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The Myrtle Beach Police Department Animal Control Unit provides service
and support to the Police Department and the Community by enforcing
State and City laws regarding animal well-being and animal nuisance.
These officers respond to all types of animal related calls such as:
continuous barking dogs, stray animals and cruelty to animals. The
Animal Control Unit also provides traps for stray animal control within the City. To request animal services, contact the Police
Department at 843-918-1382.
If you have a question regarding animal related services, you can
contact one of
our Animal Control Officers below:
Becky Macuch -
rmacuch@cityofmyrtlebeach.com
Steven Trott -
strott@cityofmyrtlebeach.com
Dispatch or
Complaints: 843-918-1382
Office Phone: 843-918-1331
Frequently Asked Questions
What are laws
pertaining to animals in the city?
http://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/animallaws.html
Animal Ordinance Brochure
Helpful hint: When interpreting the animal laws, read the section
that applies to the violation followed by reading the appropriate terms
in the definition section. (i.e. Mistreatment of Animals Sec. 4-4 and
the definition of Mistreatment in Sec. 4-1)
Does my pet have
to be licensed with the city?
Yes. All dogs and cats above the age of 4 months must purchase a
city license. Licenses may be purchased at the City Service
Building at 921 Oak St. All licenses are valid for one year and expire on June
30 of the year purchased. Proof of a current rabies inoculation must be
presented upon purchase.
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Animal |
Cost |
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Un altered Female
Dog/Cat |
$5.00 |
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Altered Female Dog/Cat |
$2.00 |
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Male Dog/ Cat |
$2.00 |
Does my pet have
to be micro-chipped with the city?
No. There is no requirement for your pet to be micro-chipped in the
city. However, micro-chipping your pet is an inexpensive life-long form
of identification for your pet and will assist officers in returning a
lost pet back home.
Where does the
Animal Control Unit house or take stray animals?
Animals picked up by our officers are taken to the holding facility
at the city animal shelter – The Grand Strand Humane Society. The
animal shelter is located at 3251 10th Ave N Extension. The
animal shelter’s phone number is 843-918-4910. Hours of operation for
the shelter include: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 11:00am – 5:00pm;
Friday: 11:00am – 6:00pm; Saturday: 11:00am – 4:00pm; Closed on Sunday
and Thursday. -
http://www.grandstrandhumanesociety.com/
How do I reclaim
my lost or missing pet and are their fees involved?
Animals picked up by our officers are taken to the holding facility at
the city animal shelter – The Grand Strand Humane Society. The animal
shelter is located at 3251 10th Ave N Extension. The animal
shelter’s phone number is 843-918-4910. Hours of operation for the
shelter include: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 11:00am – 5:00pm;
Friday: 11:00am – 6:00pm; Saturday: 11:00am – 4:00pm; Closed on Sunday
and Thursday.
After your pet is identified
at the animal shelter, all fines must be paid in full
before the animal is released to the owner
at the City Services
Building located at 921 N. Oak St. Hours of operation for the City
Service Building are: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Fines for pets
reclaimed on the weekend may be paid at the animal shelter by Visa or Mastercard only.
Fees for mandatory
medications and vaccines given to a stray animal will be
collected independently by the animal shelter. Unidentified
pets are held for 5-7 days to be reclaimed. If unclaimed the animals
are release to The Grand Strand Humane Society for adoption.
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Violation
Description |
Cost |
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General Impound Fee
(Sec. 4-10) |
$15.00 |
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No valid city license
(Sec. 4-6) |
$10.00 |
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No valid rabies
inoculation (Sec. 4-6) |
$10.00 |
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Boarding Fees after 24
hrs per day |
$03.00 |
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Impound Fee for second
offense |
$50.00 |
What is Nuisance
Wildlife?
The most common wildlife species encountered in urban surroundings
includes but are not limited to: deer, raccoon, red fox, opossum, black
bears, squirrels, chipmunks and alligators. In South Carolina, control
of wildlife and animal damage is the responsibility of the individual
property owner. Often wildlife problems can be eliminated by habitat
modification, behavior modification, or a combination of the two by
following the tips on living with wildlife section the brochure listed
below. However, some cases may involve the removal of the animal. If
the removal of the animal is necessary individuals must contact a state
certified Wildlife Control Operator (WCO).
Nuisance Wildlife
and Rabies Resources:
Urban Wildlife
Brochure
South Carolina
Department of Natural Resources -
http://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife.html
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Referral List
of Wildlife Control Operators (WCO)
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Wildlife
Rehabilitators List by County
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General
Wildlife Information
South Carolina
Department of Health & Environmental Control -
http://www.scdhec.net/
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Rabies
Control
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Animal Health
Issues
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Animal Bites
Rabies Dos and Don’ts
Guide
Rabies Facts Guide
How do I prepare
for a natural disaster with my pet?
General information for preparedness:
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Identify your
pets with ID tags/micro-chipping
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Have your pets
vaccinated and paperwork ready for travel
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Crate train your
pet
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Prepare a First
Aid Kit
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Have an
evacuation plan (most shelters open to people do not accept pets)
Animal Disaster Planning
Brochure
City residents
may pick up a free Pet Disaster Starter Kit at the animal shelter.
© Copyright 2004, The City of Myrtle Beach. All rights
reserved.
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