The Humane Society of the United States, which has been stationed at the Galveston County Animal Shelter helping with community recovery and animal rescue, is establishing a fourth base of operations at Bolivar Peninsula today, to begin a trapping and community outreach program there.
“It has been more than a week since Hurricane Ike struck, and the need to rescue and provide resources for animals on the peninsula is crucial,” said Lou Guyton, The HSUS’ Southwest regional office director. “This is a vital step in the process of recovery.”
HSUS staff and volunteers will grid the communities throughout the peninsula and will conduct intensive door-to-door searches for animals at each residence.
The HSUS will be looking for loose pets and for residents who stayed behind with their animals. Pet food and support will be offered to those residents. In cooperation with government agencies, The HSUS will also help residents relocate to the mainland if needed.
The HSUS will continue to support Galveston County Animal Services with its animal sheltering operation. The facility has expanded to a “tent city” to accommodate incoming animals. PetSmart Charities has provided cages, tents and animal care supplies. This is happening to streamline the reunion efforts in Galveston County, including the Bolivar Peninsula.
Without support from a variety of animal welfare and sheltering groups, including national organizations as well as Okaloosa County (Fla.) Animal Control/PAWS, Bay Area (Fla.) DART and the Humane Society of North Texas, these rescue efforts would not be possible.
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