JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Just like us, pets need to be sheltered safely during a storm.
The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is looking for families who can temporarily care for dogs and cats in their homes while Hurricane Helene passes through the area.
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The Humane Society is asking families to serve as “Storm Troopers” and host a dog or cat for a sleepover during the storm. This is a great opportunity for the pets to ride out the storm with a family inside a cozy home instead of at the shelter, JHS said.
If you are interested in helping out, stop by JHS at 8464 Beach Blvd. from 12-7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday for foster pickups. The JHS staff members and volunteers will be available to assist in selecting an animal that will best fit your home for the storm.
“Storm Trooper” families are encouraged to spoil their sleepover guests and share pictures on social media using #JHSStormTrooper. Of course, if you fall in love during the storm, you are welcome to adopt!
“There’s no better way to ride out a scary storm than with a loving family!” said Denise Deisler, JHS CEO. “We are grateful that we can always count on the compassion of the Jacksonville community to help care for pets in need during times like these. Doing so positions us to help those in the direct path of the storm, should they need us.”
If you have any questions about “Storm Troopers,” please message JHS on Facebook, call JHS at 904-725-8766 (choose the Adoptions option), or email adoptions@jaxhumane.org. More information is available at jaxhumane.org/stormtroopers.