GEORGETOWN, Del.-- After devastating tornadoes in Kentucky, the Brandywine Valley SPCA is helping four-legged friends impacted by the storm.
Over the weekend, the BVSPCA deployed its rescue bus and staff members. They along with the ASPCA picked up 75 dogs and cats from the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS).
Every animal selected was available for adoption before the storm. The SPCA says taking those pets opens up space at the shelter so KHS can accept pets from Mayfield and other damaged communities. Additionally, it gives the shelter room to hold lost and displaced pets.
“As soon as we saw the impact, we started planning, knowing there would be a significant need for help,” said Adam Lamb, BVSPCA CEO. “These are the times we all need to come together for both pets and their people, and we’re proud to have the resources to step up in such times of crisis.”
The BVSPCA expects the rescued shelter dogs and cats to arrive at their Animal Rescue Center in Georgetown late Monday night. After an intake on Tuesday, the animals are expected to go up for adoption on Wednesday at BVSPCA campuses across the state.
But the Brandywine Valley SPCA says work like this isn't possible without community help.
“We’re doing this work on top of our day-to-day work for lost pets and cruelty victims,” said Lamb. “Our community can play an essential role in these rescue efforts by adopting, fostering and donating to support the rescue mission.”
Donations can be made at: https://bvspca.org/kentucky-tornado
