# 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. --- _Updated as of January 2, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Humane Society of South Carolina at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._