Animal Control

To reclaim your lost pet from the Columbia Animal Shelter, you must visit the shelter to identify and claim the animal. Like other public shelters, the Columbia Animal Shelter charges a redemption fee. It may also assess fines if City of Columbia pet ordinances were violated. City pet ordinances require that your pet be spayed/neutered (if not already) and also microchipped before redemption. Pet ordinances and redemption fees and fines are set by Columbia City Council.

Pet Ordinances: When you acquire a pet or move into a community with your current pet, familiarize yourself with local animal ordinances regarding licensing, vaccinations, leashes, and spaying/neutering. Just call your animal control agency (listed below).

Columbia Animal Services & Shelter: 803-776-PETS (7387)
Richland County Animal Control: 803-929-6000
Lexington County Animal Services & Shelter: 803-785-8149