Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation Takes in Pets Impacted by Hurricane Ian
FALLS CHURCH, Va., September 28, 2022 — While Southern states brace for the impact of Hurricane Ian, Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation (LDCRF), a pet rescue organization, has been preparing their Rescue Care Center for an emergency intake. In partnership with BISSELL Pet Foundation, LDCRF has committed to taking in 60 dogs and cats from southern partners to allow for the critical sheltering of homeless pets from the storm.
It takes a village. BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization, is facilitating the evacuation from two Florida shelters, Citrus County Animal Services and Suncoast Humane Society. The rescued pets are being sheltered at Greater Birmingham Humane Society before being transported by Charleston Animal Society to partner facilities including the LDCRF Rescue Care Center.
The Rescue Care Center, located in Falls Church, Va., was built as a dedicated resource to provide extra capacity in the face of pressing challenges like Hurricane Ian. Volunteers are quickly mobilizing to ensure that the necessary supplies and care are ready for the pets’ arrival. There are multiple ways for people to be involved including fostering, adopting, shopping various wishlists, and volunteering at the Rescue Care Center.
The unconditional care given by foster families and the generosity of the dedicated LDCRF volunteer, alumni, and donor community make good health and forever homes possible for rescued pets. LDCRF does everything in its power to help homeless pets find their way into loving homes through rescue and adoption.
For more updates and information, visit the LDCRF website: lostdogrescue.org or follow them on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram).
Media contacts:
Chloe Floyd – Media & Public Relations, Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation, [email protected]
Brittany Schlacter – Marketing & Public Relations Specialist, BISSELL Pet Foundation, [email protected]
ABOUT LOST DOG & CAT RESCUE FOUNDATION (LDCRF): LDCRF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that helps homeless pets find their way into loving homes through rescue and adoption. LDCRF has saved over 40,000 lives since our founding in 2001. All adult animals are spayed or neutered prior to adoption.
ABOUT BISSELL PET FOUNDATION: BISSELL Pet Foundation is a charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to help reduce the number of animals in shelters through pet adoption, spay/neuter programs, microchipping, and crisis and disaster response. Founded in 2011 by Cathy Bissell, BPF is an extension of her long-standing love for animals and commitment to their welfare. BPF has since partnered with more than 5,600 shelters and rescues across the U.S. and Canada to help pets find loving homes. The foundation is supported by generous donors and BISSELL Inc. where every purchase saves pets. To learn more or make a lifesaving donation, visit www.bissellpetfoundation.org.
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