Harrison-Based Pet Rescue Teaming Up With Harvey-Blasted Animal Groups

HARRISON, NY — The devastation wrought by Hurricane Harvey and storm flooding have left people dead and thousands homeless, flocking to make-shift shelters. The damage is expected to exceed that of Hurricane Katrina. Harrison-based Pet Rescue is teaming up with rescuers on the ground to help Montgomery County (north of Houston and the area worst hit) to save lives.

"The stories are heartbreaking and our rescue friends on the ground are going above and beyond to help as many animals as they can," said Caroline Walker.

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The animal shelters are also overwhelmed and many pets have been left behind with no food, water or possibility of survival without help.

Pet Rescue has sent a first load of food and other pet necessities.

The organization has also committed to pulling 30-35 animals to safety in the next 10 days, or as soon as transport can be organized. It is getting ready to welcome our newcomers from this region... can you help by fostering? The more foster homes they have, the more animals they can save. If you are nearby and can open your heart and home, please fill out a foster application.

They will be sending more pet food and supplies to the impacted area since the weeks to come will require food, crates, toys, bedding, etc.

Any assistance you can provide will directly help. No donation is too small, Walker said.

About Pet Rescue

Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue organization founded in 1982, whose mission is to aid
homeless and abused cats and dogs, provide necessary medical care and find them loving, forever homes.
Since its beginning, the group has rescued more than 15,000 animals and has earned a Guidestar Exchange
Seal listing. Pet Rescue also works to decrease the population of homeless dogs and cats through its
spay/neuter programs.

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