Horry County Animal Care Center

12/02/2025

COLD WEATHER & PETS

It's December, and we're likely to have cold days and colder nights.
Under Horry County Government Ordinance 4-3: ‘Care and Treatment’, all animal owners have a duty to provide a proper shelter for their animals, particularly during extreme weather, including those times when the temperature is 45 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.

Take steps now to prepare your pets for cold weather and ensure their shelter complies with County ordinance.

Proper shelter should keep your pet dry, out of direct winds, and at a reasonable, healthy temperature for the pet.

A cold-weather outdoor shelter must also have a windbreak at the entrance, and adequate, suitable, clean bedding material to provide insulation and promote retention of body heat.

Remember to keep pets away from heat and light sources, including space heaters and candles.

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12/02/2025

Don't let the cold, rainy weather keep you away. Meet our adoptables at the ACC today! We have 91 pets available for adoption -including Fern, Grace, Arya, and Wyatt- who are all hoping to spend the afternoon, warm and cozy at home with you. ACC adoptions are FEE-FREE!

12/01/2025

FEE-FREE ADOPTION EVENT

Join the ACC & Pet Supplies Plus - Conway, SC for a FEE-FREE ADOPTION EVENT tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. at the store!

It's part of Pet Supplies Plus' 'Day of Giving' event.

All ACC adoptions are fee-free. Available pets are microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and spayed/neutered before being cleared for adoption.

Come see us at this wonderful event!

12/01/2025

FOUND PETS - 12/01/25

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.

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If you recognize any pets pictured, call 843-915-5172 or email shelter@horrycountysc.gov. If you believe your pet is at the ACC, please include a picture of the pet and its animal ID number, as listed in the post and on our website.

Our shelter is open from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can view more information about the found pets by clicking the link in the comments below and selecting ‘Stray Intake Pets’.

(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. We will not euthanize for space.)

12/01/2025

Thanks for helping us spread the word about our ‘Home for the Pawlidays’ event this morning, Adam & Gator 107.9!

11/30/2025

Remember to include your pets in any emergency planning 🐾

OFFICIAL 2025 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON ENDS

The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially comes to a close today. This season was a very fortunate one for the continental United States with no landfalling hurricanes.

Our area did see Tropical Storm Chantal make landfall just south of Horry County in July, and we thought Tropical Storm Imelda was going to cause some problems, but a last minute track change moved it out to sea.

Of course, the season was still impressive with three hurricanes reaching category 5 strength, including Hurricane Melissa that made landfall in Jamaica.

HCEMD encourages everyone to refresh their emergency plans and kits during the offseason, and to always be prepared.

11/29/2025

COLD TONIGHT

It’s already cold at 5:15 p.m. and will get colder overnight.

Under Horry County Government Ordinance 4-3: ‘Care and Treatment’, all animal owners have a duty to provide a proper shelter for their animals, particularly during extreme weather, including those times when the temperature is 45 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.

During such weather, animal owners must either bring the animal inside the family home or provide another proper shelter.

11/29/2025

THANK YOU

A big thank you to everyone who has donated treats, and other items, to our pets! All donated items will be put to good use.

We appreciate the continued support of the Horry County Animal Care Center.

11/29/2025

Did you foster a pet over the Thanksgiving holiday?
Let us know how your foster period went below ⬇⬇⬇

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Animal Care Center.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday.

11/27/2025

As a reminder, the Horry County Animal Care Center is closed today, Nov. 27, 2025, through Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE: NOV. 27-30, 2025

The HCACC will be closed on November 27, 2025, through November 30, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.

For assistance with a dangerous or vicious animal that is creating a public safety risk, call Horry County dispatch at 843-248-1520.

11/26/2025

THANKSGIVING PET SAFETY REMINDER

As your family hosts or travels for the Thanksgiving Holiday, keep a few things in mind:

o Keep table scraps away from pets. Fatty foods are hard for animals to digest. Poultry bones can damage your pet’s digestive tract. Holiday sweets can contain ingredients that are poisonous to pets.
o Parties and strangers can be overwhelming for pets; provide pets with a calm, quiet space out of the way to relax.
o If traveling, ensure your pet is properly secured in the vehicle. Make sure your pet is leashed in new areas, so they cannot get away from you.
o Ensure microchips are up to date.
o Some flowers, decorations, and festive plants can be poisonous to pets.