Dozens of homeless dogs and cats impacted by Hurricane Helene from Tennessee, Florida, and North Carolina were brought to animal shelters in Massachusetts.
BOSTON (WWLP) – Dozens of homeless dogs and cats impacted by Hurricane Helene from Tennessee, Florida, and North Carolina were brought to animal shelters in Massachusetts.
According to MSPCA-Angel, the animal shelter in Salem has already taken in 34 dogs from the Humane Education Society and McKamey Animal Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The MSPCA is working on bringing approximately 80 more dogs and cats this week from the Brother Wolf Animal Rescue in Asheville, North Carolina, which was destroyed by the hurricane.
All dogs available for adoption can be viewed at MSPCA.org, breeds include German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Beagles, and Pit Bulls. To help care for the new arrivals, donations can be made online.
In addition, about 15 cats from Pasco County Animal Services in Florida are set to arrive in Massachusetts on Wednesday. They will be available for adoption following a 48-hour state-mandated quarantine and any needed medical care.
MSPCA is waiving its fee for some of the cats available for adoption through October 4th. If you are interested in adopting a cat, visit the shelters in Boston, Methuen, Salem and Centerville on Cape Cod during operating hours or visit mspca.org/feewaived for more information.
“Our partners there [in Tennessee] are dealing with a lot of flooding, and they’re expecting to see an influx in surrenders and displaced animals as a result of the hurricane,” explained MSPCA-Angell Vice President of Animal Protection, Mike Keiley. “These transports of dogs that were living in the shelters prior to the storm will allow those groups to help more local animals impacted by it.”
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