CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Pet Helpers has stopped taking in dogs for the time being as the Charleston-based shelter works to reduce overcrowding and maintain care for animals already in its custody.
The organization announced a temporary moratorium on all canine intake effective June 1, meaning it will not accept additional dogs, including strays, owner surrenders, or animals brought in through animal control, while it works to bring its population to a more sustainable level.
A moratorium is a temporary pause or suspension, and in this case, it allows shelter leaders to focus resources on the animals currently in their care…