Massachusetts animal shelters are trying to help animals hit hard by Hurricane Helene but need help from the public.
On Oct. 10, Dakin Humane Society in Springfield will be receiving animals from the Aiken County Animal Shelter in South Carolina, which has been hit hard by Hurricane Helene and is without electricity.
Twelve dogs are expected to arrive in Massachusetts. But Dakin Humane Society needs space to put the dogs.
The humane society has lowered all adoption fees by 50% to help get their current animals adopted, freeing up valuable kennel space.
One of the available dogs is Zeus, a puppy with high energy and large ears.Dakin Humane Society
One of the available dogs is Zeus, a puppy with high energy and large ears.
“Once he gets his wiggles out, he likes to snuggle up and get some scratches,” the adoption profile reads.
AceDakin Humane Society
Another available dog is Ace, who is known to be a “sensitive guy who loves to play with toys and be around people.”
Dakin is also asking for donations of cat and dog food in unopened containers and dog toys before Oct. 9.
“All food and toys collected will be placed in the transport vehicle and brought back to the South Carolina shelter, which is currently without electricity,” the humane society said.
Dozens of dogs and cats are being brought to Massachusetts after a hurricane.MSPCA
Northeast Animal Shelter also brought more than a dozen dogs to Massachusetts from Chattanooga, Tennesse due to the hurricane.
“Our partners there 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.”
Many of the dogs are 4 months old or younger.
MSPCA is getting cats from Florida due to the storms. And they’re sending people to Florida to help.
“Given everything that they’re dealing with, we want to help in any way possible,” said Keiley. “Our staff will provide a little relief to workers who desperately need it, while the transport will open up much needed space in the shelter, and the cats couldn’t be coming to us at a better time.”
Finally, MSPCA is expecting an additional 80 dogs and cats to be brought to Massachusetts from North Carolina.
Dozens of dogs and cats are being brought to Massachusetts after a hurricane.MSPCA
MSPCA’s adoption fees for cats are waived until the end of the day Friday to help make additional room.
“For us to be successful, we need support from the community,” said Keiley. “If you have space in your home and your heart, we would love for you to come adopt or foster some of the animals in our care.”
