Pets Weren’t Forgotten In The Rush To Save People In Harvey’
Oct 10, 2017 23:49:29 GMT -5
Post by Admin on Oct 10, 2017 23:49:29 GMT -5
Pets Weren’t Forgotten In The Rush To Save People In Harvey’s Path
Some animals have even been evacuated to safer cities to make room in local shelters.
Even though Hurricane Harvey was downgraded to a tropical storm on Saturday, Texas is still at risk for heavy rains and life-threatening floods over the next few days. As people hurry to find appropriate shelter, they’re also worrying about their beloved animals.
Many safe places for humans put restrictions on four-legged creatures, so local animal shelters and Humane Society facilities have been taking in those pets.
The Humane Society of the United States did not have preliminary numbers to give HuffPost, but said that its field responders were already en route to Corpus Christi to aid recovery efforts.
“At that point, HSUS responders will work with city officials to assess needs related to animal welfare,” a spokesperson for the Humane Society told HuffPost. “Once a full assessment is conducted, there will likely be a need to rescue animals impacted by the storm.”
Some animals have even been evacuated to safer cities to make room in local shelters.
Even though Hurricane Harvey was downgraded to a tropical storm on Saturday, Texas is still at risk for heavy rains and life-threatening floods over the next few days. As people hurry to find appropriate shelter, they’re also worrying about their beloved animals.
Many safe places for humans put restrictions on four-legged creatures, so local animal shelters and Humane Society facilities have been taking in those pets.
The Humane Society of the United States did not have preliminary numbers to give HuffPost, but said that its field responders were already en route to Corpus Christi to aid recovery efforts.
“At that point, HSUS responders will work with city officials to assess needs related to animal welfare,” a spokesperson for the Humane Society told HuffPost. “Once a full assessment is conducted, there will likely be a need to rescue animals impacted by the storm.”