MIDDLETOWN – Fourteen dogs from a rescue in South Carolina damaged by Hurricane Helene will arrive at a Middletown rescue Thursday morning.
The Potter League for Animals, which will take the dogs, is also asking for donations of pet food and other supplies that it can send to its longtime partner in South Carolina, the Aiken County Animal Shelter.
The shelter lost power when Hurricane Helene hit the area and is likely to be without power for “the foreseeable future,” the Potter League said in a press release. Aiken is about 55 miles southwest of Charleston.
When will the rescued dogs be available for adoption?
The dogs are expected to arrive at the Middletown rescue agency around 8 a.m. Thursday. The dogs arriving in Rhode Island will receive necessary medical care, vaccinations and behavioral assessments before becoming available for adoption, the Potter League said.
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“While the transport of these dogs to safety is crucial, the Potter League is also asking the community to step up and assist by donating essential supplies to be sent back with the transport to South Carolina,” the Potter League said.
Many residents of the area can’t get “much-needed resources, including those for their pets” because of gas shortages, the Potter League said.
“The devastation from Hurricane Helene has hit the Aiken County Animal Shelter especially hard, and we’re doing everything we can to support them during this challenging time. These 14 dogs are just a part of the story – many more animals and people still need our help,” Brad Shear, Potter League CEO, said. “We’re incredibly proud of our long-standing partnership with Aiken County Animal Shelter, and now more than ever, they need our support.”
The shelter is in “dire need” of dog beds, food for adult dogs and puppies, as well as dog toys, according to the Potter League.
The dogs are being brought to Rhode Island by a nonprofit group called the Friends of the Animal Shelter. The group is also delivering pet food and other supplies to local residents affected by the storm, the Potter League said.
“These efforts are critical in providing relief to both animals and their caretakers during this challenging time,” the Potter League said.
Donations can be dropped off at 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, no later than Thursday morning, to be included in the shipment back to Aiken County. For more information, please contact the Potter League for Animals at 401-846-8276.
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