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A group of 16 dogs, including two litters of puppies, found safety at Providence Animal Center in Pennsylvania after fleeing Hurricane Helene, but they still need homes.
The poor puppies, although already homeless, were forced to move when Hurricane Helene hit South Florida, Tennessee and North Carolina. Bad weather caused shelters to lose power and water, prompting urgent evacuations.
But those who have space in their hearts and homes have stepped up to help animals in need, with some fostering pets so that shelters can take in more strays.
'Everyone meet the 12 adult dogs and 2 litters of puppies we pulled from Hurricane Helene! Welcome to PAC, dear babies! We can't wait to help them find their forever homes!!' PAC volunteer Giana Sabatino said in a TikTok documenting the rescue.
A group of 16 dogs, including two litters of puppies, found safety at Providence Animal Center in Pennsylvania after fleeing Hurricane Helene.
As Hurricane Helene hit the southern US, hundreds of dogs were evacuated from shelters in areas affected by the hurricane, including Florida, Tennessee and North Carolina.
Sabatino told News Week she made space for displaced dogs in highly impacted areas so owners could reunite with their canine companions.
Out-of-state rescues will be required to quarantine for two weeks before they are eligible for adoption, allowing shelter volunteers time to help match the puppies with the right owners.
“My hope for all of their futures is to find families that will treat them well and love them forever,” Sabatino said.
Just as Florida began to recover from Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton left a trail of devastation and displaced pets just two weeks later.
One particularly notable case is that of a bull terrier-type dog named Trooper, who captured the hearts of the Internet after being found tied to a pole in a flood puddle near Tampa during the hurricane.
Following his rescue, Trooper was taken to a veterinarian, where he was confirmed to be in good health before being placed in the care of the Leon County Humane Society.
Although rumors circulated online about Trooper's reunion with his family, the shelter clarified in a Facebook post that he was not returned to his owners, despite a brief stop at the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center.
A bull terrier named Trooper captured the Internet's hearts after he was found tied to a pole in floodwaters near Tampa as the hurricane raged.
The death toll from Hurricane Milton rose to 16 just two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated the state.
Rescue teams are working tirelessly to remove downed trees, repair power lines and address flooding in affected neighborhoods.
Although downgraded to Category 3 before making landfall, Milton struck Siesta Key near Sarasota on Wednesday night, leaving behind devastation and debris.
Although the feared catastrophic storm fortunately did not materialize, the cleanup effort is expected to be a long one, potentially taking weeks or even months for many residents.
To make matters worse, power cuts continue to plague the state. As of Friday morning, more than 2.6 million homes and businesses remained without power, adding to problems caused by Hurricane Helene's earlier impact.
Many residents face the prospect of waiting days for electricity to be restored.
