MSPCA, Northeast Animal Shelter Helping Evacuate Dogs And Cats From Louisiana Before Hurricane Ida
BOSTON (CBS) -- Animal shelters are preparing for Hurricane Ida to hit the Gulf Coast on Sunday. MSPCA and the Northeast Animal Shelter are working to bring 45 dogs and 26 cats from Louisiana to Massachusetts.
The goal is to make more room for animals who may need shelter in the wake of the storm, the MSPCA tweeted.
BREAKING: As #HurricaneIda strengthens and barrels toward the Gulf coast, animals are directly in her path. We and @NEAnimalShelter are taking 45 dogs and 26 cats from #Louisiana to make room for more animals who may need shelter in the wake of the storm 1/2 pic.twitter.com/zwFvnjvZY0
— MSPCA-Angell (@MspcaAngell) August 28, 2021
The organization said they may evacuate even more animals depending on the strength of the storm.
They asked for donations to make sure the arriving animals will be well cared for.