Horry County Animal Care Center

09/03/2025

ADOPT A CAT

Catnaps. Soft fur. Judgmental looks. Perfect paws.

Adopt a cat. Because who isn't missing a small furry weirdo?

Celebrate 'Happy Cat Month' by taking a new feline friend, like Mister Manly here, home.

09/02/2025

FOUND PETS - 09/02/25

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.

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 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. today. 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.)

09/01/2025

Reminder: the ACC is closed today, Sept. 1, 2025, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We look forward to seeing you when the shelter reopens Sept. 2, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE- Sept. 1, 2025

The ACC will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

We will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.

08/31/2025

Our shelter is closed today but you can still adopt fee-free from our community partner Tamroc Kennels until 1 p.m.

08/30/2025

HOLIDAY CLOSURE- Sept. 1, 2025

The ACC will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

We will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.

08/30/2025

MEET ME?

Sweet Mazda (pictured here) is hoping to meet you at the ACC TODAY! We are open for adoptions on Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Meet foster pet Drew at Pet Supplies Plus (2300 Church St., Conway, SC 29526) today, from 10:30-1pm. He’s available for fee-free adoption.

You can also adopt FEE-FREE all weekend at Tamroc Kennels (201 Bush Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC 29579). Tamroc is open Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 to 5:30 p.m., and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

08/29/2025

Join at the ACC

We are hiring a kennel attendant at the Animal Care Center. Kennel attendants are vital members of our team.

Kennel Attendants' daily tasks can include:

- Cleaning and caring for pets
- Clean and maintain shelter buildings and grounds
- Restock and organize materials
- Assist with events
- Facilitate adoptions

You must have a high school diploma/GED equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and be able to work weekends and holidays. Come join our wonderful, dedicated team!

You can find more information and apply here: https://www.horrycountysc.gov/employment/job-details/17262290

08/29/2025

VISIT US AT TAMROC

More pets are temporarily available for adoption at our community partner location, Tamroc Kennels (201 Bush Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577). Tamroc is open Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1-5:30 p.m., and Sundays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The pets shown here join Reya, Valencio, Shine, Pear, Pineapple, Tonka, and 17 others at Tamroc Kennels.

All available ACC pets are up to date on vaccines, spayed/neutered, and microchipped.

Pets are available for adoption during Tamroc's open hours.

08/28/2025

Did you recently adopt from the ACC or another shelter?
Remember the 3-3-3 rule.

THE 3-3-3 RULE

If you adopted recently from the ACC or another rescue or shelter, you may have heard about the '3-3-3' rule.

This is a guideline to help understand what your new pet may be experiencing as they adjust to their new surroundings and family. They may be confused, anxious, and shy until they are used to you and your routine. These are similar behaviors pets experience when coming into the shelter.

Keep in mind, the 3-3-3 rule is a general guideline. Every animal is unique. It is important you allow the pet to get comfortable at their own pace. Just as people need time to adjust to new spaces and routines, so do our pets.

08/28/2025

SEEING DOUBLE

We have two duos that are... twins? Meet London and Tipton, and Faro and Falco.

London and Tipton are 1-year-old female black Labrador Retriever mixes. They are heartworm positive, very cuddly, and love to be by your side. We have not tested them with other pets or children.

Faro & Falco are 1-year-old male hound mixes. They are heartworm positive, cuddly and play well with others. We have tested them with other dogs. We have not tested them with cats and children.

These two duos are up to date on vaccines, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. They are available for fee-free adoption at the Animal Care Center.

08/27/2025

PetPartners: Mami

Mami recently got to see one of Horry County Fire Rescue's ladder trucks for herself during a recent community event.

Mami is a 9-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier. This sweet, happy senior girl is being fostered by one of our wonderful kennel attendants, Sam. Mami gets along with other dogs, cats, and kids. She is housetrained, leash-trained, quiet, and loves to play in water.

If you want to meet Mami, you'll have to call ahead, to see if Mami is at the shelter with Sam, or to schedule some time to meet her. Call us at 843-915-5172.

This lovely lady would be the perfect addition to any household. Make plans to meet her today!