Latest Pets Up For Adoption In The Columbia Area

Do you want to add to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Then you should consider adopting a pet from a local shelter. During the COVID-19 pandemic, shelters in Columbia and environs have dogs, cats and other animals ready and waiting to be adopted.

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There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home in South Carolina — and many of them are located not too far from you. In the search for an adorable new companion, consider starting at a local animal shelter like City Of Columbia Animal Services, where Hanna the cat is waiting patiently. If you aren’t sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in permanent homes.

Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a cat person, meet Magenta, a Domestic Short Hair up for adoption. Or if dogs are more your thing, there are several great dogs available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.

Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to [email protected].

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Name: Magenta
Species: Cat
Location: Little Carolina Paws Rescue, West Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Magenta is easy-going and playful. She loves to run and play with other kittens and play with all the toys…” Learn more

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Name: Ivo
Species: Dog
Location: City Of Columbia Animal Services, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, German Shepherd Dog
Description: “My name is Ivo and I am approximately 3 years old” Learn more

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Name: Alex
Species: Dog
Location: City Of Columbia Animal Services, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Boxer
Description: “My name is Alex and I am approximately 8 months old and 52lbs” Learn more

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Name: Colin
Species: Dog
Location: City Of Columbia Animal Services, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
Description: “My name is Colin and I am approximately a year old and weigh around 40lbs” Learn more

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Name: Hanna
Species: Cat
Location: City Of Columbia Animal Services, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “My name is Hanna and I am approximately 8 months of age.” Learn more

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Name: Princess Dee
Species: Dog
Location: City Of Columbia Animal Services, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
Description: “My name is Princess Dee and I’m approximately 7 mo old. I still have some growing to do so please…” Learn more

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Name: Medea
Species: Cat
Location: City Of Columbia Animal Services, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
Description: “Medea is approximately 6 months old.” Learn more

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Name: Wixom
Species: Cat
Location: City Of Columbia Animal Services, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “My name is Wixom and I am approximately 6 months of age.” Learn more

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Name: Jayden
Species: Cat
Location: City Of Columbia Animal Services, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
Description: “My name is Jayden and I am approximately 7 months old” Learn more

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Name: Eiko
Species: Cat
Location: City Of Columbia Animal Services, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
Description: “Eiko is approximately 4 years old.” Learn more

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Name: Farica
Species: Dog
Location: City Of Columbia Animal Services, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pointer
Description: “My name is Farica and I’m approximately 8 mo old” Learn more

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Name: Friso
Species: Dog
Location: City Of Columbia Animal Services, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
Description: “My name is Friso and I’m approximately 8 mo old” Learn more

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Name: Larry
Species: Cat
Location: City Of Columbia Animal Services, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “My name is Larry and I’m approximately 1 yr old” Learn more

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Name: Leo
Species: Cat
Location: City Of Columbia Animal Services, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “My name is Leo and I am approximately a year old.” Learn more

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Name: Pippin
Species: Cat
Location: City Of Columbia Animal Services, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “My name is Pippin and I am approximately 4 months of age” Learn more

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Name: Coral
Species: Cat
Location: City Of Columbia Animal Services, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “This teenage kitten is currently 8 months old.” Learn more

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Name: Calypso
Species: Cat
Location: City Of Columbia Animal Services, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “This teenage kitten is currently 10 months old.” Learn more

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Name: Merry
Species: Cat
Location: City Of Columbia Animal Services, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “My name is Merry and I am approximately 4 months of age” Learn more

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Name: Cronus
Species: Cat
Location: City Of Columbia Animal Services, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “This teenage kitten is currently 11 months old.” Learn more

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Name: Addie
Species: Cat
Location: City Of Columbia Animal Services, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
Description: “My name is Addie and I am approximately 4 months of age” Learn more

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Name: MIA – (SBT)
Species: Cat
Location: Sq Rescue, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, American Shorthair
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: “Meet Mia She was found at a feral colony when she was approx 5 weeks old. She and her siblings…” Learn more

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Name: Kimmy
Species: Dog
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “Hello, my name is Kimmy! My adoption fee of $300 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

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Name: Fenway
Species: Cat
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Long Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix
Description: “Hello, my name is Fenway! My adoption fee of $100 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

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Name: Kobie
Species: Dog
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Border Collie Collie Mix
Description: “Hello, my name is Kobie! My adoption fee of $200 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

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Name: Lisa
Species: Dog
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “Hello, my name is Lisa! My adoption fee of $200 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

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Name: Martina
Species: Cat
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Hello, my name is Martina! My adoption fee of $150 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

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Name: Bruin
Species: Cat
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Hello, my name is Bruin! My adoption fee of $100 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

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Name: Kenzi
Species: Dog
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “Hello, my name is Kenzi! My adoption fee of $250 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

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Name: Kayden
Species: Cat
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Hello, my name is Kayden! My adoption fee of $100 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

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Name: Kylee
Species: Cat
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Hello, my name is Kylee! My adoption fee of $100 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

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Name: Vivian
Species: Dog
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “Hello, my name is Vivian! My adoption fee of $300 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

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Name: Elsi
Species: Dog
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “Hello, my name is Elsi! My adoption fee of $200 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

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Name: Xander
Species: Dog
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “Hello, my name is Xander! My adoption fee of $150 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

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Name: Indy
Species: Cat
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Hello, my name is Indy! My adoption fee of $100 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

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Name: Irene
Species: Dog
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, American Bulldog Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “Hello, my name is Irene! My adoption fee of $200 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

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Name: Oscar
Species: Cat
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Hello, my name is Oscar! My adoption fee of $100 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

Name: Priscilla
Species: Dog
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Hound Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “Hello, my name is Priscilla! My adoption fee of $200 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

Name: Reggie
Species: Dog
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “Hello, my name is Reggie! My adoption fee of $300 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

Name: Wilson
Species: Dog
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Treeing Walker Coonhound Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “Hello, my name is Wilson! My adoption fee of $150 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

Name: Liz
Species: Cat
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Siamese Domestic Short Hair Mix
Description: “Hello, my name is Liz! My adoption fee of $100 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

Name: Javier
Species: Cat
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Long Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix
Description: “Hello, my name is Javier! My adoption fee of $100 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

Name: Herman
Species: Cat
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix
Description: “Hello, my name is Herman! My adoption fee of $100 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

Name: Penelope
Species: Cat
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Hello, my name is Penelope! My adoption fee of $100 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

Name: Fonzi
Species: Cat
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Long Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix
Description: “Hello, my name is Fonzi! My adoption fee of $100 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

Name: Brooks
Species: Cat
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Long Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix
Description: “Hello, my name is Brooks! My adoption fee of $25 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

Name: Toby
Species: Cat
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Hello, my name is Toby! My adoption fee of $100 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

Name: Filbert
Species: Cat
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Long Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix
Description: “Hello, my name is Filbert! My adoption fee of $100 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

Name: Addy
Species: Cat
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Hello, my name is Addy! My adoption fee of $100 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

Name: Melvin
Species: Cat
Location: Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Hello, my name is Melvin! My adoption fee of $100 includes my up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and I come home…” Learn more

Name: Santa
Species: Dog
Location: Homeward Bound Pet Rescue, PO Box 4335, Irmo, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Beagle
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Who doesn’t love a Beagle! Santa is a loving, laid back boy. He is fostered with dogs and has been…” Learn more

Name: Houdini
Species: Rabbit
Location: Cullens Archangel Rescue Inc Care, PO Box 715, Lexington, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Holland Lop Netherland Dwarf Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact Main Email CARE ([email protected]), (803) 622-9813 for…” Learn more

Name: Bambi
Species: Rabbit
Location: Cullens Archangel Rescue Inc Care, PO Box 715, Lexington, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Holland Lop Netherland Dwarf Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact Main Email CARE ([email protected]), (803) 622-9813 for…” Learn more

Name: Mateo
Species: Rabbit
Location: Cullens Archangel Rescue Inc Care, PO Box 715, Lexington, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Palomino
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact Main Email CARE ([email protected]), (803) 622-9813 for…” Learn more

Name: McKenna
Species: Rabbit
Location: Cullens Archangel Rescue Inc Care, PO Box 715, Lexington, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Lionhead English Spot Mix
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact Main Email CARE ([email protected]), (803) 622-9813 for…” Learn more

Name: Roo
Species: Rabbit
Location: Cullens Archangel Rescue Inc Care, PO Box 715, Lexington, SC
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Holland Lop Netherland Dwarf Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact Main Email CARE ([email protected]), (803) 622-9813 for…” Learn more