Dogs/Cats

Pawmetto Lifeline

Columbia, SC 29212

About

Pawmetto Lifeline, formerly Project Pet, was founded in 1999 with the mission of creating a No-Kill community in the Midlands of South Carolina. Too many companion pets were euthanized due to overcrowding and homelessness and it was our mission to work toward giving these pets a future. In 2008, more than 23,000 companion animals entered the municipal animal shelters in Richland and Lexington counties, however, more than 19,000 were euthanized. In April 2010, through the generosity of donors, such as Austin Meyer, and a partnership with Lexington & Richland counties, we broke ground on a new facility on Bower Parkway. Since the opening of our adoption, medical, and boarding facility in Spring 2012, we have been able to save more than 15,000 companion pets from euthanasia and gave them a new lease on life. We continue to strive toward the goal of a no-kill community and state through adoption, pet retention, rescue partnerships, and medical services. "No pet should die simply because they are homeless."

Pets available

Dogs Cats

Adoption process

You must have an approved application before you meet any of our pets, so please allow plenty of time to fill out your application and talk with an adoption advocate about the kind of pet you're looking for (Please note that you must be 21 years of age to adopt). To save time, you can complete our online application and submit it before you come or download a copy to bring with you. If you see a pet you are interested in, be sure to note his or her name on your application. All of the pets listed on the Adopt a Cat and Adopt a Dog pages are available for adoption but each is in a different stage of getting their medical care. Before leaving for their forever homes, each pet is spayed or neutered, micro-chipped, brought up-to-date on vaccines, and dewormed. Some of our pets are still in the process of getting these services, and may not be available to be taken home immediately. If you see a dog or cat that you want to adopt, please complete an application now! (Please include the pet's name on your application.) Some of our pets are adopted even before they are medically ready to leave for their forever homes, so we don't want you to miss out on your perfect pet! Please email adoption@pawmettolifeline.org if you have any questions! We do reserve the right to conduct a home visit or a background check in order to be sure that we are placing the animals in the best homes for their needs. In the majority of cases, however, a pet can be taken home the same day that he or she is adopted. All dogs must leave with a leash and a collar purchased by the adopter either at our facility or elsewhere before the pet is taken home.