PETSinc Rescues Numerous Pets From Irma’s Reach

Columbia, SC (WOLO)–   The Midlands shelter rescued more than 60 pets from the coastal areas.
They had to be relocated to ensure they were safe from Irma’s impact here in South Carolina.

“Fortunately, we had our volunteers step up and foster and so we were able to get a lot of our facility into foster homes so we could take the animals in from the coast,” Sammy Wullner said, Chief operations officer of PETSinc. Wullner says even though it is hard finding room for the extra pets, he is happy he could help shelters in Georgetown and Pawleys Island get their pets to safety.

“We all have the same goal, of helping these stray animals, these stray animals, these abandoned animals, these unwanted animals. And it’s such a struggle financially because we are non-profits,” Wullner said.  Even though it’s hard to financially support the new increase in numbers, he says volunteers and foster homes have made the process easier. Having people come and tend to those extra 60 pets is what makes the rescue process possible.

“Even that, we’ve got animals in every kind of pins imaginable right now because we just didn’t have kennel rooms,” Wullner said.  They are at capacity with more than 100 pets in their care and they are responsible for all the vet bills, food, and housing costs with it. However, he says the relief efforts for Irma have definitely been felt right here at home too. 

“It’s been a very heartwarming thing to see. To see the public step up to help us,” Wullner said.  And of course, Wullner is ready to find them forever homes.

“They’re all great animals, they’re friendly. There were no aggressive animals in the group that came in. I want to tell people to come out and see,” Wullner said smiling. 

PETSinc said they still need volunteers and people to donate food and pet supplies. While out there, make sure to check out the dogs and cats they need to find homes for. 

If you are looking to find a new furry friend, PETSinc is open every weekday from noon-6. Saturday from 10 a.m. -4:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon-4.