TOWN OF CLOVER
ANIMAL CONTROL
 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Town of Clover Animal Control
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00
P.O. Box 1060
114 Bethel St.
Clover, SC 29710
803-222-5158 or 803-222-5158 x 217
cdixon@cloversc.org
jfunderburk@cloversc.org

Clover Police Department (after hours & emergency calls only)
803-222-9494 

Clover Public Works (reports of animals in roads only)
803-222-9495 

York County Animal Shelter
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00 Saturday 9:30 - 12:30
PO Box 120
713 Justice Blvd
York, SC 29745
(803) 628-3190 phone
animal.control@yorkcountygov.com

 

ANIMAL CONTROL VIOLATION COMPLAINT FORM

 

Search for lost dogs  /  Search for lost cats

Adoptable Dogs  /  Adoptable Cats
 

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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

OWNER SURRENDER ANIMALS

Definition: Domestic dogs or cats that are not wanted by the owner for any number of reasons.

1. Animal Control will not take possession of such animals.
    
2. These animals are the responsibility of the pet owner.
    
3. The owner is encouraged to find a new home for the pet or deliver it to the York County Animal Shelter in York, SC.

Note: special exceptions may be considered upon request, such as for elderly citizens who are unable to drive. 

 

STRAY ANIMALS

Definition: Any domestic animal found loose, not under the immediate control of a competent person or owner.

1. Animal Control routinely patrols Town streets in an effort to capture stray animals.
    
2. Any stray animal captured is delivered to the York County Animal Shelter (in York) within 48 hours, and normally the same day as captured.
    
3. Any stray animal captured may be released to the rightful owner prior to transporting to the York County Animal Shelter for a $25 fee.

 

ANIMAL TRAPS

The Animal Control Officer provides humane box traps to Clover residents for the purpose of capturing and removing nuisance stray domestic animals from private property. The following is the Policy of Animal Control:

1. An adult of legal age must be home for delivery of a trap to sign the necessary agreement unless other arrangements have been made.
    
2. Traps will be set by Animal Control on private property in an area designated by the property owner.
    
3. Traps will be set for no more than 10 days, and will be removed by Animal Control over weekend periods. Extensions may be granted at the discretion of Animal Control.
    
4. Upon request, a lock and chain can be provided by Animal Control for securing the trap.
    
5. The property owner shall notify Clover Animal Control when an animal is noticed to be captured.
    
6. Animals will be removed from traps by Animal Control only, during normal business hours. No other person is authorized to release an animal or tamper with traps, under penalty of law.

 

INJURED ANIMALS

1. Animal Control will respond to reports of stray dogs or cats with life threatening injuries in a public street during normal business hours.

 

DEAD ANIMALS

1. Public Works will respond to reports of animals in a public street that are a traffic hazard only.
    
2. Dead animals on private property are the responsibility of the property owner. Such animals may be deposited in a thick plastic bag and set out for normal trash collection.

 

WILD ANIMALS

Definition: Non-domestic animals such as foxes, possums, skunks, snakes, etc.

1. Animal Control will NOT respond to reports of wild animals on private property. The property owner is encouraged to contact a private pest or wildlife control company.

 

LIVESTOCK

1. Animal Control will NOT respond to issues involving livestock. Rather, any violations of City ordinances or zoning laws will be enforced by Development Services code enforcement personnel.

 

ANIMAL ABUSE

Definition: Animal abuse is the failure of any person to adequately house, feed, water, and provide proper veterinarian care for any animals in their possession or custody. Abandonment is a form of abuse and can include leaving an animal unattended on private property or permanently releasing a domestic animal on pubic or private property.

1. The Animal Control Officer will investigate reports of abuse and document confirmed cases of abuse with photographs.
    
2. Animal Control will make every effort to contact the owner or keeper of the animal.
    
3. If the animal is not in immediate distress, the Animal Control Officer should instruct or leave a message with the owner and provide them 24 hours to abate the conditions.
    
4. If no owner or keeper cannot be located, the animal may be seized and taken to the York County Animal Shelter where it may be euthanized or put up for adoption according to their policies.
    
5. If abatement has not occurred within 24 hours, the Animal Control Officer shall call York County Animal Control for guidance.
    
6. If the animal is in immediate distress, the Animal Control Officer shall call York County Animal Control for guidance.
    
7. Any owner or keeper of an animal that fails to comply with or cooperate with Animal Control in abating the conditions shall be referred to the Police Department and charged under applicable laws dealing with cruelty to animals.

 

ENFORCEMENT POLICIES

1. The Animal Control Officer will enforce ordinances as written.
    
2. The Animal Control Officer will ask the Clover Police Department to assist in enforcement of ordinances when necessary.