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Animals impacted by Hurricane taken in by Northern Michigan shelter
Dozens of animals impacted by Hurricane Helene have traveled to Michigan from Tennessee to find their new fur-ever home. The Little Traverse Bay Humane Society said four staff members from the shelter were helping with search and rescue efforts in North Carolina. And in Tennessee, others were making arrangements to bring some animals from shelters there back to Northern Michigan. The director of development for the shelter, Jessica Mendezona said 31 cats and dogs arrived at their shelter in Harbor Springs Tuesday morning. The animals will be checked out and then either placed into foster homes or put up for adoption.
Northern Michigan woman recounts animal rescue & recovery efforts in North Carolina
A Northern Michigan woman is back home, resting from a week-long trip to an area of North Carolina. devastated by Hurricane Helene. Sarah Schertel, the Director of Operations for the Little Traverse Bay Human Society in Harbor Springs, was there to help in search and recovery efforts for animals. Schertel said helping people was also at the heart of their mission. “We can all say, ‘oh, my gosh, I would never leave without my pet.’ Right? But in that situation, you might not have an opportunity. You really might not have another alternative. And for some, they chose not to leave,” said Schertel.
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