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Pasadena Animal Shelter still in need of help nearly a week after devastating tornado
Tuesday marks one week since tornadoes devastated parts of Harris County including an animal shelter in Pasadena. FOX 26’s Natalie Hee shares how the shelter is faring and what residents can do to help.
PASADENA, TX - The Pasadena Animal Shelter is in dire need of fosters. The shelter was destroyed during the tornadoes last week. Officials aren't sure if the facility will be able to be rebuilt.
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Melissa Clark, a manager at the shelter, said there were roughly 170 animals at the facility during the time of the tornado. Nearly all of them have now been transported to 20 different shelter partners, rescue groups, and boarding facilities in the region.
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Pasadena Animal Shelter in need of help after severe tornado damage
The day after a tornado tore the roof off the Pasadena Animal Shelter causing serious damage to the facility, the community has rallied to help relocate the cats and dogs that were being housed there. Local pet rescue groups like Houston PetSet have also stepped up to help. All but a handful of the animals have been relocated but there is still a great need for foster families and donations. Contact: rescue@pasadenatx.gov
Over the course of the last week, Clark said donations of dozens of dog and cat food have been pouring in.
Clark estimates it could be several months before the shelter is able to house animals again.
"Our need is definitely fosters," Clark said. "We have received many many applications that we’re trying to get through right now, but just being able to get some of those out."
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How can you help the displaced animals from the damaged Pasadena Animal Shelter?
An area of strong to severe weather rolled across the Houston-area leaving behind numerous flooded roadways and power outages. In the Pasadena area, tornado warnings were issued as a possible tornado left behind large amounts of damage. As a result of the damage, numerous animals that were located at the Pasadena Animal Facility now need a place to stay as the cleanup begins at the shelter.
"Even for the shelter partners who took animals from us, they could use fosters, the rescue organizations could use fosters, and so that is our biggest need at the moment," she continued.
To apply to become a foster, click here.