten.
We think someone’s uncle is in a very realistic cat costume and just forgot how to act normal.

This “kitten” makes full eye contact like they pay taxes.
They sit like they’ve got a mortgage and back pain.
They KNOW things. Secrets. Conspiracies. Possibly your browser history.

Wanna adopt a furry little weirdo who might also be a shapeshifting cryptid?
Perfect. They're waiting on you. Probably reading this post over your shoulder.

🛸 No name. No gender. Just vibes.
🪐 Available now at [288 Legion Drive, Whiteville, NC, 28472].
👁️ Bring snacks and possibly a tinfoil hat.





🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨A black-and-white kitten has seized control of the shelter. Staff are currently negotiating with him fo...
06/30/2025

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

A black-and-white kitten has seized control of the shelter. Staff are currently negotiating with him for the return of their sanity, and possibly someone’s sandwich.

Authorities describe him as:
✔️ 3 pounds of absolute mayhem
✔️ 100% commitment to the bit
✔️ Unapologetically ungovernable

His list of crimes includes (but is not limited to):

Attempted assassination of a broom

War crimes against roll after roll of toilet paper

Insider trading (we don’t know how, but he did it)

Running laps on the walls like a furry parkour goblin

he answers to absolutely nothing. Not your voice. Not your rules. Not the laws of physics.
You blink? He’s in the ceiling tiles.
You turn around? He’s wearing your socks like a hat.
You sit down? He’s licking your eyelids for dominance.

💥 he is drama.
💥 he is thunder.
💥 he is 9 inches of pure goblin energy with a purr that sounds like a chainsaw starting up.

BUT—
In the quietest moments (usually after a nap that followed a felony), he will curl up on your lap, stare into your soul, and convince you that yes… you are his emotional support human now.

💁‍♂️ If your houseplants are too confident...
💅 If your life lacks plot twists...
🌪 If you’re ready for a tiny hurricane with whiskers...

He’s waiting for you. Right now. At Columbus County Animal Services.

Bring snacks. And a helmet.





🎤 From the Desk of: Teddy the Bichon Frisé (Age: 13, Attitude: Timeless)Hello, peasants.It is I, Teddy — your favorite f...
06/27/2025

🎤 From the Desk of: Teddy the Bichon Frisé (Age: 13, Attitude: Timeless)

Hello, peasants.
It is I, Teddy — your favorite fluffy gentleman, part-time zoomie enthusiast, full-time snack connoisseur.

Yes, I’m 13. No, I do not “act my age.”
Do I still chase squeaky toys? Absolutely.
Do I sometimes forget why I walked into a room? Also yes.
But hey — who among us hasn’t?

I may be a senior, but I’ve got more s***k than a squirrel on espresso. I enjoy short walks to the fridge, sunbeams on soft beds, and reminding the younger pups that respect your elders isn’t just a saying — it’s a lifestyle.

What I’m looking for:
✔️ A retirement palace (you call it a home)
✔️ Snacks. Just... yes.
✔️ A human who appreciates distinguished gents with a touch of drama

So if you’re into soft fur, soulful eyes, and a daily dose of dignified sass, I’m your guy.

Apply to be my servant— I mean, family — at Columbus County Animal Services.
💌 Tell them Teddy sent you.
I’ll be waiting… probably napping… but I’ll wake up for you.

🎤🐾 NOW INTRODUCING... PETE! 🐾🎤This is Pete. Yes, he's real. Yes, those ears are always listening. No, he’s not picking u...
06/27/2025

🎤🐾 NOW INTRODUCING... PETE! 🐾🎤
This is Pete. Yes, he's real. Yes, those ears are always listening. No, he’s not picking up satellite signals... but we wouldn't be surprised if he could. 📡😆

Pete is the total package:
✔️ Sweet as pie 🥧
✔️ Hilariously expressive 🐶
✔️ Certified goofball 🤪
✔️ Professional treat inspector 🍖
✔️ Looking for his forever people 💛

This handsome devil is just waiting to be someone’s best friend, couch potato companion, and honorary neighborhood mayor. He promises to keep you laughing, snuggling, and feeling loved 24/7.

📍 Come meet Pete at Columbus County Animal Services!
📞 910-641-3945
Let’s get Pete a home, a couch, and maybe a sitcom deal.

💜ADOPTED💜🌟 Meet Duke! 🌟Isn’t he absolutely stunning? 😍 This sweet 1½-year-old neutered Labrador Retriever is the total p...
06/27/2025

💜ADOPTED💜
🌟 Meet Duke! 🌟
Isn’t he absolutely stunning? 😍 This sweet 1½-year-old neutered Labrador Retriever is the total package—handsome, goofy, playful, and loyal.

🎾 Duke loves a good game of fetch and will happily romp around in the sunshine with you—but don’t be fooled, he’s just as content laying at your feet when it’s time to relax. The best of both worlds!

🐾 Whether you’re looking for a hiking buddy, a backyard fetch champ, or a Netflix-and-snuggle partner, Duke is your guy.

📍 Available now at Columbus County Animal Services
📞 910-641-3945
Let’s find this sweet soul the forever home he truly deserves. 💛

🐾 8 Stray Dogs Are Hoping to Find Their Way Back Home 🐾In the last few days, 8 stray dogs have found their way to our sh...
06/26/2025

🐾 8 Stray Dogs Are Hoping to Find Their Way Back Home 🐾

In the last few days, 8 stray dogs have found their way to our shelter. Some arrived scared, some exhausted, all of them clearly missing the comfort of home. 💔 You can see it in their eyes—the confusion, the sadness, and the hope that their person might walk through the door at any moment.

We know someone out there is missing their best friend, and we’re doing everything we can to help these pups get back where they belong.

Please, if you recognize any of them—or if you live in the area—share this post. Spreading the word could be the one thing that reconnects a dog with the family that’s been searching and waiting.

Let’s give these dogs the reunion they’re longing for.
They deserve to go home. 🏡❤️

💛 A Huge Thank You to Adopt-An-ANGEL 💛We want to extend our deepest gratitude to Adopt-An-Angel for pulling 15 cats from...
06/25/2025

💛 A Huge Thank You to Adopt-An-ANGEL 💛

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to Adopt-An-Angel for pulling 15 cats from us Monday evening. Because of your compassion and commitment, 15 precious souls now have a second chance at happiness—a chance to find loving homes, warm laps, and the safety they so deserve.

Each one of these cats has a story, and now, thanks to you, their next chapter begins with hope. Rescue work isn't easy, but when organizations come together like this, it’s a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish as a community.

And a special thank you to Melinda, who made sure they got where they needed to go safely. Your dedication on the road makes all the difference—thank you for being their ride to a better life. 🐾

Here's to fresh starts, full bellies, and futures filled with love. 💕

06/24/2025

🚫 Trap Suspension Notice 🚫
Due to the extreme heat, Animal Services will not be setting or lending out cat or dog traps until further notice.

High temperatures can pose serious, even fatal, risks to animals caught in traps—especially without shade or water. The safety and well-being of every animal is our top priority.

💡 If you need help or have questions, please reach out to us directly.
📞 910-641-3945
📍 288 Legion Drive, Whiteville, NC

Thank you for understanding and helping us keep our furry friends safe during this heat wave. Stay cool, stay kind. 🐾☀️💛

Address

288 Legion Drive
Whiteville, NC
28472

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+19106413945

Website

https://adopt.animalsfirst.com/shelter/columbus-county-animal-protective-services, https:/

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