South Suburban Humane Society Takes In Dogs From Gulf Shelters

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — The South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights took part in a national effort to take in dogs from shelters on the Gulf coast of Texas in order for the shelters there to take in other dogs rescued from the damage done by Hurricane Harvey. The shelter took in 27 dogs from that region Thursday night and shared the journey the pups made on social media.

The dogs will be available for adoption to south suburban residents and others in the area beginning on Friday. The shelter, located at 1103 W. End Ave. in Chicago Heights, opens at 1 p.m.

"The faster we find good homes for them, the faster we can keep helping," the shelter wrote on Facebook before the dogs arrived, notifying their followers that a team will assemble and leave for Houston on Sept. 12 as part of a nationally organized effort of shelter personnel and volunteers. "We will assist in rescue efforts, help with animal care in the shelters, and then return with pets in need of placement."

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The shelter is also asking for monetary donations, which can be made here. The effort is part of the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators' nationally coordinated efforts in the gulf.

"If you would like to bring supplies for us to transport when we leave for Texas, we will focus our efforts on pet supplies to help pet owners who have lost everything," the shelter wrote. "You may bring bowls, blankets, towels, leashes, collars, harnesses, toys, crates, carriers, litter boxes, etc. and we will work with the shelters to distribute the items to the owners in need."

Watch below as the shelter took in its first transports from the Gulf Thursday night.

Photo via Facebook video screenshot