Humane Society of C. Oregon takes in 14 Florida cats to assist Hurricane Ian recovery efforts – KTVZ

Some up for adoption now, others in coming days

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon joined the animal rescue efforts within the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Florida. Final Sunday, an emergency airlift introduced 181 animals from Florida to the West Coast for make room for the inflow of animals within the wake of the hurricane.

HSCO’s staff met the aircraft in Hillsboro, on Sunday to select up 14 cats in want of a protected place to land and a brand new house. After a 14-hour journey from the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County in Port Charlotte, Florida to Bend, the cats settled into comfy kennels and acquired the veterinary care wanted to get them prepared for adoption.

The homeless shelter cats had been within the Florida shelter previous to Hurricane Ian. This life-saving flight creates area for shelters within the hurricane-ravaged areas to obtain the inflow of animals due to the storm. This flight permits shelters to obtain rescued animals that can hopefully be reunited with their households.

“A few of the cats can be found for adoption now. Others will probably be able to discover a new house within the coming days. Upon arrival, the cats acquired medical evaluations. HSCO workers and volunteers will assist the animals alter after their day-long journey throughout the USA,” stated Lynne Ouchida, neighborhood outreach supervisor for the HSCO.

The Humane Society of Central Oregon is a Humane Society of the USA Emergency Placement Accomplice and labored collaboratively with the HSUS, Larger Good Charities Good Flight and 7 different shelters in Idaho, Oregon and Washington to position this flight of 181 animals into loving properties.

Help the efforts of the Humane Society of Central Oregon by donating towards the care of the animals. Financial donations allow HSCO to offer mandatory medical care and meet the particular wants of every animal. The HSCO is a 501c3 nonprofit serving individuals and animals for 61 years. HSCO relies upon upon beneficiant donors and doesn’t obtain funding by nationwide organizations. To assist our efforts or to be taught extra, go to hsco.org.