A group of 16 dogs, including two litters of puppies, have found safety at the Providence Animal Center in Pennsylvania after fleeing Hurricane Helene, but they still need a home.
The poor pups, although already homeless, were forced to move when Hurricane Helene hit South Florida, Tennessee and North Carolina. The severe weather caused shelters to lose power and water, prompting urgent evacuations.
But those with space in their hearts and their homes have stepped up to help animals in need, with some taking in pets so shelters can take in more strays.
‘Everyone meets the 12 adult dogs and 2 litters of puppies we rescued from Hurricane Helene! Welcome to PAC, darlings! We can’t wait to help you find your forever home!!” PAC volunteer Giana Sabatino said in a TikTok, documenting the rescue.
A group of 16 dogs, including two litters of puppies, have found safety at the Providence Animal Center in Pennsylvania after fleeing Hurricane Helene.
When Hurricane Helene hit the southern US, hundreds of dogs were evacuated from shelters in hurricane-affected areas including Florida, Tennessee and North Carolina.
Sabatino said Newsweek she opened space for the displaced dogs in the hard-hit areas so that the owners could reunite with their canine companions.
The out-of-state rescues must quarantine for two weeks before they are eligible for adoption, giving shelter volunteers time to help match the puppies with the right owners.
“My hope for their entire future is to find families who will treat them well and love them forever,” Sabatino said.
Just as Florida began to recover from Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton left a trail of destruction and displaced pets just two weeks later.
A particularly notable case is Trooper, a bull terrier-type dog, who captured the Internet’s heart after he was found tied to a pole in a pool of water near Tampa as the hurricane raged.
Following his rescue, Trooper was taken to a veterinarian where he was confirmed to be in good health before being placed in the care of the Leon County Humane Society.
Although rumors circulated online about Trooper being reunited with his family, the shelter clarified in a Facebook post that he has not been returned to his owners, despite a brief stop at the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center.
A bull terrier-type dog named Trooper captured the internet’s heart after he was found tied to a pole in a pool of water near Tampa as the hurricane raged
The death toll from Hurricane Milton has risen to 16, just two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated the state.
Rescue crews are working tirelessly to clear fallen trees, repair power lines and tackle flooding in affected neighborhoods.
Although Milton had been downgraded to Category 3 before landfall, it struck Siesta Key near Sarasota Wednesday evening, leaving destruction and wreckage.
Although the feared catastrophic storm surge fortunately did not occur, the cleanup effort is expected to be lengthy and possibly take weeks or even months for many residents.
To make matters worse, power outages continue to plague the state. As of Friday morning, more than 2.6 million homes and businesses remain without power, adding to the misery caused by the earlier impact of Hurricane Helene.
Many residents are facing the prospect of waiting days before electricity is restored.