Saved from the floods, 20 cats have the right to a new start thanks to an association

The floods that took place at the end of July in Kentucky killed 37 people. The authorities expect this sad toll to increase, as hundreds of people are still wanted. A disaster that also affected animals, but some were luckier than others.

Like this cat called Francisfound by his family after having disappeared for days due to the sudden rise of the waters.

This is also the case for 20 other felines who lived in shelters in Kentucky and who arrived in early August in Massachusetts for a new start, reported WCVB.

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A journey of a thousand miles to the city of Salemwhere the local association teams were waiting for them MSPCA-Angell et Northeast Animal Shelter. Cats of very varied ages, ranging from 3 months to 7 years.

« We take cats that were already in the shelters before the floods “, Explain Mike Keileyresponsible for adoption programs and centers at the MSPCA-Angell. In this way, places are freed up in Kentucky shelters, which can thus save other animals affected by the disaster.

Need for adopters and donations

At present, it is the refuges of Massachusetts which are close to saturation. ” We really need adopters to come forward and apply to bring an animal home », says on this subject Mike Keiley.

The MSPCA-Angell and the Northeast Animal Shelter are appealing for donations to help them finance the care of these cats before their adoption.

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These shelters and others in the area had recently rescued 150 other felines from Florida, as well as dozens of Beagles rescued from the infamous breeding Envigo RMS in Virginia. Dogs that were intended for laboratories.