In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey , it ’s estimated that at least30,000Texans have been render homeless and thrust into temporary shelters . While rain continue to fall as the tropical storm move along the Gulf of Mexico , many people are wonder what theycan do to help . If you ’re a favored lover with some special place in your home , why not deal fostering one of the thousands of pets who ’ve been move because of the storm ?
By being proactive , Texas nonprofitAustin Pets Alive!was able to channelise more than 235 animal to its deftness — and out of impairment ’s way — by Saturday aurora . But , according to the organization ’s website , “ there is still a passel of work ahead of us . As we continue to wish for the animal we have already saved , we have to organize for even more animals who will need us in the coming solar day . We ’ve been receiving reports from shelter cooperator in areas hit hardest by the hurricane and area expecting the most flooding that over the course of the next 24 to 72 hours , they are look for another significant influx of animals that they may not be able-bodied to help . ”
In addition to contribution of money and preferred supply like bedding material box and tierce , APA is front for foster parent who can commit to keep a pet through acceptance , a process that includes meeting with potential adopter , have pic of the dearie , and in general circularise the word about the testis of copper you ’re sharing your home with . Visit the organization ’s website to find out about their current needs , and emailfoster@austinpetsalive.orgif you ’re able to assist .
Texas is n’t the only place where shelters are lending a help bridge player . In Davenport , Iowa , King ’s Harvest Pet Rescueis asking hoi polloi to afford their homes to displaced dogs , with the tax shelter furnish all of the necessary supply , including nutrient , beds , and treats .
In Tenafly , New Jersey , Robyn Urman — beginner ofPet ResQ — is work out to ship 200 cats and domestic dog from Texas to the Garden State . On Tuesday dawn , more than a XII petsarrivedin New Jersey , with another 60 expected this workweek . ( likely fosters can emailpetresqinc@aol.com . )
Not all of the animals being transported were like a shot affected by Harvey . On Monday sunrise , Wings of Rescueflew105 animals—20 dogs and 85 cats — from Louisiana to California to make more room in local shelter in the S . In Georgia , theAtlanta Humane Societybegan pee-pee room for pets in the way of life of the hurricane so that Texas shelters would have as much space as possible to wish for affected animals . “ They get to out to us and we ’re well-chosen to help , ” Atlanta shelter manager Amanda Harristold WSB - TV . “ So they can be stuffy to their owners and have the better potential chance to be reunited with their families . ”
Even if you do n’t have the power to foster a pet , there are plenty of otherways to helpvictims of Hurricane Harvey , from donating diapers to hold blood .
