Columbia Animal Services

Columbia, SC

Municipal shelter operated by the City of Columbia. All pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated at adoption.

Hours Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm; Sat 9am-4pm

Areas served Columbia and the surrounding area, South Carolina

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Waived for all pets, including kittens.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Columbia Animal Services at (803) 776-7387 first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Richland County at a glance

Population 422,117

Housing units 187,611

Est. households with a cat 53,915

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Adoption fees are waived for all pets, including kittens.

What are your hours?

Monday-Friday 12pm-5pm; Saturday 9am-4pm.

Get involved

Support Columbia Animal Services

Surrendering a cat

Contact Columbia Animal Services at (803) 776-7387 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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