Dorchester Paws Pet Food Pantry
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Hours: Pet support Sunday-Thursday noon-4 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- What it is
- Pet food and supplies
- Who it helps
- Must be 18 or older with a valid ID
- Where
- Dorchester County
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Temporary pet food and supplies for people in need, given once a month for up to six months.
How to reach them
Where: 136 Four Paws Lane, Summerville, SC 29483
Hours: Pet support Sunday-Thursday noon-4 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Must be 18 or older with a valid ID; one person per household. No one in the home can have animal neglect or cruelty charges, and recipients cannot take on more animals while in the program. After six months there is a six-month wait before reapplying.
- How to get started: Contact Dorchester Paws at (843) 871-3820 or visit during pet support hours.
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