The Humane Society of Greater Miami recently announced it has been awarded a $2,500 grant from the Petco Foundation for disaster relief from Hurricane Irma.
The Humane Society is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to placing every dog and cat in its care into loving homes, and to promoting responsible pet ownership and spay/neuter programs. Last year alone, the organization connected more than 3,300 homeless pets with forever families and served more than 16,000 pets through its preventive clinics. Since the devastating hurricane touched down on Florida, however, the organization was forced to close the doors to its adoption center, clinics, grooming center and boutique for over three weeks.
The Petco Foundation investment will help the Humane Society of Greater Miami recover from losses and damages caused by the destructive storm including roof leaks, air conditioning damage, property damage and losses associated with extended downtime.
“We could not be more appreciative of this much-needed help from the Petco Foundation,” said Laurie Hoffman, Humane Society executive director. “This grant illuminates a light of hope at the end of this very long tunnel as we try to get back to normal after being closed for more than three weeks.”
For more information about the Humane Society of Greater Miami or the Petco Foundation, visit www.humanesocietymiami.org or www.petcofoundation.org.
