“Until one has loved an animal a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” – Anatole France
Do you have a heart for rescued animals? Do you dream of finding a furry best friend?
Greenville has a variety of passionate pet adoption organizations that work hard to unite their rescues with loving forever homes. These generous teams of people rescue a multitude of cats and dogs daily, saving hundreds of lives! When choosing to adopt, you not only make a difference in an animals life, but you’ll be making memories that last a lifetime.
- For most adoptions, you simply need to fill out an online application.
- Most organizations foster pets within a home already, so they will know.
- Always have your ID available.
- Be ready with a form of payment (cash, debit/credit card).
- Understand what your adoption fees are covering. Most fees cover medical basics such as Spay or neuter, microchip and registration, vaccines, de-wormer, flea treatment, and a heart worm test.
- Some organizations may require an in-home visit. This helps secure that the home is safe and ready for a new furry family member.
Note: This list was compiled from reader suggestions and does not constitute an endorsement from Wagging Around Greenville. We recommend that readers research any adoption organization.
Lucky Pup Rescue
The adoption fee is a flat rate of $250. It covers a variety of healthcare and preventative services, including a microchip. To adopt, you must get a vet reference and home visit are REQUIRED for approval.
If you prefer purchasing a dog from a rescue, Lucky Pups Rescue is great & of course, Greenville Humane Society is wonderful as well!🐾🐶
JenniferGreenville Humane Society
305 Airport Rd, Greenville
864.242.3626
Adoption fees cover a variety of shots and services. Fees range from $35 – $250 depending on the age of the cat or dog. Puppies and kittens are typically more. *Fees are subject to change.
Greenville Humane Society! They have so many animals that need a home and run great adoption specials.
MonicaGreenville County Animal Care
328 Furman Hall Rd, Greenville
864.467.3950
The adoption fee is $35 and includes a variety of healthcare and preventative services.
We adopted from Greenville Animal Care. Free for veterans! We had a great experience there. They had a huge green space for you to play with the dogs off- leash and encourage you to bring a dog that you own back to make sure they’re a good fit together before you commit.
CristyFoster Paws Rescue
On the hunt exclusively for a cat or kitten? Foster Paws is a wonderful organization that is fueled by donations only. You can check out their adoptable cats and kittens online or find them at the Taylors and Simpsonville PetSmarts for adoption events!
Foster Paws is a great cat rescue that pulls cats from Greenville County Animal Care to prepare them for adoption!
AngelaThe Barker Rescue Project
The Barker Rescue Project! 💕
IvySpartanburg Humane Society
Address: 150 Dexter Rd, Spartanburg
Phone: 864.583.4805
Spartanburg Humane Society. Adopted our dough-bear from there. 💕
JessicaPickens County Humane Society
Address: 500 5 Forks Rd, Liberty Phone: 864.843.9693
Pickens County Animal Shelter on Prison Camp Road. Barn cats are free and adoptions are always free for veterans.
AmandaCarolina Poodle Rescue
Carolina Poodle Rescue in Pacolet, SC. Awesome place, we rescued our dachshund and corgi mix from there.
TammieConcerned Citizens for Animals
Address: 3625 Fork Shoals Rd, Simpsonville Phone: 864.243.4222
Concerned Citizens for Animals is the best!
HayleyDay Before the Rainbow Rescue and Adoption
Day Before the Rainbow Rescue and Adoption has lots of pups and kittens!
PamelaPURR – Paws Up Rescue and Resources
There are a lot of amazing local rescues. Purrbabies Rescue has a lot of adorable kittens who are looking for homes.
AshleyTri-County Technical College Veterinary Technology Program
This program hosts annual adoption days where animals from local shelters that have been socialized are offered up for adoption for an affordable fee.
Pendleton, SC
(864) 646-1547
Tri-County Technical College Veterinary Technology program has amazing cats and dogs for adoption every semester!
MarissaWhat is your favorite part about adopting a rescue animal?