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Animal Shelter

Dorchester Paws
BBB Accredited BusinessA+Rated by BBB
Visit Website(843) 508-8162Write a Review

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  • Additional Info:

    Dorchester Paws is the recipient of the 2025 BBB Business of the Year Torch Award for Ethics - Medium Business Category.

    The Torch Award was created to recognize local businesses that exemplify BBB's high standards of Trust and Ethics.

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    Dorchester Paws is the 2020 BBB Charity Challenge Champion.

    The Charity Challenge was created to recognize local charities to put a spotlight and emphasis on outstanding charities in our community. The BBB's goal and vision is to provide a platform for these charities to promote their services.

Overview

Dorchester Paws

136 Four Paws Ln

Summerville, SC 29483-3811

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Operating Hours
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

BBB Accreditation & Rating

Dorchester Paws is BBB Accredited.

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About This Business

Dorchester Paws provides animal shelter and adoption services, including care for lost, abandoned, and abused animals. The company assists clients with pet adoption processes and offers community programs such as spay/neuter initiatives and pet food assistance.

BBB Accredited Since: 4/17/2017

Years in Business: 54

Products and Services

Adoption Events, Animal Adoption, Barn Cat Adoption, Cat Adoption, Community Cat Clinic, Dog Adoption, Foster Program, Fundraising Events, Low-Cost Vet Care, Pet Adoption, Pet Food Pantry, TNR Program, Volunteer Program

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Business Details

Local BBB:
BBB Serving Central South Carolina & Charleston
BBB File Opened:
3/2/2017
Business Started:
1/1/1972
Business Started Locally:
1/1/1972
Type of Entity:
Non-profit Organization
Alternate Names:
Frances R. Willis SPCA
Business Management:
Ms. April Howard, Director of Operations
Number of Employees:
27

Additional Contact Information

Customer Contacts
Ms. April Howard, Director of Operations
Additional Phone Numbers
Other Phone: (843) 871-3820
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Business Categories
Animal Shelter, Humane Society

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