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Animal Advocates

Animal rescue in Barnwell, SC

Established in 2005, The Animal Advocates is a non-profit auxiliary organization that supports the animals of Barnwell County and the Barnwell County Shelter.

Mission: Our mission is to provide care and shelter for stray, abandoned and abused cats and dogs in our community; to place these animals in stable and loving permanent homes; to promote and provide spay/neuter surgeries to reduce the animal population; and, to make the public aware and educate the community on the proper care and treatment of all animals.

General Information Our Friend for Life Center is strictly provided to help the animals of Barnwell County. The Animal Advocates pull adoptable animals from the Barnwell County Animal Shelter that would otherwise be euthanized. It is our policy that we cannot accept animals from the public.

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Phone (803) 259-5483
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Address
10975 Marlboro Avenue
Barnwell, SC 29812
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Adoptable pets at Animal Advocates

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

Chihuahua

Female, 8 yrs 8 mos
Barnwell, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Pilo's adoption status with email updates.
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Pilo

Mixed Breed (Medium)/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 7 yrs 8 mos
Barnwell, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy

Dachshund

Male, 15 yrs 8 mos
Barnwell, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Sarge's adoption status with email updates.
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Sarge

Great Dane

Male, Adult
Barnwell, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Flower's adoption status with email updates.
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Flower

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 4 mos
Barnwell, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Hades's adoption status with email updates.
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Hades

German Shepherd Dog

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

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Bull Terrier

Male, 6 yrs 3 mos
Barnwell, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Cassey's adoption status with email updates.
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Cassey

Plott Hound/Labrador Retriever

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Barnwell, SC
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Rescue FAQs

Established in 2005, The Animal Advocates is a non-profit auxiliary organization that supports the animals of Barnwell County and the Barnwell County Shelter. .

Additional adoption info

When have a three day waiting period once a potential adopter has submitted an Adoption Application in order for us to check vet references and process the paperwork.

All of our animals are current on vaccines and have been spayed/neutered (unless too young in which case we have adopters sign a spay/neuter agreement).

Fees for the dogs vary depending on breed, age and temperament but are generally between $125-$175.

All cats/kittens are $95

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Advocates

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We'll also keep you updated on Cookie 30212's adoption status with email updates.
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Cookie 30212

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Aiken, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Mabel 24581's adoption status with email updates.
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Mabel 24581

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Aiken, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Molly's adoption status with email updates.
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Molly

Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 6 yrs 9 mos
Barnwell, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Annie's adoption status with email updates.
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Annie

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Bamberg, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Trixie's adoption status with email updates.
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Trixie

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Bamberg, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack

Chihuahua

Male, 11 yrs 3 mos
Aiken, SC

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