Hurricane Harvey Pets Up For Adoption In Columbia

COLUMBIA, MD - One Maryland animal rescue group is making way for an influx of pets from out of state as a result of Hurricane Harvey and now Hurricane Irma.

Last Chance Animal Rescue in Waldorf has brought in dozens of animals displaced by Hurricane Harvey in Texas, pets that will soon be up for adoption in Columbia.

"We are also getting pups from other areas impacted by Harvey and are working with partners in Miami Dade [in Florida] to help animals impacted by Hurricane Irma," Last Chance reported this week. "We are taking animals already in shelters, prior to weather events, to make room for displaced pets so they can remain local and have the opportunity to be reunited with their families."

Dogs, cats, guinea pigs and several rabbits were among the approximately 100 animals from Hurricane Harvey that arrived at Last Chance on Thursday, Aug. 31, according to WTOP.

People interested in adopting the pets brought in from Hurricane Harvey can meet them from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, during the Last Chance Animal Rescue's Puppypalooza adoption event at the Columbia PetSmart, 9041 Snowden Square Drive, Columbia.

Fill out an adoption application for Last Chance Animal Rescue, or apply to foster.

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Flier from Last Chance Animal Rescue.