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

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

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

Bissell: Empty the shelter. $25 adoptions*

July 10 @ 8:00 am - July 12 @ 5:00 pmDorchester Paws

Dogs Only Portraits with Castelo Portrait Art

August 23 @ 8:00 am - August 25 @ 5:00 pm

Remember Me Thursday

September 24 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Rock the Rescue

October 9 @ 12:00 am - October 11 @ 12:00 am

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

Serving Dorchester County, South Carolina since 1972

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Dorchester Paws is a BBB Accredited Animal Shelter in Summerville, SC

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