ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Animal shelters in the Tampa Bay area are asking for donations on #GivingTuesday as they continue to grapple with the impacts of Hurricane Ian.
The Humane Society of Pinellas County says it is facing an ongoing need for food, supplies, and financial support to care for the animals in its shelter. The shelter typically houses about 260 animals, but that number has increased to over 320 in the aftermath of the hurricane.
“Every little bit helps,” said Humane Society of Pinellas County CEO Kerry Flaherty. “We are so grateful for the support of our community, and we hope that people will consider donating to us on #GivingTuesday to help us continue to provide care for the animals in our shelter.”
The SPCA Tampa Bay is also asking for donations to help with its efforts to care for animals affected by Hurricane Ian. The shelter has been providing temporary housing for animals displaced by the hurricane, and it has also been working to reunite lost and found pets with their owners.
“We are doing everything we can to help the animals in our community,” said SPCA Tampa Bay CEO Martha Boden. “We are so grateful for the support of our community, and we hope that people will consider donating to us on #GivingTuesday to help us continue to provide care for the animals in our shelter.”
Other animal shelters in the Tampa Bay area that are asking for donations on #GivingTuesday include:
* The Animal Rescue Coalition
* The Suncoast Animal League
* The Humane Society of Tampa Bay
* The Largo Animal Shelter
* The Pinellas County Animal Services
To donate to any of these shelters, please visit their websites or call them directly.
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The day was created in 2012 as a way to encourage people to donate to charities and non-profit organizations.
Since its inception, #GivingTuesday has raised billions of dollars for charities around the world. In 2021, #GivingTuesday raised a record $2.7 billion for charities in the United States alone.
#GivingTuesday is a great opportunity to make a difference in your community. By donating to a local animal shelter, you can help provide care for the animals in their shelter and help them continue to provide vital services to the community..
