What do I do if my dog or cat bites someone or if I’m bitten by an animal?

Animal bites are a very serious matter. If you are bitten or scratched by an animal and / or have suffered a wound with broken skin from the incident, please contact Animal Control or The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control immediately to report it. In Abbeville you may call The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control at 864-227-5915.

Animals involved in bite-related incidents must be quarantined for a ten day period from other animals and anyone who does not live in the home, regardless of vaccination status. Observation may be required at the animal shelter, in which case the owner of the dog will be responsible for any fees associated with the quarantine.

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1. Where is the animal shelter located?
2. When is the Animal Control Officer available?
3. Who do I call if I have lost my dog or cat?
4. What about animals that are picked up in the County?
5. How long do you keep animals at the shelter?
6. Who do I call to report a stray dog or cat?
7. How can I report suspected animal cruelty?
8. Can I make an anonymous complaint?
9. Are dogs permitted to run loose?
10. Does Animal Control pick up dead animals on the roadside?
11. What can I do about a barking dog in my neighborhood?
12. What do I do if my dog or cat bites someone or if I’m bitten by an animal?
13. How much will it cost me to pick up my pet from the animal shelter?
14. Does animal control provide vaccines or veterinary services?
15. Are my pets required to be fixed (spayed or neutered)?