Local animal shelters are doing everything they can to assist furry friends in Florida after Hurricane Ian and they are seeking help.
Another crisis less known that is playing out simultaneously is the large number of dogs separated from their owners.
Liz Carpino is the owner of Town and Country Pet Care Center in Langhorne. Along with her best friend, Marianne Maier, they’ve decided to step up and help out animals in need and, in the process, they found an even greater need. "They have enough housing for the dogs they rescued. They’re just trying to find their owners. It started off with donations and getting food, then it turned into – I found an elementary school in Sarasota where there’s 100 families sleeping on concrete with nothing," Carpino explained."We need bedding. That’s huge. These people have no pillows or blankets," Carpino went on.
They plan on leaving Monday and encourage anyone who would like to help to reach out over the weekend before they leave. Anyone wishing to help can do so by taking donations directly to the
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