The Great Smoky Mountain Journal
Staff Reports
Posted: Sunday, January 21, 2018 03:51 PM
Animals From Hurricane Irma Welcomed At Young-Williams Animal Center
More than 200 animals have already arrived at the facility from both South Carolina and Florida. Not all animals are being taken in by Young-Williams, but the center is working with other local agencies and organizations to place the rescued animals with foster families.
Young-Williams said they are evaluating animals before moving them to local emergency foster homes.
"Our focus at Young-Williams Animal Center is finding a home for every pet, and the foster program allows us to help as many animals as possible," said Janet Testerman, CEO. "We are always in need of new foster homes but especially during times like these, it's even more critical to have safe places for these animals to stay outside the shelter during such a stressful time. The more participants we have, the more pets we can save. As members of our national animal welfare community, it is our responsibility to help our neighbors in need."
If you are interested in becoming an emergency foster home, email emergencyfoster@young-williams.org. Potential fosters will be vetted through the organization's standard application process, but an application does not mean applicants will definitely be called on to foster.
Young-Williams also said they are in critical need of supplies for evacuated animals. Monetary donations of all sizes are welcome, as they contribute to the facility's mission.
The following supply donations are also welcomed:
cat litter
litter boxes
litter scoopers
canned cat food
Dry Science Diet cat and kitten food
gallon Ziploc bags
All donations can be dropped off at Young-Williams Animal Center at 3201 Division Street in Knoxville.
Animals are being transported to Knoxville through the ASPCA
PHOTO: WVLT