York County Animal Services (York County Animal Shelter)
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Hours: Shelter Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; adoptions by appointment the 3rd Saturday of the month. Stray intake Monday, Tuesday and Friday 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thursday noon-5:30 p.m.
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Who it helps
- A valid York County ID is required to drop off a stray.
- Where
- York County
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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County animal shelter and animal control. Adoptions and owner surrenders are by appointment. Accepts stray dogs from York County during intake hours and friendly stray cats 8 weeks and older as space allows (limit two cats or one litter per week). Adopted animals are spayed or neutered.
How to reach them
Where: 713 Justice Boulevard, York, SC 29745
Hours: Shelter Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; adoptions by appointment the 3rd Saturday of the month. Stray intake Monday, Tuesday and Friday 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thursday noon-5:30 p.m.
Good to know
- Who can use it: A valid York County ID is required to drop off a stray. Strays from outside York County are not accepted.
- How to get started: Call (803) 628-3190 to set up an adoption or surrender appointment.
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