Okaloosa County animal shelter seeks fosters in evacuation efforts ahead of TS Helene

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. ( WKRG ) — With Tropical Strom Helene forecasted to make landfall as a major category 3 hurricane, the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society is asking for help in evacuating animals.

The animal shelter shared on Facebook that they are in a flood zone and want to ensure that all the animals can stay safe, warm, and dry during the storm. In the comments of the post, shelter officials said there are nearly 200 dogs and about 160 cats.

“With a hurricane on the way, we need to act FAST to get as many of our animals out of the shelter and into temporary foster homes ASAP,” the animal shelter shared on Facebook.

Those who wish to help can stop by the shelter at 752 Lovejoy Road NW, Fort Walton Beach from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to sign up as a foster and get paired with an animal to take home temporarily.

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“Even if it’s just for a few days, providing a loving home during this critical time can make all the difference. Every foster matters in keeping them out of harm’s way,” the post said.

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