"The MSPCA-Angell evacuated nearly 50 animals from its Cape Cod shelter on Tuesday after running low on fuel to power its generator during widespread power outages. In social media posts, the animal shelter asked for the public's help, and roughly a dozen people responded. The shelter posted on Facebook that it was operating on a generator and was running low on fuel."
"The animals - 22 cats, 10 dogs, five kittens, six rats, and five guinea pigs - were relocated from the Cape Cod shelter to the Nevins Farm and Boston locations. Brenner said there were no complications with the evacuation, though the Boston shelter had to temporarily house some dogs in offices to maximize space."
"Given that space was already open and thousands of homes on Cape Cod remain without power, the MSPCA-Angell decided to pivot and use that space as a resource for residential pets in need. Through the SafePet program, animals displaced by natural disasters or domestic emergencies can remain in MSPCA-Angell's care until it's safe to return."
The MSPCA-Angell Cape Cod shelter evacuated approximately 50 animals on Tuesday after a nor'easter caused widespread power outages and depleted generator fuel supplies. The shelter faced challenges accessing additional fuel as many local businesses and residences were also without power. Public assistance helped facilitate the emergency evacuation of 22 cats, 10 dogs, five kittens, six rats, and five guinea pigs to the Nevins Farm and Boston locations. A diesel delivery arrived late Tuesday, restoring generator operation. The Cape Cod facility was repurposed as temporary housing for pets displaced by the storm through the SafePet program, allowing animals to remain in care until their homes regained power.
Read at Boston.com
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