The Horry County Animal Care Center is overflowing with adoptable animals as over 130 animals have been rescued from local hoarding situations since the start of August, according to Mikayla Moscov, public information officer for Horry County.
“On Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, an animal investigation brought 44 dogs, 13 chickens, 12 ducks, 1 mini horse, and 1 goat to the shelter,” she wrote in a release.
According to a police report, law enforcement was told that a couple was operating a grooming business without a license. They were issued multiple citations for animal neglect and one for operating a business without a license.
Moscov also said that on “Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, yet another investigation brought 59 dogs, all emaciated, dehydrated, and neglected.”
According to a police report, the 59 dogs came from the woods near Merrit Road and Fowler Road in Conway and some were in a pen. The report also noted that the dogs did not have access to food, water or shelter and that several were sick or malnourished.
The care center could not house each animal, so 31 of them are staying at Tamroc Kennels temporarily. According to Captain Justin Wyatt of the Horry County Police Department, who is also the director of the Horry County Animal Care Center, this is yet another financial burden: renting space from Tamroc.
“We were lucky enough that Tamroc was gracious enough to rent us an entire wing of their facility at a very reasonable price,” he said. “My goal is to get enough animals adopted at both locations so that we can clear out of here because it is a financial burden on Tamroc and on the county.”
Wyatt emphasized that the Horry County Animal Care Center will not euthanize an animal unless an animal is suffering from a fatal injury or illness.
“In the coming days, following grooming, spay/neuter, dental care, vaccinations, and microchipping, the shelter anticipates most of the animals from last week’s case will be available for adoption. Among those animals are a number of small dogs, primarily poodles,” Moscov wrote in the release.
To adopt, visit Tamroc Kennels, Tuesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adoption fees are waived for many animals, but monetary or pet supply donations are encouraged.
“Community members who have it in their heart to adopt or foster are asked to do so now,” Moscov said.
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