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Programs
Adoptions
The City of Columbia Animal Shelter houses unwanted animals for all of Richland County. The shelter is burdened with, by far, the majority of unwanted animals in the Midlands. While others turn animals away, the Columbia shelter never does. The Animal Mission and Shelter staff make every effort to promote adoption of as many animals as possible – over 2,000 annually. But there are many more which don't find forever homes due to our huge pet overpopulation problem.
Each year, The Animal Mission pays for free/discounted spay/neuter operations for residents of Richland County. Coupons are distributed via City of Columbia water bills once each year, or can be picked up from the City of Columbia Animal Shelter.
Proceeds from all fundraising, Paw Path bricks, memberships and contributions go toward funding this spay/neuter program.
Spay/Neuter Program
The answer to pet overpopulation is not as simple as promoting adoptions from shelters. It is an active and aggressive spay/neuter program. An unspayed cat, one mate and all their kittens combined can produce 420,000 cats in just seven years. An unspayed dog, one mate and all their puppies combined can produce 67,000 dogs in just 6 years.Each year, The Animal Mission pays for free/discounted spay/neuter operations for residents of Richland County. Coupons are distributed via City of Columbia water bills once each year, or can be picked up from the City of Columbia Animal Shelter.
Proceeds from all fundraising, Paw Path bricks, memberships and contributions go toward funding this spay/neuter program.
Humane Education
Shelter Tours: The Columbia Animal Shelter offers free, pre-arranged tours for school and other groups. Learn about responsible pet ownership while touring the shelter's adoption facility. Tour the shelter's Barnyard where farm animals and more exotic pets live permanently. Remember to pack apples, carrots and bread to feed the barnyard residents. To schedule a tour, call the Columbia Animal Shelter at 776-PETS (7387) several weeks in advance.
Humane Speakers Bureau: Abuse and neglect are found throughout our city, but we believe humane education can help to change attitudes that benefit children and adults as well as animals. Speakers are available for church, school, civic, neighborhood, service and other organizations. Call 803-776-PETS (7387) for your group today.
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