Animal Shelter Needs Help Caring For Sandy Victims' Pets

The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter has been taking care of many dogs and cats belonging to families who have been devastated by Hurricane Sandy this week but it needs help.

"We have been patrolling the hardest hit communities and are helping people and their beloved pets by providing supplies, food and medical care. We have also brought in many many displaced animals that have been separated from their owners," the shelter posted on its Facebook page.

Although the shelter has been working diligently with HSUS and the Pet Safe Coalition,to reunite people with their pets, they are currently at maximum capacity and desperately need more space.

"We are expecting things to get worse before they get better and help is needed from the community," a spokesperson for the shelter stated.

If you are able to help, please call or email one of the following contacts:

• Shari Pollen, Rescue Liaison 516-785-5220 ext. 4638; spolen@tohmail.org
• Nancy Giris, Adoption Coordinator 516-785-5220 Ext. 4642; ngiris@tohmail.org
• Wendy Cariello, Offsite Adoption Coordinator 516-785-5220 ext. 4641; wcariello@tohmail.org

The shelter is also looking for donations of dog and cat food, cat litter, leashes, collars, treats, and food bowls. These items can be brought to the shelter, which is located at 3320 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh.

(Editor's Note: Tara Conry wrote this article.)