Surfside Beach rescue opens first physical location after shelters hit capacity

SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – South Paw Rescue has opened its first physical location this week, moving its operations out of its founders’ home.

The new space includes rooms for dogs and cats, a microchip station, and room for about 10 dogs at a time.

From a home to a storefront

South Paw Rescue started three years ago at its founders’ home. Organizers said calls kept coming in from people finding stray dogs on the streets, and that demand helped the rescue raise enough support to open its first physical location.

Betty Budd, co-director of South Paw Rescue, said the opening has been years in the making…

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