In addition to Houston, many hurricane victims have been evacuated to our capitol city of Austin. ASPCA Shelter Outreach director Karen Medicus was the former shelter director in Austin. She is helping local groups coordinate efforts. People are calling the Red Cross, asking about shelter for their pets. There is a staging area for pets who may be brought there. For more information about efforts in Austin, email
karenm@aspca.org.
The Houston SPCA is housing 275 animals evacuated from the Louisiana SPCA, and last night alone they took in 300 more animals, including pets belonging to evacuees staying in Houston-area shelters.
The ASPCA just purchased 300 crates, which will be drop-shipped immediately to the Houston SPCA. PETCO sent the Houston SPCA 100 large dog crates, and ACES has contributed leashes.
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