Snow in Myrtle Beach? It sounds unlikely, but this winter, Grand Strand Humane Society found itself facing a historic deep freeze. Nearly five inches of snow blanketed the area, something locals say is practically unheard of. While many families were bundling up indoors, the situation was far more urgent at the shelter. Their main building has been condemned, leaving many dogs housed in outdoor pens, vulnerable to the sudden and dangerous drop in temperature.
But thanks to the compassion of the local community and a little extra warmth from iHeartDogs’ Hero VIP Club members, all the dogs at GSHS rode out the blizzard in cozy comfort.
Blankets Delivered Just in Time
Two large boxes of cozy fleece blankets from iHeartDogs’ December Blanket Campaign reached Grand Strand Humane Society right before the storm rolled in. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect.
As the cold set in, shelter staff worked quickly to prepare. The local community stepped up in an incredible way, taking dozens of dogs into temporary foster homes ahead of the storm. For the pups who remained at the shelter, those soft, warm blankets became an essential layer of protection and comfort…