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.

SUMMERS CORNER ADOPTION EVENT

August 12 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pmSummers Corner

PETCO LOVE CLEAR THE SHELTER EVENT

August 13 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pmPetco – Summerville

DORCHESTER PAWS NIGHT AT HOME TEAM BBQ

August 17 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pmHome Team BBQ

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

Serving Dorchester County, South Carolina since 1972

Proudly Awarded

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

Thank You to Our Corporate Sponsors

 

Thank You to Our Grant Sponsors