12/21/2024
On a warm and early September day, our team received an urgent call: a Husky mother had been found with her nine newborn puppies. The pups, less than two weeks old, already faced a tough start. Born into the harsh reality of being strays, their survival odds were slim. Their mother, malnourished and exhausted, had done her best, but the dangers around them were overwhelming—cars, wild animals, and the harsh elements all posed serious threats.
Fortunately, we were able to bring them in, and both the mother and her puppies were named after Hispanic foods in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which coincided with their arrival. The mother was named Salsa. As Salsa and her puppies began to settle into their new home in the shelter’s maternity room, another threat emerged, disrupting their newfound peace. Hurricane Helene was rapidly strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico, and its projected path was heading straight for Georgia. Our team sprang into action, reaching out to the community for help in fostering our animals during the storm. What followed over the next few days was nothing short of remarkable. As we prepared for the hurricane, our phones and emails were flooded with messages from members of the community eager to offer support.
Salsa and her puppies were taken in by a member of our staff, where they received plenty of care and affection. Fortunately, the impact of Hurricane Helene in our area was minimal. However, the event served as a powerful reminder of the vital role a strong foster program plays in our work and the invaluable support we receive from those who offer temporary homes to our animals. Whether there's a storm or not, we are incredibly grateful for the many families who open their hearts and homes to our cats and dogs while they wait for their forever homes. We take great pride in ensuring these little ones are sent to their foster homes with everything they need: beds, medication, food, toys, and bowls.
To help us continue saving lives through these programs, please donate at the link below:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/seasonofsaves/restriction/Salsa
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En un cálido día durante el comienzo de septiembre, nuestro equipo recibió una llamada urgente: Encontraron una mamá Husky con sus 9 cachorritos recién nacidos. Los cachorros, con menos de 2 semanas de nacidos ya see enfrentaban a un comienzo difícil. Nacieron en la terrible realidad de vivir en la calle, donde sus oportunidades de sobrevivir eran mínimas. Su mamá, agotada y desnutrida, había hecho lo mejor que podría, pero los peligros a su alrededor eran demasiados: autos, animales salvajes, la naturaleza, etc.
Afortunadamente, pudimos traerlos con nosotros al albergue y, tanto mamá como cachorros, recibieron nombres de comida hispana, ya que su llegada coincidió con el mes de conmemoración de la Herencia Hispana. La mamá se llamó Salsa. Cuando Salsa y sus cachorritos por fin se estaban acoplando a su nueva vida en la sala de maternidad del albergue, un nuevo peligro perturbó su recién adquirida paz. El huracán Helene ganaba fuerza de manera exponencial en el Golfo de México y su trayectoria prevista azotaría Georgia sin piedad. Nuestro equipo tomó medidas inmediatamente, buscando ayuda dentro de la Comunidad para que nos ayudaran a darle Hogar Temporal a algunos de nuestros animales. Lo que presenciamos en los días siguientes es algo que a la fecha nos llena el corazón: Llamada, tras llamada, emails saturados y ofertas infinitas para apoyarnos con nuestros perros y gatos.
Salsa y sus cachorros fueron a casa con uno de los miembros de nuestro staff, donde recibieron todos los cuidados y amor necesarios. Por suerte, el impacto del Huracán Helene fue mínimo en nuestra área. Sin embargo, este evento nos ayuda a recordar la importance de tener un programa de hogares temporales robusto y lo invaluable que es el apoyo de las familias que nos ayudan albergando temporalmente a nuestros animales. Con o sin tormenta , estamos profundamente agradecidos a cada una de las fmailias que le abre el corazón y sus hogares a nuestros perros y gatos. Nos enorgullecemos de mandar a todos nuestros animales con los suministros necesarios.
