Today, the Humane Society of the United States visited the Humane Society of South Mississippi to evacuate animals in an attempt to clear the shelters due to recent tropical systems that threatened the Coast.
Humane Society of the United States evacuates animals from threatened areas
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Today, the humane society of th- united states visited - the humane society of south - mississippi to evacuate - animals in attempt to clear the- shelters due to recent- tropical systems that threatene- the coast.- between yesterday and this- morning, the hsus - transported 120 sheltered pets- to partnering shelters.
- the goal of this operation was- to relocate as many pets to - other - shelters in order to create - space at the south mississippi- location and other shelters in- threatened regions.
- since the tragedy of hurricane- katrina, 15 years - ago, humane societies are - ensuring that pets will be safe- if another storm were to hit.
- the hsus transported more than- 220 dogs and cats - from shelters in beaumont,- texas; gulfport, mississippi; - and - cities in louisiana.- - katie king, development directo- of hssm: "they hauled off 38- pets this morning and then 120- - - - total, between yesterday and- today.
So we're really grateful- for them and their rapid- response to - - - - our emergencies and our, you- know, need and also to the- partner shelters across the - u.s.."- - - - if you are interested in helpin- these animals find- their forever homes, the humane- society of south- mississippi is hosting a "clear- the shelters" event this- saturday from 10 a.m.
To 4 p.m.- at their location.- -