Horry County Animal Care Center

04/16/2026

We're excited to have some of our adoptables at the Petsense Conway event this Saturday.

We hope you can stop by and leave with a new furever friend!

Spring Adoptathon is in 1 WEEK 🩵
April 18th, 10AM-4PM

The person they've been waiting for is you 🐾

04/15/2026

FEATURED FOSTERS

Meet Fredo and his mom, Mama; a mother-son duo currently being fostered by one of our staff members.

Mama is a sweet, 4 year-old terrier mix joined by her playful, 2 month-old puppy Fredo.

Both will be at the HCACC tomorrow for anyone who would like to meet and adopt them.

More details about them can be found here: https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/animal-care-center/pets/?tab=adoptable&type=dog&all=1

04/11/2026

PETS ON THE BEACH

Want to take your dog for a walk on the beach as the weather gets warmer? Keep in mind the following rules regarding animals on Horry County Government beaches.

- No animals are allowed on the beach from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., from May 1 to Labor Day.
- Pets must be on a hand-held leash no longer than 7 feet.
- Owners must clean up after their animals.
- Destruction of sea oats, beach grass/vegetation, and sand fencing is unlawful.
- No reptiles or exotic animals.
- Horses are only allowed on the beach from Nov. 1 to Feb. 28 in the designated equestrian zone.

ACC shelter pets love the beach. Visit us for a doggy day out, foster, or to adopt a beach buddy!

04/08/2026

Do you miss the feeling of school field trips? An experience away from class, with your friends, old and new... Why not get that feeling again with a Doggy Day Out at the ACC?

Doggy Day Outs are essentially field trips for our pets away from the shelter. Our Doggy Day Out program allows community members to take available shelter pets out for a day. This day could include walks around popular spots, a visit to the pet store, or a drive-thru for a pup cup, and more (as long as community members follow the laws and rules of businesses).

Visit us to learn more!

04/07/2026

LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER?

Love animals? Why not volunteer at the Horry County Animal Care Center?

Our volunteers help our staff with everything from cleaning to enrichment for pets. You can walk dogs, cuddle cats, and take pictures. Learn more about what it's like to work in an animal shelter and make a difference while doing it!

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old or have a parent/guardian with them at all times while on ACC property.

Interested? Fill out the volunteer packet, found on the home page of our website. Then submit it to Horry County Government Human Resources. Once you are approved, we will reach out to you.

(Note: Horry County Government may request a background check and/or drug test for some volunteer positions, depending on the department.)

04/06/2026

LOOKING FOR A LOST PET?

Looking for a lost pet? Check the ‘Stray Intake list’ at www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/animal-care-center/pets .

Pets found and picked up by Horry County Police Department’s Environmental Services Officers will be posted there upon intake.

Community members can also post pets that are lost or found on the page using the ‘Report a lost/found pet’ tab.

04/02/2026

HOLIDAY CLOSURE- April 3-5, 2026

The ACC will be closed Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5, 2026, in observance of the Good Friday & Easter Holidays.

We will reopen Monday, April 21, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.

04/01/2026

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.

03/28/2026

We have seen such a great turnout at the Waccamaw Expo today! All our animals at the event have been adopted except for sweet Oreo.

We are here till 5 p.m. - just enough time to meet and give this pup a furever home!