Animal Rescues in Greenville, SC

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Randall, Tortellini, and Trader Joe are ready to be your fur-ever best friend. | Photos via Greenville County Animal Care Services, Foster Paws Rescue, and the Greenville Humane Society

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We’ve rounded up six animal rescues right here in Greenville (and the Upstate) doing awesome work to take care of animals in need before they’re welcomed into their furever homes. Here are a few adoptable furry friends:

Dogs + Cats

Greenville County Animal Care Services

📍 328 Furman Hall Rd.

🐾 Cats, kittens, dogs + puppies

🐶 Randall | Pit Bull Terrier Mix | 3-year-old male

🐱 Grover | Domestic Shorthair | 7-year-old male

🛍️ Donation wish list

Greenville Humane Society

📍 305 Airport Rd.

🐾 Cats, kittens, dogs + puppies

🐶 Trader Joe | Terrier, Staffordshire Bull, Border Collie Mix | 1-year-old male

🐱 Tinkerbell | Domestic Shorthair Mix | 6-year-old female

🛍️ Donation wish list

Lucky Pup Rescue

📍 Various foster homes

🐾 Dogs + puppies

🐶 Cue | Terrier Mix | 20-week-old male

🛍️ Donation wish list

Foster Paws Rescue

📍 Various foster homes

🐾 Cats + kittens

🐱 Tortellini | Shorthair Brown Tabby | Kitten

🛍️ Donation wish list

Other

Big Oaks Rescue Farm

📍 809 Townsend Rd., Hodges

🐾 Horses + other farm animals

🐴 Cowboy Willie | Dun Quarter horse | 5-year-old male

🛍️ Donation wish list

Hawk’s Nest Rescue

📍 121 E. Carolina St., Duncan

🐾 Exotic birds

🛍️ Donation wish list

Don’t forget to load up on supplies, toys + treats for your new adoptee — or treat your pet. Not ready to adopt? You can help support these rescues by donating or volunteering as a foster.

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