Over 100 Shelter Cats & Dogs Rescued from Areas Devastated by Helene Arrive in Wisconsin
Andrea Powell
On October 2, a Flight to Freedom departed South Carolina with 125 shelter dogs and cats from areas devastated by Helene.
The animals were waiting for homes prior to the hurricane. They are now going to get the second chance they deserve in Wisconsin.
Your donations helped fly them to freedom AND open kennels for displaced pets.
Animal shelters in the path of Helene did their best to prepare by finding fosters or getting extra supplies. However, no one could imagine the damage this historic storm would cause.
It will take months and years for the hardest hit areas to recover. Search and rescue teams are still looking for survivors as hundreds are still missing.
Displaced dogs and cats will now have a safe place to rest until they can be reunited with their families.
The shelter dogs and cats received a warm welcome from the receiving shelters in Wisconsin and are eager to find loving homes. The animals will shortly be put up for adoption.
Skittles could barely contain her excitement as she met new friends who carried her crate to the transport van.
This life-saving flight was possible thanks to your donations. Greater Good Charities (GGC) posted, "Our pet passengers are now settling in at our receiving shelters. We are grateful to Humane Animal Welfare Society - HAWS of Waukesha, Elmbrook Humane Society, Washington County Humane Society, Humane Society of Jefferson County (WI), Dane County Humane Society, Eau Claire Community Humane Association - ECCHA, Green County Humane Society and Wisconsin Humane Society for opening their doors and hearts.
The Animal Rescue Site and Greater Good Charities are hoping to help even more shelters in the disaster area by flying pets to freedom.
Donate now to help shelter pets and those impacted by Helene.
Check out more photos of the flight below.
