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Animal Control
| Florence County Environmental Services is charged with the enforcement of the county Animal Control Ordinance. The ordinance is a complaint initiated ordinance. If someone has a problem with a stray or owned animal running at large, contact the office during regular business hours. (843) 665-3053. |
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Florence County Animal Control Ordinance
All pets over (4) four months of age must have a current rabies vaccination given by a licensed veterinarian. Violation - $50.00
It shall be unlawful for an owner to allow a pet to run at large off of their property. Upon a written complaint, the animal can be impounded and/or the owner issued a notice of violation.
Violations - Running at large - 1st offense - warning, 2nd offense - $25.00, 3rd offense - $50.00
State law requires that all animal bites are reported. Environmental Services investigates all bites in the county. Call 843/665-3053 to report bites during normal business hours or Sheriff's Department dispatch at 843/669-3911 after hours, weekends and holidays.
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Adoptions
| Animals are available for adoption at the facility in Effingham. Adoption costs are $40.00 plus rabies vaccination charge. Full refund of the $40.00 is returned once proof that the dog or cat has been spayed or neutered. |
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Links for More Information
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State Road 34, Friendfield Road
P. O. Box 177 · Effingham, SC 29541
Phone (843) 665-3053 FAX (843) 292-1640
Business hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Animal bite reporting after business hours and on weekends/holidays (843) 669-3911 |
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