He Hurricane Helene left devastation in its wake in several towns in North Carolinaand among the consequences, the animal shelters of the region were overwhelmed. Given this situation, the authorities and organizations animal protectors They made quick decisions to ensure the safety of the dogs and cats who were left homeless. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) the Richmond, Virginiawill be the temporary shelter for more than a hundred evacuated animals.
As reported ABC 8 News, the arrival of the animals, coordinated by the Bisell Pet Foundationit happened this Tuesday night. A specially organized transport arrived at the Richmond SPCA shelter with 50 dogs and 90 cats that were evacuated after the serious damage caused by Helene in the west of North Carolina.
The arrival of the animals, coordinated by the BISSELL Pet Foundation, is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, October 1. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) – File
The animals received in Richmond come mainly from Yancey Countythey look for it city of ashevilleone of the most affected by the hurricane. However, during the transport journey, other dogs and cats joined in that also needed to be transported, after the emergency services will request assistance.
Not all animals will remain in the facilities of the SPCA de Richmond. Several of them were taken in by other allied shelters in Virginiawho offered their support to alleviate the situation. These shelters were present in Richmond on Tuesday night to coordinate the distribution of the animals and ensure each of them receives the care they need.
Not all animals will remain at the Richmond SPCA facility (Photo by Sean Rayford / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) – ArchiveSEAN RAYFORD – GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA
For those who wish to help the animals affected by the hurricane, the SPCA organized a donation collection. A volunteer will travel to the hardest hit areas on Wednesday October 2 and will carry donated supplies that will be distributed in the shelters from North Carolina. Among the most urgent items needed are:
Donations can be delivered to the Richmond SPCA headquarters, which is located at 2519 Hermitage Roaduntil 7 pm on Tuesday, or between 8 and 9 am on Wednesday. These supplies are essential to help shelters that, as a result of Helene, were left without the necessary resources to care for the animals in their care.
This is not the first time the Richmond SPCA has mobilized to provide assistance in emergency situations. During the year, he already presented his help to animals affected by meteorological phenomena extremes. In particular, after the storm tropical Debby, The shelter received several animals that were left in a vulnerable situation, demonstrating its continued commitment to animal welfare.
Thanks to the cooperation between different organizations and the solidarity of the community, dogs and cats affected by Hurricane Helene will have the opportunity to receive adequate care, while their shelters of origin recover from the impact.
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