Your guide to local animal rescues + shelters across Columbia

Today is National Rescue Dog Day + we’ve done some digging to highlight several local animal shelters looking for some purrfect permanent homes or foster parents. Consider lending a paw in the form of adoption, donations, time, or money.

Animal Mission

Animal Mission is a local nonprofit that provides free or low-cost spaying or neutering services to help prevent euthanasia in local municipal shelters. See seven local shelters you can adopt from.

City Of Columbia Animal Services

Adoptable pets are priced at $35 each, with ongoing special promotions throughout the year — in honor of National Rescue Dog Day, it’s waiving all adoption fees for dogs today. Bonus: So is Lexington County Animal Services Adoptions. See a list of adoptable dogs for Columbia and Lexington.

Final Victory Rescue

Looking to adopt or foster? Read through its pre-adoption info and the adoption process, or apply to become a foster family. Pro tip: Final Victory provides all necessary medications/treatments, food, and supplies needed during foster care.

Homeward Bound Pet Rescue

Homeward Bound Pet Rescue is a local, all-volunteer, 501c3 nonprofit committed to saving the lives of stray animals in the Midlands. Homeward Bound doesn’t have a facility, so all of its animals stay in foster homes. Become a foster family (necessary items provided) or apply to adopt.

Pawmetto Lifeline

Pawmetto Lifeline offers a low-cost Wellness Clinic, a Care-a-Van mobile vaccine clinic, and a low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinic. See its event lineup and get involved.

PETSinc

PETSinc offers veterinary services, grooming, training, and even has a thrift store located in West Columbia that supports its mission. See available cats and dogs.

9 Lives Cat Rescue

9 Lives Cat Rescue helps to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome cats and kittens in crisis. It also facilitates a Trap-Neuter-Return Program, reducing the number of homeless cats in our community. See a current list of adoptable cats.