Help Needed for Survivors of Rescue Bust
It is a loving rescue’s worst nightmare: The bust of a rescue-turned-hoarder situation and the abuse, neglect and senseless demise of dozens of dogs who had trusted someone to save them. Unfortunately, it happens a lot … and it just happened again. This time it hits way too close to home.
Orangeburg County Animal Control and Shelter in South Carolina raided a “rescue” over the weekend. They seized 53 dogs … most of whom are Jack Russells. 🙁 Many of their rescue mates were not so lucky to be saved. We will spare you the horrific details.
Donations of Items
Several Russell rescues in the south and across the country are bonding together to help the shelter, asking all of our supporters to do what you can. Orangeburg is a very small shelter and was not prepared for a huge intake like this. They are desperate for items to help house and, of course, care for the survivors, including:
Clorox- Laundry Detergent
- Blankets
- Cedar Shavings for Bedding
- Blankets
- Towels
If you are in the area, please call them and coordinate a drop-off. If you are outside the area, you can FedEx or UPS goods to the following address:
Orangeburg Animal Control
1596 Ellis Ave
Orangeburg, SC 29116
Phone: 803-534-0045
If you are in the Atlanta area and would like to donate, we are planning a run up there early next week to deliver items. You can call us at 770-918-8582 or email us at jrtadoptions@gmail.com.
Monetary Donations
And, of course, monetary donations are greatly needed. All of these babies will need to be vetted and many are in very poor condition. Send donation Made payable to: Dr Wayne Harley Please make sure you put on your check that it is for: Animal Control Jack Russell Rescue
Harley Wayne Jr DVM
Attn Megan
254 Meeting Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Earmark Check: Animal Control Jack Russell Rescue
Phone: (803) 534-2488
Their Hours are: 8:30 – 5 pm Monday thru Friday
To stay informed of the situation, please visit Orangeburg’s Facebook page.
