Humane Society of Sarasota County airlifts pets out of harm’s way

Foster families are needed for animals displaced by Hurricane Ian.

Owners of private aircraft have allowed Humane Society of Sarasota County to use the planes to transport pets displaced by Hurricane Ian. (Courtesy photo)
Owners of private aircraft have allowed Humane Society of Sarasota County to use the planes to transport pets displaced by Hurricane Ian. (Courtesy photo)
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The Humane Society of Sarasota County is making use of private charter aircraft at Dolphin Aviation, operating at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, to relocate pets that have been displaced by Hurricane Ian. Many of the animals have come from other shelters that suffered major structural damage during the storm and are no longer operational.

 

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