Free Veterinary Care & Pet Supplies from the Humane Society of the United States

Communities across the southeastern United States are still recovering from Hurricane Helene, while some are preparing for another extremely dangerous hurricane. Our Animal Rescue Teams—just dispatched to locations in Florida, Tennessee, and North Carolina to provide emergency veterinary care and distribute pet supplies and food—are once again moving quickly to try to prevent harm to animals in the projected path of the new storm, Hurricane Milton.

Free Care Services

We provide free care services, including but not limited to:

Vaccinations: Protect your pet from serious illnesses.

Health Checkups: Regular checkups to ensure your pet is in good health.

Basic Medical Services: Including deworming, surgery, and more.

Free Pet Supplies

In addition to veterinary care services, we also provide free pet supplies, including:

Food and water bowls

Dog and cat food

Cleaning supplies

We partnered with Wings of Rescue to airlift approximately 60 adoptable animals from Tampa-area shelters to Alaqua Animal Sanctuary in the Florida Panhandle. This pre-storm evacuation brought these animals to safety while increasing the ability of local animal services to accommodate the large number of animals expected during the storm.

So far, we have delivered emergency relief supplies to more than a dozen counties in Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. This includes 17 truckloads of pet food, crates, cat litter, and other essentials.

As the storm approaches, our team is in frequent contact with local shelters and emergency responders to plan how best to respond to emerging emergency needs. We will continue these response efforts as we work in other areas recently hit by storms.

How to Get Involved?

Visit the Humane Society of the United States website for information on recent events. The Humane Society team is here to help you make sure your pet gets the care you need.

Summary

For animals with homes, it is critical to ensure they do not become lost during extreme weather events. The work of reuniting animals with their families is a daunting task for already busy shelter staff, and after a storm, it can be difficult to find shelter space to temporarily house lost pets. Of course, there is an emotional element to these situations as well. When people lose their homes or belongings in a storm, having pets with their family members can bring great comfort; this can maintain the bond between people and animals, allowing both people and animals to recover from adversity and feel strong and resilient.