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Animal Rescue Carolina, Inc (ARC)

Animal rescue in Columbia, SC

Animal Rescue Carolina (ARC) is a no-kill,501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is four-fold: 1) to promote spay-neuter, 2) to restore stray animals to good medical health, before adopting them into permanent, loving homes, 3) to encourage Trap, Neuter, and Return(TNR) and, 4) to educate pet owners about their responsibilities as guardians for their companion animals.

We are a completely foster-based rescue group. If you would like to make a donation, please click on the Paypal button. All donations are tax deductable and go directly to care of the animals.

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Email animalrescuecarolina@yahoo.com
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P.O. Box 210668
Columbia, SC 29221
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Adoptable pets at Animal Rescue Carolina, Inc (ARC)

We'll also keep you updated on Emmylou's adoption status with email updates.
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Emmylou

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Columbia, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Bronwen's adoption status with email updates.
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Bronwen

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Columbia, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Landon's adoption status with email updates.
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Landon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Columbia, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Andretti's adoption status with email updates.
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Andretti

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Columbia, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Maren's adoption status with email updates.
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Maren

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Columbia, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Loretta's adoption status with email updates.
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Loretta

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Columbia, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Natalie's adoption status with email updates.
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Natalie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Columbia, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Ellaree's adoption status with email updates.
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Ellaree

Calico

Female, Adult
Columbia, SC
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Rescue FAQs

We serve primarily the Midlands of South Carolina.

Additional adoption info

Those interested in adopting are requested to fill out an adoption application. After the application is reviewed and approved, the adopter is required to sign an adoption contract.

Go to http://arc.rescuegroups.org/info/file?file=14074.doc to get an electronic version of our cat application. Find our dog application at http://arc.rescuegroups.org/info/file?file=14075.doc.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Rescue Carolina, Inc (ARC)

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We'll also keep you updated on Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
Lexington, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Chunky's adoption status with email updates.
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Chunky

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Irmo, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Bethany's adoption status with email updates.
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Bethany

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Columbia, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Fried Rice's adoption status with email updates.
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Fried Rice

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Camden, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Zipper's adoption status with email updates.
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Zipper

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Lexington, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Pavement's adoption status with email updates.
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Pavement

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Camden, SC

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