The SPCA in Cincinnati is sheltering dogs from Florida, who were left homeless by Hurricane Ian.
The rescue and relief efforts for Hurricane Ian victims in Florida are ongoing. Not only are people being evacuated, but also pets being left behind by the storm.
Even pets can be separated from their families.
Cincinnati SPCA is helping its south-based partners by taking in certain canines. The SPCA in Cincinnati will now have the space to house displaced pets and reunite them with their owners.
“Being a partner with them [Humane Society of the United States] is something we’re proud of” explains Nyketa Gaffney with SPCA Cincinnati, “If we can assist and help with natural disasters that’s absolutely what we do. We’ve done it since Hurricane Katrina.”
Adoptions of dogs are now only $5 through October 2.
“The mission of saving animal lives in our community is ongoing,” says Gaffney. “There’s a constant need to rescue animals that are displaced or homeless or animals that need medical treatment. This goes toward that lifesaving mission that we work on here every single day at the SPCA Cincinnati.”
Tails on the Trails, a fundraising initiative to raise money for the shelter’s operations, will be held in October. SPCA Cincinnati will benefit from a charity walk.
“We encourage you to bring your dog,” says Gaffney. “Along that walk, you will see storyboards to understand what’s happening not only at our shelter but with pets that have been adopted or pets that still need adoption so you can have that feeling of understanding why we do what we do and why we walk.”
The event will take place on October 15th at Cleves SPCA farm at 9 am. The address is 8715 Hamilton Cleves Pike Road in Cleves (Ohio).
Registration opens at 9:00 a.m., the walk begins at 10:00 a.m., and there will be face painting, a pet costume contest and merchants. The SPCA spends all the money on animals until they are adopted.
“Dogs, cats, all pets enhance our lives. It’s just a scientific fact,” explains Gaffney, “So not only does connecting with an animal help you, but you’re saving their life and giving them an opportunity to live a full life just as we would expect to and have those take care and love on us.”
SOURCE : Fox 19 Now
