As Hurricane Milton hits Florida’s coast, shelters across the state are scrambling to get animals to safety. Wings of Rescue, an organization dedicated to airlifting at-risk shelter pets from disaster areas and crowded shelters, is on the ground in Florida. “They will be flying dogs and other pets in areas that will keep them out of harm’s way. Additionally, Best Friends Animal Society, an organization that saves the lives of homeless pets, is also supporting this massive operation,” Sharon said.・Hawa said. , senior manager of emergency services at Best Friends Animal Society. “There are quite a lot of organizations that need help. We’re talking about hundreds of animals. We don’t know the exact number, but it’s definitely hundreds of animals that need to be relocated.” Many animals will have to be airlifted to partner shelters with more space, including one here in Massachusetts, where Boston’s main shelter, the Animal Rescue League, has already begun creating space at its shelter. “We will be adopting 10 dogs by the end of this week,” said Dr. Erin Doyle of the Animal Rescue League. Animal rights groups are now asking the public to adopt or foster a dog or cat in their local area to help find a home for them. Animals evacuated in Florida.
As Hurricane Milton hits Florida’s coast, shelters across the state are scrambling to get animals to safety.
Wings of Rescue, an organization dedicated to airlifting at-risk shelter pets from disaster areas and crowded shelters, is operating in Florida. There you can keep your dog and other pets away from danger.
Additionally, Best Friends Animal Society, an organization that saves the lives of homeless pets, is also supporting this massive effort.
“The logistics are extremely difficult,” said Sharon Hawa, senior manager of emergency services at Best Friends Animal Society.
“There are quite a few organizations that need help. We’re talking about hundreds of animals. We don’t know the exact number, but we’re definitely talking about hundreds of animals that need to be relocated.”
Many animals have to be airlifted to partner shelters with more capacity, including shelters here in Massachusetts.
The Animal Rescue League, one of Boston’s main shelters, has already started making space at its shelter and plans to adopt out 10 dogs by the end of this week.
“I believe these dogs are already in shelters to make room for animals displaced by the storm,” said Dr. Erin Doyle of the Animal Rescue League.
Animal rights groups are now asking people to adopt or foster dogs and cats locally to help find homes for Florida’s displaced animals.
