Emergency Relief Waggin'® Vehicle Deployed to North Florida
More Than 650 Cats Seized from a Cat Sanctuary
PHOENIX (June 8, 2011) —PetSmart Charities® has dispatched one of its Emergency Relief Waggin' vehicles to the scene of the largest all-cat rescue in PetSmart Charities' history. More than 650 cats were seized from a cat sanctuary in Alachua County, Florida, near Gainesville. The criminal investigation will now focus on animal neglect and cruelty.
The 53-foot Emergency Relief Waggin’ vehicle was stocked with 16-tons of cargo worth $80,000, and was dispatched from DC36 in Ottawa, Illinois. The vehicle contained critical supplies, including pet food, wire crates, plastic carriers, bowls, collars, fans, generators, battery chargers and lights to aid the animal rescuers on scene.
About PetSmart Charities®
Established in 1994, PetSmart Charities, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that creates and supports programs that save the lives of homeless pets, raise awareness of companion animal welfare issues and promote healthy relationships between people and pets. The largest funder of animal-welfare efforts in North America, PetSmart Charities has provided more than $165 million in grants and programs benefiting animal-welfare organizations and has helped save the lives of more than 5 million pets through its in-store adoption program. To learn more about how PetSmart Charities is working toward its vision of a lifelong, loving home for every pet, visit petsmartcharities.org or call 1-800-423-PETS (7387).
