We all remember Hurricane Andrew! We all love pets! Therefore, our hearts go out to the people and pets of SE Texas.
While the tragic destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey cannot be undone, everyone at VCA is coming together during this time of need.
When a disaster like
this strikes, we all want to help right away. At this current time, VCA is working with local Texas partners and
organizations to learn what needs to be done and where we can be most
effective. Through VCA leadership teams in the area, partnerships with organizations like the SPCA of Texas have been forged to ensure shelters were cleared and that pets affected by the storm have a
safe place to go. Organizations have been flying and driving huge
amounts of shelter pets to cities like Dallas Ft. Worth to get them away
from the hurricane’s path.
Sixteen of our area VCA
hospitals are closed, three in the affected area remain open. All VCA hospitals in surrounding cities like Dallas,
San Antonio and New Orleans are ready to board and help those pets that
are in need.
At our Hollywood Animal Hospital and other area VCA Hospital, donations of pet care items are being accepted. Monetary donations are being collected as well through our national VCA Charities effort. This national fund supports programs around the world that directly help pets in need as well as support educational programs promoting
veterinary medicine for the treatment and prevention of cruelty to
animals.
Now, through the September 30th, VCA Charities is dedicating monetary donations collected by all VCA practices to the VCA Pet Disaster/Emergency Relief Program to support the journey of healing in SE Texas. We are proud to work with our VCA family to help those in need and proud to continue to support our local and global community.
For information on how to donate directly to Hurricane Harvey Relief through VCA Charities click here!
Below are a list of some local drop off site for donations of toys, bedding and other pet related items.(list furnished by Paw Patrol Animal Rescue & Sanctuary)
1) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Regis HR Group - CONTACT Paula Foulk (Mostafa)
10625 N. Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33176
open 8am to 6pm
2) BROWARD
Association Solutions Group - CONTACT Courtney Walter
1600 S. Federal Highway
Suite 651
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
open 9am to 4:15pm
3) BROWARD
Three Hearts ADT - CONTACT Diane Knowles Fernandez
2055 Lee Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
10am to 3pm
*there is a security gate, so please drive up, push button and say you are dropping off donations for Paw Patrol
4) BROWARD
Bow Wow Resorts - CONTACT Donna Blake-Fedor
4270 NW 19th Avenue Ste. G
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
7am to 5pm - 7 days a week
5) BROWARD
Iten Insurance Agency - CONTACT Debbie Czipulis Iten
5905 S. University Drive
Davie, FL 33330
9am to 5pm
