Columbia Animal Shelter receives over 50 pets due to hurricane Florence rescued pets find new home in Tennessee

This past Sunday evening, Columbia Animal Services opened their doors to 35 dogs when they were forced out of the Anson County Shelter, NC due to a partially collapsed ceiling and flooding.

According to Marli Drum – Superintendent of Columbia Animal Services:  “Our shelter was already pretty full, but the truth is we were very happy to help another agency in need and now just as grateful that other agencies are now able to help us.  It’s a happy ending and the big winners in this are the dogs”.

On Thursday, September 20, 2018, approximately 60 homeless pets will make their way from Columbia Animal Services, SC to Humane Educational Society in Chattanooga, TN through the coordination of the Humane Society of the United States.

These dogs, along with many of the animals currently housed at Columbia Animal Services will now embark on another transport—this time to Tennessee under the care of Humane Educational Society. From there they will either stay in Chattanooga, or be placed with other HSUS shelter and rescue partners in the state.

The HSUS Shelter and Rescue Partner Program is a national network of over 300 shelters and rescues, working together to target large-scale animal abuse cases—from animal fighting to puppy mills—and respond during national disasters like Hurricane Florence.

For more information, contact:  Marli Drum – Superintendent, Columbia Animal Services