Last week Eastern Kentucky was in the wake of catastrophic flooding that killed dozens of people and displaced thousands of residents and their pets from their homes. American Humane’s Rescue Team rushed to the impacted area. American Humane is located at 251 Royal Palm Way, Palm Beach. One of the rescue trucks was donated by internationally renowned philanthropist and Palm Beach resident, Lois Pope. This huge, 50-foot mobile rescue unit makes it possible for American Humane first responders to be on the ground and provide aid to animals and relief organizations in real-time.

“Thanks to the compassion of Lois Pope, our dedicated team of first responders was able to answer the urgent call for help and deploy to Eastern Kentucky where they are saving countless animal lives,” said American Humane president and CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert. “With the overwhelming generosity of our great friends like Lois, our Rescue Team is able to help bring relief to the people of Eastern Kentucky who are struggling to provide food and shelter to their pets.”

American Humane strategically stationed six rescue trailers across the United States that can deploy the Rescue Team anywhere disaster strikes the country within an impressive 24-hour time span. Each of the 50-foot trailers, complete with a Ford F-350 truck, is equipped to hold up to one hundred animals and is utilized throughout the year, especially during the summer months when wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods occur all too frequently.

Along with the team’s animal rescue efforts, American Humane’s first responders spent the last week delivering critical supplies including pet food, leashes, collars, harnesses, and medications to residents affected by the devastation, homelessness, and unable to care for their beloved animals.

For more information on this relief project and the American Humane, please visit americanhumane.org or phone: (561) 537-5887.