Local Animal Shelters Rescue Dogs From Hurricane-Ravaged Bahamas

WAINSCOTT, NY — After Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, rescue efforts are underway to help stranded dogs and bring them to Long Island.

The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons said dogs are expected to arrive at the East Hampton Airport on Thursday.

ARF is currently working to assist its partner Chella Phillips, who sheltered 97 dogs in her home on the island of Nassau, Bahamas, during Hurricane Dorian, ARF said.

With help from Guardians of Rescue, the dogs made their way to Florida; now in Florida, ARF and Second Chance Rescue NYC Dogs are coordinating the last leg of the trip, securing the fastest and safest way to New York, ARF said.

Having worked with Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team in 2018, ARF asked again for their assistance in air transport, a release said.

"Together, ARF and PAART have secured a cargo jet to transport as many as 25 dogs destined for Long Island," the release added.

Funding for the rescue effort is made possible by the Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare, who has helped ARF with rescues for after Hurricane Maria and in South Carolina.

Once in New York, ARF, Bideawee, and Kent Animal Shelter will care for the dog and find them loving homes, ARF said.