New Jersey Dogs In Need

[Diana Erhart]

This was posted on facebook by the New Jersey SPCA

I've lived in Jersey most of my life and have NEVER seen such devastation. I have close friends who lost everything they own including their home. Food is scarce and gasoline is a 2.5 hour wait if you can find it. Yet through all this NJSPCA agents and officers are fighting the destruction to help save lost/missing pets - starting with the hardest hit, the Jersey Shore. These animals need food, blankets, crates, towels, cleaning supplies, etc. Donations can be dropped off at Associated Humane in Tinton Falls and Lacey Township. NJSPCA will transport and distribute the supplies to animals and shelters in need. Monetary donations can be made at njspca.org hurricane chipin. Thank you for your help! Tiffi

Here is a link to a story on what they are doing for the animals:  http://www.northjersey.com/news/More_than_100_pets_rescued_from_Sea...

I can't imagine how scared those poor animals must be.  

[Sharon & Monty]

i'm so glad that there are contact sites for those that left their pets behind.  I, actually we, my DH expecting horrible conditions discussed what would WE do?  We decided that leaving our Monty was not in the cards, he is our family, not a dog.  We said we would stay in place if the situation arose to have to leave.  I dont live near the waters and perhaps that is an easier decision for us?  However, we prepare the best that we can to hunker down and have food and water, not so much more than that.  We still covet having a generator.  I do think the best situations are those rescue sites make provisions for pets.  However, I will provide a monetary amount to the situation.  

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

It breaks my heart to think of pets left behind. I can't imagine ever leaving Fudge and Vern. How frightened they would be. What a huge mess this Hurricane has caused and I hope all these pets will be taken care of and get the help they need. I will go to the website you posted now.

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

For those of you not near Jersey I received this e-mail from Petflow and it's and easy way to help from afar

Hi.

Firstly, thank you so much to all of you for your incredibly kind words.  We never expected the type of response that we received from our customers, it is truly an honor and a privilege to work with each and every single one of you.  I'm very happy to report that our warehouse is fully up and running, and we're catching up on all of your email.  We are back in business.

The purpose of this email is to ask for your help.  While we are okay and are back in business, there are many shelters up and down the East Coast that were ravaged by this hurricane.  We don't know of any specific shelter that needs more help than another, but if you have the means, we will waive all shipping fees on products being sent to pet shelters or any pet parents that are in need of pet food.  All you need to do is use code SHELTER at the checkout.  We will make sure that these orders are prioritized in our warehouses and are sent out immediately.  Even if the shelters don't receive the products right away, they will certainly need them when they re-open.

For a list of NJ shelters, please click here
For a list of Long Island shelters, please click here

Shop Here: http://www.PetFlow.com
Remember: Use code SHELTER for free shipping on any order.

Thank you for your kindness and support.
PetFlow.com

[Bonnie and Kona]

I received this as well. It is so good to know we can actually do something for pets in this devastating situation.

[F, Calla & Luca]

This is nice.I guess they could also donate food, though.

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

IMO... guess this is "good" of them to do, however I really think a nice 1/2 off price would have been better, they normally ship free anyway if you spend $50.

I prefer donating cash and letting the shelters decide where the best place is to use it and that is what I did.

[L.M.]

Thank you so much for posting this. My husband's aunt and uncle live in Long Branch....literally ON the Shrewsbury River. They were told to evacuate days before the hurricane hit...they refused. During the hurricane, firemen came to the door ordering them to go and they still refused....all because they have 3 dogs and were not allowed to bring them to any of the shelters. (Also because they are stubborn and wouldn't come stay with any of us or other family). Ultimately, they lucked out and their house did not completely flood...property and their cars are lost, but they and their dogs are safe.
Also...many shelters in the area full of animals (not displaced from the hurricane) up for adoption were flooded and ruined. There was a rumor circulating (via facebook) that a shelter in Woodbridge was completely lost along with all of the animals in it...luckily that was just a rumor, but the shelter is still now unusable. I will be donating items...but unfortunately the issue now is using the gas to drive down to Tinton Falls....I've really just never experienced anything like this and didn't think it could ever get this bad... So even if you're not from NJ, please consider donating. Those of us in NJ are in a position now where travel is nearly impossible even if our immediate neighborhoods didn't suffer the major effects of the storm.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Thanks for posting this! I'm so glad to see these angels of mercy out rescuing the animals. Here is a link to the NJspca Chip In for Sandy.

http://www.njspca.org/

[F, Calla & Luca]

It is all so sad and unbelievable. I don't know what I would have done in some people's situation but I probably would have tried to drive as far inland as I could and find a place which would take me and the dogs.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

I just can't see myself leaving Tara and Amber behind. My responsibility to them doesn't end with a hurricane. Although this is easy to say as I sit here in Oregon...

[Ginny Nightingale]

Very heartwarming--can you imagine those poor animals being left for all these days? How frightening for them. This is just one town and there must be many more pets that people can't get to.

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

I wouldn't leave Rosey & Bandit behind for a minute... even if we had to live out of a car for weeks.  Not discounting the challenges and limitations of others but they are my family!!