HSVB Taking in pets from major animal neglect case
BISSELL Pet Foundation part of mission to evacuate, save nearly 300 pets
October 27, 2021 (Vero Beach, Florida) – Thanks to collaborative efforts from regional partners with BISSELL Pet Foundation, nearly 300 pets were evacuated from egregious conditions in a large-scale animal cruelty case in West Helena, AR.
After the closure of the facility, BISSELL Pet Foundation along with Animal Rescue Corps, Cabot Animal Services, Humane Society of Tulsa, Nashville Humane Society and more safely executed the evacuation and care of the pets including emergency efforts, health testing, microchipping and other necessary efforts for the welfare of the pets.
Humane Society of Vero Beach (HSVB) is part of the relief efforts and is taking in 15 dogs through ground transport on Wednesday, October 27th, 2021. Our shelter will provide medical care, one on one attention, rehabilitation, and a fourteen-day quarantining so that they will be ready for adoption.
“These voiceless victims need to be cared for, and our shelter is grateful to be able to provide assistance to these pets in need,” said Kate Meghji, Chief Executive Officer at HSVB. “We will do everything in our power to give these dogs all the love and care that they deserve and find them loving families.”
HSVB is a non-profit independently operated shelter located at 6230 77th St., Vero Beach, Florida. The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County is dedicated to helping and protecting the animals of Indian River County and to assisting owners to keep pets in their homes. For more information please visit www.hsvb.org or call 772.388.3331.
