The Brief
- Nearly two dozen dogs arrived in Bradenton late Friday night after being evacuated from high-risk shelters in the path of Hurricane Isaias.
- Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue staff members worked late into the night and navigated severe weather alerts to triage and care for the animals.
- A fundraiser has already raised more than $2,000 to help cover medical expenses for the rescued dogs, many of which are seniors or have special needs.
BRADENTON, Fla. – A late-night emergency rescue operation brought 22 dogs to safety in Bradenton after staff members rushed into the path of Hurricane Isaias to evacuate vulnerable animals.
Bradenton animal shelter rescue
What we know:
Late Friday night, 22 dogs arrived at Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue in Bradenton. Staff members worked late into the night, with some even reporting on their day off, to triage and care for the new arrivals.
Most of the rescued dogs are seniors or require special medical attention. Among them is Betty White, a completely blind dog who is already doing well and wagging her tail in safe hands.
Hurricane Isaias shelter evacuation
The backstory:…