Volunteers and staff with The Anti-Cruelty Society moved the animals from Florida shelters to get them out of harm's way.
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The Anti-Cruelty Society said some of the animals will be placed temporarily with foster caregivers and others will be put up for adoption locally.
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The Anti-Cruelty Society said it encourages Chicagoans to adopt animals already at shelters to make room for the new evacuees arriving.
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PAWS Chicago is making the same effort, driving to Florida to rescue pets from shelters. These animals are due to arrive in the coming days.
WATCH: More Florida shelter pets set to arrive at PAWS Chicago
More Florida shelter pets set to arrive at PAWS Chicago