ARL coordinating with national animal welfare organization

As Hurricane Milton continues its path towards Florida, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is in continuous contact with a national animal welfare organization that has boots on the ground in Florida, and is preparing to take in emergency transports of dogs being removed from areas of the state that are projected to be directly impacted by the approaching storm.

Best Friends Animal Society is working with local shelters in Florida to transport adoptable animals in order to make room for owned and stray animals impacted not only by Hurricane Helene, but in advance of Hurricane Milton.

ARL is preparing for a potential influx of dogs from Florida as soon as Thursday, and is honored to assist Best Friends Animal Society in this important operation.

A sudden large influx of animals presents financial challenges for ARL. To help these animals ARL must rely on the combined strength of its staff, volunteers, and the generosity of donors.

With limited resources and no government funding, donations are critical to providing shelter, medical care, and homes for these animals. The organization is urging anyone interested to support this emergency transport by donating.