Cherokee County Animal Shelter Fees:
  • Reclaim Fee – the fee assessed when an owner picks up an animal from the shelter that was brought in by Animal Control.

(a) A fee of $15.00 per day/night will be charged at the time of owner pick up.

(b) SC State Law requires the animal shelter to verify a current rabies vaccine when the animal is brought to the animal shelter by animal control. If this cannot be verified, the animal shelter escorts the animal to the vet to receive a rabies vaccine. This cost is $15.00. This charge will be applied at owner pick up as well if applicable.

(c) To prevent the spread of disease within the shelter, all animals brought in receive a Parvovirus and Bordetella vaccination prior to being admitted into the shelter. This cost is $15.00. This charge will automatically be applied at the time of reclaim.

  • Animal Surrender Fee $40.00 per animal
  • Animal Micro-chip Placement Fee $20.00 – Animal Owner must show proof of current rabies vaccination in order to utilize this service.

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Happy Tails

Cherokee County Animal Shelter
163 Progressive Dr.
Gaffney, SC 29340

Hours of Operation

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Noon to 4 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 864-487-0161

Kelly Ellis, Manager

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