Southwest Airlines saved 62 animals in Puerto Rico
airline Pilots Southwest Airlines 62 dogs and cats affected by Hurricane Maria, from San Juan, Puerto Rico, were taken to American Baltimore, where they will be taken for adoption in the future, writes Fox News.
From USA to San Juan pilots The Boeing 737 brought about 14 thousands of pounds of humanitarian aid for people living there.
To organize the transport of animals, had to spend several months. Organization Lucky Dog Animal Rescue of ArlingtonVirginia has teamed up with the Puerto Rican Animal Rescue Group PR Animals, Friendship Hospital for Animals and the airline to arrange a special flight.
"We are very grateful Southwest Airlines за сотрудничество, которое помогло сделать этот полет реальностью», — сказал Мирах Горовиц, исполнительный директор и основатель организации Lucky Dog.
Animals brought to the shelter PetSmart in Gaithersburg, Maryland and organized activities so that people can adopt animals. Most animals have already found their new home, but you can still find your pet on the site. Lucky Dog.
Recall Hurricane Maria September 20 with speed 240 kilometers per hour swept over the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico and in the morning September September 21 again moved to the open sea. Hurricane was awarded the fourth category of five, it was the most powerful over the past 80 years. On the island of Puerto Rico, 30% of people from 3,3 million inhabitants remain homeless.
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