Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton Emergency Response

Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton: American Humane’s Emergency Rescue Response

Hurricane Helene brought severe flooding and dangerous winds, putting the lives of thousands of animals at risk. American Humane’s Rescue Team is on the ground, racing to help save lives, but we need your help to continue these life-saving efforts and ensure we can deploy at a moment’s notice to assist in communities impacted by Hurricane Milton.

Wednesday, October 9

As American Humane’s Rescue Team continues to make a life-saving impact in western North Carolina, our Florida based rescue trailer is loaded with essential supplies and our highly trained team stands ready to protect and save animals in need as Hurricane Milton makes landfall.

Yesterday, we responded to two urgent rescue calls: We removed two dogs left behind after their owners evacuated and transported 13 puppies from overwhelmed owners to safety. Our team is actively delivering supplies, including 3,000 pounds of dog food, 1,150 pounds of cat food, and essential items like crates and water. Despite significant communication challenges, our team is using radios and satellite systems to ensure that no shelter or animal is left behind.

How Your Support is Helping:

• Reunite Heroes
  Your support can help ensure military working dogs receive the retirement they deserve with their loving handlers
• Provide life-long care to retired MWDs
  Your support can help provide free specialty and preventative medical care to make their retirements as comfortable as possible
• Give Hope to Struggling Veterans
  Your support can help provide highly trained service dogs to veterans struggling with PTS and TBI, at no cost to them
• Train Dogs in Need of Forever Homes
  Your support can help provide dogs lifesaving training and pair them with veterans in need through our Pups4Patriots™ program — saving two lives

Together, we’re not only providing immediate relief to animals affected by Hurricane Helene, but we’re also preparing to respond quickly to whatever comes next. Thank you for being a part of this lifesaving mission.

Tuesday, October 8

Thanks to the unwavering generosity of supporters like you, American Humane’s Rescue Team continues to make a profound impact in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Since arriving in western North Carolina, our team has been working tirelessly to assist animals and shelters in critical need.

In recent days, we’ve reached 55 communities across four counties, distributing thousands of pounds of pet food and other essential supplies. Despite communication issues, our team has made sure that no shelter or animal is left behind as we continue to respond to the needs of those affected.

Monday, October 7:

As our team concluded its efforts in Georgia, we urgently traveled to the most critically impacted area of North Carolina. At the request of the state, our team is now on the ground in western North Carolina, supporting Animal Search & Rescue efforts. The situation is critical, with many animals and shelters in immediate need of rescue and supplies.

Your support is making an immediate difference. We are deeply grateful for your ongoing generosity as we continue to bring relief to animals and communities affected by this devastating storm.

Saturday, October 5

The American Humane Rescue Team has wrapped up their mission in Georgia after a week of providing critical rescue and relief to animals and shelters across southern counties. Thanks to your support, we were able to make a significant impact, ensuring that animals in desperate need received the care and resources required to survive.

Key Impact:

• Facilities Reached: 190
• Sites Visited: 101
• Animals Supported: More than 300, including cats, dogs, and horses
• Supplies Delivered: Pet food, water, hay, and fencing

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