Pets rescued from Hurricane Ida up for adoption in Cincinnati

More than 100 animals are available for adoption in Cincinnati that were rescued from animal shelters in the hurricane-ravaged area of ​​New Orleans. Dogs, cats, and rabbits arrive at the Sharonville Humane Center at the SPCA Cincinnati. These animals were flown to Cincinnati from Hurricane Ida-hit shelters on Wednesday, many of which remained without power after the massive Category 4 storm hit land on the Louisiana coast over the weekend after Hurricane Katrina, and they took in large numbers of displaced animals . When New Orleans recovers from another devastating hurricane, the organization offers to help again. Like a modern Noah’s Ark, the animals rescued from the rising water come out of the plane. “This is not a typical day at the SPCA. We had to recruit volunteers and most of the staff to bring six vehicles here to make room for the 125 or 130 dogs, cats and rabbits, ”said SPCA Cincinnati Interim Pres ./CEO Mike Retzlaff. These animals came in from an animal shelter Louisiana, which was forced to evacuate at the last minute. “This area has really lost power indefinitely, I understand. It can be really disastrous in a situation like a shelter. They need so much water. It will affect your sepsis,” said Maggie McGuane of Wings of Rescue. Such a packed plane is unusual even for someone who is used to the job. “I had four upstairs. I had two puppies, a rabbit and a kitten,” said McGuane. Careful hands carried each box off the plane and into one of the waiting vans. SPCA Cincinnati stepped in to take them all in before finding families for everyone. “We had to react within a few days. We created space, which we did. So we are prepared. We are ready to go,” said Retzlaff. Next, the medical team will examine them all and make sure they are healthy and ready for adoption. While it’s a big change, the future is bright for these animals. “This is her free ticket to a happy ending,” said McGuane. Officials asked for patience and said it could take up to two weeks for these animals to be released for adoption.

CINCINNATI –

More than 100 animals are available for adoption in Cincinnati that were rescued from animal shelters in the hurricane-ravaged area of ​​New Orleans.

Dogs, cats, and rabbits arrive at the Sharonville Humane Center at the SPCA Cincinnati.

Those animals were flown to Cincinnati Wednesday from shelters hit by Hurricane Ida, many of which remain without power after the massive Category 4 storm hit the Louisiana coast over the weekend.

For SPCA Cincinnati, it’s a moment when it comes full circle.

They took in large numbers of displaced animals for the first time after Hurricane Katrina.

As New Orleans recovers from another devastating hurricane, the organization offers to help again.

Like a modern Noah’s Ark, the animals rescued from the rising water come out of the plane.

But instead of two by two, there are dozens.

“This is not a typical day at the SPCA. We had to recruit volunteers and most of the staff to bring six vehicles here to accommodate the 125 or 130 dogs, cats and bunnies, ”said SPCA Cincinnati Interim Pres. / General Manager Mike Retzlaff.

These animals came from a Louisiana animal shelter that had to be evacuated at the last minute.

“This area has really lost power indefinitely from my understanding. It can be really catastrophic in a situation like a shelter. They need so much water. It’s going to affect their septic tank,” said Maggie McGuane of Wings of Rescue.

Such a packed plane is unusual even for someone who is used to the job.

“There were four up there with me. Which doesn’t usually happen. I had two pups, a rabbit and a kitten,” said McGuane.

Careful hands carried each box off the plane and into one of the waiting vans. SPCA Cincinnati stepped in to take them all in before finding family members for everyone.

“We had to react within a few days. We did that. We are prepared. We are ready to go,” said Retzlaff.

Next, the medical team will take a look at them and make sure they are healthy and ready for adoption.

While it’s a big change, the future is bright for these animals.

“This is her free pass to a happy ending,” said McGuane.

Officials asked for patience and said it could take up to two weeks for these animals to be released for adoption.