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Animal Control Division
The Animal Control Division of the Simpsonville Police Department is committed to protecting the safety of citizens and animals within the city limits our community. The Simpsonville Police Department’s animal control officers (ACOs) handle a significant number of calls that involve both domestic and wild animal complaints. These uniformed officers also provide investigative support and followup regarding allegations of animal cruelty and neglect. Our goals are to create partnerships within the community to promote responsible pet ownership, decrease the overpopulation of domestic pets through spay-neuter programs, and to place adoptable animals in good homes.
Our Animal Control Officer is a certified Class I police officer. They maintain several state and national certifications and work closely with the staff at the Greenville County Humane Society as well as the Department of Natural Resources to provide a high level of service to the Simpsonville community. Please refer to the City of Simpsonville Ordinances regarding responsible pet ownership within city limits. Also, note at this time the Animal Control Division can only accept dogs, no cats or exotic animals can be housed in the city kennel.
CONTACT INFORMATION
We have an ACO on duty Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. There is always an ACO on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call the Simpsonville Animal Control Division at (864) 908-8942 if you need an ACO, also at Police Department’s Non-Emergency Number at (864) 967-9536. For questions regarding “What is a Nuisance Animal”, please click on this LINK for information provided by the Department of Natural Resources.
UPSTATE VET EMERGENCY AND SPECIALTY CARE
Call 864-233-7650. The emergency clinic is a fully staffed after-hours emergency facility in the Greenville area, located at 393 Woods Lake Road. The Upstate Vet Emergency Care Clinic is open from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. Monday through Thursday, and 24 hours a day on weekends, starting at 6 p.m. Friday until 8 a.m. Monday.
PET POISON HELPLINE
The Pet Poison Helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can be reached at 800-213-6680. There is a $35 per case fee charged.
DEAD ANIMAL REMOVAL/ CITY OF SIMPSONVILLE
Call the Public Works Division at 864- 967-9531 for assistance with the disposal of dead animals on public property or roads in the Simpsonville city limits. If the dead animal is on private property, the property owner is responsible for removal.
DEAD ANIMAL REMOVAL/COUNTY OF GREENVILLE
Contact the Public Services and Facilities Department at 864-467-7016 for assistance with the disposal of dead animals on public property or roads. If the dead animal is on private property, the property owner is responsible for removal.
GREENVILLE COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL
Call 864-467-7595 for animal control response outside of the city Limits of Simpsonville.
GREENVILLE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES
Call 864-467-3950 for Greenville County Animal Care Services. All animals picked up within the city limits of Simpsonville by City Animal Control are transported and housed at this facility for five days unless reclaimed.
GREENVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY
The Humane Society is located at 305 Airport Road and can be reached at 864-242-3626. The Humane Society feeds, houses, and provides medical care for unwanted animals in the Greenville community. Contact them to adopt a pet needing a good home.
WILDLIFE REHAB OF GREENVILLE
The Wildlife Rehab center instructs callers on what to do when an injured or orphaned animal or bird of prey is found. Wildlife Rehab of Greenville is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned wildlife in the seven counties of the Upstate. You can contact them at 864-233-0339.
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR)
The SCDNR provides help with nature and wildlife around the home and can be contacted at 800-922-5431.
RESOURCES
SCDNR Statewide Nuisance Wild Animal Control Referral List (PDF): This is a list of individuals and businesses that provide assistance with wildlife control. Wildlife Control Operators (WCOs) are listed by county. Note that, like most businesses, they do charge a fee for their services.
