Northeast Animal Shelter Saving Dogs in Path of Isaac

As Isaac churns in the Gulf, nearly a hurricane, the is doing its part to help rescue dogs in the path of the storm.

"C Dog Run has called us pleading for us to take in 28 of their dogs ahead of the evacuation that has been mandated for their town (Crestview/DeFuniak Springs) in Florida due to Hurricane Isaac," Northeast Animal Shelter Development Director Laurie McCannon wrote to Patch in a press release. Electricity is expected to go out on Wednesday in that area, according to McCannon. 

McCannon said many of the dogs are in foster homes and those caring for the dogs refuse to leave their dogs behind.

Northeast Animal Shelter employees have surveyed their space and contacted a transport company — Puppy Pipeline — and are busy preparing to rescue the dogs and bring them safely to Salem, McCannon said. 

"This will save the dogs' lives and provide the opportunity for the foster caregivers to get to safety," McCannon said.

The dogs will be available for adoption Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning. We'll bring you more details when we have them.

Those facilitating the transport include Susan Matte of C Dog Run, Mike Doherty of Puppy Pipeline and McCannon.