Horry County Animal Care Center

HOLIDAY CLOSURE - September 2, 2024

The ACC is closed Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

We will reopen Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.

CLEAR THE SHELTERS
..On this senior Saturday by adopting a senior pet! We have two senior dogs available for adoption right now. Our shelter opens at 10:30 a.m. today.

Meet Niylah and Mowgli.

Niylah is a 7-year-old Hound. She is very laid back, and plays gently with other dogs.
Nylah is heartworm-positive but doesn't let that get her down. Neither should you. Treatment is common and available. The ACC offers treatment at-cost ($500) post-adoption.

Mowgli is a 7-year-old Retriever mix. This handsome and sweet boy loves attention. He plays gently in our playgroups and gets along with calm dogs. He is a big cuddle bug and likes to approach staff for scratches while sniffing around outside.

Adopting a senior pet offers some benefits. Often, senior pets require less training. Senior pets are lower energy and have less exercise needs. Remember, age can be a state of mind.

All ACC pets are up to date on vaccines, spayed/neutered, and microchipped for safety. All adoptions through the ACC are fee-free.

MUSTANG WEEK IS ONE WEEK AWAY

…And the ACC is excited to be there!

We will hold FEE-FREE adoptions Fri., Sept. 6, and Sat., Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Myrtle Beach Mall (10177 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572).

Special thanks to CJ Pony Parts for selecting the ACC as their donation partner! Make plans to visit the CJ Pony Parts tent to learn more about how they are supporting our shelter through this event.

CLEAR THE SHELTERS
..and adopt a cat! Today's featured pet is Olenna.

Olenna is a 2-year-old sweet black and white Domestic shorthair with noticeable whiskers and little white paws. She weighs about 5 pounds.

You can meet Olenna and many other cats available for adoption at the Animal Care Center. Help us Clear the Shelters and bring these friends home.

WeRescue
Greater Good Charities
Hill’s Pet Nutrition

As you help us , keep this rule of thumb in mind.

REMEMBER THE 3-3-3 RULE

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

This is a guideline to help understand what your 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 and will adjust differently. 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 throughout our lives, so do our pets.

Questions about the pet you adopted from the ACC? Call us at 843-915-5172.

We aren’t sure why but these two pups, Lusitano and Lipizzan, are still here.

Our shelter is filled with pets, including puppies and kittens, who are looking for forever homes.

Can you open your heart and home to an animal in need? Our adoptions are fee-free. The ACC is open until 4:30 p.m. today.

HELP US CLEAR THE SHELTERS

The Horry County Animal Care Center has more than 100 pets available for adoption RIGHT NOW!

From puppies and kittens to senior pets, we have pets to fit every lifestyle. Whether you need an adventure buddy or a couch potato/ beach bum, the ACC has the pet that'll fit your lifestyle.

All they need is a chance to show you who they are. A chance for you to fall in love.
Please visit the Animal Care Center today. Our shelter is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with an hour closure at 12:30 p.m.).

(Note: The ACC is over-capacity. At this time, we are unable to accept strays or owner-surrenders until more adoptables have found homes or rescue. We do not euthanize for space.)

115 PETS READY FOR ADOPTION

Meet our 18 littlest adoptables. These are the youngest of our more than 100 available pets. They are all available, fee-free and up to date on age-appropriate medical, at the ACC. Our shelter is open from 1:30 to 4:30 this afternoon.

Even the youngest pets deserve to be home with you in a less noisy, more comfortable environment. Because they are so young, they get along with other pets and are ready to learn how to be a good pet from you.

When you adopt from the ACC, you get unconditional love, and a few goodies, including pet supplies (as long as we have it to give), thanks to a generous donation from Chewy.

Can you help us Clear The Shelters by finding at least 20 homes today?
Can't adopt? We encourage fosters of all kinds to visit our shelter today and see who you can match with.

CLEAR THE SHELTERS
..and adopt miss Dottie!

We believe Dottie is a 1-year-old Dalmation. She is very friendly towards people, and can be reliant on people when around other dogs.

She is shy and unsure of hyper dogs. Dottie is a little unsure of how to play, but can thrive in the right environment.

All ACC pets are up to date on vaccines, spayed/neutered and microchipped for safety. ACC adoptions are fee-free.

You can meet Dottie at the ACC today! Our shelter is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Clear the Shelters
WeRescue
Greater Good Charities
Hill’s Pet Nutrition

Clear the Shelters WITH KAYSAN

Kaysan, a 1-year-old shepherd mix, is ready for his forever home. Could it be with you?

This pup recently spent a weekend outside of the shelter with one of our kennel attendants.

Over that weekend, we learned Kaysan does well with children, other dogs, and cats. He took a trip to a local store and sniffed out a spooky decoration.

Kaysan is ready to protect you from the fall's spooky season frights and be your best friend.

Want to meet him? Visit the ACC! The ACC is open from 10:30 a.m. t0 4:30 p.m. (with an hour closure at 12:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday, and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Clear the Shelters
WeRescue
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Greater Good Charities

Are your pets prepared?

NATIONAL DOG DAY

“Hey! Kiawah popping in to say it’s National Dog Day. It’s a great day to visit the ACC, and foster or adopt!”

Our shelter closes at 4:30 p.m. With 89 pets currently available (including 71 dogs!), we're sure we have a pet who would fit into your life.

Kiawah is a 2-year-old terrier. She loves treats. She can be uninterested in strangers. Once she trusts you, she won’t let you forget about her.

Won't you open your heart and home to an animal in need? Help us Clear The Shelters and adopt today.

FOUND PETS – AUG. 26, 2024

The pets pictured here were brought in 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 of the pets pictured, call 843-915-5172 or email [email protected]. Our shelter opens today at 10:30 a.m.
You can view more information about the found pets by clicking the link in the comments below and selecting ‘Stray Intake Pets’.

If you have a pet, please ensure they have an updated microchip and collar to make homecomings easy and quick. Microchips and QR code ID tags are available for purchase at the ACC.

PUPPIES AND PONIES

Hey Mustang fans! Are you ready to see some puppies at this year’s Mustang Week in Myrtle Beach?

The Horry County Animal Care Center will be there with adoptable pets of all ages. Plan to stop by the CJ Pony Parts and the Animal Care Center tents. CJ Pony Parts selected the ACC as the donation partner for their raffle this year.

Make plans to enjoy the sights and the sounds, and make a difference in the lives of pets in Horry County.

FOSTER FRIDAY

Meet our fabulous foster pets- Coconut, Megara, Kookie, Frankie, Sheba, Winifred, Rudy, Rayne, and Leif. You can learn more about them by clicking on each of their photos in this post.

All ACC adoptables are up-to-date on vaccines, spayed/neutered, and microchipped for safety. ACC adoptions are fee-free!

If interested in meeting these adoptables, please call us at 843-915-5172 or email us at [email protected] to make an appointment.

Thank you to those community members who have opened their hearts and homes to shelter pets. Want to foster? Visit our shelter, call or email us to learn more about the process. We are in need of more fosters, including those able to help with neo-natals.

CLEAR THE SHELTERS

Meet Cash. Cash has been in ACC care since January 2024. Cash is a sweet 3-year-old American Bulldog with a beautiful Charcoal and White Merle pattern coat.

Honestly, we're not sure why Cash has not been adopted yet.

Maybe it's because he has a limp, though he doesn't appear to be in any pain. Maybe it's because he is slightly cross-eyed. Maybe it's because he needs to be given the chance to show who he is outside of the kennel space.

Cash likes treats and loves people. He gets along with other dogs but does not like dogs that play rough. He also does not like cats.

Meet Cash today at the ACC. We are open until 4:30 p.m.

CONQUERING YOUR HEART

Sweet, sassy Valgerda is ready for her forever home. She's ready to conquer your heart with unconditional love, if you'll have her.

Beautiful Valgerda is a 1-year-old white and brown terrier mix, with a curly tail, soft fur, cute ears and the sweetest smile. She came to the ACC in July 2024.

In the short time she has been in our care, we have learned this affectionate girl will climb into your lap to give kisses, likes to play, and overall has a very happy demeanor. She gets along with other dogs we have tested her with, including Chisel.

We have not yet tested her with cats or children, but can for the right adopter. Just ask when you visit the ACC.

CLEAR THE SHELTERS

Kentucky is ready to zoom into your life. This playful and energetic 2-year-old Hound/Labrador mix gets along with other dogs, loves to run around the yard, and loves treats. Because of his size and energy levels, he would do best in a home with older children.

Kentucky is heartworm-positive but doesn't let that get him down. Treatment is common and available. The ACC offers treatment at-cost ($500) post-adoption.

All ACC adoptions are up to date on vaccines, spayed/neutered, and microchipped for safety. Want to meet Kentucky? Visit the ACC! We are open from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. this afternoon.

(Note: This post was updated with more information about Kentucky.)

CLEAR THE SHELTER THROUGH SEPT. 10

What is Clear the Shelters?
Each year Clear the Shelters, WeRescue, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, and Greater Good Charities team up with hundreds of shelters across the country (like the ACC!) promoting nationwide pet adoption and a donation campaign that will help find loving homes for animals in need. This year, the national campaign ends September 10.

What can you do to help?
Adopt, visit the shelter, share/like our featured pets, and donate, if inclined, to help the animals at the ACC and in our community.

You can see the list of currently available pets on our website (linked in the comments). That list is updated almost daily.

BACK TO SCHOOL

We hope everyone, from kindergarten to post-graduate, has a great school year!

Need a study buddy? The ACC has pets of all kinds, ready to be your cheerleader, your science project assistant, your reading buddy, your running buddy, and your captive audience.

Visit the ACC today! We're open until 4:30 p.m. Our adoptions are fee-free.

(Note: The pet shown here is already in a forever home and is not available for adoption.)

FOUND PETS – AUG. 19, 2024

The pets pictured here were brought in 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 of the pets pictured, call 843-915-5172 or email [email protected]. Our shelter opens today at 10:30 a.m.

You can view more information about the found pets by clicking the link in the comments below and selecting ‘Stray Intake Pets’.
If you have a pet, please ensure they have an updated microchip and collar to make homecomings easy and quick. Microchips and QR code ID tags are available for purchase at the ACC.

Altora and Brigtoc are ready to meet you!
These two paw-fessional greeters are looking for their forever home.
They are both pointer mixes that are almost 4 months old.
Come meet them at the ACC today! We close at 4:30 p.m.

CLEAR THE SHELTERS

The ACC has 74 dogs available to foster or adopt, including the 6 you see here.

Meet Bode, Buster, Kaysan, Loki, Tahiti, and Raven.

These pups would love to spend the weekend with you, out of our shelter. Taking a pet home from the ACC opens space in our shelter for pets in need, including those who may be displaced.

All ACC pets are up to date on age-appropriate vaccines, spayed/neutered, and microchipped for safety. All ACC adoptions are fee-free.

Thanks to a generous donation from Chewy, we have supplies available to help pets settle into their new homes. This includes beds, treats, toys, and other comfort items.

Come see us! Our shelter is open from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. this afternoon.

CAN YOU FOSTER?

Can’t adopt right now, but want to help pets?
Join our foster program! Fostering is one way to help open space in our shelter for any pets that may be displaced or in need in our community.

As of this post, the ACC has 74 pets available for fostering or adoption, like Buster. Our greatest need is for dog fosters. All supplies, including food, bedding and comfort items, would be provided.

If interested, visit our shelter so our staff can match you with a pet. We close at 4:30 p.m. today and reopen tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.

CHECK THE CHIP

It's a great day to check and verify the information on your pet's microchip.

Microchipping is an simple way to ensure your pets are identifiable and can get back to you sooner if lost.

When an animal comes to the ACC, it is scanned for a microchip. If the animal is microchipped, ACC staff will contact the owner listed on the chip. The best reason to have your pet microchipped is the improved chance that you will get your pet back if it is lost or stolen.

It’s important to keep the microchip up to date, including your name, contact information, and the pet’s name. If you take in a pet from a friend or loved one, be sure to ask them about the pet's microchip and how to update it.

Not chipped? The process is quick and easy.
The ACC offers microchipping and QR code tags to help get pets back home. Call or visit us for more information.

HELP US CLEAR THE SHELTER
..by adopting Tigger! Tigger is a 5-year-old mixed breed, possibly a Boxer mix. He is quiet, sweet, and curious. He plays in a playgroup and gets along with other dogs. He isn't afraid to do his own thing or run around with other pets.

We have not yet tested him with children or cats but can do so for an interested adopter. Just ask our staff when you visit. our shelter is open at 10:30 a.m. today.

Tigger is just one of our many adoptable pets, ready to bounce into your life during this month's Clear The Shelters event. Our adoptions are FEE-FREE. All ACC pets are up to date on vaccines, spayed/neutered and microchipped for safety.

CLEAR THE SHELTERS WITH TWO BEST BUDS

Meet Buddy Boy and Creed! These two friendly boys are best friends in our shelter.

Buddy Boy is a 3-year-old black and white Labrador Retriever mix. He was brought to our shelter in July 2024. Buddy Boy is friendly, excited to see you, and likes to play. He does not like to share his food or treats.

Creed is a 2-year-old black and white Terrier who was found at a school bus stop earlier this year. Creed is friendly, and knows sit. He often sits in his kennel when staff approach him and is gentle with his treats. He likes to run around our meet-and-greet pens and likes pets.

We have not yet tested either of these very good boys with cats or children but can do so for an interested adopter. Just ask our staff when you visit.

Be the new best friend of one of these pups ( or both!) during this month's Clear The Shelters event. Our adoptions are FEE-FREE. All ACC pets are up to date on vaccines, spayed/neutered and microchipped for safety.

SNAPSHOT: JULY 2024

As of this posting, 259 animals are in the care of the Animal Care Center. This includes strays/found pets, animals involved in legal cases, and animals not yet available for adoption. Of those, 74 pets are available for adoption, foster or rescue.

In July 2024, the ACC saw:

🐾 54 animals transfer out to partner shelters and rescues
🐾 30 pets returned to their owners
🐾 161 animals adopted by furever families (like Bora Bora, pictured here).

That number of adoptions includes 67 dogs, 92 cats, 1 chicken, and 1 horse.

Want to keep the excitement going and help the ACC Clear The Shelter? Visit the ACC during shelter open hours at 1923 Industrial Park Rd., Conway, SC 29526. We are open Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with an hour closure at 12:30 p.m.), and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Adoptions are fee-free.

CLEAR THE SHELTERS

And Adopt Cindi Lu! Cindi is a 2-year-old large, white terrier mix. Cindi Lu is currently in our lobby area, ready to greet visitors and (hopefully) her forever family.

Cindi is a lover. She wants to be near her people, by your feet or on the couch beside you. She gets along with other dogs but doesn't like to play rough. She is a very calm and sweet girl. She is housetrained, crate-trained and quiet.

Cindi is just one of our many adoptable pets hoping to go home with you during this month's Clear The Shelters event. Meet Cindi at the ACC! Our adoptions are FEE-FREE. All ACC pets are up to date on vaccines, spayed/neutered and microchipped for safety.