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The Southeast The Southwest
Large dogs over 40 pounds are moved Kittens and dogs are moved from Citizens
from the Humane Rescue Alliance in for Animal Protection (CAP) in Texas to rescue
Washington, DC to St. Hubert's Animal groups in Colorado and Minnesota.
Welfare Center in New Jersey. CAP says: “It is easier to be adopted in these northern
HRA says: “These dogs are young, states since there are more people versus animals
energetic, and easily frustrated and needing homes.” — Paige Allan, foster, transport, and
rescue coordinator
stressed because they’re not running
twenty miles a day like they need to.
St. Hubert’s has more green space.” 3
— Kate Meghji, chief operating officer The West
and former Florida shelter director Large dogs (especially huskies who are in need in this
area) are moved from Kern County Animal Services
in California to groups in Oregon and Washington.

Kern County says: “Kern has a relatively high rate
of poverty [a lack of money or things.] This makes
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it even more difficult for people to take their pet to
the vet, for example. They may have to choose
WASHINGTON D.C. between that and keeping the power on.”
— Nicholas Cullen, director

Dogs and cats are moved from shelters across Oregon
and California to Oregon Humane Society (OHS).

OHS says: “[These animals] may be old, young, need
NEW special medical care or training. Thanks to funds our
JERSEY
1 community gives, we have the resources to help
animals that other shelters may not be able to.”
— Laura Klink, media relations and
communications manager
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The Midwest 4
Dogs and puppies are moved from Louisiana, Mississippi,
5 Alabama, and Arkansas to Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO).
HSMO says: “After several large-scale rescues, our community stepped
4 ALABAMA up to help. They’ve adopted, fostered [cared for an animal until he or
she is ready for a new home], volunteered, and donated!”
— Debbie Hill, director of operations

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The Northeast

Cats, large dogs, and puppies (especially pit bull mixes) are moved
from shelters in the southeast to MSPCA-Angell in Massachusetts.

MSPCA-Angell says: “So many shelters are struggling. To have a group
there to help is such a wonderful thing. We are all in this together to help
homeless animals.” — Michael Keiley, vice president of animal protection division
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