S.C. Code Regs. 12-516.2. Animal Control Release Form

A. Description: Records documenting the release of all animals from the owner to the Animal Control Office relinquishing all rights of ownership to the animal. This contract specifies that after 24 hours the animal will become the property of the county. Information includes name, address, signature, date, type of animal, breed, sex, animal’s name (if any), reason for giving up animal, stray or unwanted and temperament. B. Retention: 5 years, then destroy.