Marion County Animal Control Fletcher Estes 123 Dog & Cat Court Mullins, SC  29574 Phone: (843) 289-8304 festes@marionsc.org Office Hours:  Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Our Mission

• Provide excellent care and humane treatment for all animals.
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment for both animals and people.
• Offer excellent customer service and humane education.

Policies

We accept all animals within Marion County. There are no fees for dropping off animals however, donations are accepted.

Common Terms

Dangerous Animal

Any animal whose behavior constitutes a reasonable risk of injuring a human or animal or damaging personal or real property. The behavior includes, but is not limited to, an animal biting or attempting to attack a human or another animal. However, this definition shall not apply to any animal that has been subjected to provocation or if the victim has been trespassing, as defined herein, upon the animal owner's premises.

Exotic Animals

Any animal that is not common to the area. Example: lions, monkeys, ostriches, emus, etc.

Wild Animals

Any animal which can normally be found in the wild state, particularly those feral, exotic, dangerous or non-domestic animals which generally do not live in or about the habitation of humans, including but not limited to deer, lions, raccoons, skunks, squirrels, snakes, alligators, bears.

Rabies in Humans and Animals
https://www.wildliferemoval.com/rabies-in-humans-and-animals/

State Ordinances
http://www.scstatehouse.gov/coderegs/statmast.htm

Interesting Facts

You should not feed wild animals such as raccoons, alligators, bears, or foxes. Feeding these animals will cause them to cohabitate with humans, very often creating a nuisance and possibly a threat to humans. We do, however, encourage feeding birds and squirrels and do not see these as a threat to the public.

If a fox, bobcat, raccoon, or opossum is on your property and shows no fear of human beings you should exercise extreme caution and call the Environmental Services Department. These animals are known to be carriers of rabies and extreme caution should be taken with them.