Contact: Walt Pratt, Control Officer 479-1756

Animal Control

Contact: Walt Pratt, Control Officer 479-1756

We do not provide service for injured animals or the disposal of dead animals. We have one officer who works the entire Marlboro County area – we do not have same day service. It may take several days for the officer to get to your complaint. Always leave your name, address, phone number, and nature of your call on the answering machine. DOT NOT CALL 911 UNLESS IT IS AN EMERGENCY (VISCIOUS DOG). DO NOT CALL 911 TO PICK UP STRAY DOGS.

If a cage is provided to you at your request – do not touch it in any way or move it. If you interfere with this service – we will not provide it again. Cages are to be handled by County Personnel only. If you release an animal from the cage – the cage will be removed.

NOTICE TO PET OWNERS: You are responsible for containing your pet(s) within your property (lease law). If you do not contain them and we receive a complaint, you may be liable for a fine and/or possible removal of the animal depending on the number of offenses. Any vicious type dog that is not contained may be removed at the discretion of the officer.

For the Humane Society, call Peggy Bishop (843) 479-7356

For Wildlife, call (843) 479-3312