Helping vulnerable shelter pets and supporting local animal welfare organizations are central to a collaborative rescue effort.
On July 22, Greater Good Charities and Hartz Loving Paws flew more than 90 at-risk shelter pets from Louisiana and Alabama to the East Coast to find new homes. The pets were transported in vans from the airport to the receiving shelters, which included St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in New Jersey, and Char Wills German Shepherd Rescue in Pennsylvania.
“We conduct life-saving airlifts and support ground transport for vulnerable pet populations with a heavy focus on harder to place large dogs, asymptomatic heartworm-positive shelter dogs, homeless cats and disaster relief,” says Erin Robbins, vice president of pet transport for Greater Good Charities.
The pets are reportedly fully vetted and health certified. Upon arriving at the receiving shelters, they are evaluated and given follow-up medical care to ready them for adoption.
“We’re honored to do our part for social good, but the mission doesn’t stop at product donations and volunteer events,” says Stacy Kisla, Hartz senior director of marketing. “Today’s younger pet parents are extremely pro-adoption, and they tell their unique stories—both the rewards and challenges—across social media. Our team sees an opportunity, almost a responsibility, to amplify those narratives as well as provide accessible insights and resources to the community.”
The participating sending shelters for this flight from Louisiana and Alabama include Cara’s House, Iberville Parish Animal Shelter, Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services, Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center, Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter, St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter, St. Martin’s Parish Animal Shelter, Terrebonne Parish Animal Shelter, and Save a Pet Rescue, Adoption, & Transport.
To date, Greater Good Charities reports transporting more than 14,000 shelter pets to new homes.
For more information, visit the Greater Good Charities website.