Columbia Animal Services

10/23/2026

📢 REMINDER! 🌟 FREE Microchipping Event at Columbia Animal Services! this Sunday, October 25th from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

This will be a drive-thru style event 🚙 meaning that you will form a queue in your car upon arrival, and we will come to your car to retrieve your pet. We will work on getting them chipped while you fill out their paperwork, and we’ll send you on your way- it’s that easy!

ℹ️ Event Details: ⬇️

🗓️ Sunday, October 25, 2026
📍Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC 29209
⏰ 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
🐶 Dogs only. Please have your dog on leash or in a carrier. Dogs must be over 8 weeks old and be able to be restrained. *THREE DOG LIMIT for safety reasons.
🪪 Must be a resident of Richland County/City of Columbia to quality. Please be ready to present your government ID for proof of address.

🐱 Do we chip cats? YES, absolutely! We offer $10 microchips at our front desk, Monday-Friday from noon-5 p.m. for Richland County pet owners.

Please help us spread the word and chip as many pets in our community as we can!

10/22/2026

📢 We will be temporarily closed to the public tomorrow, Thursday, October 22nd for internal staff training.

This training will be focused on maintaining efficient operational workflows during the ongoing disruption to the City’s network and shelter management software.

Animal control services will continue to respond to emergency and urgent situations. However, residents should anticipate minor delays in routine services, communication, and response times during this period.

We will reopen to the public on Friday, October 23rd at our regularly scheduled time of 12 p.m.

We greatly appreciate our community’s patience and understanding as our team focuses on the necessary training to ensure the continuity of services moving forward. We hope to resume regular operations as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding!

10/21/2026

📢 Public Service Announcement: Temporary Shelter Software Outage

Our shelter is currently experiencing a temporary outage of our software system. As a result, information about lost and found pets and information about animals available for adoption may not be accurately reflected on our website.

We kindly ask for your patience and understanding during this time. Our email capabilities are also affected, and phone calls may experience longer-than-usual wait times. However, please know that our team is still here to help!

Until our systems are restored, visiting us in person is the quickest way to get the assistance you may need. The second-best option to reach out to our team by emailing the appropriate program coordinator below: ⬇️

🐾 Foster: [email protected]
🫶🏼 Volunteer: [email protected]
🛟 Rescue: [email protected]
👥 Marketing (including inquiries about specific pets): [email protected]
🏡 Rehoming: [email protected]

🌟 Looking for a lost pet or hoping to adopt? Please visit our shelter in person, as this is currently the fastest and most reliable way to receive assistance. You can also view profiles with photos and information of most of our adoptable dogs 🐶 by visiting Pets of Columbia Animal Services on Instagram and Facebook.

🪪 Need to get your pet licensed? While we cannot currently process pet licensing in-person, you are welcome license your pet via our online portal at: https://licensepet.com/wl3/rc/reg/clmbwl

Thank you for your patience and continued support of our shelter and the animals in our care!

📞 (803) 776-PETS (7387)

📍 Location:
Columbia Animal Services
127 Humane Lane
Columbia, SC 29209

⏰ Hours:
Monday-Friday: 12-5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m-4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

10/20/2026

Fall cleaning? 🧽✨ Looking to de-clutter your home before the holidays? Please consider donating your items to our first-ever No Fleas Market, coming up on Saturday, November 14th!

🎁 We’re collecting new, handcrafted, and high-quality gently used items to sell at the market. 100% of proceeds from donated items benefit shelter animals at Columbia Animal Services!

🗓️ We have THREE more donation drop off dates before the day of the event: ⬇️

1️⃣ October 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. @ Columbia Animal Services
2️⃣ October 25 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. @ Columbia Animal Services
3️⃣ November 6 from 12-5 p.m. @ Columbia Animal Services

📦 Have large items or furniture to donate? Please email [email protected] or [email protected] to coordinate.

ℹ️ Event Details: ⬇️

🗓️ Saturday, November 14th
🕙 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
📍 Columbia Dog Park, 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC 29209 (Located just outside the gate to Columbia Animal Services.)
💙 Hosted by Columbia Animal Services, Pets of Columbia Animal Services, Animal Mission & the Columbia Dog Park.

➡️ For questions or to get involved, please email 📧 [email protected].

P.S. Our graphics are not made with AI- we use simple Canva editing tools and we’re very sad that our posts keep getting flagged as AI! 😭

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

UPDATE 10/20/2026: Currently in a foster home 🏡 still available for adoption or 501(c)(3) rescue pull. To submit a Meet and Greet Inquiry, click here: https://forms.columbiasc.gov/250657481340860
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You know him, you love him, it’s Wren! ✨ Wren is currently one of our longest-term residents and is at high risk of euthanasia due to space limitations. 💔 We are URGENTLY seeking placement for Wren, whether that’s with his forever family, a foster family, or pull by a 501(c)(3) rescue partner‼️

He’s our resident potato, agent of chaos, and most lovable little wrecking ball! 🥔💥 Built like a spud and powered by play time, Wren is guaranteed to keep you smiling. He was an absolute gentleman during this past weekend’ busy adoption event, greeting everyone he met with a smile, including children!

Wren has earned “playgroup rockstar” status at the shelter- he loves the company of other dogs and is a good playmate who generally respects boundaries well. His short-term foster stay also confirmed that he is house trained, crate trained, cat friendly, and friendly with strangers! He’s also great in the car, rocks a costume without complaints, and knows “sit!”

Wren loves treats, toys, and walks. Give him room to run and a squeaky toy to chase, and he’ll eventually burn off that puppy-like energy and plop down for a breather. 😂 Wren can get a little mouthy when he’s excited or pent up, so he’ll need a patient, committed person to help him work on his manners. He may be a bit too rough for smaller dogs or very young children, but he loves his canine playmates and some good human affection.

🚨 Can you foster, adopt, or help us find a rescue placement for Wren?

Wren is currently at the shelter. If you’re able to help and interested in meeting him, please visit us during our open hours as soon as possible- time is of the essence‼️You can also reach out via messenger 📥 or email us at 📧 [email protected].

🏡 Learn more about our foster program and apply to become a foster by visiting 🔗 https://animalservices.columbiasc.gov/foster-program/

🛟 For 501(c)(3) rescue pull, please email [email protected]

ℹ️ Basic info about Wren: ⬇️

🪪 Shelter ID: A309589
🕰️ Age: 4 years
💙 S*x: Male
⚖️ Weight: 51 lbs
❤️‍🩹 Medical: Neutered, microchipped, UTD on basic vaccines and preventatives, HW-
🗓️ With CAS since: September 1, 2026
🏡 House and crate trained
🐶 Dog social
🐱 Cat friendly

10/18/2026

Yesterday evening, our team and the pups got all dressed up for our first-ever Pups & Pumpkins adoption event at the Pumpkin Patch Northeast UMC! 🐾🎃

We’re excited to share that both Hayden and Marshmello went home with their new families! The remaining dogs featured here are still available for adoption, foster or rescue pull. Many of them are at risk due to space and length of stay. 💔 We are urgently seeking help with placement. 🙏

👀 Interested a dog featured in this post? Please reach out via messenger 📥 or email us at 📧 [email protected]. Some of them are currently at the shelter, while others are in foster homes! 🏡 We’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.

We’d like to say a huge thank you to the Northeast United Methodist Church team for hosting us and making this event a success. The festive venue could not have been cuter, and we truly appreciate your kindness and the opportunity to showcase our adoptable dogs! 🐶🍂

Yesterday evening, our team and the pups got all dressed up for our first-ever Pups & Pumpkins adoption event at the pumpkin patch! 🐾🎃

We’re excited to share that both Hayden and Marshmello went home with their new families! The remaining dogs featured here are still available for adoption, foster or rescue pull. Many of them are at risk due to space and length of stay. 💔 We are urgently seeking help with placement. 🙏

👀 Interested a dog featured in this post? Please reach out via messenger 📥 or email us at 📧 [email protected]. Some of them are currently at the shelter, while others are in foster homes! 🏡 We’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.

We’d like to say a huge thank you to the Northeast United Methodist Church team for hosting us and making this event a success. The festive venue could not have been cuter, and we truly appreciate your kindness and the opportunity to showcase our adoptable dogs! 🐶🍂

& thanks to our partners at Animal Mission as always for sponsoring! 💙
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🏡 Interested in becoming a foster parent? Fostering saves lives! Learn more about our foster program and apply HERE: 🔗 https://animalservices.columbiasc.gov/foster-program/

🛟 For 501(c)(3) rescue pull, please email 📧 [email protected].

10/18/2026

🔦 October Volunteer Spotlight: Meet dynamic grandfather-grandson duo, Luis and Andrew! ✨

Luis and Andrew first joined us as volunteers in June of this year, but they’ve quickly become an important part of the CAS family. These two truly embody what it means to pass down a sense of compassion, advocacy and a passion for community service from one generation to the next. We’re so grateful for their kindness and positive attitudes, whether they’re helping out on a tough day at the shelter or bringing that same spirit to a festive adoption event.

“I started volunteering because of my grandson Andrew, and he is still the main reason I continue. It gives us something meaningful to do together, and I enjoy watching him learn compassion, responsibility, and how important it is to help animals that need care. I also have to say the staff at CAS is wonderful. They are genuinely good people, and several of them have become people I’m proud to call friends- the kind of friends I hope to have for a very long time. Even with my allergies, I keep coming back, so that probably says something about how much this place and the people here mean to us.” - Luis

In his personal time, Luis enjoys a number of hobbies: “Give me a fishing pole, a kitchen, or a baseball field and I’m in my element. I enjoy teaching, encouraging, and helping people get better at what they do and I’ve learned that sometimes coaching takes just as much patience as fishing.” He also regularly spoils our team with delicious baked goods and treats! 😋

Thank you both for everything you do for our animals, staff and fellow volunteers, and for all of your kind words. We love having you both around. If you see them at the shelter, please give them a shoutout for all of their hard work! 💙

10/16/2026

🌟 REMINDER: Our 🐾 Pups & Pumpkins 🎃 Adoption Event is taking place TOMORROW EVENING from 5-7 at Pumpkin Patch Northeast UMC!

ℹ️ Event Details: ⬇️

🗓️ Saturday, October 17th, 2026
🕔 5-7 p.m.
📍 Northeast United Methodist Church pumpkin patch | 4000 Hardscrabble Road, Columbia, SC 29223
⭐️ Adoption fees waived! All pets go home spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up to date on basic vaccines and preventatives. Please come prepared with a leash and collar if you’re planning to adopt!
👻 Halloween costumes encouraged!

📦 We’ll also be collecting donations for our upcoming No Fleas Market during this event. Pease feel free to drop off your donations at our table any time between 5 and 7 p.m.

ℹ️ No Fleas Market Event details: https://www.facebook.com/columbiaanimalservices/posts/pfbid037K3kKfYs85LYDubadyKwPb8kC2hZczRWMsLiwEi9xnMHoie1a5Aca61HTiUk5XLzl

We can’t wait to see you at the pumpkin patch! 🍂

🐾 Sponsored by Animal Mission. Monetary donations collected during this event will benefit the Darla Fund, Animal Mission’s medical fund for emergency cases at our shelter. ❤️‍🩹