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Columbia, SC animal shelters

There are 93 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in the greater Columbia South Carolina metro area. Combined, these Columbia metro animal shelters employ 288 people, earn more than $20 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $25 million.
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Job trends for Columbia, SC animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
4
1-10
 
2
11-25
 
3
26-100
 
3
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Columbia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
15
$250k to $1M
 
3
$1M to $5M
 
5
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal shelters in Columbia

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1-20 of 93

Pawmetto Lifeline

To alleviate animal suffering and homelessness, set safe and humane standards for companion pets and shelters, and educate and increase awareness of the necessity for spaying and neutering to reduce the overall number of unwanted companion pets, eventuall....
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$10.5m
Employees
111
EIN
56-2146419
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Protection League of South Carolina

APL of SC provides a no-kill shelter for abused or homeless dogs and cats, offering adoption programs in the Columbia area.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
12
EIN
57-0740991
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pets of the Midlands

PETSinc was established in December, 1991 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill animal rescue organization primarily serving the Midlands of South Carolina.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
57
EIN
57-0950870
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals (HSPCA)

Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals fights animal cruelty, provides low-cost spay/neuter services, and educates the public on humane treatment.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
15
EIN
57-0407367
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kershaw County Humane Society

We are dedicated to providing food, housing, and medical care of all lost or homeless animals brought to the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter, and to address the root causes of animal abuse and over population through education and spay/neuter programs.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
32
EIN
23-7080463
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Final Victory Animal Rescue

Final Victory Animal Rescue rescues, boards, provides medical care and adoption placement for abandoned dogs while supporting local animal rescue.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$97.7k
Employees
41
EIN
82-1744847
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Round Here Rescues

Round Here Rescues is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Eastover, SC that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-3238009
IRS type
501(c)(3)

For the Love of A Paw

For the Love of A Paw" rescues animals and provides essential care for dogs and cats including repair and improvement of their shelter, as well as surgery and veterinarian care. The organization is located in Elloree, SC.
Revenue
$223.3k
Assets
$244.7k
Employees
0
EIN
47-5661631
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dog4U

Dog4U rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes dogs from kill shelters with northeastern partners or provides sanctuary. Mission is prevention of animal cruelty.
Revenue
$403.9k
Assets
$824.2k
Employees
0
EIN
20-5311280
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fostering Foster Animal Rescue

Fostering Foster Animal Rescue rescues animals, primarily dogs, from Southern kill shelters. The volunteer-based nonprofit helps those in desperate need of help and is dedicated to reducing the number of animals in need through spaying and neutering.
Revenue
$666.2k
Assets
$635.3k
Employees
17
EIN
47-3424205
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Singleton Stables

Singleton Stables is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in St Matthews, SC that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-2664364
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rescue Recourse

Rescue Recourse is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Ninety Six, SC that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-2148002
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Save Me Now

Save Me Now is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Chapin, SC that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-2611508
IRS type
501(c)(3)

A Helping Paw

A Helping Paw is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Blythewood, SC that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-3524312
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pet Oxygen Kit Project

Pet Oxygen Kit Project is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Blythewood, SC that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-2452274
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Save the Strays Animal Rescue and Sanctuary

Save the Strays Animal Rescue and Sanctuary is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Camden, SC that was founded in 2005.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-0648063
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sunset Felines

Sunset Felines is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in West Columbia, SC that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-3936900
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wescott Acres Pet Rescue

Wescott Acres Pet Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Columbia, SC that was founded in 2010.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-0842956
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Frisky Business Rescue

Frisky Business Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Lexington, SC that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-3824046
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Whisker Tales Rescue

Whisker Tales Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Elgin, SC that was founded in 2019.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-2713470
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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