The Gwinnett County Animal Shelter is coming to the rescue of 24 South Carolina dogs displaced by Hurricane Florence.
The dogs were at an animal shelter in Dillon, South Carolina, a small town about 65 miles from the coast. Because of mandatory evacuation orders, the dogs needed to find a new place to stay, and the Gwinnett County Animal Shelter volunteered to take them.
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The shelter is temporarily halting owner surrender intake in order to “ensure the successful transition” for the dogs. The 24 canines will be immediately available for adoption, according to a shelter release.
All pets are free to adopt on Fridays at the shelter, and $20 every other day of the week through the end of September. Normal adoption rates for dogs are $45 and cats are typically $30.
All animals are spayed or neutered before they go home with their new owner. They also receive a medical exam, vaccinations and a microchip.
The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays. It is located at 884 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville.
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