The impact of Hurricane Ian in Florida was massive, destroying infrastructures and houses.

In addition, animals were also displaced, surrendered, and affected by the Hurricane. An animal facility in Florida helped dogs that were displaced and abandoned.

The state of Florida and volunteers have been helping residents by providing food packs, temporary shelters, and medical assistance

Businesses have started to reopen after weeks of closure due to the Hurricane. The state extended support and loans for small businesses to recover.

In a Tweet, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said that they awarded an amount of $2.5 million in loans to businesses.

The governor also announced that school districts closed due to the Hurricane and would start to reopen by October 18.

Impact on animals and pets

Moreover, animals are also impacted by the Hurricane. Recently, a brave man saved a trapped cat despite heavy winds and strong waves near Bonita Beach.

The video became viral on social media.

 There are dog shelters helping pets to recover and have a home after the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

A recent report from AccuWeather reported that a dog and animal rescue shelter helped affected animals by giving food and medical assistance.

The Big Dog Ranch Rescue was founded in 2008, and the animal rescue facility is located in Loxahatchee, Florida.

According to the Big Dog Ranch Rescue's Twitter, the team is committed to nurturing and rescuing dogs.

In the AccuWeather interview with Lauree Simmons about surrendered dogs due to Hurricane Ian's aftermath, Simmons said that the Big Dog Ranch Rescue animal-shelter facility had been one of the first to respond to displaced pets due to the Hurricane.

Their team has been helping by providing dog food, beds, and pet supplies to animal-facility shelters that the Hurricane badly hit, noting that the transportation of the support required large buses.

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The interview with Simmons added that dogs were displaced because of the following:

  • Houses were flooded.
  • Residents had nothing to go back to their property.

Finding a shelter is also a concern, especially for a larger breed of dogs, noting that there are temporary shelters for residents that don't allow animals inside.

During hurricanes and storms, animals are at risk, especially when floodwaters rise.

What to do

Pets, including dogs and cats, are affected during the onslaught of Hurricane Ian. You must bring your pet to a veterinary clinic to check on their health if they are injured.

If your pet is missing after the Hurricane, you can proceed to the nearest dog shelter to check if they are there or notify them if they see your dog. Include your mobile or telephone number, and don't forget to provide an image of your dog.

Don't leave your pet. Your pets must have been traumatized during the Hurricane, and the loving care of family members would help them recover. You can bring your pets to a shelter or temporarily ask your family to take care while you build your home damaged by the Hurricane.

Ultimately, dog shelters must work hard to help abandoned or surrendered pets. You can help by volunteering and helping the dog shelter.

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