The Big K Morning Show
Helping Animals In Need
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Sure, whenever disaster strikes, and this is something that our organization, along with our affiliate, Brandywine Valley SPCA, a little bit further east, it's something that we help with from when disaster strikes. And there's a trickle-down effect that our local shelters and shelters across the country can help by pulling animals that were already in shelters, that were already adoptable, that were already looking for second homes, out of those shelters in that impacted area, that disaster area, to make room for those shelters in Florida, in the areas that were hard-hit. Oh, we lost Sarah's connection here. We'll get her right back. In the meantime, Humane Society of the central part of the state, they're waving all those fees through October 16th to make room for the animals that are continuing, and now with Milton being evacuated from, in this case, Florida, but Sarah mentioned the other states that are involved. So now would be a good time to adopt a pet. There'll be a lot, there'll be a lot of pets to pick from, and with them waving adoption fees. Yeah, if you were thinking about it, I guess, and maybe is there an interim, you know, how sometimes you can take care of a pet for a period like a foster home? Yeah, exactly. Let's ask Sarah about that. Sarah, welcome back. Sorry, we lost you there. I don't know what happened. I'm so sorry. That's okay. It happens all the time. But back to our conversation, Paul and I were wondering our increment, is there a, if people can't adopt a pet, so obviously if you've been thinking about it, this is a good time to do that to make room, correct? Sure. Yes. Yes. And if not, is there like a foster program where people can keep pets that would help for a while? Sure, you know, I think that, you know, to back to what I was just trying to say really quickly and get that out of the way, you know, to be able to move those shelter animals out of that area and find them new homes so that those shelters that are in that disaster zone can focus on those animals that were separated from their families during the storm. You know, those pet families that need extra support like free pet food or care or things like that, those are the things that those, that those shelters need to be focused on now. So that's why across the country, you know, organizations like ours can step up to take those animals that were already in those shelters that were already adoptable and help them find homes and make that space for those local shelters. You know, across the Humane Society of Harrisburg area and all of the affiliate shelters out in eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware at Brandywine Valley, we are waving adoption fees for our large adult dogs and adult cats to try to make space so that, you know, as we work with our partners in the impacted areas to take out more animals, we have that room. And if you don't have room to adopt, I mean, now is a great time to adopt because shelters across the country are, are full and they need our help and these, this is saving lives. And it really, it really does help. If you have temporary space in your home, there are plenty of kittens and puppies that are brand new and need that space, there's senior animals that need that space out of the shelter. I'm sure that there are plenty of organizations near you where you live to be able to help out in that way too. To your point, one disaster strikes, a lot of the shelters in those areas reach out to the fosters, I mean, there was shelters in the Florida area that were, you know, right in the past that did a big foster pool and got a lot of those animals out of their shelters into fosters during the storm. And so now, you know, it's about figuring out where they go next. Sarah, I was curious to know what this bringing these pets up from Florida shelters can't be inexpensive at all, right? Are you looking for some input from some donations as well? Of course, you know, I think that, you know, we're waving adoption fees, but that is, you know, a cost to our organization. And then also working with partners to be able to drive or fly animals out of the disasters on. I mean, there's a large cost that comes in with moving those animals out and then caring for them and making sure that they can get into homes. You can make a donation to the Humane Society, Paris, Bulgaria, Brandy Wine Valley, STCA. And I'll be a good steward and say to any of your local organizations that you feel comfortable supporting, we're sure that they're all helping in this way too. Well, appreciate your time and effort and thanks. You have a great weekend. Thank you so much. Sarah Smith with the Humane Society. The seasons may be changing, but the deals and the sharpest rides are unbeatable as ever. Hey, what's going on? It's your girl, Tasha McKeea. And I need you to join the sharpest rides for their fall into savings event, where they're offering incredible prices on their massive inventory. That's right, everything is on sale now. Shop from sleek sedans to rugged SUVs and sporty convertibles. The sharpest rides has the perfect ride to match your fall adventures. Plus, with their exclusive financing options, getting behind the wheel of your dream car has never been easier. Log on and shop online at the sharpestrides.com right from the palm of your hands. 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