ANDERSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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South Carolina State Laws

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Division is responsible for handling and investigation all calls concerning domesticated animals or livestock. This includes, but is not limited to, animals running at large, maltreatment issues, animal bites, and so on.

Call the Animal Control Division at: (864) 260-5576

Animal bites should be promptly reported to Anderson County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Division. We will attempt to locate the animal, verify vaccination status, and quarantined the animal for a period of 10 days from the date of the bite.

A bite report is created with the victim’s information, the animal owner’s information, the animal’s description, location, and circumstances concerning the bite. The report is faxed to D.H.E.C. and a copy is maintained by Anderson County Animal Control Division.

Note: Seek immediate medical treatment if needed. This is especially essential for children and older adults.

Yes, when the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Division receives complaints on large domesticated animals / livestock, these complaints are investigated by our division.

Actions are taken to resolve and correct the problems. Our division also work hand-in-hand with other organizations if animals are to be removed or housed while actions are pending.

Yes, all domesticated animals and livestock in Anderson County must be contained / secured on the owner’s property. This includes domesticated animals as well as livestock. Violation of this can be a fine of up to $1087.50 per animal.

Since the county is actively participating in the TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) program, the Anderson County P.A.W.S. facility has taken on the responsibility of assisting the public with all feral / stray cat issues. Live cat traps can be loaned through the shelter to assist in the safe trapping of the cats. For more information on this program please contact the Anderson County P.A.W.S. facility via email at pawsrescue@andersoncountysc.org and someone will get back with you.

Yes, all cats and dogs have to be current on their rabies vaccination. The owner must be able to provide up-to-date proof of rabies upon any officer’s request. Violation of this can be a fine of up to $1087.50 per animal.

If you have an animal you need to turn in, please contact the Anderson County P.A.W.S. facility to set up an appointment. There is no charge to turn in an animal. Contact Anderson County P.A.W.S at: (864) 260-4151

Anything involving wildlife (not a domesticated animal or livestock) is handled by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Please contact DNR at: 1-800-922-5431.