Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton Disaster Relief

American Humane’s Rescue Team has completed its mission in Florida, where Hurricane Milton left animals in desperate need. After responding to the devastation of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, we provided life-saving rescue, food, and care to animals impacted by these back-to-back disasters. Emergencies like these can happen at any time, and your donation today ensures we can stay prepared to respond instantly, bringing hope and relief to animals in crisis. Please donate now to help save lives!

Thank You for Supporting Our Lifesaving Work During Hurricanes Helene and Milton

American Humane’s Rescue Team has completed its critical missions in North Carolina and Florida, where we provided life-saving relief to animals impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Throughout these back-to-back disasters, we acted quickly, rescuing animals from dangerous conditions and delivering vital supplies to shelters and communities overwhelmed by the storms.
 

 

  • In North Carolina, following Hurricane Helene, we reached 60 communities across four counties, distributing over 4,100 pounds of dog food and 1,400 pounds of cat food, along with essential items like crates, water, and medical supplies. Our team worked tirelessly to conduct welfare checks and assist animals, including a successful rescue of 13 puppies who were safely transported out of the disaster area to find new homes.
     

     
    In Florida, after Hurricane Milton struck as a Category 3 storm, our team immediately deployed to the hardest-hit areas. Partnering with Hillsborough County Animal Services, we conducted water rescues to reach flooded properties, where pets and livestock had been left behind. Our water rescue team accessed homes surrounded by floodwaters, ensuring the safety of animals like cats, birds, and livestock. We also delivered much-needed pet food and supplies to shelters, helping to stabilize their operations during this critical time.
     
    These disasters highlighted the urgent need for swift action, and thanks to your support, we were able to respond quickly, rescuing animals in danger and providing them with the care they needed to survive. But the need for readiness never stops, and we must remain prepared for future disasters.

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    Help Us Be Ready for the Next Emergency

            • While our rescue efforts for Hurricanes Helene and Milton have concluded, the need for rapid response to future disasters continues. Your donation today will ensure we can remain ready to act at a moment’s notice, providing life-saving rescue, shelter, and medical care for animals when the next disaster strikes.
               
              With your support, we can continue to stand ready to save more lives—through our disaster response program or any of our other impactful programs. Every gift helps us prepare for the unexpected, ensuring that animals get the help they need when they need it most.

       

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    • Your generosity can make a life-saving difference for animals in future disasters. Please donate now to help us stay prepared.

     

    What to Do if You’ve Been Impacted:

    • If you’ve been impacted by Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton, follow your city or state guidelines to stay safe. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
    • If you’re evacuating with your pets or preparing at home and aren’t sure what to do to keep your pets safe, we can help. Visit our Pet Disaster Preparedness Guide for tips on what to bring and how to protect your pets in an emergency.

     

 

The below images show some of the devastation from Hurricane Helene & Hurricane Milton that our Rescue Team has seen while deployed in Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida.