# Animal Abuse Help Resources - South Carolina
## Emergency Contacts
- **National Animal Abuse Hotline (ASPCA)**
- **Phone:** 1-800-628-0028
- **Website:** [https://www.aspca.org](https://www.aspca.org/)
- **Description:** Provides immediate assistance and guidance for reporting animal abuse nationwide.
## Statewide Animal Protection Services
- **Humane Society of South Carolina**
- **Phone:** 803-783-1267
- **Email:** [
[email protected]](mailto:
[email protected])
- **Website:** [https://humanesc.org](https://humanesc.org/)
- **Description:** Assists law enforcement in investigating and resolving animal cruelty and neglect cases.
## Regional Animal Protection Services
### Columbia Area
- **City of Columbia Animal Services**
- **Phone:** 803-776-PETS (7387)
- **Website:** [https://animalservices.columbiasc.gov/animal-control/](https://animalservices.columbiasc.gov/animal-control/)
- **Description:** Handles reports of stray animals, abuse, and neglect within the city limits.
### Lancaster Area
- **Lancaster SPCA**
- **Phone:** 803-283-3388 (select option 4)
- **Website:** [https://www.lancasterspca.net/report-animal-abuse-or-neglect](https://www.lancasterspca.net/report-animal-abuse-or-neglect)
- **Description:** Provides assistance and guidance for reporting animal abuse or neglect in Lancaster County.
### Charleston Area
- **Charleston Animal Society**
- **Phone:** 843-747-4849
- **Website:** [https://charlestonanimalsociety.org/fight-animal-cruelty/](https://charlestonanimalsociety.org/fight-animal-cruelty/)
- **Description:** Works closely with law enforcement to assist in cruelty cases and advocates for stronger animal protection laws.
## Reporting Animal Abuse
- **State Reporting Hotline**
- **Phone:** 803-783-1267
- **Email:** [
[email protected]](mailto:
[email protected])
- **Website:** [https://humanesc.org/report-animal-cruelty/](https://humanesc.org/report-animal-cruelty/)
- **Instructions for Reporting:** Provide detailed information about the incident, including date, time, location, description of the animal(s), and any known details about the alleged perpetrator.
## Online Animal Protection Services
- **Humane Society of South Carolina**
- **Phone:** 803-783-1267
- **Email:** [
[email protected]](mailto:
[email protected])
- **Website:** [https://humanesc.org](https://humanesc.org/)
- **Features:** Offers online reporting and resources for animal cruelty cases.
## Other Resources
- **Lancaster SPCA**
- **Phone:** 803-283-3388 (select option 4)
- **Website:** [https://www.lancasterspca.net/report-animal-abuse-or-neglect](https://www.lancasterspca.net/report-animal-abuse-or-neglect)
- **Services Provided:** Provides assistance and guidance for reporting animal abuse or neglect in Lancaster County.
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_Updated as of January 2, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Humane Society of South Carolina at [
[email protected]](mailto:
[email protected])._