Lowcountry’s animal shelters are overwhelmed, they want extra adoptions

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WCBD) – After the primary week of Clear the Shelters, dozens of animals have been adopted, however the Lowcountry animal shelters are nonetheless coping with overcrowding.

“We’d like assist for the homes. That is actually what we’d like. Our biggest want is houses, “mentioned Aldwin Roman, vp of operations and technique on the Charleston Animal Society.” We introduced animals into houses within the first week, however that is not sufficient. “

The shelter has simply completed its 31 Days to Finish Cruelty marketing campaign and has obtained nice assist from the neighborhood, however greater than 50 grownup canines and a number of other grownup cats are nonetheless of their care.

“We won’t cease the circulate of animals arriving. We can not cease the cruelty kidnappings by legislation enforcement. We’ve a task to assist these animals and discover justice for these animals, “Roman mentioned.” They’re searching for somebody to return and rescue them. “

All through the Lowcountry, adoptions have been regular, however every shelter says they want extra assist.

The Charleston Animal Society desires to get the phrase out that grownup canines are nearly as good as puppies which are adopted inside days.

“After we say giant canines, individuals say ‘All of them look the identical’, however everyone seems to be a person. Everybody has the character of him. We wish individuals to return right here, perhaps should you’re undecided, and spend a while with a few them, “Roman mentioned.” I simply raised a pet and I by no means need to undertake a pet once more. That is a lot work. An grownup canine is already calmer, a little bit extra relaxed, he simply desires to lie down on a settee and lie down on a mattress.