300 dogs flown out ahead of Hurricane Maria

[Catherine]

Sali Gear, a Virginia Beach woman who is involved in rescuing dogs, planned to rescue a few at a time from the Virgin Islands after Hurricane Irma hit. With Hurricane Maria bearing down as a serious hurricane she knew she had to act fast. With help she chartered a plane and flew 300 dogs out at once.


http://pilotonline.com/news/local/virgin...6ed60.html


These dogs may have been through a lot, but they are lucky dogs. They were saved from a second hurricane and now they will find good homes with loving people and life will be good for them. 

The response to animals in need has been amazing. I am sure we will never hear all the stories, but every story we hear is more incredible than the last one.  In the face of disaster people can be amazing.

[Tobi]

I just read about that tonight. What a hero she is. Those dogs are very lucky. I saw some footage of Maria's effect on Puerto Rico. It is very sad indeed what has happened there.

[Catherine]

I found some pictures.  Most of the homes are beyond repair. Wind and rain are so destructive. Everywhere is damaged.

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&...djv7TroIuA

Getting the 300 dogs out of the area was the only way to save them. I doubt the shelters are in any position to look after animals right now.