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Dorchester Paws Pet Food Pantry

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.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

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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Sources

Dorchester Paws Pet Food Pantry official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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