Want to add a furry friend to your family? Look no further than these Charleston animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. Many shelters in and around Charleston are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets in their forever home.
Over 6 million companion animals are taken in each year by animal rescue organizations nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Shelters often look after other animals in search of a permanent home as well, including pigs, birds and even horses.