AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – It was a van ride that should get tails wagging, courtesy of the people of Cherokee County, Georgia.
“Our animal shelter reached out to our citizens in Cherokee County and they as you can see pitched in some local pet stores pitched in, we’re just glad we could be a part of it,” said Captain Jay Baker of the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office
The van came through stuffed to the gills with pet food.
Cat and dog, kitten and puppy, all donated by folks about 190 miles northwest of Augusta.
“Makes me feel great, as you know many of our pets are like family members, we have to make sure they’re being taken care of it warms my heart,” said Mayor Garnett Johnson.
Augusta has been getting people food donations, now food for our furry friends is finding its way to town.
“It’s a great thing when you have neighboring counties, counties that are close to you reach out and assist in a time of like these because Hurricane Helene not only affected the people, it affected the animals as well,” said James Hill Augusta Animal Services Director.