MSPCA Offering Emergency Shelter & Medical Care For Pets Affected By Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions
METHUEN (CBS) – The MSPCA is opening its doors to any animals affected by fire and gas explosions in the Merrimack Valley Thursday night.
BREAKING: our @nevinsfarm in #Methuen and Angell Animal Medical Center are on standby for any animal animals injured or in need of shelter due to fires in #Andover, #Lawrence and #NorthAndover. Details: https://t.co/1OVHklSXCP
— MSPCA-Angell (@MspcaAngell) September 13, 2018
Thousands of people in Lawrence, North Andover and Andover were asked to evacuate after there were dozens of explosions and fires.
Evacuated Merrimack Valley Residents: What To Do
MSPCA-Nevins Farm in Methuen has staff on hand to help people with pets that require overnight shelter. People can call 978-687-7453 or show up at Nevins Farm at 400 Broadway.
Additionally, anyone who needs free emergency shelter or care for their animal that may have been injured in a fire can go to the MSCPA's Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston at 350 S. Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain.