Animal Relief Efforts Underway After Tornado

Sunday’s tornado has left many in the Twin Cities picking up the pieces, and some are without a home to go to or food to eat. Those victims are more than just neighbors and friends—they are man’s best friend and other animals displaced and lost because of the storm.

To help in caring for these animals during this difficult time, the is on standby to support the animal relief efforts of the American Red Cross Twin Cities Chapter and Minneapolis Animal Care & Control. The assistance will include help with food, comfort and shelter.

If you come across any animals in need, here are some helpful resources for pet owners and members of the community interested in helping out these animals:

• The Animal Humane Society is accepting wildlife displaced by the storms at the Golden Valley facility. They have a trained team available to care for and rehabilitate injured or orphaned animals. For more information, please call the Wildlife Exam Department: (763) 489-2223, or go online to learn more: http://www.animalhumanesociety.org/services/wildliferescue

• The AHS online Lost and Found Bulletin Board is also a valuable resource to help reunite owners with their lost pets. http://www.animalhumanesociety.org/lostandfound

• For those left without shelter after the storm and in need of immediate help with housing their pets, they are asked to dial 311 to contact the Minneapolis Animal Care and Control.