MYRTLE BEACH — The Horry County animal shelter has temporarily closed as staff care for more than 30 seized animals in a neglect case, but officials have not shared details.
The county announced June 3 its Animal Care Center would be closed through June 4 as the animals were brought to the center to receive emergency medical aid.
The Horry County Police Department declined to discuss the case, and the animal care center staff declined an interview.
“All staff are currently involved in ensuring their treatment and safety,” the department said in a statement. “There is no further information available at this time regarding the ongoing investigation and animals seized.”
During the closure, the shelter will not be able to conduct adoptions and accept owner surrenders or stray intakes.
Rescues could continue on a case-by-case basis. For more information, email rescue@horrycounty.org. For animal-related public safety matters, call, (843) 248-1520.