Welcome to Dorchester Paws!
Where YOU Can Help Make a Life-Changing Difference for Animals.

HOW TO HELP

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Pet Adoption

Find your new best friend and look forward to a lifetime of love.
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Donate

Help rescue, heal and find homes for thousands of animals. 
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Volunteer

Enjoy lots of tail wags, purrs and happy faces. Become a volunteer!

UPCOMING EVENTS: Click below to read more about our upcoming events.

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RIVERDOGS & LOVE ALL DOGS ADOPTION EVENT

May 28 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmRiley Parkanimal shelter

CAT ADOPTION EVENT

June 4 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pmChamberlain Pines Apartments

HURRICANE EXPO

June 4 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pmAshley River Park

SOMETHING TO BARK ABOUT: Read more about what’s going on at Dorchester Paws at our blog!

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Serving Dorchester County, South Carolina since 1972

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