When catastrophe strikes, it doesn’t simply influence houses and infrastructure—it impacts essentially the most weak members of our communities, together with our beloved animals. Since Sunday (10/6), our dedicated rescue workforce has been working across the clock in North Carolina, pushed by a mission of compassion. As we wrap up our heroic efforts in Georgia, we now have answered the pressing name from North Carolina to help in life-saving Animal Search and Rescue (ASAR) operations. Along with our companions at ASAR Coaching and Response, we’re making a distinction—one animal, one life at a time.
Overcoming Challenges, Saving Lives
Within the wake of Hurricane Helene, our workforce is navigating a few of the hardest circumstances conceivable. Communication blackouts and blocked entry routes have made it almost unimaginable for a lot of communities to succeed in the assistance they so desperately want. However via all of it, we press ahead. Regardless of these challenges, our groups stay undeterred, counting on radios and satellite tv for pc techniques to attach with native companies.
The devastation from Helene—making landfall as a Class 4 hurricane in Florida and wreaking havoc throughout Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky—has left its mark on the Southeast. However we’re decided to proceed to convey hope, aid, and significant support to the animals and individuals who want us most.
Heartfelt Influence Throughout Communities
Yesterday alone, our rescue groups labored alongside six different companion organizations to succeed in numerous animals and their caretakers. Cut up into two teams, we touched 54 communities throughout three counties.
Each pound of meals delivered, and each pet saved carries a narrative—of resilience, of survival, and of hope. In the present day, we delivered 3,000 kilos of pet food (offering 9,600 meals) and 1,150 kilos of cat meals (sufficient for 12,190 meals), together with over 220 important pet care gadgets.
We additionally labored carefully with native legislation enforcement, hearth departments, animal management companies, and sheltering companies to make sure that assets attain those that want them most.
Seeking to the Future: Standing Prepared for Extra
Our mission is not going to finish with Hurricane Helene. As we proceed our life-saving work in North Carolina, we’re additionally making ready for what lies forward. Hurricane Milton is quick approaching, and we’re already placing contingency plans in place to supply essential assets for each North Carolina and the communities quickly to be impacted in Florida.
With federal emergency declarations throughout a number of states and the state of affairs evolving quickly, we stay steadfast in our dedication to rescue, care, and shield.
A Name to Compassion
Keep tuned for extra updates on our rescue efforts, and thanks for standing with us as we convey mild to the darkest days for thus many.
You might be a part of our essential work by donating to assist our rescue efforts.
