WEST PALM BEACH, FL (September 5, 2019) Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is preparing and ready to assist the impacted Bahamian animal shelters and communities.  As a statewide collaborative and coordinated effort of the Florida Association of Animal Welfare Organizations (FAAWO.org), Florida shelters and rescues are currently waiting for an assessment to be completed by the Bahamian authorities who will identify specific needs. Peggy Adams will be sharing updates on its website PeggyAdams.org and Facebook page (@PeggyAdamsARL) as information is received. 

BAARK (Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights and Kindness), The Bahamas Humane Society, The Veterinary Medical Association of the Bahamas and The Ministry of Agriculture will work along with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW).  IFAW is an international organization that has the expertise to help navigate the days, weeks and months ahead.  Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League and other Florida shelters and rescues will be working through IFAW.

Thanks to the outpouring of our local community during and after Hurricane Dorian, Peggy Adams is prepared to assist more lost, abandoned and injured animals here in Palm Beach County and animals that will be rescued from the Bahamas. To make room at Peggy Adams, individuals and families are encouraged to consider adopting a dog, cat, puppy or kitten currently in its West Palm Beach shelter.  Now through Sunday, September 8th, Peggy Adams is waiving adoption fees for all animals currently in need of new loving homes.

“Our hearts and prayers are with the people of the Bahamas and we are ready to help in any way we can, including providing supplies and providing care, shelter and new homes for displaced dogs and cats,” said Rich Anderson, Executive Director/CEO of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. “Our efforts will be coordinated with IFAW and BAARK, and I know our local community will fully support this effort to save lives.”

Please note that the Government of the Bahamas is discouraging all self-deployed rescue and relief services for both people and pets.  At this time, if you would like to donate to relief efforts, we recommend monetary donations to one of the following Bahamian organizations:

Grand Bahama Humane Society – https://thekohnfoundation.org/donate.php?fbclid=IwAR09Kx8hbyTtq-7blbcV3nlXy3x0oNnz9xaDyM9398qepkqDS3jtYfksNqI

The Abaco Shelter – abacoshelter.org

North Abaco Potcake Rescue – https://www.gofundme.com/f/north-abaco-potcake-rescue-and-feed?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_dn_cpgnstaticsmall_r&fbclid=IwAR2yPqvXTD6RrGvA5g1qQmZXwlHwlFLOBtIy2-ahbsbVWOGMWLS9jotEHBM

Baark – https://www.globalgiving.org/microprojects/help-animals-affected-by-hurricane-dorian/ or http://www.baarkbahamas.com/donate-2/

The Bahamas Humane Society – http://www.bahamashumanesociety.com/donate/

Veterinarian Medical Association of the Bahamas – https://www.vmabahamas.com/

Caribbean Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) – https://caribbeananimalrescueeffort.org/ 

Eleuthera Animal Rescue Society (EARS) – https://www.earseleuthera.org/

Briland Animal Rescue – https://www.facebook.com/BrilandAnimalRescue/

Cat Island Humane Society – http://www.catislandhumanesociety.org/

About Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League

The Mission of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is to provide shelter to lost, homeless and unwanted animals, to provide spay and neuter and other medical services for companion animals, and to care for, protect, and find quality homes for homeless and neglected companion animals, to advocate animal welfare, community involvement and education to further the bond between people and animals. Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity navigator, and is the first animal shelter in South Florida to become AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited. The League is an independent nonprofit animal rescue organization operating continuously since 1925. For more information, please visit PeggyAdams.org

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League saves more lives than any other rescue organization in Palm Beach County and provides critical services to more than 30,000 animals each year.

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