Shelter dogs displaced due to Hurricane Ian arrive in Chicago, Anti-Cruelty Society says

Sunday, October 2, 2022
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Dozens of dogs and cats have arrived safely in Chicago from hurricane-ravaged Florida.

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.

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