MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — After Hurricane Helene tore across the Southeast, Rhode Island is now taking in 14 dogs from a shelter in South Carolina. The dogs will arrive at the Potter League Rhode Island around 8 a.m. on Thursday. "We are hoping that these dogs get adopted quickly so that we have some space so we can call them again and try to help them some more because they are dealing with so much," Potter League CEO Brad Shear told 12 News. Story continues below gallery. Volunteers from South Carolina will be transporting 14 dogs to the Potter League Rhode Island on Thursday morning. (Courtesy: Potter League for Animals)Volunteers from South Carolina will be transporting 14 dogs to the Potter League Rhode Island on Thursday morning. (Courtesy: Potter League for Animals)Volunteers from South Carolina will be transporting 14 dogs to the Potter League Rhode Island on Thursday morning. (Courtesy: Potter League for Animals)Volunteers from South Carolina will be transporting 14 dogs to the Potter League Rhode Island on Thursday morning. (Courtesy: Potter League for Animals)Volunteers from South Carolina will be transporting 14 dogs to the Potter League Rhode Island on Thursday morning. (Courtesy: Potter League for Animals)Volunteers from South Carolina will be transporting 14 dogs to the Potter League Rhode Island on Thursday morning. (Courtesy: Potter League for Animals) Volunteers with Friends of the Aiken County Animal Shelter (FOTAS) lost power during the storm and can now not wash the animals' bedding or toys. Helene Recovery: How to help hurricane victims now The Potter League has partnered with FOTAS since 2012, and this will be part of a regular transport between the shelters about twice a month. However, due to the impacts of the storm, the Potter league told them to send as many dogs as they could as quickly as possible. After the dogs arrive, the Potter League will send FOTAS back to South Carolina with pet supplies that the nonprofit will deliver to the shelter and people in Aiken County affected by the storm. "They've told us their residents don't have gas to go to the store to get dog food and if they can, some of the stores are just out of food so we are sending dog food, and beds and other supplies that the shelter and the community need down there," Shear said. Donations getting sent back with the transport van can be dropped off at 87 Oliphant Lane in Middletown. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now This Week in Good News SIGN UP NOW