Horry County Animal Care Center’s new program allows animals to be fostered over Thanksgiving

Animal lovers hoping to have a furry friend by their side over the Thanksgiving holiday might be in some luck.

A new program will allow them to do just that.

The Horry County Animal Care Center is allowing any animal lovers who might be a little afraid of commitment -- or just not sure yet -- a chance to participate in their holiday foster program.

This will allow families or individuals hoping not to be alone to enjoy a few days with an animal from the center. Wednesday will be the last day to pick up a foster.

“The hope is to give anxious animals a break from the noise and hubbub of shelter life,” county spokesperson Mikayla Moskov said in an email. “We hope the opportunity will also bring the joy of having a pet to more community members, including those who love animals but may not be in a position to adopt right now.

If any temporary fosters decide they want to adopt the animal permanently, they can make the switch on Sunday without any fees. If not, they’ll have to drop off the animal that day.

The center will be closed to the public Thursday through Sunday, except to those dropping off their animal.

Anyone interested in the program can go by the center in Conway at 1923 Industrial Park Road.

The program will also be available in December for Christmas. Pick-up will be Dec. 22 and drop-off will be Dec. 28.