Plainfield, NJ – This week, in the midst of severe rainstorms, the Plainfield Area Humane Society lost everything. The animal welfare agency shared the devastating news with Facebook followers on Tuesday, writing:
WE LOST EVERYTHING. We received several alerts from our alarm company last night and knew we were taking in water. What we didn’t expect was for the entire shelter to be underwater.
The flood waters inundated the shelter’s kennels, but the director, shelter manager, a board member and a volunteer swam through the muddy, debris-filled water to reach the animals. The organization said:
They were sitting in darkness with water quickly filling their cages, many were already chest deep in the flood. Despite the chaos, all animals were able to be moved to higher ground and are SAFE.
The animals were all saved, but the shelter facility lost everything:
We have absolutely nothing – no food, bedding, litter, or supplies of any kind. What we DO have are our animals and for that we are eternally grateful. Any donations or rescues able to assist with animals would be greatly appreciated.
Donations to help the shelter regroup can be made here.
Note: The shelter is now called Hope 4 Paws Humane Society (formerly Plainfield Area Humane Society)
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