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New operators report overcrowding, spay/neuter surge and transport plans at Berkeley County animal center
Summary
The nonprofit assuming operations of Berkeley County’s animal shelter reported staffing transitions, a recent large cruelty seizure, a mega spay/neuter day, a transport van purchase and that a limited intake moratorium will lift the next day.
Representatives for the nonprofit that has assumed operations at the Berkeley County animal center gave the council an informal update, saying the organization has been operating the facility for about five weeks and is working through intake surges, staffing transitions and a high summer load.
Joe Elmore, speaking at the county finance committee meeting, said the nonprofit (identified in the transcript as the animal society) inherited a caseload of 639 animals on July 1 and, as of his report, had 659 animals in care. He said 16 of 20 employees joined the new staff, a large recent cruelty seizure involving 35 hounds had been vetted and custody awarded to the shelter, and a “mega” spay/neuter day performed more than 100 procedures on July 10.
Elmore said the organization purchased a transport…
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