A group of 16 dogs, including two litters of puppies, found safety at Providence Animal Center in Pennsylvania after fleeing Hurricane Helene, but they still need a home.
The poor pups, although no longer homeless, were forced to move when Hurricane Helene hit southern Florida, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Bad weather caused shelters to lose power and water, prompting urgent evacuations.
But those with room in their hearts and homes have stepped up to help animals in need, and some take in pets so shelters can take in more stray animals.
‘Everyone meet the 12 adult dogs and 2 litters of puppies we rescued from Hurricane Helene! Welcome to PAC, sweet babies! We can’t wait to help them find their forever homes!!’ 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 Providence Animal Center in Pennsylvania after fleeing Hurricane Helene.
When Hurricane Helene hit the southern US, hundreds of dogs were evacuated from shelters in areas affected by the hurricane, including Florida, Tennessee and North Carolina.
Sabatino said news week made space for displaced dogs in highly impacted areas so owners could reunite with their canine companions.
Out-of-state rescues will be required to quarantine for two weeks before they are eligible for adoption, allowing shelter volunteers time to help match puppies with suitable owners.
“My hope for all of their futures is to find families that will treat them well and love them forever,” Sabatino said.
Just as Florida was beginning to recover from Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton left a trail of devastation and displaced the pets just two weeks later.
One particularly notable case is that of a bull terrier-type dog named Trooper, who captured the heart of the Internet after being found tied to a post in a puddle of flooded 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 hearts of the Internet after being found tied to a post in a puddle of water near Tampa as the hurricane raged.
The death toll from Hurricane Milton reached 16 just two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated the state.
Rescue crews are working tirelessly to remove downed trees, repair power lines and address flooding in affected neighborhoods.
Although it was downgraded to Category 3 before making landfall, Milton hit Siesta Key near Sarasota on Wednesday night, leaving behind devastation and debris.
While the feared catastrophic storm surge fortunately did not materialize, the cleanup effort is expected to be a long road, which could 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 remained without power, adding to problems caused by the earlier impact of Hurricane Helene.
Many residents face the prospect of waiting days for power to be restored.
