Salem Shelter Awaits Kentucky Tornado Rescue Dogs' Arrival

SALEM, MA —Seventeen dogs are set to arrive in Salem from tornado-ravaged Kentucky on Wednesday just in time for hopeful holiday weekend adoptions.

The Northeast Animal Shelter said on Tuesday that the dogs are due to arrive through their partnership with the MPSCA-Angell Memorial. Last week, the Salem shelter received 78 of the 100 cats brought up from Kentucky after the deadly tornado.

The MSPCA said that as of Monday 43 of the 100 cats brought to Massachusetts shelters overall had been adopted, but many remained available after passing quarantine.

Dorothy wants you to know that we still have dozens of #Kentucky rescues available for adoption, and we've made it easier than ever to adopt: https://t.co/mwztAEgb2T pic.twitter.com/fB2C8LoWU5
— MSPCA-Angell (@MspcaAngell) December 20, 2021

A Northeast spokesperson told Patch last week that each animal is required to wait a 48-hour observation period and undergo a veterinary exam before becoming available for adoption. The spokesperson said the cats were already in shelters prior to the tornados and did not come directly from someone who lost their home in the deadly storm or were lost pets.

Those still looking to adopt one of the cats can register to meet them in Salem here.

Those looking to donate to the Northeast Animal Shelter to help offset the cost of rescue dog care can do that here.

Dog adoption links will be made available when they arrive.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)

More Patch Coverage: Salem's Northeast Animal Shelter Rushes To Aid Of Texas Pets

Salem's Northeast Animal Shelter Helps Rescue South Carolina Dogs

Salem's Northeast Animal Shelter Poised For Hurricane Ida Rescue