hurricane dogs in nashville!

[lute]

i saw on the news yesterday that shelters were trasporting the dogs from shelters in FL,LA,and GA to shelters in KY and TN. the shelter close to me took like 30-40 of them. they only posted a few online,but i'm going to see what they have in a couple days.

here are some of the lucky pups to make it up here.










that's all! aren't they just sweeties.

[Linda York]

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THOSE SWEET LOVING PUPS!!!!!
May they all find loving forever homes. I love them all, but the dog in the third picture is my favorite.
I wish I could take them all and keep them safe.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I hope they'll all be okay! I would take this beautiful dog in an instant

[Cincy'sMom]

That's great that other states are helping out. I know our Humane Soceity (a no-kill) is also taking in dogs from the hurricane stricken areas. Here's an article about it from our local paper

Local shelter to house dogs displaced by Ivan
Southern animal facilities overflowing


The next bark you hear could have a southern accent.
About a dozen dogs from an animal shelter in Mississippi displaced by Hurricane Ivan are to arrive today at the Toledo Area Humane Society in Maumee.

Animal shelters in southern states are overflowing with hundreds of animals because of the recent spate of hurricanes there.

Many Floridians who lost their homes in hurricanes Charley and Frances have been forced to get rid of their pets because shelters, hotels, and motels don't allow them. People dropped off animals at shelters in the areas where they sought refuge from the previous two hurricanes, and now the same is true for those fleeing Hurricane Ivan.

One solution has been to transport many of the homeless animals originally housed in those facilities to the north, said Susan Maxwell, spokesman for the Toledo Area Humane Society. "We got a call from the Humane Society of the United States because they needed to evacuate a shelter in Gulf Port, Miss.," she said. "They are going to drop off some animals in Knoxville, some in Atlanta, Cincinnati, and then come to us.

"The reason they're getting this far north is because a lot of people who've suffered the effects of the hurricanes are in the Atlanta area, and those shelters are probably always full."

The Toledo Area Humane Society has made extra room for the new arrivals.

"We'll be responsible for finding them homes in this area," Ms. Maxwell said. "They are not just displaced animals. These are homeless or abused animals."

[lute]

The Toledo Area Humane Society has made extra room for the new arrivals.

how do you think they made room? since they're a no-kill shelter they could not put them to sleep. you think they put them in foster care?

[PJ's Mom]

I want this one:

he looks sad.

[BCBlondie]

*gasps* I'd take those two collies in a second! Too bad I don't live closer.. At least those doggies are safe now. I hope they all find great homes soon!

[dukedogsmom]

That second one breaks my heart. Looks so sad. Wish I could take him.

[LorraineO]

If I were in Florida and lost my home,, my arse wouldnt be in a shelter unless my dogs could come too,,,, otherwise,, its time to get comfy in my car..... thats where I would be,, WITH my babies!!

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by lute
how do you think they made room? since they're a no-kill shelter they could not put them to sleep. you think they put them in foster care?

The Toledo HUmane soceity has a very high adoption rate and additional kennels at a local pet store. They will also add kennels to visition rooms for smaller dogs and puppies. Some of the dogs may have gone to foster, or they may just be using all space possible to set up additional kennels.

[Jamieejo85]

I would take that last dog...his/her two different colored eyes make him/her sooo beautiful!

[RobiLee]

They are all so beautiful. I wish I could have more dogs. I would take one in a heartbeat. May all the hurricane pets find loving homes.

Robin

[lute]

a lot of them have found homes....they got ANOTHER shipment of hurricane pupy the other day...i'll post them in a minute!

[cali]

OMGosh I want this one so bad!

[lute]

i LOVE the brindle hound mix lookin ones.